Play in a rock band, learn rock instruments, record a CD, or write songs with your band, all with an emphasis on fun. Lead by professional musicians who love to teach.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Session Options (Weeks)
Music Camp
Coed
Day Camp
1
8
Age Range
Capacity
Average Cost
8 - 18
24
$201 - 300 (week)
More About Camp
BandWorks School of Rock offers summer camp programs for kids and teens. Each program provides a supportive environment for young musicians to develop their skills while they have fun playing with other kids. All of our sessions are lead by trained professional musicians who love to teach. Please feel free to contact us at (510) 843-2263 if you would like more information.
Intro to Rock Band Instruments:
A fun, hands-on workshop for musicians who want to learn to play new instruments. Campers receive basic instruction on a variety of different instruments and get to experience the thrill of playing in a band. Pick up the guitar and bass, play the drums, keyboards, and sing. Start playing music on the first day, and by the end of the week you'll be rocking out!.
The Music of... Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin, Beatles, Rolling Stones AC-DC, Nirvana, Classic Rock Bands:
Learn to play the music of your favorite band! What makes Green Day sound the way it does? How can you learn to play more like Jimi Hendrix? Why are Beatles tunes so catchy? Each week this workshop focuses on the music of one of these great rock bands. You will get to explore their sound and learn their musical tricks as you play their songs. We teach you what makes these songs work, breaking the music down so you can understand the band's style and learn to sound like them. By the end of the week your band will perform selected songs in concert at our studios. All instruments are welcome. Some musical experience required. (Limit 2 drums, 2 bass, 2 keys per band). At least 6 months musical experience required.
CD Recording:
Our summer CD Recording Program is for kids and teens who have some musical experience and are ready to be in a rock band. The sessions culminate in a CD recording that each band makes in a professional recording studio at the end of the week. Each day the band meets in a fully equipped rehearsal studio, and works on honing the handful of songs they've chosen for recording. Rehearsals are structured and fun, enabling kids and teens to play the music they want, and work toward the goal of making a CD the kids can take home on Friday.
Rock Jam:
For those ready to rock! Each day you'll practice covers and/or originals you and your bandmates have chosen to work on for the week. You'll get plenty of chances to solo, sing (if you want), and rock out while you rehearse the tunes for an in-house concert at our studios at the end of the week. Some musical experience required. In addition to guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and vocals, BandWorks bands often include musicians who play trumpet, saxophone, flute, violin, cello, percussion and a variety of other instruments. (Limit 2 drums, 2 bass, 2 keys per band). At least 6 months musical experience required.
Activities and Features
Performing Arts
Music
Other Activities
Performance at the end of the week for family & friends
Camp Address
Winter Address
634 - 3rd St.
Oakland CA, 94607 USA
(510) 843-2263 (tel.) (510) 843-2022 (fax.)
2034 Blake St.
Berkeley, CA, 94704 USA
(510) 843-2263 (tel.) (510) 843-2022 (fax.)
