Camp Jam Overnight Rock Music Camp Partners with Musicians Institute

Camp Jam Overnight Rock Music Camp Partners with Musicians Institute in Six Cities This Summer

Hands-On, Real-Life Educational Experience Offered to Overnight Camp Jammers in Atlanta, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Long Island (Hofstra U), San Francisco, and DC Areas

The Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music (MI) partners with Camp Jam Rock Music Camp to offer young camp jammers an unforgettable educational experience in Camp Jam's 2010 overnight programs held in six cities across the U.S.

Led by Jennifer Batten, MI graduate and former guitarist for Michael Jackson, the new Camp Jam program addition will feature a team of MI instructors available to provide overnight campers the following: lessons in songwriting and recording, live-performance workshops, more rehearsal and stage time and small-group teaching sessions. Groups will also get the opportunity to make an MTV-style video with their band.

"Camp Jam is all about creating a real-life band experience for young rockers. The Musicians Institute is famous for taking that concept to a professional level, so it was natural to put the two together and give Camp Jam Overnight participants a taste of what they can accomplish if they pursue their music education," said Steve Freeman, MI graduate and national director for Camp Jam.

Recently featured on MTV’s Camp’d Out – I’m Going to Rock Camp series, Camp Jam's 2010 overnight rock music camp has become extremely popular and is now available in six cities across the U.S. Register today for one of Camp Jam's three new overnight locations in the Long Island (Hofstra U), San Francisco, and DC Areas or for the Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Chicago markets.

About CAMP JAM
CAMP JAM is the ultimate summer rock music camp for kids and teens created by renowned rock guitarist/songwriter Jeff Carlisi, of 38 Special, and his longtime business partner Danny Lipson. Held in 17 cities across the U.S. and Canada, Camp Jam offers a number of unique music programs for musicians of all skill levels, including a summer day camp for rockers ages 11 to 17, one for pint-size rockers ages 7 to 10 and week-long overnight music camps in Chicago, Atlanta, Pittsburgh, San Francisco Area, Long Island (Hofstra U) and DC Areas. Gaining national prominence since its launch in 2004 as an innovative summer camp, the Camp Jam program gives young musicians the chance to meet others their age for the rock ‘n’ roll experience of a lifetime—from forming their own bands and playing a concert to hanging out with rock music legends. More importantly, Camp Jam offers them the opportunity to improve their performance skills, build confidence and practice teamwork; all lessons that last long after their week at Camp jam is over.

About Musicians Institute
Since 1977, MI has trained tens of thousands of contemporary musicians including Rivers Cuomo, Brian Bell, Scott Shriner of Weezer, Synyster Gates of Avenged Sevenfold, Ray Luzier, Kalen Chase of Korn, Chad Smith, John Frusciante of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Jimmy Herring of Widespread Panic, Alessandro Cortini of Nine Inch Nails, American Idol finalists Brooke White and LaToya London, Rafael Moreira, Justin Derrico of Pink and Christina Aguilera, Benny Rodgers III Pete Dyer with Mariah Carey, Mike Ward with Ben Harper and many others.

MI offers a wide array of degree and certificate programs with majors in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, audio engineering, music business, independent artist development, film, and guitar making.

Visit Musicians Institute, College of Contemporary Music and Jennifer Batten to learn more.