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Camp Jam Powerchord Experience Overnight - Summer Rock Music Camp for Ages 11-17

Camp Jam Powerchord Experience Overnight 2012

Are you looking for a more intense Camp Jam experience and need music 24/7? Do you want a 7 day, 6 night rock music experience where you will play in 2 bands, perform 3 concerts, write and record a CD, make a music video plus attend more concerts and jam sessions?

Then Camp Jam Powerchord Experience is for you! The intense schedule keeps you rockin' from 9am until 10pm! Available in: Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, DC Area, Long Island (Hofstra U), Nashville, Orlando, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco Area and Seattle.

Sunday Arrival Schedule for Overnight Campers:

Check in time for overnight campers is around 4pm on Sunday. Upon arrival, campers will be greeted by the camp director, and overnight staff as they perform a welcome set for the incoming jammers. Room assignments will follow and dinner promptly at 6pm. At 6:30 campers will meet their band mates and attend a interactive songwriting session to get their original band project underway. The night culminates with a local rock band concert performance and question answer session especially for overnight campers!

Morning Schedule:

The morning schedule begins with group instruction by instrumental experts. Camp Jam Instructors are music professionals who teach and play for a living. They school students in basic theory, playing techniques, and give help to each group on difficult sections of the song they've chosen to perform. Guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, and vocalists split off from their band to join others who play the same instrument to get instrument-specific instruction.

Camp Jam Instruction draws from the Rock Solid instructional series facilitating learning and helping students understand the concepts behind the songs they have chosen to play. Every technique in the book is presented and referenced to the rock songs students know and love. Through our instructional program, students learn the importance of orchestrating parts that compliment each other.

Next comes good old-fashioned band practice... with a twist! Our volume-controlled ensemble rooms enable bands to gather around a Jam Hub, all wearing headphones, and rehearse their tune. This recording studio environment encourages communication and allows all parts to be heard. Instructors listen in to give advice, help with difficult sections, and chart progress throughout the week.

During the morning schedule rotation, bands will also rehearse in live ensemble rooms before rotating to the big stage. On stage, each band will perform their song(s) in front of other campers, instructors and the camp director. The on-stage rehearsals give jammers valuable experience on the actual stage on which they'll be performing on Friday night. Instruction on how to use and control amplifiers, vocal microphones, and other stage gear give rockers valuable knowledge they can translate into an awesome performance

Afternoon Schedule:

The afternoon begins with more instrument instruction including open topic sessions that cover different styles, techniques and gear. Campers will also listen to recordings of their songs as instructors assist them with parts that need improvement.

The rest of the afternoon is filled with rehearsals on the big stage and classes on songwriting and computer based recording.

Later in the camp week, a guest celebrity master class will focus on the importance of being an effective team member. These guys have been to the mountain top of rock, and seen the promised land every aspiring rocker dreams of! Master classes have featured Jeff Carlisi (original guitarist for 38 Special) Liberty DeVitto (Drummer for Billy Joel for 30 years), Ed King (Guitarist, Lynyrd Skynyrd), Ed Roland (Vocalist, Collective Soul), Peter Stroud (Guitarist, Sheryl Crow and Don Henley) Rich Fortus (Guitarist Guns and Roses) Jennifer Batten (Guitarist with Michael Jackson) and many others.

Songwriting sessions help musicians tap into their own creativity, and some of the songs that have come out of these sessions surprise instructors and parents alike! Instruction in improvising and ear-training basics help players be prepared for any musical situation when they leave camp jam. There's nothing more fun than being able to sit down with any kind of musician and starting a jam, and that's what these classes are all about.

Evening Schedule:

Camp Jam Powerchord takes the Camp Jam curriculum to the next level. The evening schedule includes; more songwriting, original project band rehearsals, studio record a professional CD, attend and perform additional concerts, open mic and jam sessions.

Open Mic and Jam Sessions:

Open Mic and Jam Sessions give campers the chance to work outside the confines of their bands. In these sessions, kids have a chance to play, grow and learn about different musical styles from each other in a side project, play something solo or showcase another talent.

More Concerts/Meet Touring Bands:

Camp Jam Powerchord Experience campers will also attend additional concerts with up-and-coming indie bands and acoustic performers. These artists have valuable information to share and are always open to questions between songs. These are great opportunities for campers to pick the brains of some of these talented artists about songwriting, marketing your band and how to be successful in the music industry.

Make a MTV style Music Video:

Camp Jam Powerchord Experience bands will storyboard, direct, & produce your own “MTV” style video! Gain experience/understanding of how video production works. This is an exceptional experience and has always been a big part of the Camp Jam curriculum.

CD Release Party:

Bands will relax and celebrate their recording debut as they listen to the final mixes of their original recording Discussions on marketing your band will be led by a Camp Jam Power Chord Experience instructor. Topics include internet marketing and uploading your songs to itunes and other online music stores.

The Concerts:

All Camp Jam Powerchord Experience students have the opportunity to play in 2 bands during the camp week, an original band project and a rock cover band. Bands will play several concerts in multiple settings to showcase their skills and performance ability.

Thursday CD Release Party and Concert:

Following the CD release party Camp Jam Powerchord bands will put on live show for fellow jammers and staff. Each band will invite the audience to provide positive feedback of their original song, recording and mix. This setting will introduce bands to playing in front of their toughest audience, fellow musicians.

Friday Night Concert:

The Friday night concert gives students a goal to work towards, and an opportunity to experience the rush of performing in front of a large live audience. Each band has it's time to shine, with all eyes and ears on them. Some bands choose to wear special stage gear, some show off new techniques they've learned just that week. Every band demonstrates the power of team work. The chance to show off the results of their hard work builds confidence and empowers jammers in all areas of their life. Not to mention how much fun it is for them to hear themselves and others play their favorite tunes! Every Camp Jam Concert is recorded and available on DVD, so everyone can go home with a lasting memory of the big night.

Saturday Concert Performance (*select cities)

All Camp Jam Powerchord Experience bands will take the stage off campus to perform at a live venue Saturday afternoon. Prior to the show parents and campers will have time for a optional lunch before a professional sound check takes place and the final concert begins. Venues and directions will be provided.

*(concerts will remain on campus in cities where venues are not convenient or available)