Our dedicated teachers and gig musicians are there all summer to work with you everyday.

Week 1

Meet and greet! Students are explained the rules, guidelines and expectations of Jam Camp 2010 Participants express their background and aspirations for Jam Camp in brief essay form. Demonstrations of the child’s ability are presented to Jam Space staff. Students are then are put into groups(bands) according to skill, goals and background. Introduction to the equipment and how to properly operate it is essential in the first week. Song selection begins. Each student suggests three songs. The camp instructor then narrows down the selection to fit the concert and recording studio time schedule. Student’s practice and rehearsal starts immediately Any needed changes are done at this time

Week 2

Forming the Band. Participants choose a name for their band. Basic song structure is introduced to improve musician communication. A song list along with resources to help students learning is given. Instructors help participants maintain a forward momentum in the learning process.

Week 3

As the recording approaches, practice and rehearsal intensifies and continues. The realization that this is also work is rewarded by one light day of Rock History or a movie with Rock and Roll being the subject.  Participants are encouraged to put aside differences and keeping focus on the prize(recording project and the show!) Students are introduced to basic business principals and are given the opportunity to plan a show, t-shirt, flyer and CD design.

Week 4

Practice and rehearsal continues and intensifies. Group discussions about Rock and Roll do’s and don’ts are shared every morning for this week. Musician cooperation and communication are heavily taught and emphasized during week 4. Students are introduced to proper studio behavior by both the instructor and chief engineer. At the end of week 4 participants are expected to have 95% of song material down. Promotion of the upcoming show begins.

Week 5

 Into the Recording Studio. Students go into recording studio and learn basic recording principals. The tracking process allows students to continue rehearsing while others are in the studio. Students are expected to have all song material down at the end of the 5^th week.  As an added bonus students are taught stage presence and choreography. A song set list is given to the students by which they rehearse. Promotion of the show and show merchandise intensifies. Participants are expected to work in concert with one another(perform as a band).

Week 6

Proper sound performance is key during week 6. Instructor’s check and recheck students tone and sonic quality. Proper stage logistics and stage etiquette are taught. Students are expected to attend 2 dress rehearsals. Stage set up is designed by students. Students collect revenues generated by the show and show merchandise. Participants are given a free Jam Camp t-shirt and CD. All students play the night of the show.