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Attention young singer-songwriters! Elevate your musical journey this summer at the 2024 SMA Songwriting Camp, hosted by the legendary Stax Music Academy from July 15th to July 19th. This dynamic week-long immersion offers aspiring musicians a unique opportunity to hone their craft in writing, producing, and recording original music.
Stax Music Academy Songwriting Camp
Dates: July 15th – 19th
Price: $150. Tuition assistance and merit scholarships are available. No child is ever turned away due to inability to pay!
Who: Open to all 6th – 12th graders
How to join: To secure your spot, submit a sample of your original work and fill out our camp application form.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TODAY
In partnership with Crosstown Sync, participants will embark on an exhilarating journey aimed at crafting music primed for sync licensing, empowering them to earn money from streaming their own compositions.
Industry professionals guiding this experience include Motown artist Evvie McKinney, esteemed songwriter Darian Davis, and writer/producer Ryan Peel. Together, they will lead students through the creative process of songwriting, culminating in a Wrap-Up Listening Party on that final Friday of camp.
This exclusive camp is open to students from 6th to 12th grade. To secure your spot, submit a sample of your original work and fill out this application. Hurry, as spots are limited!
Camp Day Overview:
Camp Hours: 9 am – 5 pm (Early drop-off from 8:15 am)
9 – 10 am: Vision Boarding and Fellowship
10 am – 12 pm: Writing and Demoing
12 – 1 pm: Lunch
1 – 5 pm: Recording and Producing
5 pm: Pick up
Join us for the grand finale at the Stax Music Academy on Friday, July 19th, from 4-5 pm, as we celebrate the creativity and collaboration of these young artists.