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One spot for the Summer Willie Mae Rock Camp

Ladies Rock Camp is an intensive, three-day music and mentoring program for adult women. The “grown-up” version of the summer camp for girls, the program brings together women from different walks of life and all levels of musical experience for a long weekend of instrument lessons, songwriting, band practice, and workshops, all culminating in a showcase concert at a professional music venue. Sliding scale tuition makes the program accessible to women from all income levels.

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Ladies Rock Camp is an intensive, three-day music and mentoring program for adult women. The “grown-up” version of the summer camp for girls, the program brings together women from different walks of life and all levels of musical experience for a long weekend of instrument lessons, songwriting, band practice, and workshops, all culminating in a showcase concert at a professional music venue. Sliding scale tuition makes the program accessible to women from all income levels.

Instrument Instruction

Participants choose one instrument to focus on for the weekend. The choices are drums, bass, guitar, or vocals. Instruction is led by experienced and enthusiastic women musicians, and happens in small groups or one-on-one lessons. All levels of experience are welcome, from “never played music before” to “piano when I was a kid” to “I play guitar in my band but I’ve always wanted to play drums.”

Workshops

Throughout the weekend, workshops are held on a variety of topics, from songwriting to screenprinting/band art.

Band Practice

On the first day, everyone forms bands in a way that is fun, not scary. The bands have band practice every day. During band practice, band members work together to write a song, and practice playing as an ensemble. Band coaches are available to help bands with the writing process, facilitate the rehearsals, and answer questions as necessary. On Monday night, everyone performs their songs at the big Ladies Rock Camp all-ages showcase concert, which will be held at a professional music venue.

Lunchtime Performances

Each day, a visiting performer plays a live set, then sticks around to take questions from the group. Past performers have included prominent musicians such as Tracy Bonham, teen bands from the summer camp, and talented local artists.

Fun Activities

At Rock Camp, we know how to have a good time. The camp day is interspersed with fun stuff, from warm-up games to making buttons with your band name.

“I haven’t written or played music since high school, and after camp yesterday I went home and wrote songs until 3am.” – Ladies Rock Camper

“Loved every minute of it. Perfect introduction to drumming and playing as part of a band” – Ladies Rock Camper

July Session: July 29 – 31
August Session: August 12 – 14

For more general information on the program, click here.

SCHEDULE

Friday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
followed by optional evening band practice (6 -9 p.m.)

Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
followed by optional evening band practice (6 -9 p.m.)

Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Showcase concert, 6 p.m., location TBA

WHERE

Urban Assembly School of Music & Art, in Downtown Brooklyn. The camp is located on the 7^th and 8^th floors of the multi-school building at 49 Flatbush Ave Extension. The building is wheelchair accessible. The closest trains are the A/C/F/R trains at Jay St–MetroTech.