Kidz Jam Band Camp - Advanced (ages 11-15)
If your young student has always wanted to know what it feels like to be in a REAL band playing with other musicians, yet they aren't quite ready to make the transition into our Jam Session performance program, then this week-long camp is the perfect introduction!
Our camp directors have been participating in our Jam Session program for over three years and are excited to work with our next generation of rockstars! Campers will spend the week working on rhythm, solos, lyrics, harmony, band dynamics, performing skills and more! On the final day of camp, bands will perform live in front of family and friends in their own private concert!
Musicians who enroll in this camp should currently be in private music lessons and have a basic understanding of their instrument. Guitar/bass players will need to bring their instrument to camp each day. Keyboard, drums and microphones (for singers) will be provided.
Get ready to rock!!
Monday-Friday | 9:30am-1:30pm | $399 Tuition
R&B Boot Camp (ages 12-18)
Step into the smooth, soulful world of R&B and discover what makes this genre one of the most powerful forces in music history.
In R&B Bootcamp, students explore the rich roots of Rhythm & Blues - from the legends who shaped the sound to the modern artists redefining it today. Students will learn:
~ R&B History & Influence
~ Vocal Technique, Harmony & Style
~ Groove & Rhythm Training
~ Stage Presence & Confidence Coaching
~ Recording Basics
This is a fantastic camp for young musicians who wish to strengthen confidence and command the stage as well as vocalists preparing for auditions, school performances or band placement.
Monday-Friday | 9:30am-1:30pm | $399 Tuition
The Hitmakers Songwriting/Recording Camp
(ages 10-18)
Whether students thrive as solo artists or love collaborating in a full band, this camp is designed to develop creativity, confidence and real-world story-telling skills.
We will have two separate camps the same week - one for solo/individual songwriters (held at Indian Land studio) and one for full band (held at Carmel Village studio). Both groups of campers will record at a professional music studio in Waxhaw the final day of camp.
Students will:
~ Develop original lyrics and melodies
~ Learn song structure and hook writing
~ Strengthen chord progressions and arrangement skills
~ Explore vocal production and performance dynamics
~ Record a polished demo of their original song
~ Receive a mixed and mastered download of their original song
Monday-Friday | 9:30am-1:30pm | $399 Tuition
We're gonna ROCK your summer break!!
We have always eagerly awaited summers and our music camps as a time for young musicians to come together and create, play and socialize with others. The last thing that TRUE musicians want to do is to take a vacation/break from their music! Now, is the time to really immerse yourself in everything music!
Our R&B Bootcamps, Songwriting/Recording, Music Production and Kidz Jam Band Camps have always been fun and popular ways to encourage and develop creative self expression at Ballantyne School of Music!
All of our summer camps are half-day schedules, beginning at 9:30 and ending at 1:30. Most of our camps are full-week, but our Guitar and Ukulele Camps are 3-day camps (adding soon)
~ A $50 deposit is required at the time of enrollment. This deposit is non-refundable unless the camp is cancelled by Ballantyne School of Music. The balance of summer camp tuition will be charged to the card on file two weeks prior to the first day of camp and is non-refundable, once camp has started.
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The Producers Music Production Camp (ages 12-18)
Step behind the scenes and learn how today's music is made. In this 5-day hands-on camp, students use professional DAW software to create, record, mix and master their own original track.
Working at individual production workstations at our studio, students will explore beat-making, layering instruments, vocal recording techniques, sound design, and basic mastering skills. No prior production experience required -- just creativity and a laptop.
All students will play their original creation at a listening party at the studio on the final day of camp and have the downloaded original to keep forever!
Monday-Friday | 9:30am-1:30pm | $399 Tuition
The Hitmakers Songwriting/Recording Camp (5-day):
June 22nd-26th (Full band - Ballantyne studio)
June 22nd-26th (Solo/Duos - Indian Land studio)
Kidz Jam Band Camp (5-day):
Beginner Camp - Date to be announced
Advanced Camp - Date to be announced
R&B Boot Camp (5-day):
July 13th-17th (Ballantyne studio)
The Producers Music Production Camp (5-day);
Date to be announced
Kidz Jam Band Camp - Beginner (ages 8-12)
Our Kidz Jam Beginner Band Camp is the perfect first band experience for young musicians ages 8-12. No prior experience is required. Students will be introduced to guitar, drums, keyboard, and vocals in a fun, encouraging group setting. Instruments are assigned and taught during camp, and songs are carefully selected with simple melodies so every student can succeed. Throughout the week, students will:
~ Form a band with other campers
~ Create a band name and setlist
~ Learn beginner-friendly guitar, drum, keyboard or vocal parts
~ Practice teamwork and stage confidence
~ Perform live for family members on the final camp day
Monday-Friday | 9:30am-1:30pm | $399 Tuition