Know a Tween who's interested in songwriting? Or maybe one who has seen performers on TV or Tiktok and thought performing might be fun -- but doesn't know where to start? Maybe you have a Tween who'd love to be more comfortable expressing themselves (in any format) onstage or in front of people in general... If so, INTRO TO IDOL may be the perfect

Know a Tween who's interested in songwriting? Or maybe one who has seen performers on TV or Tiktok and thought performing might be fun -- but doesn't know where to start? Maybe you have a Tween who'd love to be more comfortable expressing themselves (in any format) onstage or in front of people in general... If so, INTRO TO IDOL may be the perfect camp this summer!

This 4-day camp sets up young musicians with the foundations of SONGWRITING through song structure, melody, and meaningful lyrics -- while also providing great experience and insight into how to confidently perform and connect with any audience. PERFORMANCE concentrations will include: finding your 'natural voice', what to do if you don't accompany yourself, mic technique, helpful EQ effects, developing great pitch and rhythm, and more. Facilitated by Mary Beth Maziarz and other special guests in the music industry. Learning takes place in a supportive, experiential environment with like-minded emerging songwriters who will all start to 'hear' themselves at their very best --- 'shower singers' out there are gonna LOVE it!

July 5-8. Tue-Fri (No Monday due to 4th of July holiday). 10 am-4 pm.

Snacks and beverages provided. Addl information and supply list provided after registration.

*1-day Recording Session Add-on available for July 9th for $150.

Do you have a Teen who's been starting to write songs? Or would like to? Or maybe they've seen performers on TV or Tiktok and become interested in performing online or playing in public, but don't know where to start? Maybe you have someone in your life who'd love to be more comfortable expressing themselves through music and feeling relaxed,

Do you have a Teen who's been starting to write songs? Or would like to? Or maybe they've seen performers on TV or Tiktok and become interested in performing online or playing in public, but don't know where to start? Maybe you have someone in your life who'd love to be more comfortable expressing themselves through music and feeling relaxed, capable, and happy onstage in front of an audience... If so, IDOL CAMP may be the perfect thing to round out this summer!

This 5-day camp sets up young musicians with the foundations of SONGWRITING (song structure, melody, and meaningful lyrics) -- while providing experience and insight into many areas of PERFORMANCE (such as finding your 'natural voice', accompanying yourself (or not), mic technique, EQ effects, developing great pitch, incorporating rhythm, and even how to start booking gigs). Facilitated by Mary Beth Maziarz and other special guests in the music industry. If your teen has always thought they could write and perform if only given the chance -- this is their chance.

All skill and knowledge levels welcome.
Mon-Fri, July 25–29, 10am- 4pm.
Ages 13 and up, please.

Snacks and beverages provided. More info and supply/preparation list to be provided upon registration.