intro to
songwriting-music production camp
July 22-26, 9am-12pm 

• This class is open to students ages 11-14 (open to younger or older, but would need to consult with instructor before enrolling) with at least one year of instrument study.
• This class requires the use of a personal iPhone, iPad, chromebook  or Mac laptop computer. 

DESCRIPTION:
This summer intensive is for aspiring songwriters and producers! The five-day course guides students on the essentials of writing, recording and producing original music through the use of the digital audio workstation (DAW), GarageBand. By learning how to record live instruments into GarageBand, as well as utilize its built in drum machines and MIDI instruments, students will not only conclude the course with an original song to share, but will be able to make beats, use MIDI instruments, record, mix and arrange using GarageBand for future compositions.

Day 1  Intro to songwriting essentials and the basics of GarageBand and drum programming. Students will pick a key/meter for their song project and begin writing drum beat and bass line.
Day 2 Intro to song form, MIDI instruments, synthesizers and arpeggiators. Students will determine the basic form of their song project and build on their drum beat and bass line. 
Day 3 Discuss how to write a strong melody and counter melody and learn the essentials about song orchestration. Students will begin writing a melody, counter melody and add chording instrumentation.
Day 4 Intro to editing and mixing with GarageBand. Students will begin finalizing their song project and editing/mixing it. 
Day 5 Intro to recording live instruments into GarageBand. Students will experiment with adding live instruments to their projects. Day will conclude in project sharing and feedback.

Cost of enrollment includes:
Group one-on-one instruction with Music Lab instructor, daily refreshments and snacks, a Music Lab T-Shirt, a recording of their composition that they can share with family and friends, and a group sharing of each student's recording at Music Lab at the end of the week.

$300 per student, or $275 per student in families of 2 or more.
Enroll by email: [email protected]

Be sure to include:

• Student's Name:
• Age: 
• Experience with instrument: (beginner, intermediate, advanced):
• Experience with GarageBand:
• Guardian contact information:

Name(s) of all parents or guardians: dropping off/ picking up
Phone # of all parents or guardians: dropping off/ picking up
Emails of all parents or guardians: dropping off/ picking up

• Allergies or pertinent health information.

Any questions you may have just let us know! 
Thank you! ~Andrew Thoreen
[email protected]