Teen Artist WorkshopsFor teens entering grades 8 through 12 this fall
Hosted by EMP|SFM
Amp up your interest in music and art with EMP|SFM's Teen Artist Workshops! You will receive one-on-one training from industry professionals and a creative license to take your skills to the next level. Whatever your passion, there's a workshop for you!
Dates and Times
11am to 4pm Monday – Friday
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Session
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Topic
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Grades
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Dates
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Member
After April 30***
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Non-Member
After April 30***
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TAW 2D
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8-11
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June 29- July 2*
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$235
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$250
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TAW 3G
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8-11
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July 6-10
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$250
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$265
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TAW 4B
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8-11
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July 13-17
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$250
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$265
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TAW 4R
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8-11
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July 13-17
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$250
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$265
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TAW 5B
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8-11
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July 20-24
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$250
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$265
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TAW 5G
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9-12
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July 20-24
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$250
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$265
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TAW 6R
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8-11
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July 27-31
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$250
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$265
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TAW 6V
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8-11
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July 27-31
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$250
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$265
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TAW 7S
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8-11
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Aug 3-7
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$250
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$265
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TAW 8G
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8-11
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Aug 10-14
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$250
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$265
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TAW 8R
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9-12
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Aug 10-21**
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$465
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$480
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*** Register by April 30 to receive a $15 discount!
*Four-day session, no workshop on July 3.
**Advanced Rock Band is a two-week session. Register for Advanced Rock Band by April 30 to receive a $25 discount!
GRAY indicates advanced level workshop. At least one year experience on your instrument recommended.
Build your skills!
For teens entering grades 8-11
Drums 101
June 29-July 2 (Four-day session, no workshop on July 3), Session Code: TAW 2D
Tap into your natural drumming ability and get better acquainted with basic beats and fills. This workshop focuses on the fundamentals of coordination and basic drumming styles and will get you playing along with your favorite songs before you know it! No prior experience required.
Instructor: Donn Bennett
Guitar 101
July 6-10, Session Code: TAW 3G
Always wanted to learn how to play the guitar? This beginning course focuses on basic technique and chord fingerings so you can rock in no time! Classes taught on provided electric guitars. No prior experience required.
Instructor: Travis Bingaman
Bass 101
July 13-17, Session Code: TAW 4B
Increase your playing abilities in this introduction to the bass guitar. Focus on tuning, learning the names of notes and keeping the beat. Classes taught on provided electric bass guitars. No prior experience required.
Instructor: Tim Carey
Rock Band (Two separate sessions available)
July 13-17, Session Code TAW 4R
July 27-31, Session Code TAW 6R
Learn the elements of a great rock song and what it takes to be a part of a successful band. Rehearse both original songs and covers and perform with your band in a real rock concert. All rock instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sign up. At least six months experience on your instrument is recommended. Equipment provided.
Instructor: Jason Parker
Rock Band is currently full. To be added to the waiting list please call 206.770.2760 or e-mail camps@empsfm.org.
Beat Making
July 20-24, Session Code: TAW 5B
Discover the art of beat making by creating your own original tracks! Learn basic concepts of hip-hop beats while learning to use industry-standard Reason music software. At the end of the week you'll go home with a CD of original beats recorded by you!
Instructor: Darrius Willrich
Voice 101
July 27-31, Session Code: TAW 6V
For those who love to sing and would like to improve their technique! Focus on breathing, phrasing, diction and expressiveness. Learn mic technique, gain confidence in your singing and strengthen your performance skills! The workshop concludes with a live performance.
Instructor: Mary Beth Felker
Songwriting
August 3-7, Session Code: TAW 7S
Passionate about music and writing? Write and perform your own songs in a supportive, creative environment while exploring different styles of songwriting. Gain performance skills and language tools to write songs like your favorite musicians. Campers should be prepared to do some singing!
Instructor: Travis Bingaman
Graphic Novel
August 10-14, Session Code: TAW 8G
Learn the basics of creating a graphic novel! Using your drawing and creative writing skills, you will learn how to design characters, plan stories and create comics.
Instructor: David Lasky
Take your skills to the next level!
Advanced workshops for teens entering grades 9-12
Blues Guitar
July 20-24, Session Code: TAW 5G
Learn to master the blues by understanding its basic elements. Apply the techniques and styles of artists like T-Bone Walker, Muddy Waters and B.B. King to your own sound. Tackle blues specific guitar techniques while expanding your musical repertoire! At least one year experience on guitar is recommended.
Instructor: Dudley Taft
Advanced Rock Band
Aug 10-21 (two weeks), Session Code TAW 8R
Strengthen your playing technique, songwriting and performance skills while developing strategies for working successfully within a band. The workshop concludes with a live rock concert in JBL Theater. All rock instrumentalists and vocalists are welcome to sign up. At least one year experience on your instrument is required. Equipment provided.
Instructor: Jason Parker
Advanced Rock Band is currently full. To be added to the waiting list please call 206.770.2760 or e-mail camps@empsfm.org.
How to Register
Registration for Teen Artist Workshops is currently closed. 2010 Camp offerings will be announced in February, 2010.
Location
All TAW activities will be held at EMP|SFM. Some workshops will have field trips off site; all field trip locations will be within walking distance of EMP|SFM. Drop-off and pick-up will take place at EMP|SFM's driving turnaround, just off 5th and Harrison.
Discounts
Member Discount: EMP|SFM members receive discounts to all camp programs. Become a member today!
Early Registration Discount - Register for a Teen Artist Workshop before April 30 and receive a discount! Registration forms received by April 30 will receive $15 off each workshop.
Multiple Workshop Discount - Sign up for more than one Teen Artist Workshop and you'll receive $15 off each additional workshop! Multiple workshop discounts are available only when you register for all workshops at the same time.
Scholarships
Reduced tuition rates are available for qualifying families. Applications for financial aid are due June 1, 2009. Applications received after the due date will be considered only if scholarship funds are available. Please see the details in the Scholarship Application for more information on reduced tuition guidelines or contact us at 206.770.2760.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations prior to 14 days before the start of the camp session will be granted a full refund, excluding the non-refundable registration deposit amount. No refunds will be granted within 14 days of the session start date. We reserve the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient, in which case any tuition paid will be refunded in full.
Questions?
Contact EMP|SFM Education at 206.770.2760 or email camps@empsfm.org.
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