Artist Development Camp
The Summer Camp You've Been Waiting For
Synopsis:
Calling all performers, bands, songwriters, and artists! Join us this summer from July 25-29 for a one-of-a-kind music experience. SoundLife Summer Takeover will be an unforgettable immersion into songwriting, song interpretation, arranging, performance, marketing, licensing, and artist development. For five days, participants will meet at our locked-out rehearsal facility to create music together under the guidance of our expert coaches—along with the additional inspiration and advice of special guests designated for each day's theme. The week will culminate with an intimate live performance demonstrating the full range of artistry.
Who Should Attend:
- Budding artists who want to learn more about developing themselves, their brand, and their sound
- Instrumentalists who want to learn more about the world of being a session musician/sideman
- Singers who want to develop their confidence and on-stage performance
- Songwriters who want to further develop their writing and hear their music played by an all-star cast of musicians
- Bands who want to learn how to write and interpret songs, market and brand themselves, and position their group for success
- Anyone who wants to learn more about how to make a living in the music industry
- Anyone who wants to meet new friends to make music with
When: July 25-29
Time: 8:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Nightingale Studios
Age: 8 years old to 18 years old
Capacity: 20 participants
Tuition: $650*
Offer:
Receive $50 off if you register before May 1st
Receive $25 off if you register before June 1st
*Payment Plans Available, Email Us for Details
Sample Daily Schedule
Monday: The Songwriter
8:30-8:45am – Arrive / Socialize
8:45-9:00am – Daily Overview / Active Listening
9:00-9:50am – Special Guest Songwriting Demonstration
10:00-11:25am – Breakout Rooms / Writing Sessions
11:30am-12:30pm – On-Stage Performance Workshop
Tuesday: The Artist
8:30-8:45am – Arrive / Socialize
8:45-9:00am – Daily Overview / Active Listening
9:00-9:50am – Special Guest Artist Demonstration
10:00-11:25am – Breakout Rooms / Writing Sessions
11:30am-12:30pm – On-Stage Performance Workshop
Wednesday: The Musician
8:30-8:45am – Arrive / Socialize
8:45-9:00am – Daily Overview / Active Listening
9:00-9:15am – Guest Performance from LA’s Top Session Musicians
9:15-9:50am – Live Q & A with Touring Musicians
10:00-11:25am – Individual Instrument Breakout Rooms with Guests
11:30am-12:30pm – On-Stage Performance Workshop
Thursday: The Business
8:30-8:45am – Arrive / Socialize
8:45-9:00am – Daily Overview / Active Listening
9:00-9:50am – Special Guest A&R / Artist Management Demonstration
10:00-11:25am – Individual Instrument Breakout Rooms with Guests
11:30am-12:30pm – On-Stage Performance Workshop
Friday: The Results
8:30-8:45am – Arrive / Socialize
8:45-9:00am – Daily Overview / Active Listening
9:00-10:25 am – Final Rehearsals
10:30-10:50am – Soundcheck
11:00am-12:30pm – Final Performance
A Note About SoundLife Special Guests:
Our founders and teachers are professionals working in the music industry, and through those connections we're proud to continuously bring Guest Teachers and Speakers into our fold to help give our students real insight into the music industry.
While we are still locking in Special Guests for our Summer Takeover sessions, here is a sampling of some musicians and performers whom we've worked with in the past:
Derek Frank (Gwen Stefani / Shania Twain)
Alex Nester (Urban Renewal Project / Artist)
Dontae Winslow (Justin Timberlake / Dr. Dre / Snoop Dogg)
Drew Lawrence (Multi-Platinum Songwriter / Grammy Winner)
*Official special guests for Summer Takeover will be announced in the coming weeks.