Summer Camp

Music excellence for everyone!

Playa Summer Camp

Tarzana Summer Camp

Playa Music camp is the perfect choice for young students who are eager to begin their musical journey. During this two-week session, every musician will experience instruction in the instrument of their choice, practice performance technique, and participate in different ensemble groups. Our teachers will familiarize the student with the latest trends and innovations in the music world as well as providing tools for enhancing creativity and musicianship.Students learn how to express themselves musically, enhance their technical playing abilities, and work in unison with other musicians in an ensemble.

CURRICULUM

Musicianship: Learn to recognize the musical elements and apply them to the instrument of choice.

Composition

Daily instrument sectionals: Learn about technique, improvisation and repertoire. Ensemble Practice: Apply concepts in a group setting. Develop dynamics, articulation and intention.

SCHEDULE

Monday – Friday
9:00am – 3:00pm

2019 DATES

A June 17th – June 21st
B June 24th – June 28th
C July 15th – July 19th
D July 22nd – July 26th

INSTRUMENTS OFFERED

Guitar & Ukulele
Piano
Voice
Strings
Woodwind
Brass

ADMISSION

All levels
Ages 5-15
Students are grouped according to age and playing ability.

TUITION

$390 for one week course
$710 for two week course
Early Bird registration $20 off until May 1st, 2019.
Schedule
$170 for 6 one hour sessions

Beginners

Rock Guitar for kids:
Make learning fun by playing the best classic rock songs from the 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s and beyond. Learn songs from the Rolling Stones to AC/DC and The White Stripes. In this class we will focus on the authentic song parts and complete song performance.

Easy Ukulele Class:
Learn fun and easy popular songs on the ukulele. If you are interested in playing familiar songs the whole family loves, then this class is for you. We will begin with basic ukulele chords and then add melodies. All levels welcome.

Disney Songbook:
Learn to sing and play your favorite Disney songs.

Notereading and Rhythm:
Work on reading music fast

Advance Classes

Sight reading for pianists:
Saturdays 3:30-4:30 June 15th-July 27th

Music Theory:
Saturdays 4:30-5:30 June 15th-July 27th

Music appreciation and history:
Sundays 3-4 June 16th-July 28th

Advanced Jazz Improvisation for Adults:
Have you ever wanted to learn how to solo over advanced jazz changes? In this class we will be diving into jazz standards and decoding the theory on the guitar fretboard to create original and spontaneous solos over walking bass lines. This class is perfect if you want to move past modal solos and unlock the beauty of chord tone soloing and advanced harmony.

Jazz Chord Theory
“Learn how to play Jazz chords like you’ve always wanted to”

Songwriting

​Learn to craft your own songs