The curriculum of this program is based on the Frost School of Music's Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program.. We offer two levels: Advanced Songwriting for experienced singer/songwriters and Songwriter's Studio Program for students who are motivated to learn, but have limited experience writing songs.
In the Advanced Songwriting level, students will work intensively on their craft under the guidance of Frost School of Music faculty and industry experts. They will also have the opportunity to record their originals in the studio working with Grammy award winning producers/engineers, learn the principals of the music business, form and write together in a band, and hone their performance skills while working towards a final show.
Students in the Songwriter's Studio level will about the fundamental concepts of songwriting, receive expert musical and performance instruction, opt to learn about the music business from industry experts and have a chance to play their songs in a final show.
Campers must submit an audition video to be accepted into Advanced Songwriting, however, there is no audition requirement for Songwriter's Studio. Students in both levels will have the opportunity to interact with our exceptional faculty - including members and alumni of UM Frost School of Music's C.A.M. (Creative American Music and MADE (Musicianship, Artistry Development and Entrepreneurship) programs. Our mission is to bring together students from diverse cultural backgrounds and provide a challenging college-level experience. We are proud to say that a number of our students have gone on to major in these programs at UM and other major universities!
This program is intended for ages 14-18.
