The YouTube Superstar Songwriting Camp teaches kids to write their own music. It also teaches them to write a comedy TV show.
A unique summer music camp is hard to find in Alberta. Most camps focus on academic knowledge and more practicing from a book. It’s also hard to find an affordable camp that also can have day options.
When Lily thinks about music she talks about JVKE and Taylor Swift. She sees them on instagram and youtube. She dresses up in sparkly things and imitates their performances.
Lily’s friends also know the same songs and can tell you all the words. That’s how a lot of kids have become friends.
Kids want to emulate what they see. What if your child writes the songs, skits, and acts and sings? They do that instead of watching their favorite youtube stars.
Here’s a original parody song done by a group class:
Is the song weird? Absolutely and it’s original and the kids had a blast. They learned team work through songwriting and comedy.
Here is another original song by Anderson. Not only did we work on an original song, he also created his own music video for it.
Checkout Annabelle writing and producing a comedy skit for a product no one should buy.
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I wish I had these experiences growing up and not being in the practice room alone. I wanted some friends so we can write songs and act like the Spin Doctors, Garth Brooks and Metallica.
Consider the camp an early music trade school. Kids take part in every step. They write songs, perform them live, and create their own show.
Introducing our…
YouTube Superstar Songwriting Camp
What is it?
The songwriting camp follows a show framework. It includes an opening theme song, skits, and commercials. And, there’s a grand finale. Campers are on a fictional mission to rise above obstacles and put the band back together. They have hilarious shenanigans. Their YouTube show has a positive message. It’s about redemption through the power of music.
Students put on a concert of their original band songs at the end of the week. This happens on Friday at 2 pm.
Students create their storyline. One example is about a fictitious band with problems. But, the band rises above them. The kids create the script with drama, comedy, ads, and tons of music. There YouTube show airs on the last day of camp.
Think of it like the Blues Brothers meets SNL with a touch of Rocky.
Songwriting and filming is all done at the camp.
Our team focuses on safety to make the experience fun for our students.
Many music activities take place outside, weather permitting. The Church has a large outdoor space with a public playground right behind it.
Students learn to write a different style of song each day. They will cover pop, rock, country, movie, blues, and a free choice song, if time allows. The choice depends on the group.
Students do one S.T.E.M experiment everyday. We focus on the intersection of music and science. And then we tie it all together and make fun videos.
Benefits
Here is a sample of students experience in our Youtube Superstar Songwriting Camp.
- Students learn 1 different song structure each day of camp. They learn the form and structure of these styles. The styles are: Pop, Country, Rock, Blues, Movie and a style of their own. The choice depends on the campers. This is the gateway to writing their own music.
- Students write music as a band and learn how to work as a team towards a common goal. Students build confidence by writing songs.
- Students create their own YouTube TV show. Through comedy and songwriting students explore their creativity.
- Each day we are outside and we run climb and play. We play music games. They include pass the beat, coda relay race, and the big game of music freeze tag. We play them to build community and make friends.
- We start each day with an interactive drum circle outside.
- Each day we do a different S.T.E.M. experiment where we focus on the intersection of music and the sciences. This leads to deeper talks. We experience what we learn through songwriting.
- Lesson 1 is about patterns. You will learn about patterns in the environment. Then, you will play a song with repeated patterns. Lesson 2 is about vibrations. You explore frequencies and play songs by ear. Lesson 3 features bending. Bend light and bend sounds with the blues scale. Lesson 4 includes dissonance. Explore density, consonance and dissonance in music and science. Lesson 5 includes discovering pitch. You build a rubber band instrument.
- Students learn an intro exercise to ear training and improv that help them to sound great and feel like a pro.
Here’s what you get when you sign up for “YouTube Superstar Music Camp”
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5 Days of Music Camp from 9am to 4pm $350
The Youtube Superstar Music Camp teaches kids to create their very own music and comedy TV show.
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We include our intro to bands book. $30.00
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Music Adventures Class included $37.50
If you are interested in music lessons, we will give you a free 30-minute private lesson. Ask us for more info. Special is only included for new students.
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Early drop-off
Options for early drop-off and late pick up. Can’t come for the whole week? Come for the day!
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live stream mini concert
On the last day at 2 pm we do a live stream mini concert to see all the results and to celebrate.
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Priority Registration
Options for early dropoff and late pick up. Can’t come for the whole week? Come for the day!
Total Value Over $417.50
At Classic Studios, we are so sure that your child will love the programs and lessons offered, we offer a no-hassle, money back guarantee. After the first lesson if your child is not 100% satisfied with the lesson, teacher, or anything for that matter, we’ll give you your money back. This is a great way for you to try us out with no stress.
Would You Like to Join Us?
We are currently enrolling for summer.
There is a limited number of spots. Early bird registration goes till June 1st and then the price goes up.
*After registration we will send you a confirmation email and registration form and medical waiver for the camp.*
Testimonial
Over 50 Google Verified Reviews for our music lessons. Check them out here.
Check out our student performances
We have over 300 videos on our youtube channel with
success stories. (It’s hard to pick!)
Here is an example of a ensemble project some of our students did:
Here is a ensemble project we did during Covid for our front line workers.
Rachel playing an original movie composition.
Here is a highlight reel of our students playing at The Yardbird
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YouTube Superstar FAQs
4 Raven Dr, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0C3.
We are located on the side doors of St. Thomas Anglican Church.
We serve ages 7-13.
We group campers by ages 6-8 and 9-13.
No prior music experience required.
All instrumentalists and singers are welcome.
Primary Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Early Drop-off options: 7:30 am – 9:00 am
Extended Day options: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
July 2nd-5th 2024
July 8th-12th 2024
July 15-19th 2024
Aug 12th-16th 2024
Aug 19th-23rd 2024
5 day Camp: Early Bird Special is 250.00 price goes up to 300.00
4 day Camp: Early Bird is 200.00 dollars price goes up to 250.00.
1 Day Camp: 75.00
Extended Day 4-5:30pm
$100 per week
$25 per day
Early Drop Off 7:30-9am
$100 per week
$25 per day
We will give a full refund for cancellations received 30+ days before your first day of camp. We will subtract a 50 dollar admin fee.
We will refund 50 percent of the fee if you cancel 14-29 days before camp. We will substract a $50 admin fee.
Cancellation received 13 or fewer days before your 1st day of camp = No refund.
Click here to view a sample schedule.
No problem. We focus on songwriting.
We simplify all the parts. If you do play an instrument, bring it.
We group campers by age. 6-8 and 9-12.
Anything they need to feel comfortable. This may include waterbottle, lunch and a snack.
Studio Location
*Mobile lesson service area: Sherwood Park only within a 5km radius.
We are located at 4 Raven Drive, Sherwood Park, AB T8A 0C3
