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About Music Bootcamp
It’s never too late to become a musician, in fact there’s never been a better time! This beginner series for ages 10-to-Adult is here to give you a jumpstart on your musical journey, designed especially for those who may have missed out on joining the band-wagon in early elementary school.
Whether you are still a young student wanting a to catch up to friends who already play in the school band or get a jump start, or you are an adult starting a brand-new adventure, we make the transition seamless. We boost the slow pace of traditional weekly lessons and give you the momentum you need to start playing immediately. Jump ahead and learn everything from "What’s this button do?" to playing recognizable melodies and reading music.
Our goal is to eliminate the barrier for entry, so every can try out music! You’ll get your own instrument (rent-to-own), beginner lessons, pro-tips, play as an ensemble, and take home resources to guarantee your success, and take you from complete beginner to ready to join a band or orchestra this fall and achieve your musical dreams! Choose your instrument, and jumpstart months of lessons in just 1 week!
When: Week of July 13-17 | 3 Days (3 hours each day) based on instrument
Monday/Wednesday: 9am-12pm - Woodwinds (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophones)
Monday/Wednesday: 12pm-3pm - Percussion
Tuesday/Thursday: 9am-12pm - Brass (Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium)
Tuesday/Thursday: 12pm-3pm - Violins
Friday: 9am-12pm - All Instruments: Jam session and final questions, Take-home “Success Packet”
Where: Redemption Lutheran Church - 927 E Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55420
Cost:
$449 ($599 after June 28th) - camp enrollment fee
Instrument Rental (~$40+/month) - optional but recommended - select your instrument when you register, or come to our instrument trial night to play test them all and find your favorite!
What Instrument?
Review the different instruments below and choose your favorite that you want to learn!
Not sure what you want to learn? Join us for an optional drop-in style Instrument Testing night! Come try all the instruments and select your favorite to learn at camp, we’ll be there to answer all of your questions!
Monday July 6th 5:00pm-7:00pm - Redemption Lutheran Church - 927 E Old Shakopee Rd, Bloomington, MN 55420
What We Master Together at Camp:
The Essentials: You’ll learn how to assemble, hold, and handle the instrument with care, as well as how to maintain and care for it.
First Sounds: We use a specialized step-by-step method to ensure you are on track to making a clear, beautiful tone on Day One.
First Songs: We cover basics of how to read music, and learn our first notes and fingerings together, so that by the end of day two, you won't just be making noise; you'll be playing recognizable music melodies.
The Roadmap: You leave with custom resources designed for continued success in your musical journey, containing guides to keep you learning at home, including review, practice procedures, playing songs, and next steps.
Selecting Your Instrument
When you join the band, orchestra, or start a new hobby in music, the instrument you choose becomes your VOICE.
Below are the most common, teacher-approved options for beginners. Click on each instrument to read a description of what makes it unique and special!
Instrument rental prices can be found at the Rental Info page. Click on each instrument below to read and learn more about them! When you enroll, if you do not have your own instrument (which is to be expected), we set you up with a loaner thanks to our partnership with Groth Music.
CLICK HERE to learn about our rental program
Invite your friends! - Save $$$
Nothing makes learning easier than doing it with the ones you love the most. Send your’s a link to this website and invite them to join you at camp!. If they mention your name during registration, both you and them will save $50!
Why I started Music Bootcamp
Far too often, students (young and old) are limited by their schedules, which impacts their ability to participate in music ensembles.
Often times, students in school are forced to chose between music class or another elective, and playing an instrument is different from anything students have ever done, and it can be scary to commit to.
At the industry level, many schools constantly face budget cuts, or enrollment disparities that leads to music programs being reduced or slashed altogether.
Some students may never experience the opportunity to learn an instrument, play with other musicians, and experience the joy of collaborating and creating “emotion through sound” together.
Some students end up not be able to, or regret deciding not to join Band/Orchestra/Choir right away, and it can be nerve racking to try to jump in when everyone else already knows their instrument. Some people never get another opportunity.
Some adults never got the chance to play an instrument, and for them it is a life-long dream that seems out of reach, or too hard to get started.
My goal as a musician, in my teaching and music writing, is to provide opportunity for people to use music to connect, create harmonious sounds together, and to relate to and express their emotions.
This is exactly why I created Music Bootcamp, as a way for you to dive in to your musical journey with no restrictions! I want to help you take your first step towards musicianship and your dreams - as seamless and easy as possible. Because once you cross that boundary and get started, I promise you will get hooked and your life will be forever changed! Adults and students welcome, come check it out!
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