Summer @AMP: Band Lab!
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With the guidance of Sam Guglielmino of Winsted’s Mad River Music, young musicians will have a rocking time choosing music and preparing for a live performance in this five-day program! Jam with a group, play solo and write songs—all while exploring a variety of musical styles. Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments and can also try new ones. Don’t have an instrument or don’t have experience? No worries; you can still rock on! The final performance will be in AMP’s main gallery on Friday, July 31 at 2pm.
In this five-day program, kids and teens will:
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Experience the excitement of playing in a band.
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Play instruments, sing, and perform in an amazing environment.
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Be mentored by a professional working musician.
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Choose from pop, rock, and R&B’s most iconic songs.
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Experience both creative freedom and structure to find their musical stride.
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Learn how to rehearse to enhance skills and gain confidence.
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Learn musical language and how to talk to other musicians.
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Focus on technique and learn some basic music theory.
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Experiment with percussion and rhythm.
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Develop techniques and improvisation skills.
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Stretch! Discover latent talents and do things they didn’t know they could.
No experience is necessary. No audition is required. This is a small-group program led by teaching artist Sam Guglielmino, co-owner of Mad River Music. Space is limited.
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