From our friends at Backbeat Music Academy:

Backbeat Music Academy Summer Camps

Often described as Musical Instrument Museum For Kids, Backbeat Music Academy is a year-round music school that offers a range of great music camps all summer long. Their music camps are designed for a range of curious kids – from total beginners to experienced players looking to move to the next level.

Backbeat’s space is filled with instruments from around the world, inviting campers to explore, experiment and make real music from day one. Backbeat’s approach is rooted in the idea that music isn’t about getting the notes right – it’s about people, connection and teamwork. Campers learn by exploration, by playing with others and creating meaningful musical experiences, whether that means joining a band, composing for games or building an instrument of their own. Each camp is led by experienced and professional teachers who specialize in helping kids get into the swing of making music.

What Sets Backbeat Apart

  • Hundreds of instruments to explore from around the world
  • Beginner-friendly and advanced-level camps
  • Small group (6 or less for most camps), hands-on learning
  • Performance and project-based outcomes
  • Supportive, creativity-focused environment
  • Experienced teachers who are also professional musicians

Try Everything Camps

Backbeat’s Try Everything camps make use of their extensive instrument collections and invite students to explore the basics of many instruments in one week. Campers learn introductory skills on guitar, piano, drums, and other the standard instruments, but also get to try out instruments from around the world, such as the African kora, Chinese guzheng, Ukrainian bandura, Indian sitar, Arabic Oud, Incan charango and much, much more.

These camps are great for younger students and beginners who want to discover what they enjoy most – but experienced musicians will also learn a lot, too. By the end of the week, many campers find new favorites and feel confident continuing lessons or joining other camps.

Rock Band Camps

Backbeat’s Rock Band Camps give kids the experience of playing in a real band. Campers rehearse together throughout the week, learn how to collaborate musically and prepare for a live performance at the end of camp.

Students of varying experience levels are placed in supportive groups where they can succeed quickly. The final performance is a highlight for families and a confidence-boosting milestone for campers.

Write Music for Computer Games Camps

In Write Music for Computer Games Camps, Backbeat harnesses kids’ love of video games to teach composition and music theory. Campers create original music that affects mood, tension and storytelling. Through guided projects, students learn how music shapes emotional experience, gaining foundational songwriting and production skills along the way.

Build-A-Guitar Camps

New this year, Build-A-Guitar Camps give older kids and teens the chance to build a real, playable electric guitar. Campers assemble, wire and set up their instrument with guidance from experienced instructors, and take it home at the end of the week. This camp blends hands-on craftsmanship with music learning and is a standout experience for aspiring musicians and makers.

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