ONE-WEEK SUMMER
band camps
It’s their chance to unlock their creative potential, acquire rehearsal skills, and learn cooperation and teamwork.
The band members will work with a professional musician coach who will lead them through learning to play a set of music together, and even compose their own songs if they’re interested!
The final performance (Friday of camp week at 1pm) is not to be missed by family, friends, neighbors, and anyone who loves to see the unbelievable results of five days of collaboration and magic.
We also livestream on our YouTube for those who cannot attend performances in-person.
THE DETAILS
- The week-long camps are held from the end of June through August, at both North and South Seattle schools.
- 9am–2pm, Monday-Friday (campers bring lunch/snacks).
- Open to ages 10-17*
- Backline is provided (drums, piano, amps), Campers are expected to bring their own sticks, guitar/bass/cords, ear protection.
the schedule
Rock Contemporary Jazz Digital Music Production + Introducing Rhythms of Cuba & Brazil
| DATE | LAKE CITY CAMPS | GEORGETOWN CAMPS |
|---|---|---|
| JUNE 23 - 27 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Digital Music Production* Chris Littlefield |
| JULY 7 - 11 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Rhythms of Cuba & Brazil Rocky Martin |
| JULY 14 - 18 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Rock & Blues Darren Loucas |
| JULY 21 - 25 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Contemporary Band Chris Littlefield |
| JULY 28 - AUG 1 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Jazz Combo Lauren Hepbern |
| AUG 4 - 8 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Digital Music Production* Chris Littlefield Rock Band Rosie Gonce |
| AUG 11 - 15 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Rock & Blues Darren Loucas |
| AUG 18 - 22 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Contemporary Band Chris Littlefield
Rhythms of Cuba & Brazil Rocky Martin |
| AUG 25 - 29 | Two Rock Band Camps: Jake Carden & Tige DeCoster | Rhythms of Cuba & Brazil Rocky Martin
Rock Band Rosie Gonce |
REGISTRATION/DEPOSIT
To reserve your spot in camp, you’ll need to speak directly with our school administrator (we do not have online registration).
A $250 non-refundable deposit is required to hold your place.
The remaining balance for camp is due 2 weeks prior to the first day of camp.
Tuition
$495/camp
Non-Seattle Drum School Students (not currently enrolled in weekly lessons)
$570/camp
Transfer & Cancellation Policy
- You can transfer your reserved spot to a different camp date up to one month before camp starts.
- We will only facilitate a transfer One Time.
- If you cancel with less than one month’ notice, the deposit can be transferred to another camp date if space allows.
Payment Options
- Credit card payments over the phone (processed through our secure system).
- Checks (mailed or delivered to the school)
- Venmo (@seattledrumschool) — if using Venmo, please email a screenshot of the payment to your school administrator.
*Digital Music Production
- Learn the "in's & out's" of your Digital Audio Workstation [DAW] Music Software
- Fundamental Techniques
- VRecording, Mixing, Editing, Signal Path
- Essential Elements
- Composition, Arranging, MIDI Sequencing, Effects
- Ableton Live (Lite, Standard, or Suite)
- Apple or Windows laptop
- Midi Keyboard
- Digital Audio Interface
- Wired Headphones
