Camp runs in one week sessions 9am to 12 pm. Monday through Friday.

Lunch is not provided.

Camp is held at TMW Manayunk location only.

Please see camp itinerary below.

No there are not.

We recommend a minimum of 6 months to a year of playing experience. A minimum of six months with a private instruction would be preferred, but not required. Example: Drummers should be at least able to maintain a steady beat and guitar players should be able to execute basic chord progressions in time.

No. Being proficient at reading music would be preferred but most campers have little experience in this area.

You may enroll individually or with your band. If you enroll individually we will place you in a group based upon information you provide through registration. If you enroll as a band you must have a minimum of three members.

We make sure to organize individuals who are compatible in age, experience and musical taste. By accurately filling out the registration form, it insures that the matching of campers will be done to the utmost of our ability. Please contact us if you have any concerns.

You may enroll for as many or as few sessions as you like.

Yes, however we do provide a PA system in each rehearsal room for vocals. Also, we can arrange the rental of virtually any instrument or piece of equipment you might need. Just let us know in advance. Please note that this is a fee that is not included in the fee for camp. This is a separate fee and varies from instrument to instrument. Please call or e mail with any questions.

Each member of our faculty is either a full time professional musician/educator and /or holds a college degree in music. Many are currently on the faculty at one of the two schools and have a minimum of three years teaching experience.

The Music Workshop believes in a diverse and well rounded camp curriculum. As you can see from the overview below, our program stresses performance and education. Presented in a fun and relaxed learning environment, your child will come away from camp a more enriched and well rounded musician. Each band is assigned their own instructor to facilitate rehearsals and coach them through the process of learning, practicing and polishing their chosen material for the recording. The instructor is there with your child for the entire duration of the rehearsal. Our instructors are passionate and encouraging and are fully aware of the dynamics involved in teaching your child in a group setting. The objective is FUN! We want your child to feel proud of their accomplishments.

TMW camp covers a wide array of topics which include, but are not limited to: music theory, guest speakers, ensemble performance, songwriting, instrumentation and its role within that style, influences on culture and art, key artist who defined the genre, audio/video examples, faculty performances and more.

Each session is unique in that it covers a specific period in music history. Below is the timeline which each session covers.

Session 1: 7/13 through 7/17 ... 60's through Mid 70's
Session 2: 7/20 through 7/24 ... Mid 70's through 80's
Session 3: 7/27 through 7/31 ... 90's through 2009

Learn about the origins of Rock and how it has morphed into today's popular music.

Learn the songwriting techniques of some of music's most popular songwriters/producers.

Play and interact with other musicians. Groups can perform cover and/or original material all under the guidance of a Music Workshop faculty member. The instructor will help guide the students in developing and performing material.

Find out firsthand what it's like to be a touring musician, running a recording studio, or being a tour manager. The Music Workshop is fortunate enough to have a network of industry professionals who come in and speak with the campers about their specific line of work in the music industry. Please note that due to the high demand of the guest speakers, personnel may change depending upon availability.

See your teachers perform and answer any questions that you may have about gear etc.

Learn some of the fundamentals of music and expand your knowledge of harmony, melody, scales and the application of each.