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Showing posts with label Songwriting. Show all posts

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Yes, YOU want to be a rock and roll star!

Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp - You on Stage with Rock Stars. Jam, Write, Record and Perform with the World's Greatest Rock Stars.
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Dear Rockers,
According to a NAMM Gallup survey, 85% of the adults surveyed wished they had learned to play an instrument.  
 
Did you know that musically trained people perform better on general intelligence tests including: working memory, perceptual organization, processing speed and increased verbal comprehension?
 
Musicians have significantly more brain matter in several regions of the brain than non-music players.
 
Whether you've been playing for years, haven't played in a while or have just picked up an instrument, Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp has a package for you and will reenergize your inner rock star!
 
Our beginner 101 package will start before you even get to camp.  You will have a one on one skype lesson and discussion with a professional musician, so once you meet up with your camper band members, you will each have already begun to prepare for your Fantasy Camp experience.
 
Our headliner package will place you in a band with musicians of like skill levels so that you are comfortable and are capable of progressing at a smiliar speed.  
 
Our Jr. Rockers package is for our younger rock stars, ages 10- 16, who are looking to be mentored by some of the most talented musicians around.
 
You can learn about all the packages available at www.rockcamp.com and find one perfect for you!
 
Everyone from our beginners to our experts will perform live with our amazing headliners, as well as rock out on the big stage at 2 live performances, including the legendary stage of the Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip!
 
Come to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp a musician...leave a super intelligent rock star!
 
 
NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
 
NON-COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT
 
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP or call Monica at 888/762-BAND ex 05
 
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just cut and paste the link into your Facebook status!
 
ROCK AND ROLL JOKE OF THE DAY:
What do you call a guitar player that only knows two chords?
A music critic.
ROCK AND ROLL FACT OF THE DAY:
1978, Duran Duran made their live debut at The Lecture Theatre, Birmingham Polytechnic.
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Friday, May 30, 2014

Don't Miss Out on this AMAZING Offer!


Don't miss out on this amazing promotional offer! Buy one camp spot get a songwriter camp spot 50% off! This offer expires Sunday, June 8 so act fast before it's gone! 

The Songwriting Camp,running simultaneously with our Summer Fantasy Camp, takes participants to new levels with their songwriting skills. Being mentored by Joe Vitale of Joe Walsh and CSN, Jack Tempchin of the Eagles, and many more participants will indulge in the creative process and develop lyrics, melodies, verses and choruses. Additionally, the campers will learn the ins and outs of publishing, protecting original music and how to pitch songs to artists.

Songwriting Camp participants will meet the special guests including Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Warren DeMartini (RATT), George Lynch (Dokken), Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction) and counselors throughout the camp, attend master classes and have the option to perform their written song live on the Courtyard Stage inside Crossroads at House of Blues. This package includes experiences with the same guests as the Summer Fantasy Camp, but with the personalized songwriting experience.

 

Summer Fantasy Camp
Get ready to rock out with the BEST OF THE BEST! We're bringing in your all time favorite Rock Stars for a special Summer Edition of Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp featuring Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Warren DeMartini (RATT), George Lynch(Dokken), Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addiction), and Stu Hamm. The four-day camp will culminate with two nights of performances at House of Blues inside Crossroads on The Courtyard Stage at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.


Sign Up Now!
Call 888.762.2263 ext 5 or visit www.rockcamp.com for more info!

Jack Tempchin
Jack Tempchin wrote and co-wrote two songs on the best-selling U.S. album of the 20th Century, respectively: "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and "Already Gone" co-writing their hits "Somebody," and "It's Your World Now." During Glenn Frey's solo career Jack co-wrote a dozen radio hits in the 1980s with Glenn Frey: “Sexy Girl”, “The One You Love”, “Party Town”, “True Love”, “Part of You Part of Me” (for Thelma & Louise), “You Belong To The City” and “Smugglers Blues” (for Miami Vice). Other notable artists Tempchin has written with include Emmylou Harris, George Jones, Patty Loveless, Glen Campbell, and many more.

Joe Vitale
Joe Vitale first started working with Joe Walsh when Walsh broke from the James Gang. Vitale was part of Walsh's first solo album Barnstorm, playing drums and co-writing “Giant Behemoth” and “Mother Says”. He continued in the role on Walsh's next album The Smoker You Drink, the Player You Get, co-writing “Rocky Mountain Way” and writing “Book Ends” and “Days Gone By”. After that, Vitale appeared on the majority of Walsh's albums, co-writing songs on "But Seriously, Folks”You Bought It - You Name ItGot Any Gum?Ordinary Average Guy, and Songs for a Dying Planet. When Walsh was asked to bring in a song for Hotel California, the one that he'd written with Vitale, “Pretty Maids All in a Row”, was the one that Glenn and Don Henley liked the best.

To jam with these Rock and Rollers, sign up now for our Summer Fantasy Camp- call 888.762.2263 ext 5 to reserve your spot. 





Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Attention Songwriters: A Camp Just For You!

Dear Rock Stars,

We’re thrilled with your response to our Songwriting Camp that’s running alongside our Summer Fantasy Camp. Many of you have written songs throughout the years, maybe never finished them or just need that extra touch added to it and now is your chance!

Participants in this camp will spend time and pitch their songs to all of our Grammy award winning special guests and amazing rock star counselors including: Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Warren DiMartini (RATT), George Lynch (Dokken), Stephen Perkins (Jane's Addicition), Stu Hamm, Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot),Vinny Appice (Dio) and so many more.  

We will be featuring so many talented songwriters  throughout the four day including our main producer and head counselor Joe Vitale will be joined by Jack Tempchin who has written "Peaceful Easy Feeling" and co-writing their hits "Already Gone", "The Girl From Yesterday," "Somebody," and "It's Your World Now." for the Eagles. Plus a few surprise guests will appear during the camp. This is your chance to get critiqued by the masters, improve your songs, learn the best way to pitch your songs and even have the chance to pitch your songs to all the special guest rockers and counselors. 

On Satuday and Sunday evening, you will have the opportunity to perform your songs live at the House of Blues. Throughout camp and during the meals, we will be inviting our songwriters to perform. If you’re not into performing and just want the experience of writing music and lyrics, that is also okay, the choice is yours. 

This is one opportunity and Fantasy Camp you won’t want to miss! 

Included in the Songwriting Camp is:
  • How to start a song from a melody or chord changes.
  • How to know when a song is complete.
  • Poetry vs. Lyrics.
  • The marriage between lyrics and melody.
  • The marriage between melody and chords.
  • The marriage between verse and chorus.
  • What tempo and feel should my song be.
  • The "Bridge" what is it / why / and how to write one.
  • Choosing the right instrumentation for my song.
  • What is BMI & ASCAP.
  • What is a publishing co How to protect (copyright) material.
  • How many writers does it take to write a song.
  • How to split credits with co-writers.

Call 888.762.2263 ext 5 or
visit www.rockcamp.com for more info!

If you’re an Aerosmith fan, you might want to consider purchasing a ticket to their concert on Saturday night at the MGM Grand Arena that weekend. 




Thursday, May 1, 2014

Brad Whitford of Aerosmith to Lead Summer Camp!

Get ready to rock out with the BEST OF THE BEST! Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is bringing in your all time favorite Rock Stars for a special Summer Edition of Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp featuring Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), Warren DeMartini (RATT),George Lynch (Dokken), Stephen Perkins (Jane’s Addiction), and Stu Hamm. Special guests are set to participate in master classes and jam with campers. This camp will take place in Las Vegas on Thursday, July 31 to Sunday, August 3, 2014.

In this 4-day Summer Fantasy Camp, you will be placed in a band with your Rock Star Counselor and work side by side with the greatest rockers. During the camp, our Rock Star Counselors, Rudy Sarzo (Quiet Riot), Vinny Appice (Dio/Black Sabbath), andTeddy Andreadis (Guns n Roses) to name a few, will mentor campers to finely tune musical abilities, help you stage presence, rock star stances, participate in Q&A sessions, and will also share inside stories about their time on the road with your favorite stars. The four-day camp will culminate with two nights of performances with Rock Star Counselors atHouse of Blues inside Crossroads on The Courtyard Stage at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino.

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp is also simultaneously hosting a once in a lifetime event: Songwriting Camp with Jack Tempchin (Eagles) and Joe Vitale (Joe Walsh/CSN). Songwriting Camp will take place at the same time as our Summer Edition Fantasy Camp, July 31 to August 3. Participants will indulge in the creative side of songwriting with lyrics, melody, versus and chorus, learn the ins and outs of publishing and protecting your material, and how to pitch songs to artists. Participants in the Songwriting Camp will get to meet all special guests and counselors throughout the camp, attend master classes, and get the option to perform their written song live on stage at House of Blues. This package includes all the same guests as the Summer Fantasy Camp, but with a personalized songwriting experience.

With Fathers Day, High School and College graduations approaching, this is the perfect gift to give offer the rocker in your family. This is the perfect way to spend your summer so it is time to pack your bags and grab your gear, and get ready to rock and roll! 



Did you miss seeing us on NBC's 1st Look on Saturday night? Well, good news! The Emmy-winning, lifestyle show that takes you to the country's hottest destinations and stopped by Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp during our Hell Bent for Vegas camp to throw their host, Audrina Patridge, right into the rock and roll mix is now available online for you to watch. 

Click here to watch the full episode and see Audrina live her Rock and Roll Fantasy!