Songwriting 101: From Inspiration to Composition Camp
Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!
Our Promise To You
100% Satisfaction Guarantee:
Due to the unique nature of our fast paced Summer camps, if you’re not 100% IN LOVE with this camp within the first 24 hours, you can either transfer to another camp or get a 100% refund to your family’s YSA account as credit toward a future class.
That’s it! No hassle!
Why Take This Camp?
In this dynamic course, participants will embark on a musical journey, unraveling the art of songwriting and digital composition using the powerful tool, GarageBand. From igniting inspiration to the final notes, each session is designed to merge theory with hands-on creativity.
Join us for Songwriting 101: From Inspiration to Composition, where learning meets creativity, and every beat is a step towards unlocking the full potential of your child's musical talent!
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Join us in Songwriting 101: From Inspiration to Composition and dive into the world of melodies and rhythms with our immersive 8-week program!
In this dynamic course, participants will embark on a musical journey, unraveling the art of songwriting and digital composition using the powerful tool, GarageBand. From igniting inspiration to the final notes, each session is designed to merge theory with hands-on creativity.
Throughout the adventure, budding songwriters will:
Unlock Creativity: Ignite the spark of inspiration as we delve into the art of crafting lyrics and melodies.
Master GarageBand: Navigate the digital landscape with confidence, exploring the ins and outs of GarageBand's music production features.
Decipher Song Structures: Understand the anatomy of songs, from verses to choruses, and learn how to structure musical narratives effectively.
Harmonize and Rhythmize: Grasp rhythmic and harmonic concepts that elevate compositions to the next level.
Mix and Arrange: Dive into the exciting realm of arranging and mixing tracks, bringing your musical visions to life.
Share the Magic: Cultivate the confidence to share your creations with the world, laying the foundation for a lifetime of musical exploration.
This is just the beginning of what might be a life-changing, passion-pursuit for your young musician!
Join us for Songwriting 101: From Inspiration to Composition, where learning meets creativity, and every beat is a step towards unlocking the full potential of your child's musical talent!
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Throughout the adventure, budding songwriters will:
Unlock Creativity: Ignite the spark of inspiration as we delve into the art of crafting lyrics and melodies.
Master GarageBand: Navigate the digital landscape with confidence, exploring the ins and outs of GarageBand's music production features.
Decipher Song Structures: Understand the anatomy of songs, from verses to choruses, and learn how to structure musical narratives effectively.
Harmonize and Rhythmize: Grasp rhythmic and harmonic concepts that elevate compositions to the next level.
Mix and Arrange: Dive into the exciting realm of arranging and mixing tracks, bringing your musical visions to life.
Share the Magic: Cultivate the confidence to share your creations with the world, laying the foundation for a lifetime of musical exploration.
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A great internet connection and an open mind!
Ages: 9-12 & 13-18
Class size: Maximum- 8 Students
Level: All levels welcome
Camp Price: $35 per session
How To Enroll
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What Our Parents Say…
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“If not for Katie, then we truly believe our daughter, ___, would not be where she is with not only her songwriting and lyric composition, but also at her earnest discovery of her musical abilities and love of music.”
-Jeffrey
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“The classes were the highlight of my son’s week. Every week he came out of that class in a better mood than he went into it. We only wish he didn’t graduate so he could take more!”
-Lauren
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“We have watched as our daughter has evolved under Katie’s tutelage from a student learning the basics of songwriting and guitar-playing in the beginning, to the active and accomplished songwriter and lyricist exploring music theory that she is today.”
-happy dad
Meet Your Mentor
Katie Barnwell
Katie is a highly experienced music industry professional whose diverse inspiration is reflected in her varied body of work. She is a recipient of the American Prize in Opera Performance, has toured the country with her rock band, and has collaborated with well known rappers.
Katie has also been teaching in a variety of settings for over 5 years, from virtual school, to one-on-one music lessons. As a former 2e student, and lifelong learner, she understands the complexity in all people, and the importance of not forcing anyone into a box. Her teaching style is one of adaptability and innovation, allowing each student's unique strengths to flourish.
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Questions Asked By Fellow Parents
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4 KEY things:
1- A focus on the positive! We don’t focus on what students aren’t doing, we support what they are and we know the rest will come. We develop strengths, interests, and relationships. We build students up so they can build a better world! And do it with the new friends they make in our program!
2- Like-minded neurodivergent peers. Our asynchronous students need one another and YSA is a safe haven for these kiddos to connect around their asynchronies, quirks, and interests. We’re a place where they can be their authentic selves and make friends while doing so!
3- Passionate, masterful neurodivergent mentors who have walked the walk and can authentically validate and support your child with personal experience and care AND expertise as we all have advanced masters + degrees
4-Content your students care about taught in a way they love! We offer the courses they need to be taking, not the ones they’re required to take.
Come by and see for yourself!
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Please don’t confuse reactive “distance learning” and virtual enrichment programming. After all, a student who is completely fried from a boring zoom class is often quick to pick up a tablet or phone, right?
Our courses are not at all the same animal =)
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We offer a satisfaction guarantee!
If you’re not 100% IN LOVE with your camp, you can:
1- Transfer to another equal-value class at no charge (space permitting)
2- Get a 100% refund to a YSA credit
Refund requests must be received up to 24 hours after the first day of camp. After 24 hours after the first class begins there will be no refund of tuition.
Note- this is a satisfaction guarantee, therefore your child must attend class to qualify.
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We do! We have 3 kinds:
1- Word of mouth: GET UNLIMITED $35 COURSE/CAMP CREDITS!
We know that the best way to reach new families is word of mouth.
❇️ At checkout you will get a CUSTOM LINK that you can share with families
❇️ YOU GET A $35 CREDIT TOWARD MORE/FUTURE YSA CAMPS/COURSES every time a NEW family enrolls with your link!
❇️ Families who use your custom link WILL GET 10% off their 1st course at YSA!
❇️ THERE IS NO LIMIT on how many times you can use this with new families!
2- Homeroom Social Club 100% off- When the same student enrolls in 2 courses AND Homeroom Social Club you will automatically discount 100% of the tuition for Homeroom Social Club.
3- Multi-Camp: When you enroll in 3 or more summer camps in the same week, you will receive 10% off of all summer camps!
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Of course!
As we like to say, if you’re on our site, you’re in the right place.
Our programming is for students who are not being supported or challenged enough in school.
If you have an asynchronous kiddo who you know has strengths and struggles, our courses are for your child.
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2e students experience such asynchronous development that it proves difficult to have hard age limits.
We often evaluate students on a case by case basis =)
Please email us and we’ll discuss: sam@youngscholarsacademy.org
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All of our programs are 100% virtual. This allows us to bring together the twice-exceptional/neurodivergent students of the world, connect them, and nurture them!
Your child may very well enter a 6-person class with 5 other students from 5 different states/countries!
Cool, right?