Americana Song Academy
2015Schedule
Tuesday, September 8:
8-9:45 Check-in/camping locations/logistics withhelping check in…
Explain matinee performances/Orient with alumni/check out Caldera, all spaces
10-11:30 Intro of staff/instructors/group sing- (Brad & Beth lead)
12-1 Lunch
1:15 -2:30 Classes
(L) Beth Nielsen Chapman-Lifting off with the Muse
(CK) Jonathan Byrd-Art of Appropriation
(S1) Ryan Montbleau-Paint and Picture, Not a Sign
(S2) Chris Rosser-Breaking Down Your Favorite Great Song
2:45-4:00 Classes
(L)Buddy Mondlock-Mining the Metaphor
(CK) Jordie Lane-Mumble to Masterpiece (Writing from the Subconscious)
(S1) Gretchen Peters-Developing a Backstory for your Character
(S2) The Ballroom Thieves-Singing Together-Exploring Dynamics and Harmony Singing
4:15-5:15 Song Circles
Shireen, Brent, Benji, Laura, Anna, Drew, Patrick
5:15-5:45 Newbie Meeting w/Kathy Nagel in Library
5:45-6:45 Dinner
7:00 Instructor/Staff Performances(all artists but Darlingside, Tift Merritt and Bob Hemenger)
Instructor 2 songs each/ hosted by BT/BW
11:00 Free Time
(schedule subject to change)
Wednesday, September 9
7:30 Yoga with Tara
8-9 Breakfast(sign up all mentoring and open mic slots)
9 All Camp Sing
9:15-10:30 Classes (mentor sessions 9:30-11:30)
(L) Darlingside – Writing Collaboratively
(CK) Buddy Mondlock –Imagine That
(S1) Liz Longley-Power of Rhyme
(S2) Mandolin Orange-Intro to Cross Picking
10:45- Noon Classes /mentor sessions ongoing
(L) Gretchen Peters- Using Detail: Show, Don’t Tell
(CK) Jonathan Byrd and PU Cowboys- Riff-a-Rama
(S1)Jefferson Hamer-Harmony Singing and traditional songs/repertoire
(S2) Beth Nielsen Chapman-Care and Feeding of the Creative Spirit
12-1 Lunch – Open micsign up – staff will arrange order
1:00-2:30 – Matinee performance for campers (15 slots)
2:45-4:00 –Classes
(L) “Playing with the band”- Tips from the House Band
(CK) Music Business Class- Ryan Montbleau/Beth N Chapman/Ballroom Thieves
(S1) Dennis McGregor- Arrowheads, Sandwiches and Parallel Writing
(S2) Chris Rosser/Jefferson Hamer-Preparing for the Studio
4:15-5:15 – Song Circles
~ Shireen, Brent, Benji, Laura, Anna, Drew, Patrick
5:00-5:45 Free Time
5:45-6:45 Dinner- staff will post open mic schedule
7:00- 10:030 Open Mic(35 slots)
Free Time/jam/song circles
(schedule subject to change)
Thursday, September 10:
7:30 Yoga with Tara
8-9 Breakfast
9 All Camp Sing-
9:15 -10:30 Classes/mentor sessions/all available instructors
(L) Tift Merritt-Making your Own Way: Unique music/Unique Lives
(CK) Instrument workshop with Benji and Brent, Johnny Waken, Jefferson
(S1) Jordie Lane-Key of Photography-Pictures Into Songs
(S2) Liz Longley-Dreaded Dry Spell: Finding Inspiration to Break Through
10:45-12:00 Classes
(L) Ryan Montbleau-Great Performers Own the Moment
(CK) Chris Rosser-Inspiration from Many Styles of Music
(S1) Mandolin Orange-How to Play Backup with Other Musicians
(S2) The Ballroom Thieves-Breaking Traditional Rules of Songwriting
12-1 Lunch (hand out evaluations/camp photo shoot)
1:00 –2:30 Matinee performance for campers(15 slots)
~ remind folks about merchandise ~
2:45–4:00 – Classes
(L) Kyle Porter- Live Sound technology, mics, mixing techniques, etc…
(CK) Bob Hemenger-Slow Down, You Move Too Fast
(S1) Darlingside-Composition and Arrangement
(S2)Beth Nielsen Chapman-Recover, Rejuvenate, and Re-Write Again
4:00 All camp photo/Free Time
4:30-5:30Merchandise for all artists
5:45-6:45 Dinner- staff will post open mic schedule
7:00-10:30 Open Mic (35 slots)
10:45-11:15 Candle Ceremony
(schedule subject to change)
Friday, September 11:
8-9 Breakfast
9 Camp Sing (Staff leads)
9:30 Community Thanks to Annie and Crew
10 All Camp Clean and Restoration
12 Noon/ We’re outta here…