Songwriting and Performance

☆ write an original song and perform ☆ grouped by age ☆

REQUIRES AT LEAST 1+ YEAR OF SONGWRITING EXPERIENCE + PROFICIENCY ON AN INSTRUMENT ★ ALL EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

Lyric Writing & Storytelling

Campers learn how to transform their thoughts and emotions into compelling lyrics that connect with listeners.

Melody & Song Structure

(hooks, pre-chorus, interludes)

Recording & Demo Creation

Each songwriter will record a polished demo of their original song to take home.

Collaboration & Feedback

Campers workshop their songs with peers and mentors, learning how to give and receive feedback in a supportive environment.

Performance Confidence

Campers practice stage presence and live performance skills, building confidence to share their music with an audience.

In this track, campers focus on the heart of music: writing, performing, and sharing original songs. You’ll dive into core skills like songwriting, musical arrangement, and basic music theory while developing your voice as an artist. Along the way, you’ll also get hands-on experience with recording tools like GarageBand and Ableton—not as the main focus, but as a way to capture your work and leave camp with a polished demo of your original song. Think of it as a songwriter’s journey from first lyric to live performance, with a digital keepsake to take home.

Don’t worry if you’ve never recorded your music before—we meet you where you are. What matters most is your passion for songwriting and storytelling. To make the most of this immersive, campers should have at least one year of songwriting experience and proficiency on an instrument.

The track culminates with the chance to share your music on stage, live in front of your peers, celebrating your voice, your story, and your growth as a songwriter.

“we picked our daughter up at 5:30 this morning and she was full of stories of her awesome experience at camp…

… What is very clear to us is she had an extraordinary experience, made wonderful new friends, and was able to express her full authentic creative self—plus has a newfound love for MIDI 🙂 Thank you all and the rest of your crew for all the work you continue to put in for all of the young people you touch. Your efforts are truly appreciated.”

Take your songwriting beyond the practice room in Amplify’s immersive Singer-Songwriter program. With guidance from our talented instructors, campers dive deep into the art of creating original music—developing lyrics, melodies, and arrangements that reflect their unique voice and story.

Each young songwriter will:

Write and refine an original song
Learn core skills like lyric writing, melody-building, and song structure.
Grow as a performer by practicing stage presence and sharing their work live.
Be mentored by both our staff and incredible guest mentors.
Collaborate with peers for feedback and creative inspiration.
Record a demo to take home as a keepsake of their artistry.