Summer Camps at Kirk’s Studio
Jimmy Lee Boggs
Piano Camps
Taylor Hamel
All Showstoppers, Broadway and Princess Camps
Olivia Lemmelin
Strings Camps
Brett Philips
Guitar & Guitar Tech
Frank Morrison
Drums
Dr. Erik Sloyka
Guitar
Billy Cioffi
Guitar, Songwriting & Rock University
Max Young
Drum Clinic
Michael Ferraro
Guitar & AZ Beat Lab
Sam Detweiler
Youth Jazz Project
Erin Hreha
Disney Music Magic & Pop Star
Summer Immersion
The cornerstone of summer lessons at Kirk’s Studio. An amazing approach to accelerating your progress. An hour a day for a week with your private instructor. It’s like your own private, summer music camp. Most students will make two months’ progress per session. We encourage every student to do at least one session of Immersion.
Select weeks available.
Tuition – $295 Early bird discounts available before May 13.
Both Studios
Immersion Plus
For students wanting a little extra out of their Immersion experience. All students who do Immersion either before or after the Immersion Plus block, will either stay an extra hour or arrive an hour before their private lessons. This Master Class will focus on performance and musicianship. Every student will perform and receive master coaching on the performance. Talk about a great way to really hone your skills! Week culminates with a recording of each student’s performance.
Select weeks available. Call for schedule. Just $55!
Both Studios
Week of June 6th-10th
Piano Academy:
The camps will be a fun environment as we embark on the journey of laying the groundwork of basic piano techniques and theory to ensure a successful beginning or expansion of the piano experience. We will learn scales, cadences, arpeggios, fun and easy to play songs along with the skill of reading music. If you’re looking for refinement and progression of what you already know or have never played a note in your life then you will thrive in this camp. Ready for the adventure? See you this summer!
10am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Guitar Tech Camp:
Learn to set up and maintain your guitars for maximum playability and tone! Extend the life of your guitar! No more paying someone to restring, maintain, or fix your guitar or bass. Arizona is among the harshest guitar climates in the world. Learn how to buy a guitar and start the design process on your own dream instrument with a luthier!
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Broadway Bound (age 6-9):
This camp is your guide to the world of musical theatre with a fun combination of acting, music, choreography, and improv exercises designed to keep you on your toes and your imagination sharp. Your favorite show tunes will be brought to life in an end of the week showcase.
11am-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Week of June 13th-17th
Song Writing Camp:
One of the best ways to improve as a songwriter is to “pitch” your songs to others. Not only will students learn tips and tricks to hone their craft, but they’ll receive feedback from the pros. We’ll also cover recording basics and show you how to record and print your own original music at home!
10am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Preschool Princess (Age 4-6):
Through song, dance, and interactive games, we jump into life as a princess, nodding to our classical favorites with a modern twist. Donning their best royal attire for our end of the week performance, your little princess will shine on stage.
9am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Sticks and Snares Camp:
This is a percussion camp for everyone who can’t get enough drums. One of our most popular camps. You don’t have to be a drummer to get a lot out of this camp. Recommended for all students.
- Day,1) Beginning drums Theory and Rudiments
- Day 2) Rock drumming and pop music performance.
- Day 3) Introduction to jazz and blues drumming.
- Day4) Drum tuning and intro to live performance
- Day 5) Drum soloing and recording techniques, and drumming in studio.
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Guitar Tech Camp:
Learn to set up and maintain your guitars for maximum playability and tone! Extend the life of your guitar! No more paying someone to restring, maintain, or fix your guitar or bass. Arizona is among the harshest guitar climates in the world. Learn how to buy a guitar and start the design process on your own dream instrument with a luthier!
12pm-2pm $150
Desert Ridge
Week of June 20th-24th
Piano Academy:
The camps will be a fun environment as we embark on the journey of laying the groundwork of basic piano techniques and theory to ensure a successful beginning or expansion of the piano experience. We will learn scales, cadences, arpeggios, fun and easy to play songs along with the skill of reading music. If you’re looking for refinement and progression of what you already know or have never played a note in your life then you will thrive in this camp. Ready for the adventure? See you this summer!
10am-12pm $150
Desert Ridge
Showstoppers (Age 6-9):
Bringing popular music to life through song and dance, Showstoppers helps young performers grow their stage presence and overall performance skills with chart topping songs. The end of the week puts all those new skills in the spotlight for an end of the week performance.
11am-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Drummers Clinic:
This summer come be a part of an exciting, fun, and informative drum clinic with one of our drum instructors Max Young! This week-long clinic is for young, aspiring drummers. We’ll start with some basics. The rest of the week we cover advanced rudiments, advanced drum kit technique, and taking your questions and requests to customize our camp. We recommend a year (or more) of experience for the sake of moving forward and progressing. If you’re brand new and you’re feeling brave to really push yourself to learn then come join and have fun!
12pm-1:30pm $150
Scottsdale
Guitar Academy:
Just getting started on guitar? Join us for this fun, lively, 2-hour class to get you up and running and provide you with a needed summer boost. We’ll make sure that what you’re learning will help you with whatever style of music you’d like to play. (Ages 8 and up, no previous experience is necessary). This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of guitar and the possibilities associated with playing the instrument. We will explore a variety of musical and guitar concepts such as picking, strumming, chords, chord progressions to blues and popular songs, notes in first position, simple melodies, improvising, and scales. Students will also get a chance to play as a group and with recordings.
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
“Strings Rock” Camp:
Strings Rock welcomes any string player who wants to play pop and rock hits. Some experience on your instrument is great but not required. Join us for the most fun you’ve had on a violin, viola, cello or bass. Taught by YouTube sensation: Olivia Lemmelin Click on the video below to see what sort of coolness to expect with this camp
12-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Week of June 27th- July 1st
Rock University:
For all ages, some experience very helpful. Monday: Songwriting clinic, divide into groups, pick a band name, a cover song and start writing an original song. Tuesday: individual instrumental clinics. Wednesday: workshop for all campers and parents, “So You Have a Band…Now What?”Thursday: Recording Studio! Friday: Finale Concert for friends and family.
10am-12pm $345, bring a friend discount $25
Scottsdale
Showstoppers Jr. (Age 4-6):
A fun and exciting introduction to popular chart topping music, choreographed to the nines. Does it get any cuter than your own mini show choir? We’ll let you decide as they bring popular music to life in our end of camp performance.
9am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Guitar Tech Camp:
Learn to set up and maintain your guitars for maximum playability and tone! Extend the life of your guitar! No more paying someone to restring, maintain, or fix your guitar or bass. Arizona is among the harshest guitar climates in the world. Learn how to buy a guitar and start the design process on your own dream instrument!
12pm-2pm $120
Desert Ridge
AZ Beat Lab:
A camp for everyone with no experience necessary! Create and arrange beats using digital devices and apps. The Beat Lab will facilitate beat making, electronic music production, and sampling techniques. Throughout the week, participants will have the opportunity to collaborate, play, perform, and share their creations. Students may bring any instruments (for sampling) or digital devices with which they have prior experience.
12pm-2pm $120
Scottsdale
“Strings Rock” Camp:
Strings Rock welcomes any string player who wants to play pop and rock hits. Some experience on your instrument is great but not required. Join us for the most fun you’ve had on a violin, viola, cello or bass. Taught by YouTube sensation: Olivia Lemmelin Click on the video below to see what sort of coolness to expect with this camp
12-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Week of July 5th-July 9th
Rock University:
For all ages, some experience very helpful. Monday: Songwriting clinic, divide into groups, pick a band name, a cover song and start writing an original song. Tuesday: individual instrumental clinics. Wednesday: workshop for all campers and parents, “So You Have a Band…Now What?”Thursday: Recording Studio! Friday: Finale Concert for friends and family.
12pm-2pm $345, bring a friend discount $25
Scottsdale
Broadway Bound (Age 6-9):
This camp is your guide to the world of musical theatre with a fun combination of acting, music, choreography, and improv exercises designed to keep you on your toes and your imagination sharp. Your favorite show tunes will be brought to life in an end of the week showcase.
9am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Youth Jazz Project I :
Learn all about jazz with an active jazz performer from the Tempe area. Students will learn about basic improvisational and ear training skills. Everyone will learn musical standards from jazz history by playing together in a big band. Prior background with jazz is not necessary to take this camp. Recommended for students with at least one year of experience on instrument/voice.
10am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Week of July 11th – July 15th
Piano Academy:
The camps will be a fun environment as we embark on the journey of laying the groundwork of basic piano techniques and theory to ensure a successful beginning or expansion of the piano experience. We will learn scales, cadences, arpeggios, fun and easy to play songs along with the skill of reading music. If you’re looking for refinement and progression of what you already know or have never played a note in your life then you will thrive in this camp. Ready for the adventure? See you this summer!
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Youth Jazz Camp II:
This camp is for students who are interested in learning more about improvisation as well as some catchy jazz tunes. Students will learn musical standards from jazz history by playing together in a big band and preparing for a potential performance. Prior background with jazz is not necessary to take this camp. Directed by an active jazz performer from the Tempe area. Recommended for students with at least two-three years of experience on instrument/voice.
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Guitar Academy:
Just getting started on guitar? Join us for this fun, lively, 2-hour class to get you up and running and provide you with a needed summer boost. We’ll make sure that what you’re learning will help you with whatever style of music you’d like to play. (Ages 8 and up, no previous experience is necessary). This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of guitar and the possibilities associated with playing the instrument. We will explore a variety of musical and guitar concepts such as picking, strumming, chords, chord progressions to blues and popular songs, notes in first position, simple melodies, improvising, and scales. Students will also get a chance to play as a group and with recordings.
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Disney Music Magic Camp with Erin:
Sign up your little prince or princess for a fun-filled week of Disney music magic! Children will learn and explore music concepts through participation in games, songs, stories, and fun activities. The class will culminate with a Magical Disney Music Performance!Ages: 4-8
10am-12pm $120
Desert Ridge
Week of July 18th – July 22nd
Pop Star Camp:
Learn how to sing like a pop star! Discover vocal technique and singing tips to make you shine like a star! Students will learn how to project, breath support and stage movement. This week will culminate with a group performance of current pop music selections. Ages: 8 & up
1:00pm-3:00pm $120
Desert Ridge
Showstoppers (Age 6-9):
Bringing popular music to life through song and dance, Showstoppers helps young performers grow their stage presence and overall performance skills with chart topping songs. The end of the week puts all those new skills in the spotlight for an end of the week performance.
9am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Chamber Music Camp:
This camp is all about playing some great music in a small to medium sized group setting. Participants will also learn about other musical concepts such as: art of practicing, rhythm, tuning, and sound blending. All instrumentalists are welcome. Recommended for students with at least one year of experience.
10am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Drummers Clinic:
This summer come be apart of an exciting, fun, and informative drum clinic with one of our drum instructors Max Young! This week long clinic is for young aspiring drummers that wouldn’t mind learning with a big group of other teenagers their age. The first day would be review and introduction. The rest of the week will be learning advanced rudiments, advanced drum kit technique, and taking any questions or requests to learn anything of their desire. We ask that the children have a year or more experience for the sake of moving forward and progressing. If not and you’re feeling brave to really push yourself to learn then come join and have fun!
12pm-1:30pm $150
Scottsdale
Guitar Academy:
Just getting started on guitar? Join us for this fun, lively, 2-hour class to get you up and running and provide you with a needed summer boost. We’ll make sure that what you’re learning will help you with whatever style of music you’d like to play. (Ages 8 and up, no previous experience is necessary). This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of guitar and the possibilities associated with playing the instrument. We will explore a variety of musical and guitar concepts such as picking, strumming, chords, chord progressions to blues and popular songs, notes in first position, simple melodies, improvising, and scales. Students will also get a chance to play as a group and with recordings.
12pm-2pm $150
Desert Ridge
Week of July 25th – July 29th
Piano Academy:
The camps will be a fun environment as we embark on the journey of laying the groundwork of basic piano techniques and theory to ensure a successful beginning or expansion of the piano experience. We will learn scales, cadences, arpeggios, fun and easy to play songs along with the skill of reading music. If you’re looking for refinement and progression of what you already know or have never played a note in your life then you will thrive in this camp. Ready for the adventure? See you this summer!
10am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Broadway Baby (Age 4-6):
An intro to musical threatre through a combination of acting, music, choreography and improv games designed to grow little imaginations. Join us for a mini performance at the end of the week to show off their new skills that would make any Broadway veteran proud.
9am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Youth Jazz Camp I :
Learn all about jazz with an active jazz performer from the Tempe area. Students will learn about basic improvisational and ear training skills. Everyone will learn musical standards from jazz history by playing together in a big band. Prior background with jazz is not necessary to take this camp. Recommended for students with at least one year of experience on instrument/voice.
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Sticks and Snares Camp:
This is a percussion camp for everyone who can’t get enough drums. One of our most popular camps. You don’t have to be a drummer to get a lot out of this camp. Recommended for all students.
- Day,1) Beginning drums Theory and Rudiments
- Day 2) Rock drumming and pop music performance.
- Day 3) Introduction to jazz and blues drumming.
- Day4) Drum tuning and intro to live performance
- Day 5) Drum soloing and recording techniques, and drumming in studio.
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Shredders Academy:
Ready to take your shredding to the next level? This camp is designed for students who have at least a year or more of private lessons. Find out the secrets of some of your guitar idols and take your playing up a notch or two. More advanced work with picking, barre chords, fretboard work, finger tapping and a variety of styles. All participants will perform together and individually at the end of the camp.
12pm-2pm $150
Scottsdale
Guitar Academy:
Just getting started on guitar? Join us for this fun, lively, 2-hour class to get you up and running and provide you with a needed summer boost. We’ll make sure that what you’re learning will help you with whatever style of music you’d like to play.(Ages 8 and up, no previous experience is necessary). This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of guitar and the possibilities associated with playing the instrument. We will explore a variety of musical and guitar concepts such as picking, strumming, chords, chord progressions to blues and popular songs, notes in first position, simple melodies, improvising, and scales. Students will also get a chance to play as a group and with recordings.
12pm-2pm $150
Desert Ridge
Week of August 1st – 5th
Youth Jazz Camp II with Sam:
This camp is for students who are interested in learning more about improvisation as well as some catchy jazz tunes. Students will learn musical standards from jazz history by playing together in a big band and preparing for a potential performance. Prior background with jazz is not necessary to take this camp. Directed by an active jazz performer from the Tempe area. Recommended for students with at least two-three years of experience on instrument/voice.
10am-12pm $150
Scottsdale
Broadway Bound (Age 6-9):
This camp is your guide to the world of musical theatre with a fun combination of acting, music, choreography, and improv exercises designed to keep you on your toes and your imagination sharp. Your favorite show tunes will be brought to life in an end of the week showcase.
9am-12pm $150
Scottsdale