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 workshops that will crank up your creativity to 11!

Dynamic, three-week rotating, project-based workshops for students in grades 2-8. 
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Fees

$175 per workshop
$17.50/hr

Financial Aid

Bay Area Music Project 
strives to remove any barriers that youth face to participation, and no one will be turned away due to an inability to pay. Therefore, we are using an honor system pricing model that allows each family to elect an amount that works for them. If you need assistance, it is here for you — use the discount codes provided. If you are in a position to do so, please consider a contribution that will help support an additional child's involvement in high quality music programming!
Discount Codes
BAMP25 for 25% off

BAMP50 for 50% off

Materials Needed

Headphones (optional)
Entry-level ukulele. We suggest the Hua Wind Soprano Beginner Mahogany Wood Ukulele 
More classes will be added throughout
​the semester/year!
An open hour will be available for anyone not able to attend the in-person class.
Students and families
will be invited
to participatein our 
​
talent showcases!
​Workshops have a minimum enrollment of 5 students, and a maximum in-person participation of 15 students per in person group. Workshops will run for three weeks, with three 1 hour class per week. In the event that we are unable to meet in person due to poor weather or air quality, the class will be rescheduled for either in-person or online. More classes will be added throughout the semester/year. Check the schedule for days and times and be sure to sign up for our family newsletter for new offerings! Families will receive an email from instructors regarding class details and virtual access before the first day of each camp.

creator Labs

We've put together a series of on-going workshops that will be sure to inspire any creative, musically curious mind!
Creator Labs Workshops include:
  • 36 Weeks of programming, beginning September 14th
  • Collaborative, project-based curriculum
  • Two, 1-hour live online sessions per week
  • ​One, 1- hour, in-person outdoor instruction per week
  • Learning basic skills in music technology & recording
  • Multiple points of entry for all grades and musical skill levels.
  • Participation in virtual and live performances ​
Workshops include:
  • Jumpstart Ukulele
  • Intermediate and Advanced Ukulele
  • SoundLab​​ Beginner through Advanced
  • Composing for Video Games and Films
  • and more to come!
Primary In-person location: West End of Alameda. Families will be notified of location upon enrollment.
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Jumpstart Ukulele

Teaching Artist: Aidan Evans 
Ages 7 -10 
Oct 5 - Oct. 23

This on-going workshop provides students with everything they need to start playing the ukulele! Using pop, rock, and blues music, we'll get started with the fundamental chords that allow you to play 1000s of songs. Students will also learn about the basics of pop/rock song form, including exercises in writing their own songs.  At the end of the workshop, students will be able to play a song, and know the basics of writing their own.​

The only thing you need is a ukulele, all other materials will be provided digitally. ​

​SUPPLIES NEEDED
Entry-level ukulele. We suggest the Hua Wind Soprano Beginner Mahogany Wood Ukulele available on Amazon.
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Intermediate Soundlab

Teaching Artist: Sally Decker 
​Ages 8-14
Oct. 5 - October 23

A continuation for Intro SoundLab students, as well as a workshop for students with some experience composing on the computer looking to learn SoundTrap and dig deeper. We will continue to explore field recording outside as well as using our computer microphones to record voice, instruments, or sounds around the house.

​We'll put creative tools to practice, like audio effects and editing techniques, to further develop student work. Projects will focus on creating musical compositions based on moods or images. We'll also explore the collaborative possibilities of composing in pairs and groups on SoundTrap!


​SUPPLIES NEEDED
Headphones (optional)
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Composing for Video Games and Films

Teaching Artist: Kevin Robinson
​Ages 8-14 
Oct. 5 - 23

This class is an on-going study of music in video games and film. We will study the music of various video games and animated movies selected by the class and examine how the music helps in relaying the mood of the story of the visual images. We will use online music writing sites to compose music for a short movie and or video game. 
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Intermediate & Advanced Ukulele

Teaching Artist: Aidan Evans
​Ages 8-14 
Oct 5 - Oct. 23

This on-going class is for students who have at least one year of experience with Ukulele, and are looking to expand their skills. We will explore advanced chords and fingerstyle techniques, as well as improvisation and composition. Students will gain the skills necessary to learn popular songs, as well as the knowledge of how these songs are composed. Other topics covered include blues improvisation, chord melody, and major/minor tonality. ​
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Schedule 

Workshop
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Jumpstart Ukulele
1:00 - 2:00
​Online
2:30 - 3:30
In-Person
 
1:00 - 2:00
​Online
  
Int/Adv Ukulele
 
1:00-2:00
​In-Person

1:00 - 2:00
​Online
 
1:00 - 2:00
​Online
Soundlab
2:00 - 3-00
​In-person
2:00 - 3-00
​Online
  
2:00 - 3-00
​Online
​
Composing for Video Games
​and Films
 
 
2:30-3:30
​Online
2:30 - 3:30
​In-person
2:30-3:30
​Online
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2532 Santa Clara Ave. Ste 348
​Alameda, CA 94501

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  • Home
  • About BAMP
    • Our Story >
      • BAMP Mission
      • BAMP Board
    • BAMP Teaching Artists
    • Donors and Partners
    • About El Sistema
  • Donate
    • Fingerprints: The Haiti Project
    • String Arcade Project
  • Programs
    • BAMP ONLINE 2020-2021 >
      • Core Classics
      • Creator Labs
      • K2 Music Bundle
      • Drop by. Tune in.
      • Private Lessons
      • Learning Pods
      • Registration
      • Family Portal >
        • K-2 Music and Art
        • Beginner Violin
        • Advanced Violin
        • Beginner Cello
        • Advanced Cello
        • Beginner Winds
        • Advanced Winds
    • Maya Lin School
    • KinderBAMP @ MLS
    • Wood Middle School StringLab
  • Get Involved
    • Jobs
    • Volunteer
  • Videos
  • Contact Us