The mission of Girls Rock! Rhode Island is to help girls and women empower themselves through the development of musical skills in order to foster self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-efficacy. Through this work we hope to build an environment conducive to the active participation and respect of women as creative producers of our culture. We envision a future where women and girls are prolific, independent creators of all aspects of modern culture.
The first Girls Rock Camp(s) will be held in Rhode Island July of 2010. One or more intensive one-week day camps will be offered for girls ages 11-18, where campers of all skill levels have the opportunity to learn guitar, bass, drums, vocals, or other instruments. Campers will also form a band, write an original song, and perform at the final Showcase for friends, family, and fans!
In addition to all this, campers will have the opportunity to meet other girls, female musicians and mentors, and participate in enrichment activities that may include screen-printing, self-defense, punk-rock kickboxing, concert/show promotion, writing workshops, and women in rock history. GRR! welcomes campers that identify as female, trans, and gender-nonconforming.
With the firm belief that it’s never too late to rock, the second Ladies Rock Camp will be held at JamStage in Pawtucket, RI on March 5th-7th, 2010. In three short days, women 18 and up can learn guitar, bass, drums, vocals, as well as form bands, write original songs, and perform at a Showcase. All skill levels are welcome. Ladies will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with other Lady Campers and professional female musicians, as well as learn about rad topics like concert/show promotion, screen-printing, women in rock history, and self-defense. You can find more information about Ladies Rock Camp here.
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