The GRAMMY Museum's Summer Session is a five-day non-residential program for students who are currently enrolled in High School in the greater Los Angeles and Austin areas (grades 9-12).
Summer Session provides Young songwriters and composers the resources necessary to build a solid foundation in songwriting. The skills focused on are also beneficial in workforce development across many careers in, and out of music. It is completely FREE to attend.
IMPORTANT: We will screen and accept applicants until the program is at capacity or until each deadline, whichever comes first.
Once you complete the initial application form, you will receive an email walking you through the completion of your audition materials. Everyone must submit a short video essay and samples of their work. Details are below in the Audition Requirements section.
Session One in Los Angeles
Dates: Tuesday, June 16 to Saturday, June 20, 2020
Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm Tues-Sat
Where: | NOW BEING PRESENTED ONLINE
Cost: FREE
Deadline: Extended to JUNE 2, 2020
Session Two in Los Angeles
Dates: Tuesday, June 23 to Saturday, June 27, 2020
Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm Tues-Sat
Where: NOW BEING PRESENTED ONLINE
Cost: FREE
Deadline: Extended to JUNE 2, 2020
Session Three in Austin, | TX STILL PLANNING TO BE PRESENTED IN-PERSON
Dates: Tuesday, August 4 to Saturday, August 8, 2020
Times: 10:00am - 4:00pm Tues-Fri, and 10:00am - 6:00pm Saturday
Where: Alpha School LZR Campus - 612 W. 4th Street, Austin, TX 78701
Cost: FREE. Lunch will be provided.
Deadline: Extended to JULY 21, 2020
GRAMMY Museum Summer Session is being presented in Austin through a grant from Andra Liemandt and hosted by the Alpha School on its LZR campus.
Questions: Contact Schyler O'Neal at 213-725-5722 or SOneal@grammymuseum.org
DIGITAL AUDITION REQUIREMENTS
1.) EVERYONE APPLYING
Submit a short (3-5 minutes or less) video essay explaining what you hope to gain by participating in Summer Session. Here are some other ideas on topics that you can speak about in your video essay:
- Why you want to come to Summer Session
- How you will benefit if accepted
- Some influences in the music industry
- Your short-term goals and how Summer Session can help you accomplish them
2.) SONGWRITERS ONLY:
Submit lyric or lead sheets for 2 songs you've written or complete #3 below
3.) SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS
Submit audio and/or video recordings of 2 songs you've written along with lyric OR lead sheets
Once you complete the initial application form above, you will receive an email walking you through the completion of your audition materials. Everyone must submit a short video essay and samples of their work. Details are below in the Audition Requirements section.