No summer plan? Spend a week learning an instrument, writing an original song with your new band, and performing at an epic showcase.
The Multivrs Is Illuminated Youth Music (TMII) is a six day summer fun and music centered experience for youth ages 8 - 17. Paid mentorship opportunities are available to youth ages 13 - 17.
Participants will spend five days:
receiving intensive instrument instruction in either drums, bass, guitar, or vocals
perfecting an original song with a newly formed or established band
attending workshops that provide hands-on marketing, technical and communication skills through creating promotional materials, learning equipment set-up, and communicating with bands and venues
Lastly, on June 17th, performing their original songs at a concert they co-organize!
The Multivrs Is Illuminated (TMII) was founded by the former Co-Executive Director of Bay Area Girls Rock Camp. TMII applies a feminist, queer, trans, BIPOC, and DIY centered framework to music and collaboration. Alongside our participants, we create a welcoming space where young people are inspired to feel bold, creative, free and empowered. We provide instruments, snacks, transportations stipends, and all skill levels are welcome!
Creator Bio
Born and raised in Phoenix, Shawna Shawnté is a queer DJ, musician and multimedia artist based in Tucson, AZ. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist, Shawnté has played in several bands and always worked with young people; especially in music programming.
They were the Co-Executive Director of Bay Area Girls Rock Camp from 2014 until returning to AZ in 2018. From 2021 - 2023 they worked as a substitute teacher and a high school English Language Arts Teacher. They are excited to return to their passion of creating musically enriching and personally empowering spaces for young people.
" I believe that music is a powerful tool that connects people across experiences and identities. Music is also a wonderful teaching tool. Participants in the Multivrs Is Illuminated: Youth Music Program will learn how to collaborate, be empowered to share their ideas, and to take risks in a safe and supportive environment."