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Guitar & Bass Workshop (1)

June 18 @ 2:00 pm - June 23 @ 5:00 pm

“I Improved My Technique, Sound Quality, And Solo Skills All In A Week!”

June 18 @ 2:00 pm - June 23 @ 5:00 pm

For students completing grades 6-12; Adult Registration as commuter only and with instructor consent.

Residential Tuition
$725
$725
Commuter Tuition
$400
$400

Final Concert:
Friday, June 23, 2023, Time-TBA

Jason McLean, professional musician and guitar & bass instructor provides an exciting learning environment for guitarists of all abilities. Students will be exposed to all styles and techniques of electric, acoustic, and bass guitar. Students choose an area of focus in small groups, and gather for full class jam sessions. Note reading and music theory will be areas of study during the workshop. Ability to sight-read music not required.  A week of presentations and performances by faculty and guest clinicians will conclude with a special student concert.

 

Jason McLean

Jason McLean studied jazz performance and improvisation on bass guitar while earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin – River Falls in 2002. He was employed as a mental health social worker with Washington County, MN for nearly ten years before deciding to follow his deepest passion as a full-time music educator and performer. This experience has enabled Jason to incorporate a therapeutic approach to his teaching method and provide emotional support to students when needed. He has performed and recorded professionally with numerous jazz and rock ensembles; currently with the Tommy Bentz…

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Questions? Feel free to contact us for any additional information.

Accommodations ~ Lodges are available for the duration of the camp session. They are supervised by a professional counseling staff on duty 24 hours each day and meals are prepared under the supervision of a state-approved dietitian.

Commuter students are expected to remain at camp until the day's activities are completed (Typically 9:am-8pm).

Registrations ~ Online registrations are accepted until the camp is full. Students may be placed on a waiting list if desired. A camp registration form is sent after payment is received. All cancellations must be made in writing and received 3 weeks in advance of the start of camp for a full refund. A $75.00 fee will be deducted from your refund. Refunds less than three weeks before camp will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Residential Tuition~Our student tuition is $725 per student and includes instructional fees, room and board and a camp t shirt which will be worn at the final performance. Please refer to the registration materials found on our registration site at Ultracamp for complete details. A $100 down payment is due at the time of registration.  The remaining balance can be paid at the time of registration or in equal monthly installments.  All Tuition must be paid before arrival at camp.

Commuter Tuition~This option is for campers that want to attend our camps but not stay in our dorms, The $400 tuition covers instructional fees, a camp T-Shirt which will be worn at the final performance, meals, and evening activities. Commuters arrive for their first class by 9AM, and can be picked up any time after evening activities conclude (usually around 8pm).

Scholarships ~Each year, the Arts Center raises funds for the scholarship program. If you are interested in applying for an Arts Center scholarship, please visit our website

Check-in/Check-out~Check in begins at 2pm on Sunday of the week your camp begins.  All medical, dietary, and consent forms must be completed in UltraCamp before arriving at camp.  Additional information will be emailed to you approximately 4 weeks before camp begins.

Additional Information ~ To request disability accommodations, or other special requests, please contact the Arts Center at least two weeks in advance of camp. More information about camp and all of the opportunities available at the Shell Lake Arts Center can be found on our website.

Participants are admitted without regard to race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.  The Shell Lake Arts Center is an inclusive organization, and we accept all artists and musicians.

Details

Start:
June 18 @ 2:00 pm
End:
June 23 @ 5:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.ultracamp.com/info/sessionDetail.aspx?idCamp=1254&idSession=386864&campCode=SLA

Venue

Shell Lake Arts Center
801 1st St
Shell Lake, WI 54871 United States
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Phone:
715-468-2414