The Grammy Museum’s intensive Grammy Camp Los Angeles is under way this week, running Sunday, July 12 through Saturday, July 18. The seven-day, non-residential program brings high school students to Los Angeles to study music and the music industry through hands-on, cohort-based learning.
Students are placed into teams that combine strengths across subject areas so participants can collaborate on real-world creative projects. The program covers songwriting, production, performance and music business, emphasizing artistry, entrepreneurship and a do-it-yourself approach to building a career in music.
What the program offers local students
The Grammy Museum says the camp is designed for students with strong proficiency in multiple music areas. The curriculum intends to foster versatility and industry insight by letting students both deepen existing skills and explore new ones.
- Seven-day, non-residential intensive format (July 12–18)
- Cohort-based teams combining production, songwriting, performance and business
- Access to Grammy-winning and nominated faculty and guest artists
"Grammy Camp gives students the opportunity to explore music in a way that feels connected to the real world," Arin Canbolat, vice president of education at the Grammy Museum, said in a statement.
Faculty listed for this Los Angeles session include multi-instrumentalist and producer Chase Jackson; Grammy-winning producer and engineer Jason Goldman; multi-instrumentalist JJ Kirkpatrick; songwriter and professor Natasha Pasternak; drummer and educator Ryan McDiarmid; songwriter and USC faculty Haleigh Bowers; and Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling producer and multi-instrumentalist YULI.
Guest artists for the week include Grammy-nominated artist WILLOW along with other industry names announced by the museum. Program organizers say the guest appearances help students see practical pathways from passion to profession.
Local context and implications
For Los Angeles high school students interested in music careers, the week offers concentrated networking and skill-building without the need to relocate. The non-residential model allows participants to remain connected to school and family while gaining access to professionals who regularly work in the Los Angeles music industry.
| When | Where | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| July 12–18 | Grammy Museum, Los Angeles | Songwriting, production, performance, music business |
Officials at the Grammy Museum say the program’s cohort model mirrors collaborative professional settings, aiming to give students practical experience and industry insight. Families and students in Los Angeles who want to follow the camp can look to the museum’s announcements for further details on future sessions and guest appearances.
