ROCK CAMP ATX
Requirements

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The following are the minimum skills required to attend Rock Camp USA's Camp. New Rockers* for this Camp must submit a Demo recording (audio / video) demonstrating these skills or call to schedule an Audition. 

 

All Rockers are required to practice independently outside of camp and be a team player during the session. All Rockers are required to attend every day of camp. 

*Rockers who have not attended Headliners Camp before.

GUITAR:
-Play E form and A form bar chords
- Know all names of notes on 5th and 6th strings
- Know all open chord forms
- Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know

BASS:
- Know the names of the notes on the fret board
- Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know

VOCALS: - Sing in tune
- Sing from diaphragm
- Be outgoing
- Should be prepared to sing rock music and understand that this Camp is geared solely towards current and classic rock, pop, blues and folk music and not soft-pop or country.

DRUMS:
- Play a "four on the floor" beat with snare on 2 and 4 and quarter and eighth notes on high hat
- Play rock beat with kick on 1 and 3 and snare and high hat the same as above
- Be able to fill out of a phrase and land in time
- Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know
*BONUS!! Be able to play a swing shuffle

KEYBOARDS:
- Be able to read simple chord charts
- Can demonstrate an ability to play in time by playing any song they know