DeepWater Music — Play in a Day: Rock Camp

DeepWater Music · Summer 2026

Play in a Day: Rock Camp

One day. One band. One real concert.
Show up with zero skills — leave the stage as a rock star.

One Bold Day

Play in a Day — Rock Camp

Show up with zero skills. Leave the stage as a rock star.

$99 one-day camp · per camper

June 20 · July 25 · 10–15 spots each

Explore every instrument in the morning, then join a band
Real songs from the DeepWater Shortbook — not exercises
Direct coaching in a small group, a helper in every room
A live concert at 5:00 — friends and family welcome
A great story to tell about what one day did this summer
A full day, roughly 10 AM–5 PM · ages 11+

Reserve — Sat, June 20 → Reserve — Sat, July 25 →

Lunch is a $20 add-on — details sent after you register — or bring your own.

Inside the Camp

What the day looks like

Morning — explore everything. You don’t pick an instrument on the way in. The morning is for hearing the songs, then rotating through every instrument — drums, bass, guitar, keys, vocals. You touch all of it and find what speaks to you. By lunch, you’ve found your instrument and we sort everyone into bands.

Afternoon — join a band. This is where the day compounds. Each band runs real songs in its own room with a helper, and your coach rotates between them. Not scales, not drills — actual music, broken down to the parts you can play today. The bands warm up by playing for each other before the real thing.

5:00 PM — the concert. Friends and family arrive. You help set up, run a real soundcheck, and play a live concert. It’s your first time on stage — and you walk out with a band photo, a little bit of “I can’t believe I just did that,” and the tools to do it again.

Who this is for

Three kinds of yes.

For the brand-new beginner

Zero skills isn’t a problem — it’s the design. The whole day is built to take someone from never-touched-an-instrument to on-stage in a single day.

For the kid who’s bored

One bold day that ends with a real concert. They show up not knowing anyone and leave with a band, a photo, and a story they’ll tell all summer.

For the player who wants a band

Already taking lessons? Rock Camp is the band experience — rehearsal rooms, a setlist, a stage. A great stretch for current students and returning players.

Questions, answered

The things people ask first.

Do I need any experience?

None. Zero to stage is the whole point. The day is built for beginners — the opening session is Play in a Day for all five roles (drums, bass, guitar, keys, vocals), so even campers who already play pick up the other instruments right away. We start from ground zero, together.

What instrument will I play?

You’ll choose on the day of camp — not before. Campers are encouraged to try more than one! You learn the basics on all of them in the morning, and we decide by lunchtime.

Can I bring my guitar, keyboard, or other instrument?

Yes — if you have a personal instrument, we encourage you to bring it, along with any accessories (cables, amp, strap, capo, picks, drumsticks, and so on). None of it is required — we provide drum sets, keyboards, and guitars to borrow. But gear is limited at times as campers rotate, so bringing your own means maximum time on it.

How long is the day, and where?

Times may vary slightly — plan on roughly 10 AM to 5 PM, with the performance at 5 PM for friends and family. Held at First Covenant Church, Duluth, MN.

Do I have to come for all the dates?

No. The camp is one day only. Each date is a separate event with its own registration.

What’s the age range?

Ages 11 and up. Others may be considered case-by-case. The camp runs in a positive-attitude environment — every camper is expected to help build our “I can try that” tone for everyone.

Is lunch included?

Lunch is a $20 add-on. After you register, you’ll get the details and a chance to pay for lunch — or bring your own. Either way we all eat together: lunch is when we talk through the Play in a Day training, choose instruments, and form the bands.

What should I bring?

Earbuds or headphones for practice time, a water bottle, and a willingness to try. Everything else is provided — bring a personal instrument too if you’ve got one (see above).

Reserve Your Spot

Ready for your one bold day?

Pick a Saturday and claim a spot — just 10–15 campers per date.

Reserve — Sat, June 20 → Reserve — Sat, July 25 →

Lunch is a $20 add-on — details sent after you register.

Other Summer Options

These stack — plenty of students do more than one.

Summer Lessons Pass — $199
A whole summer of private lessons, on any instrument.

See it →

Worship Band: Play in a Day — $99
One day in a worship band · July 11 & August 8.

See it →

Ages 11+ (others considered case-by-case — ask us) · Roughly 10 AM–5 PM, times may vary, at First Covenant Church, Duluth, MN.
Bring earbuds or headphones for practice time. Lunch is a $20 add-on arranged after registration, or bring your own.
Non-refundable — if something comes up, talk to us and we’ll do our best.

DeepWater Music

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Email: [email protected]

Text: (218) 461-6959