Building Beats Summer Camps Start Here!
INTERESTED IN OUR DJ CAMP?
Explore your passion for DJing through our 7-week program where you'll:
Collaborate with fellow creatives and gain guidance from industry professionals
Learn through both hands-on workshops and an asynchronous course
Create a portfolio and Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to impress clients, employers, or collaborators
Prepare for our end of camp showcase to play your own set
Program Details:
Time: 11 AM - 2 PM
Duration: 7 weeks
Schedule: Every Thursday & Friday from July 10 - August 22, 2025, plus final performance on Saturday, August 23.
Location: Our camp will be hosted in Brooklyn, NY. Full address and details will be shared with accepted applicants.
Open and free to ages 16-24, no prior experience required.
Apply by June 20th!
INTERESTED IN OUR songwriting CAMP?
Further develop your craft as an artist through our 7-week program where you’ll :
Participate in music-making and collaboration sessions led by peers and industry professionals
Learn through both hands-on workshops and an asynchronous course
Create a portfolio and Electronic Press Kit (EPK) to impress clients, employers, or collaborators
Prepare your original music for our end of camp showcae
Program Details:
Time: 12 PM - 3 PM
Duration: 7 weeks
Schedule: Every Monday & Wednesday from July 7 - August 20, 2025, plus final performance on Saturday, August 23.
Location: Our camp will be hosted in Manhattan or Brooklyn, NY. Full address and details will be shared with accepted applicants.
Open and free to ages 16-24, no prior experience required.
Apply by June 20th!
About bbLeaders
Who We Are
bbLeaders is a core group of Building Beats alumni, students and emerging leaders in the youth music community. Through mentorship, workshops, gigs and employment opportunities, Building Beats helps young artists grow and develop to the next level by providing hands on experience in the creative industry.
Ages 16-24 are encouraged to apply.
At bbLeaders, we recognize the importance of high school and post-secondary college success and strive to offer a comprehensive support system for our members as they navigate the complex world of higher education. We believe that cultivating well-rounded individuals with diverse skill sets is crucial for thriving in today's competitive world.
By joining bbLeaders, young artists will not only develop their skills and grow their networks, but also gain the confidence and resilience necessary to thrive in the ever-evolving world.
Our Fall & Spring cohorts invite you to take part in a series of workshops that focuses on entrepreneurship, leadership and life skills to help young artists become successful creative and music professionals.
Topics will include artist development, digital marketing, contract and performance negotiation, music licensing and publishing, personal finance and navigating the post-secondary education world.
Artists in the bbLeaders program will be connected to:
Opportunities within the music and creative industry including internships at record labels, music tech companies and recording studios
Assistant teaching roles in our workshops
A chance to visit colleges and vocational educational programs to connect with teachers and alumni
Performance opportunities with our various corporate and city partners
A chance to travel to visit other cities for workshops with our network of partner organizations
Contribute to our monthly radio show hosted at Newtown Radio
Artists will also have the opportunity to meet and network with various creative professionals from NYC's media and entertainment industries.
Workshops are held online, at our headquarters in Brooklyn and various professional settings.
