STEM SoundLab: Create Music using Computers & AI | Ages 8-14 | Afternoon | 5 Days: June 16-20, 2025 | 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm | Powell

Explore Music Using Technology

Step into the future of music! In this hands-on, project-based, collaborative STE(A)M learning experience, students will utilize cutting-edge AI-powered tools alongside traditional instruments and software to craft one-of-a-kind music. Whether you’re already making beats or just getting started, this hands-on experience will fuel their passion for music and tech. No experience needed—just bring your creativity!

Hands-on mentorship tailored to each student

With one-on-one help from real game developers and musicians, students succeed and gain confidence with STEM and Music.

All instructors are adults with background checks. We employ a mix of engineers and musicians with real-world experience.

Noise-Cancelling Headphones Provided

Every student receives a pair of studio-grade, sound-isolating headphones to use at camp, and every synth at camp is equipped with multiple headphone outputs. This means that students can easily plug in to each other’s setups to get inspiration and collaborate, or they can get peace and quiet by unplugging whenever they need. This approach is essential for creating a social yet quiet environment that empowers students to be in control of what and how much they hear at any given moment. We work with a lot of students who have sound sensitivities (very common among musicians) or who are easily overwhelmed, so we encourage students to keep their isolating headphones handy and to wear them even during lectures to dampen sound if they want to!

Reduce stress and improve focus

This year, SoundLab will focus on music creation as a technique for practicing mental health. We’ll make a lot of relaxing ‘ambient’ music, and music for dancing! We’ll explore DJ techniques so that students can not only create but also perform their own music.

Make music with like-minded peers

SoundLab is a project-based, hands-on, collaborative STEM learning experience. Students work individually and in teams (aka bands) to create music and finish challenges. Many of our students still work together to this day!

Supportive environment that encourages exploration and creativity

This isn’t just about learning music; it’s about experiencing the joy of creation and performance.

Our students gain practical knowledge about the technological side of music production in a fun and supportive environment that encourages exploration and creativity.

Returning / Advanced students welcome!

Returning students will pick up where they left off, but new students will get the full intro to using our fun music gadgets and apps, and plenty of one-on-one instruction.

Students demo their games at the end of the class

A fun and low-stress demo at the end of the camp will allow family and friends to check out the games you made during camp!