SoundLab:
Electronic Music STEM Camp
Summer Camps in Columbus, OH
Grades K-4 | play with synths, create your own music, and DJ!
Grades 5-8 | design music & sound effects for video games!
Grades 9-12 | produce, publish, and perform tracks using pro gear and AI
No experience necessary!
Hands-on mentorship tailored to each student
With one-on-one help from real electronic 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 or 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! We encourage all students, regardless of specific sensitivities, to listen to their bodies so that they can find a creative ‘flow state’ that works best for them!
Camps for Ages 8-12, 9-14, and 14-18
We offer a variety of camps including Game Music Camp, Synth Adventure Camp, and A.I. Music Camp. We started these camps at the University of Washington in 2019, so the photos you see on this site are from a variety of programs, for all ages. When signing up for a specific program, check the ages!
Tactile, Hands-On Music Creation Stations Perfect for Neurodivergent Students
Explore industry-standard electronic music production, composition, and performance techniques
Relieve 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
Returning / Advanced students welcome!
Incorporate other instruments
If your child already plays an instrument (piano, guitar, flute, etc.), we’re excited to help integrate that into their electronic compositions.
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.
Music + STEM = Electronic Musicians' Camp
For Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced Students Alike! Columbus Ohio’s first music summer camp for students who want to learn to produce tracks, make beats, and compose electronic music. Looking for Ableton Live lessons? Music production classes? Our summer music camp prepares students to produce electronic music like the pros.
Students at our music camps have continual hands-on experience with the latest software and hardware tools used by their favorite artists. As such, Electronic Musicians’ Camp is the perfect combination of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) and Art, which is sometimes referred to as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math).
With one-on-one help from real musicians and producers, students with little-to-no prior experience can quickly develop their skills, find their ‘sound’, and begin producing the music they’ve always wanted to produce. Intermediate and advanced students will learn just as much, as our instructors tailor lessons and activities to individual skill levels. Wherever you are in your musical journey, our goal is to help you progress to the next level.
Elementary school, middle school and high school students in Columbus, Ohio looking for a STEM summer camp that focuses on the technological side of music production should get excited!
You'll leave camp with:
- A completed track, created in collaboration with 2-3 of your peers
- A recorded live performance of your group's music
- A unique sample pack of your own creation to use in future projects
As a graduate, you'll be able to:
- Design unique sounds using modular synthesizers, Ableton plugins, or whatever tools are available to you!
- Develop and implement unique melodies, rhythms, and song structures
- Compose and arrange with MIDI effectively and efficiently in Ableton Live
- Create danceable beats in Ableton Live and with hardware drum machines
- Work smoothly with long-distance or in-person collaborators
Saturday Camp
Feb 24, 2024
Gahana, OH
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8-18 YRS
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10am-2:30pm
Enroll on your local Parks & Rec website:
- Reynoldsburg Parks & Rec
(June 3-6) - Dublin Parks & Rec
(June 10-14, June 21) - Grove City Parks & Rec
(June 20) - Upper Arlington Parks & Rec
(June 24-28)
Enroll Now (select locations):
Powell, OH; July 15-19
Lewis Center / Delaware, OH; July 29 - Aug 2
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Ages 8-17 (multiple camp groups, divided by age)
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Late pickup (12:30) available
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Ages 8-17 (multiple camp groups, divided by age)
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Late pickup (4:30) available
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Ages 8-17 (multiple camp groups, divided by age)
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Late pickup (4:30) available
SoundLab: Electronic Music STEM
Monday-Friday Day Camp
Dublin Rec Center
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June 10 - June 14
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Ages 9-15 (multiple camp groups, divided by age)
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9 am - 2 pm
SoundLab: Game Music
Friday Camp
Dublin Rec Center
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June 21
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Ages 5-10 (multiple camp groups, divided by age)
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9 am - 2 pm
Scholarship Competition (Due April 19)
Experienced musicians and/or producers (ages 8-18) are invited to submit an original track and/or recording (no genre requirements; it doesn’t even have to be electronic music) along with an essay for a chance to win free admission to camp!
Summer Camp Gift Certificate (25% Off)
University of Washington-
Reserve your spot now at a reduced price, get a full refund later if our camps don't fit your schedule
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Camps will take place at the University of Washington, School of Art and Design
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Camps will be planned for July and August (exact dates TBA)
All camps are 1 week long (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm with optional early pickup/dropoff for $10/day -
Ages 12-18
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All Gear / Instruments Provided