Nov
2
5:30 PM17:30

Bingo Night Fundraiser @ Vault and Vine

Help us raise funds for Girls Rock Philly to help them continue to build an intergenerational community of girls, women, and trans and gender-expansive people. Through the practice of fearless expression, artistic experimentation, and collaboration, they build the confidence and leadership skills needed to transform ourselves and our communities.

The night will be full of fun, bingo, and prizes.

Check back for more event fundraisers to help Girls Rock Philly reach their financial goal. And to help them empower our people and help our community.

Grab your tickets here in support!

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Entrepreneurial (Sound Scholars) Cohort
Oct
23
to Dec 11

Entrepreneurial (Sound Scholars) Cohort

We are looking for 10 teens interested in this opportunity! A preference of Juniors/Seniors based on the curriculum and information taught during the cohort experience.

GRP ON THE ROAD

Music Entrepreneurial “Sound Scholars” Cohort PILOT

Girls Rock Philly (GRP!)  provides a community-driven response dedicated to identifying and deconstructing racial and gender-based oppression while supporting our youth in gaining leadership skills. We use a supportive, multi-generational, peer-mentoring model that encourages fearless expression, artistic experimentation, thoughtful analysis, and imaginative action. As a result of our programs, girls and trans youth in Philadelphia will see themselves as agents of change, recognize their power to challenge the systems and policies that affect them, value the building of caring relationships, and better understand mutual survival. In turn, we believe that our city and our world can and will become a better place. 

For those students who are passionate and wish to pursue a career in music, they will proceed through a 12-week, Music Entrepreneurial Cohort which is an expansion of GRP on the Road!. The cohort is designed to provide participants with more in-depth knowledge of the music industry focusing on hidden career opportunities, business management, personal and business taxes, marketing, self-promotion, and most of all how to trademark, distribute, and retain ownership of their work.

GRP Sound Scholars Cohort: Challenging the power structures and status quo that stifle creatives born to make liberatory sound and live a radical existence. Priority on girls of color, trans girls, queer, and non gender conforming youth.   

These programs are designed to capture those students who potentially have an interest in a music career but do not have the wherewithal to pursue their dream.  Realistically, most of the youth residing in low-income households will probably not have the financial resources or maybe not the interest in attending a four-year college or university. Tuition for these institutions is now cost-prohibitive for most families.  Some may choose to attend a community college, but many will leave high school and fall into a passionless, minimum-wage grind of day-to-day survival.

We hope to fill this gap by offering an alternative path. Ultimately, our focus is two-fold: (1) Offer services that expose youth to experiences that will help them discover their passions.  We aim to plant seeds of knowledge, thought, and curiosity as it pertain to the complex music industry and show them examples of non-traditional, real-world, obtainable career paths with low barriers to entry. (2) Surround our youth with joy and hope. The world is a crazy place, and it is taking a toll on the psyches of so many of our young people, especially kids who reside in financially challenged communities such as the ones we are targeting. Our children need a reason to wake up every day and we intend to give our all in helping them shake off apathy, low-grade depression, and resist the temptation to engage in self-destructive behaviors.

Please send an email to sanoviag@girlsrockphilly.org if interested!

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Oct
16
to Oct 19

GRP on the Road! @ Kipp North Academy Charter Week Five

  • Kipp North Philadelphia Academy Charter (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

GRP on the Road! provides music/instrument instruction, voice training, songwriting, band formation, and showcase/performance experience. We piloted this program with both Belmont and KIPP North Charter schools last fall.

GRP on the Road! Will offer a curriculum that focuses on Girls* empowerment including holistic workshops on identity as well as music instruction based upon the youth’s interests. This could look like creating a band, choir, or the like. 

Goals

  • Build confidence in self and in music knowledge (self, mind)

  • Inform girls through thoughtful analysis about change, patriarchal systems, and liberation (justice)

  • Exit the program knowing a new skill or improving upon an old one (music)

  • Foster a community of empowered girls* (community)

  • Perform at school talent shows and collaborate to put together a showcase/recital to show progress at the end of each quarter (opportunities, practicality)

  • Show significant emotional (intrapersonal/interpersonal) growth among peers 

  • Encourage freedom of expression & artistic experimentation

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Open Mic Night!
Oct
11
6:30 PM18:30

Open Mic Night!

Let your voice be heard! Join @girlsrockphilly for a night of music, poetry, and more at our open mic night! Thank you to our friends @thefallserclub for the space!

We hope to see you on Wednesday, October 11th at 6:30pm. This event is donation based and all proceeds go to the GRP programming and our end of the year goal of $50,000 raised!

**Each open mic participant will have one piece OR 5 minutes to share.**

Questions? DM or email info@girlsrockphilly.org.

 

Tag us on our Social Media Channels:

Instagram:@girlsrockphilly

Facebook: Girls Rock Philly

Hashtag: #GRP #girlsrockphilly

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Oct
9
to Oct 12

GRP on the Road! @ Kipp North Academy Charter Week Four

  • Kipp North Philadelphia Academy Charter (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

GRP on the Road! provides music/instrument instruction, voice training, songwriting, band formation, and showcase/performance experience. We piloted this program with both Belmont and KIPP North Charter schools last fall.

GRP on the Road! Will offer a curriculum that focuses on Girls* empowerment including holistic workshops on identity as well as music instruction based upon the youth’s interests. This could look like creating a band, choir, or the like. 

Goals

  • Build confidence in self and in music knowledge (self, mind)

  • Inform girls through thoughtful analysis about change, patriarchal systems, and liberation (justice)

  • Exit the program knowing a new skill or improving upon an old one (music)

  • Foster a community of empowered girls* (community)

  • Perform at school talent shows and collaborate to put together a showcase/recital to show progress at the end of each quarter (opportunities, practicality)

  • Show significant emotional (intrapersonal/interpersonal) growth among peers 

  • Encourage freedom of expression & artistic experimentation

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Oct
2
to Oct 5

GRP on the Road! @ Kipp North Academy Charter Week Three

  • Kipp North Philadelphia Academy Charter (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

GRP on the Road! provides music/instrument instruction, voice training, songwriting, band formation, and showcase/performance experience. We piloted this program with both Belmont and KIPP North Charter schools last fall.

GRP on the Road! Will offer a curriculum that focuses on Girls* empowerment including holistic workshops on identity as well as music instruction based upon the youth’s interests. This could look like creating a band, choir, or the like. 

Goals

  • Build confidence in self and in music knowledge (self, mind)

  • Inform girls through thoughtful analysis about change, patriarchal systems, and liberation (justice)

  • Exit the program knowing a new skill or improving upon an old one (music)

  • Foster a community of empowered girls* (community)

  • Perform at school talent shows and collaborate to put together a showcase/recital to show progress at the end of each quarter (opportunities, practicality)

  • Show significant emotional (intrapersonal/interpersonal) growth among peers 

  • Encourage freedom of expression & artistic experimentation

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Sep
25
to Sep 28

GRP on the Road! @ Kipp North Academy Charter Week Two

  • Kipp North Philadelphia Academy Charter (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

GRP on the Road! provides music/instrument instruction, voice training, songwriting, band formation, and showcase/performance experience. We piloted this program with both Belmont and KIPP North Charter schools last fall.

GRP on the Road! Will offer a curriculum that focuses on Girls* empowerment including holistic workshops on identity as well as music instruction based upon the youth’s interests. This could look like creating a band, choir, or the like. 

Goals

  • Build confidence in self and in music knowledge (self, mind)

  • Inform girls through thoughtful analysis about change, patriarchal systems, and liberation (justice)

  • Exit the program knowing a new skill or improving upon an old one (music)

  • Foster a community of empowered girls* (community)

  • Perform at school talent shows and collaborate to put together a showcase/recital to show progress at the end of each quarter (opportunities, practicality)

  • Show significant emotional (intrapersonal/interpersonal) growth among peers 

  • Encourage freedom of expression & artistic experimentation

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Sep
18
to Sep 21

GRP on the Road! @ Kipp North Academy Charter Week One

  • Kipp North Philadelphia Academy Charter (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

GRP on the Road! provides music/instrument instruction, voice training, songwriting, band formation, and showcase/performance experience. We piloted this program with both Belmont and KIPP North Charter schools last fall.

GRP on the Road! Will offer a curriculum that focuses on Girls* empowerment including holistic workshops on identity as well as music instruction based upon the youth’s interests. This could look like creating a band, choir, or the like. 

Goals

  • Build confidence in self and in music knowledge (self, mind)

  • Inform girls through thoughtful analysis about change, patriarchal systems, and liberation (justice)

  • Exit the program knowing a new skill or improving upon an old one (music)

  • Foster a community of empowered girls* (community)

  • Perform at school talent shows and collaborate to put together a showcase/recital to show progress at the end of each quarter (opportunities, practicality)

  • Show significant emotional (intrapersonal/interpersonal) growth among peers 

  • Encourage freedom of expression & artistic experimentation

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Joy Fest! @ The Fallser Club
May
21
12:00 PM12:00

Joy Fest! @ The Fallser Club

Join us as we head to The Fallser Club for JOY FEST! Inspired by the documentary Mission: Joy, and the bestselling book The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World, join us for a viewing of the film and day of yoga, food, book club, music and more!

GRP ‘s Program Director will be hosting a movement workshop at 2pm - 3:30 pm.

Come Move With Me! w/ Sanovia is your chance to FIND JOY in the midst of wherever you may find yourself. It is an opportunity to fill the energy of the room around you, & create a new reality. In the simplest of terms--It's the best darn judgment-free presentation & dance party you can attend. 

Come prepared to move at this interactive workshop on the benefit of movement, authenticity, and community with movement and music artist, @iamsanovia. 

Join us here!

Sign-ups for specific offerings here

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SoundTrapxGRP
May
9
to May 30

SoundTrapxGRP

APPLY HERE Girls Rock Philly will be offering the band experience online! Form a band, collaborate with other GRP youth on Soundtrap, and write original music together, even at a distance! We'll have 4 sessions together, culminating in an online showcase of your amazing music.

When? Tuesdays, May 9th - May 30th (4 weeks)

Where? Virtual Programming -- wherever you are in the universe!

Who? GRPXSoundtrap is open to girls and trans and gender-expansive youth ages 13 - 19.

No musical experience is necessary, and you don’t have to live in Philadelphia to participate in this online program! You can participate with your own instrument, or we can deliver a keyboard or microphone within the Philly Area. No instrument? No problem! Soundtrap also offers a range of loops and digital instruments you can use to collaborate, wherever you are! It's also smartphone and tablet friendly.

All sessions will be presented on the Soundtrap app, accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. No Soundtrap experience is required. The app is free for you to use but will require a steady Internet connection. Technical support will be available for anyone interested! As always, this program is free to a sliding scale with a suggested donation of $50 minimum.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out:

Email us at sanoviag@girlsrockphilly.org.

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Joy: Our Resistance Event & Volunteer Kickoff
Apr
7
4:00 PM16:00

Joy: Our Resistance Event & Volunteer Kickoff

These past few months we have been blessed with the presence of Chaya Anderson, a Senior from CAPA high who has been working with us on her final project. The project is centered on the way social and online media impacts the way people express themselves with a focus on gender nonconforming, queer, and lgbtq+ folks. Chaya is presenting her final project in the form of a showcase/gallery and presentation at Our House Culture Center on Friday, April 7th, 2023.

Please show support for these students! Some may even have items for sale.

Suggested Donations of $10 go first to paying the youth participants and after to supporting the continued work of GRP.

Please consider supporting us in these ways:

Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form here.

RSVP

This event will also serve as our Volunteer kickoff event! We will give an overview of upcoming opportunities to serve our youth and celebrate you JOINING THE JOY!

Questions: info@girlsrockphilly.org





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GRP x Flyers Game x Women's History Spotlight
Mar
18
5:00 PM17:00

GRP x Flyers Game x Women's History Spotlight

Come hang out with us! We want to fill out the Wells Fargo Center with radical JOY!

Wear your GRP Gear, grab a friend, and enjoy the game in the GRP section.

Our goal is to have over 100 GRP supporters, friends, campers, and colleagues join us.

If you’re interested in joining please email sanoviag@girlsrockphilly.org. Feel free to gather a group of friends and email the number in your group, your best contact number, and your email.


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Afraid to Brave w/ Jahwula
Nov
15
to Dec 6

Afraid to Brave w/ Jahwula

Welcome to Afraid to Brave, a workshop series in partnership with Daily Asana Yoga Studio, ready to mentor vocalists eager to hit the stage but overwhelmed with stage fright and performance anxiety. Afraid to Brave offers six vocal wellness workshops, helping singers reduce stress, establish a practice routine, and discover their authentic voice so they can be confident in their stage presence.

Afraid to Brave was created by Jasmine Jahwula Seapoe, CEO and Founder of Daily Asana, a yoga studio mentoring anxious singers eager to hit the stage confidently.

Workshop Benefits Include:

  • Techniques to Reduce Performance Anxiety

  • Tips for Creating a Better Practice Routine

  • Breathing Techniques for Better Vocals

  • Yoga Poses to Correct Singing Posture

  • Feeling Confident and Empowered to Hit The Stage!

Program Agenda:

11/15: Identifying Performance Anxiety

11/17: How To Overcome Stage Fright

11/22: Practice with Intention

11/29: Developing A Daily Routine

12/01: Open Mic Recital*

12/06: Open Mic Recital*

*Participants will have the opportunity to perform 1-2 songs or share a reflection about their experience with Afraid to Brave

There are 20 spots available for this offering! Sign up today!

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End of Year Celebration: Name Change Updates and Community Conversation
Dec
11
6:30 PM18:30

End of Year Celebration: Name Change Updates and Community Conversation

UPDATE

End of Year Celebration: Name Change Updates and Community Conversation 

To our beloved Community, 

It is with brave and vulnerable hearts that we write to share an update with you. We were hopeful that we might be able to share a new name with you at our event tomorrow. In the thick of an intense decision-making journey, we are realizing that we rushed a decision to meet a deadline, and shifted us out of alignment with this process, with community, with ourselves. GRP Staff spoke too soon with the anticipation of a new name to announce, and we take responsibility for that. 

Mel’s sister always says that “Leadership is not having the answers all the time. Leadership is being able to prepare your community for change.” We are trying to listen deeply to those words in this moment. 

We know that in the face of the unknown, and all that is challenging and unresolved, that true leadership means coming to you in our full humanity, and being transparent with you about the questions, knowing that we may not have all the answers, and trusting that it’s okay.

It’s reaching back to you when we find ourselves stuck in strategies, or difficult dynamics, and asking for your support in discernment, and community care.

We’re still having tomorrow’s event, so you can hear more from staff, doulas and youth about where we are in the process, and for you to ask questions and to share what matters to you as we keep moving forward. We will get to eat, create and dance together. We’ll get to watch Part I of the Documentary and celebrate this beautiful, buoyant, wild journey. 

It has been really hard on staff and board to be away from the community, our most sacred constellation, for the past two years. We’ve felt isolated and far from the marrow and magic of our work together, so it’s important to us to keep the opportunity to gather in community, and hear more from you about how to move forward into 2022. 

Thank you for reminding us that there is healing and power in being our full, candid, imperfect, radiant, beautiful selves. Thank you for reminding us that the act of being together has always been our collective superpower. Thank you for simply being with us tomorrow.

With love, gratitude, eternal starfishes,

GRP Staff 

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HOLY MOLY, OUR YEAR OF TRANSITIONS IS COMING TO A CLOSE!

After many months of inquiry, exploration, feedback, and processing, it’s a wrap on 2021, Transitions, and our Name Change Decision Process. It’s official... We’re inviting you to our Year-End Celebration, and the Announcement of our NEW NAME!

We want you to know: choosing our new name is a decision, but it’s also a beginning: we are inviting celebration, mourning and most importantly, curiosity as we lean into the next phase!  With space for questions, creativity, a screening of our documentary Part 1 and room for your ideas about our next steps, we are so looking forward to centering our Joy and Vision for -fka- GRP FUTURES in 2022!

We hope you’ll join us as we honor our history, and share our excitement about all that’s to come!  As always, we’ll close out with a Dance Party!  This will be an indoor/outdoor event, so plan to dress for a bonfire dance party!  

Not sure if you can join in person?  Stay tuned for info about live streaming the event!

WHERE: 

Maas Building

1320 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

(This courtyard entrance is at the back of the Maas Building) 

Wheelchair accessible entrance at 1325 N Randolph. Press “Maas Office” for entry.

WHEN:

Saturday, December 11th - 6:30-8:30

**Please note that this date has changed**

ACCESSIBILITY: 

  • Parking: Street parking (free, unmetered) 

  • Public transit:

    • 15-minute walk from MFL - Girard Stop 

    • 5-minute walk from 47 bus

  • Wheelchair accessible

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms 

  • The Maas Building has indoor and outdoor spaces available, and we plan on using both. We’ll have a fire pit and space heaters rolling, but please dress for December weather! Feel free to get as fancy as you’d like.

  • Childcare and transportation stipends available if requested - please indicate on your RSVP 

  • There will be light snacks and drink available

  • Read our COVID Safety Protocol HERE

  • RSVP HERE

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Nov
1
to Nov 30

Weekly Drop-In Program!

A once weekly program featuring music and movement - no registration or previous program participation required!

We hope to connect with you in-person this fall, in outdoor and indoor hybrid settings. If an increase in COVID precautions becomes necessary, all in-person programming can be adapted to a digital format.

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Sep
9
3:00 PM15:00

GRP S.T.A.R. Summit: Half Day Retreat for Youth

An event for YAC members and Rock Camp Alums to connect, share their ideas, and discuss what Youth Leadership should look like at GRP, from jobs to justice! Dinner and dessert provided.

We hope to connect with you in-person this fall, in outdoor and indoor hybrid settings. If an increase in COVID precautions becomes necessary, all in-person programming can be adapted to a digital format.

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Aug
1
to Sep 6

GRP OFFICE CLOSED FOR AUGUST

The office will be closed August 1st-September 6th. In case of emergency, email info@girlsrockphilly.org. During this time, staff will be unavailable.

For the month of September, staff will be focusing on internal infrastructure and future planning. During this time, please expect 1-2 weeks of delay in our response times.

Programming:

  • Youth Action Council: Fall Semester: Apps Open Friday, October 1st

  • Drop-in Programming Starting the first week in November!

  • All Program Info, including dates, time and registration information will be announced no later than 10/1. Stay tuned! Questions: email camp@girlsrockphilly.org

Be sure to sign up for our newsletter if you’d like to be kept in the loop for fall happenings!

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Jul
16
to Jul 17

C.A.R.E. Lab: Transition Edition!

GRP Presents CARE Lab - Transition Edition!

Featuring workshops, conversations, and meet-ups, to shape the future of GRP programs AND IMAGINING OUR NEW NAME!

FRI 7/16 (ONLINE)
& SAT 7/17 (IN PERSON)

Open to girls, women, trans, and gender-expansive youth and adults. All workshops are designed with GRP’s youth and teen participants in mind. W/ content for folks ages 9-19. That said, all ages are welcome.

To register and for more information, visit here.

Programming is free- contribute what you can here.

*Friday 7/16 Digital Rock Camp - Online Via Zoom!*
What to Expect: Art making, Name brainstorming, Candid conversations, music-making, and more!

CARE NOTES: Workshops will be 90-minutes or less, and you'll only need yourself, your device, and basic supplies you may have at home. All of Friday's sessions will be presented on Zoom. Technical support will be available to you throughout the weekend.

PLEASE NOTE: You do not need to be present at every C.A.R.E. Lab session. We encourage you to take screen breaks during the day as needed.

*Saturday 7/17 12-5pm: Rock Camp Reunion - in person!*
Outside at Love City Brewing: 1023 Hamilton St. Philly

Including live screen printing w/ Two Minds Press, I Rock, You Rock, We Rock Wall, Madlib Station, Photobooth, Open mic, Caregiver Brunch, and ARC Afterparty

In case of rain, we will be able to use a large indoor space within the venue. All covid policies will remain in place. All of Love City Brewing and GRP staff are fully vaccinated, and all Staff and volunteers will be wearing masks regardless of vaccination status. Unvaccinated or partially vaccinated participants are required to wear a mask for the duration of the event. We keep us safe and always want to practice mindfulness and community care no matter what!

What to Expect:
A fun-filled, low-key day to reconnect, create & collaborate, and celebrate our transitions! Bring anything you'll need to feel comfortable outdoors (dress for the weather!)

Also, bring a light-colored cotton article of clothing for screenprinting!

IN-PERSON ACCESSIBILITY:

We keep us safe, and celebrate care!

We'll be outside at Love City Brewing, in their parking lot. The Lot and building are ADA accessible, with gender-neutral restrooms. Water, food, and drinks will be provided, and additional food and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) will be available for purchase from Love City Brewing's Beer Garden. Alcoholic beverages will not be allowed outside the Beer Garden, or in the Event Space.

Two-hour and metered street parking is available surrounding the outdoor space. Love City is accessible via 23 and 43 bus lines, and a short walk from the BSL Spring Garden station.

We are working diligently to keep everyone safe for this outdoor event, and we need your support. In order to participate in person, you must respect all of the following accountability practices. If you choose not to, we reserve the right to ask you to leave. Note that we will provide masks, sanitizer, and disinfecting wipes on-site.

- Only eat/ drink in designated spaces.
- If unvaccinated or partially vaccinated, wear a mask for the duration of the event
- Wear a mask whenever using a microphone, regardless of vaccination status
- Participate in a covid screening before entry (Less than 2 minutes)
- Stay home if you're experiencing Covid symptoms, regardless of vaccination status

Note: As we monitor evolving case numbers and the spread of recent variants, our policies are subject to change to increase safety measures. We will communicate any changes to participants as soon as they’re made. Because we can't provide a specific risk level for everyone in our community, we encourage you to consider your safety and the safety of your community before participating.

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Jun
28
to Jul 15

Summer SoundTrap X GRP Session

Don't call it a comeback– Girls Rock Philly will be offering the band experience online! Form a band, collaborate with other GRP youth on Soundtrap, and write original music together, even at a distance! We'll have 6 sessions together, culminating in an online showcase of your amazing music.

When? Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 29- July 15, 3:30-5:30PM EST (3 weeks)
Where? Virtual Programming -- wherever you are in the universe!
Who? GRPXSoundtrap is open to girls and trans and gender expansive youth ages 9 - 19.

No musical experience is necessary, and you don’t have to live in Philadelphia to participate in this online program! You can participate with your own instrument, or we can deliver a keyboard or microphone within the Philly Area. No instrument? No problem! Soundtrap also offers a range of loops and digital instruments you can use to collaborate, wherever you are! It's also smart phone and tablet friendly.

All sessions will be presented on the Soundtrap app, accessible via computer, smartphone, or tablet. No Soundtrap experience required. The app is free for you to use, but will require a steady Internet connection. Technical support will be available for anyone interested! As always, this program is free to sliding scale!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out:
Email us at camp@girlsrockphilly.org

Applications Open until June 1st!

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