Year Round Programs

Note: This spring GRP will not be offering instrument lessons. We have a roster of instructors who are available for private and group lessons. Please email info(at)girlsrockphilly.org for more information.

soundLAB
Songwriters club for girls and trans youth 13 to 18. Find lots of instruments, a practice space, mentors and other teen musicians available for jamming, collaborating, forming bands, recording, workshops and performing. Participants will be supported in strengthening their fearless creativity! First session October 11, 2016 and ongoing throughout the school year. Previous participation in GRP programs, some musical experience or ongoing music instruction is required. Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30 pm.

youthBAND
Ensemble program for girls and trans youth 9 to 12. Experience being in a band and writing music collaboratively with opportunities to perform live! First session October 12, 2016 and ongoing throughout the school year. Previous participation in GRP programs, some musical experience or ongoing music instruction is required. Wednesdays 4:30 – 6:30 pm.

safeSOUNDS
Songwriting workshop for queer youth of all genders, 13 to 19. Create original music, and express yourself through lyric writing. Emphasis will be on using music to tell your story, and harnessing your own creativity to advocate for yourself and your community. Program runs Thursday, October 13 to Thursday, January 26. No musical experience required. Thursdays 4:30 – 6 pm.

Workshops
Participate in workshops at GRP on a variety of topics. In our workshops, we’ll dig a little deeper into a particular element of music like loop pedals, or audio recording. We’ll also offer workshops with a social justice curriculum that explore the issues affecting youth in Philadelphia. Fall 2016 workshops will be held on the following Mondays: 10/17, 11/14 and 12/12 from 5 – 6:30 pm.

Performances
GRP has ongoing performance opportunities for all GRP youth as well as regular program showcases in December and May. All students enrolled in fall programs are expected to perform in the Winter Showcase on Friday, December 16.

Tuition
GRP Programs are open to all girls and trans youth, regardless of ability to pay. We use a sliding scale model, which we feel allows all families and caregivers to determine their own payment amount. Tuition begins at $10/month.

Questions? 
diane foglizzo, Program Director
diane(at)girlsrockphilly.org
215-776-5246