Artist mentorships are the core of the MVM program model. Students involved in AMPLIFY are highly committed to their musical development and embrace My Voice Music’s philosophy of personal growth through musical exploration.
AMPLIFY - What is it?
In AMPLIFY, participants meet weekly with other students age 9 – 17 to collaborate, write, record, jam, and further explore musical concepts with peers and professional working musicians. This year-round program focuses on personal development and musical skills. Weekly sessions often include rehearsals for upcoming performances, recording and writing accompaniment parts for a new song written by a fellow student, and jam sessions. Students must be willing to collaborate with a diverse group of participants with varying degrees of musical levels and experience – attitude is everything!
“You made my dream come true. I was afraid to get up on stage, but you made that happen. I just wanted to just get my message out. After being with My Voice for these years, I can truly say that I would not be the man I am without you. Thank you!”
AMPLIFY students have had some amazing opportunities from performing with Roger Waters at the Rose Garden, writing and recording music with Red Fang and other notable Portland Bands, or speaking about the power of music in their lives in front of the Mayor of Portland, at MVM Events and at various University Campuses.
Students from this program may move on to become Student Teachers who teach classes and at rock camps. They may also join our performance band which performs at various high-exposure events and places throughout the year.
REGISTRATION
The three tiers of AMPLIFY group students by age and musical ability. At each program bands are made with considerations of skill-level, ability, and perspective so that each group can create collaborative music that they are proud of.
AMPLIFY JR
AMPLIFY Jr. (formerly titled Pre-AMP Jr.) is a weekly mentorship program for students ages 9-11 with, or without, previous musical experience. Each week participants collaborate, write, record, and further explore musical concepts with peers and professional working musicians. Sessions often include rehearsals for upcoming performances, recording, songwriting, and collaborative jam sessions. This is the class for students with limited musical experience, such as those who have attended an MVM Rock Camp or two, as well as those between ages 9-11 who have been with MVM for multiple sessions.
Dates: Mondays, October 10 - December 05
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
Ages: Flexible, generally 9-11
Cost: $200
AMPLIFY: MIDDLE SCHOOL
AMPLIFY: MIDDLE SCHOOL (formerly titled Pre-AMP) is a weekly mentorship program for students ages 12-14 with, or without, previous musical experience. Each week participants collaborate, write, record, and further explore musical concepts with peers and professional working musicians. Sessions often include rehearsals for upcoming performances, recording, songwriting, and collaborative jam sessions. If your student can play eight or more chords, strum in rhythm with others, or play multiple drum beats consistently, they are a good candidate for Pre-AMP. If they are aspiring to do these things but don’t quite yet have all the skills, they should sign up for AMPLIFY JR. Students will be placed in beginner/intermediate or intermediate/advanced groups based on auditions during the first class.
Dates: Mondays, October 10 - December 05
Time: 6:30-8:00pm
Ages: Flexible, generally 12-14
Cost: $200
AMPLIFY: HIGH SCHOOL
In AMPLIFY: HIGH SCHOOL (formerly titled AMP), participants meet weekly with other high school-aged students age 14 – 18 to collaborate, write, record, and further explore musical concepts with peers and professional working musicians. Sessions often include rehearsals for upcoming performances, writing accompaniment parts for a new song written by a fellow student, collaborative jam sessions, and recording.
Dates: Tuesdays, October 11 - December 06
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Ages: Flexible, generally 14-18
Cost: $240
Need Financial Assistance?
Visit our PLAY IT FORWARD scholarship page. By paying for music lessons at My Voice Music, your tuition automatically provides music programs for youth who can not afford it through our PLAY IT FORWARD scholarship model.