AMS Programs
Asheville Music School Camps

Camp Offerings

Music camps at Asheville Music School are a great way to begin your musical journey, enhance your skills, or even try a new instrument. See below for our camp offerings, descriptions, registration, and payment. Cost: $200-$375. Email info@ashevillemusicschool.org for more info.

Appalachian Music

Appalachian Music

6/16/2025 - 6/20/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 8 - 15

Spend the morning playing fiddle tunes! And, not just on the violin. Most acoustic string instruments are welcome, including violin (of course) as well as guitar, banjo, mandolin, cello, and more. Learn to comp harmonies while your neighbor takes a turn on the melody. We will learn & jam with classic Appalachian and Celtic fiddle tunes and cross over to other American styles of the fiddling tradition including blues and ragtime, establishing roots of musical joy that will last a lifetime.

IMPORTANT: Instrument required to participate in this camp. Rental options are available at Acoustic Corner, Music & Arts, and at AMS on a very limited basis. 

10 spot(s) remaining

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Ukulele Camp

Ukulele Camp

6/23/2025 - 6/27/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 7 - 10

Uke camp is a chance for your child to jam with other kids! We will learn to play the ukulele, sing popular songs together, and perform on the last day of camp. No experience necessary, but you will need your own uke.

IMPORTANT: Instrument required for this camp. Ukuleles are available for purchase online and at most local music stores.

16 spot(s) remaining

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Pre-Teen Pop Rock Camp

Pre-Teen Pop Rock Camp

7/7/2025 - 7/11/2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
380.00
Ages: 9 - 13

Let’s make a band! Younger students, beginners and anyone needing a bit of extra guidance are welcome as we learn songs, make arrangements and experiment with new instruments.

Alongside small group lessons and full band rehearsals, we’ll play theater games, spend time outside, and cultivate friendships campers can enjoy all year long.  

This camp will include a mini-workshop on recording and engineering techniques. 

Our camp culminates in a concert to rock out and celebrate what we’ve learned - past concerts included songs by The White Stripes, Coldplay, The Cranberries and Taylor Swift.

10 spot(s) remaining

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Music Explorations Camp

Music Explorations Camp

7/14/2025 - 7/18/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 4 - 7

Location: Trinity United Methodist (West Asheville)

In Music Explorations, we take a journey around the world to discover the music of diverse cultures and regions. Children will get to dance and move, experiment with various instruments, learn songs, play games from around the world and make instruments. Led by instructors passionate about early childhood music education, we'll explore sound and rhythm while also cultivating social skills and a deep love of music.

5 spot(s) remaining

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Music Explorations Camp

Music Explorations Camp

7/14/2025 - 7/18/2025
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 4 - 7

Location: Trinity United Methodist (West Asheville)

In Music Explorations, we take a journey around the world to discover the music of diverse cultures and regions. Children will get to dance and move, experiment with various instruments, learn songs, play games from around the world and make instruments. Led by instructors passionate about early childhood music education, we'll explore sound and rhythm while also cultivating social skills and a deep love of music.

10 spot(s) remaining

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Rock Camp

Rock Camp

7/14/2025 - 7/18/2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
380.00
Ages: 10 - 18

Come learn more than just how to play songs, learn how to play in a band! Students will gain confidence and leadership skills through making their own arrangements of classic and modern rock tunes. Previous summer rock bands have performed songs by The White Stripes, Pink Floyd, The Clash, Green Day, and The Rolling Stones. Campers will perform and rehearse in one large ensemble, with breakout sessions for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Outside of rehearsal time, students go on field trips and learn about the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Students will perform a final concert for family and friends. To fully enjoy this camp week, we suggest students have at least 1 year of previous music lessons and/or ensemble experience.

This camp will include a mini-workshop on recording and engineering techniques. 

Placement audition video may be required to assess students' experience. Contact Executive Director, Ryan Reardon, at ryan@ashevillemusicschool.org.

11 spot(s) remaining

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Music Explorations Camp

Music Explorations Camp

7/21/2025 - 7/25/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 4 - 7

Location: Trinity United Methodist (West Asheville)

In Music Explorations, we take a journey around the world to discover the music of diverse cultures and regions. Children will get to dance and move, experiment with various instruments, learn songs, play games from around the world and make instruments. Led by instructors passionate about early childhood music education, we'll explore sound and rhythm while also cultivating social skills and a deep love of music.

7 spot(s) remaining

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Song Circle Voice Camp

Song Circle Voice Camp

7/21/2025 - 7/25/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 8 - 11

Come join the singing fun in Song Circle camp! This camp provides a welcoming, supportive environment for singers (or wanna be singers!).

Beginning singers will be supported by group songs and get the chance to try their own voice in short, easy solos. Developing and more advanced singers can build their performance experience and learn techniques for harmony singing.

Each day will consist of learning songs as a group, with small solos or harmony sections. Songs will range from camp classics, pop and rock standards, Disney favorites, to contemporary hits. Additional rhythm and creativity activities will round out these fun, relaxing mornings. 

11 spot(s) remaining

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Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp

Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp

7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
380.00
Ages: 5 - 12

Come join in on the magic, music and merriment of Hogwarts Camp of Violin and Musicality. We will have wand practice, a Quidditch game, field trip(s), as well as plenty of music making.

This camp is for string students with at least 6 months of experience on their instrument. But, we do have a new Harry Potter themed camp for very beginners, the following week! Scroll back up to learn more.

IMPORTANT: Instrument required to participate in this camp. Rental options are available at Acoustic Corner, Music & Arts, and at AMS on a very limited basis.

16 spot(s) remaining

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Jazz

Jazz

7/28/2025 - 8/1/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 13 - 18

Location: Trinity United Methodist (West Asheville)

Jazz Camp is a great place for the advancing musicians to learn how to play jazz. Reading music is recommended but not required. Available for all instrumentalists and singers, we will explore standard jazz repertoire and styles, music theory, improvisation, common jazz rhythms, phrasing, and song forms.

Audition video or interview may be needed upon request. 
 

14 spot(s) remaining

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Beginner Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp

Beginner Harry Potter-themed Suzuki Strings Camp

8/4/2025 - 8/8/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 4 - 8

Calling all beginning Suzuki wizards! Join us for our week-long half-day camp geared for beginning violin students using the Suzuki method, with a Harry Potter twist. Students will learn the basics of violin playing to set them up for a lifelong love of music, while being transported into the world of Harry Potter with a sorting hat, personally chosen wand, games, decorations, and tons of fun!

Beginners with no experience up to one year of experience are welcome.

IMPORTANT: Instrument required to participate in this camp. Rental options are available at Acoustic Corner, Music & Arts, and at AMS on a very limited basis. 

7 spot(s) remaining

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Open Jam Camp

Open Jam Camp

8/11/2025 - 8/15/2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
205.00
Ages: 9-16

Open Jam Camp is a great way to get started in the rock band setting. Any instrument welcome! Whether you're building confidence on your instrument, or you've been rocking out for years, this camp is a great way to expand your musical horizons and collaborate with your peers.

This camp will include a mini-workshop on recording and engineering techniques. 

11 spot(s) remaining

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Payment Policy

  • 50% deposits are due one month prior to start of camp.
  • Full payments are due no later than 2 weeks prior to start of camp.
  • You may request a refund prior to May 24, 2024. Requests for future camp credit will be accepted up to 2 weeks prior to the start of camp (100% credit toward a camp this year or 80% toward next year). 
  • Payments can be made online or via check to 10 Ridgelawn Rd., Asheville, NC 28806 and include student name and camp name.

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