Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls: How to Start a Band, Write Songs, Record an Album, and Rock Out

by Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls

Other authorsCarrie Brownstein (Foreword)
Paperback, 2008

Status

Available

Publication

Chronicle Books (2008), 176 pages

Description

Girls, get ready to rock! Since 2001, the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls has taught legions of girls, ages 8 to 18, how to let loose and rock out. This book brings the camp's inspiring, hands-on approach and advice from its all-star crew of female musiciansto girls everywhere. Fun and informative features offer instruction and tips on how to play instruments, write songs, publicize a show, sing your heart out, and much more. Featuring a short history of women in rock, 50 awesome illustrations and photos of young bands, and contributions by members of Sleater-Kinney, the Gossip, Mirah, and others, Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls will have readers turning up their amps in no time. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the book benefits the Portland camp and helps provide future programming.… (more)

Rating

(3 ratings; 4.3)

User reviews

LibraryThing member johnlobe
Rock 'n Roll Camp for Girls arose out of the actual Rock Camp hosted annually in Portland. On the surface, the book offers practical advice and inspiration for girls interested in performing in a rock context. At a deeper level, the concepts about creativity, confidence and group dynamics are
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universal. The writing is strong and presented with an edgy, varied format that matches the tone of the book well.
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Language

Original language

English

Physical description

176 p.; 7 inches

ISBN

0811852229 / 9780811852227
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