Special Events
There’s always a fun new way to grow at Sweetwater. Whether you’re looking to jump into a workshop, learn from national and international experts, spend the summer at one of our amazing camps, sharpen your skills, or develop new ones, we’ve got something to help you live your music dream. New events are posted regularly, so check back often.
Beat Making for Girls
May 31 | 7PM | Sweetwater
Ready to create completely unique beats? This event is open to girls who want to learn the first steps in beat making using Ableton Live, the industry's most popular beat-making and production software.
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Tiny Musicians - June Sessions
June 4, 11, & 18 | 9AM or 10AM | Sweetwater
NOTE: There are only 3 sessions in June.
Explore the magical world of music together with your little one, and join us for Tiny Musicians classes at Sweetwater! There will be nursery rhymes and songs, rhythm and movement exercises, simple and fun instruments, and plenty of ways to experience the joy of play!
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Explore the magical world of music together with your little one, and join us for Tiny Musicians classes at Sweetwater! There will be nursery rhymes and songs, rhythm and movement exercises, simple and fun instruments, and plenty of ways to experience the joy of play!
Little Rock Stars
June 4, 11, & 18 | 12PM-12:45PM | Sweetwater
Help spark a lifelong love of the magic of music for your little one with three once-weekly learning sessions. Each staff-supervised experience provides fun, hands-on discovery with age appropriate instruments, songs, and movement sure to delight your child.
Piano Pedagogy Conference 2022
June 13-14 | 12PM-12:45PM | Sweetwater
Enhance your knowledge of piano pedagogy with respected lecturer and pedagogy expert Marvin Blickenstaff. This three-day workshop for music educators and students includes invigorating lectures, extensive master classes, and exciting performances presented by top-rated clinicians, composers, and musicians to help you elevate your educational approach.
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Drum Camp
July 6-8 | 9AM-12PM or 1PM-4PM | Sweetwater
Drum Camp is a 3-day workshop for beginner and intermediate drummers who want to sharpen their percussion skills while having a great time. Under the guidance of professional drummer Larry Ford, you will apply exciting techniques and playing styles to some well-known songs in a wide variety of genres.
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Choral Educators Workshop
July 16 | 9AM-4PM | Sweetwater
Join expert choral conductor and educator Dan Andersen for this informative, in-person, multifaceted workshop. Learn new choral techniques, review different literature, and learn how to pick the best arrangements for any group.
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Rock Camp '22
Summer 2022! | 9AM-4PM | Sweetwater
Rock Camp is a thrilling, five-day crash course in rock 'n' roll for aspiring musicians ages 12-18. You'll form a band, write your own song together, and record it in Sweetwater's world-class recording studios. Best of all, your band will end the week performing onstage in front of a live audience.
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Little Rock Stars (August Session)
August 6, 13, 20 & 27 | 11AM-12PM | Sweetwater
Help spark a lifelong love of the magic of music for your little one with three once-weekly learning sessions. Each staff-supervised experience provides fun, hands-on discovery with age appropriate instruments, songs, and movement sure to delight your child.
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Dueling Pianos: An evening with Joseph Martin and Joel Raney
August 12 | 7PM | Sweetwater
Enjoy an evening of dueling pianos highlighting the sacred-piano repertoire of Joseph Martin and Joel Raney. A meet and greet with the award-winning musicians will follow. Books and CDs will be available for purchase and signing.
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Sacred Choral Reading Session with Joel Raney and Joseph Martin
August 13 | 9AM-4:30PM | Sweetwater
Take your church choir to the next level, and plan your next year's choir direction by attending the Sacred Choral Reading Session. This event at Sweetwater features the expertise and repertoire of Joseph Martin and Joel Raney, as well as the repertoire of several other composers. Ideal for churches, choirs, choir directors, or sacred-music enthusiasts!
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