PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
Songwriting Camp SFU Edition
Songwriting Camp is a FREE program where participants will be invited to work individually or in pairs on a musical project of their choice, to raise awareness for a chosen mental health topic. Throughout the camp’s 4-week runtime, participants will attend three weekly online workshops delivered by the MMH team, covering the basics of music production and composition, as well as a group discussion about select mental health issues faced by youths today. Campers will also be an invited to an in-person jazz composition workshop by the SFU Jazz Band, as well as the opportunity to perform at a concert hosted by SFU Peak Frequency.
Finished projects will be posted to MMH’s official YouTube and Instagram account, where community members will be able to vote on the project they deem the most impactful, or is their personal favourite. The winner(s) of this community voting event will each receive a $25 Amazon gift card.
This is the third iteration of Songwriting Camp, following a highly successful first run earlier this year.
Who can register?
Anyone 18 years of age or older attending SFU may apply to participate in Songwriting Camp. People of all backgrounds and experience levels are welcome, whether you’re brand new to music, or have been making music for years!
Songwriting Camp has a max capacity of 20 people. Registration will be first come, first serve.
What does the schedule look like?
Workshops will be 1.5-2 hours long each, and take place once every week starting on October 21st - November 11th.
***For workshops not on zoom, they will be held at SFU. Specific location TBD***
Zoom MMH intro + Music Comp Workshop - Wednesday, October 23rd at 7PM
SFU PoH in-person workshop OR MMH
mental health workshop - Week of October 28th
Zoom MMH music production workshop - Wednesday November 6th at 7PM
SFU Jazz Band in-person workshop - Week of November 11th
Concert with SFU Peak Frequency - mid to late November
Participants will have from October 23rd to late November to complete their projects.
Community voting and the final showcase event will take place in late-November. In order to be eligible for winning a gift card, you must have contributed to a musical project and attended at least one out of the three workshops.
How do I register?
You can register for Songwriting Camp SFU Edition using the application form here:
https://forms.gle/PNkKCyMXyFyT9wXA8
The registration deadline is October 20th at 11:59 PM.
Got questions?
Contact us on Instagram: @_musicformentalhealth
Email us: musicformentalhealth2020@gmail.com
Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/KMZYPyAHWg
Camp Overview
Workshop period (Oct-Nov)
Weekly workshops about music and mental health.
Participants get time to work on their projects
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Performance opportunity
All Songwriting Campers are invited to a concert event in late-November by SFU Peak Frequency!
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Community Voting
The community votes on each of the projects for which one is the most impactful.
Winners receive gift card prizes.
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Music Release
Participants have the oppurtunity to release their music on MMH's platforms
Past Songwriting Camps
