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GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck With Justin Bieber GRAMMY-nominated artist Justin Bieber was the recent guest for an installment of the GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck program. Hosted By The Recording Academy Memphis Chapter at the FedExForum, a group of local high school and college students were given the unique opportunity to experience a live soundcheck and engage in a question-and-answer session with Bieber, during which he discussed the evolution of his music, his artistic vision and his favorite aspects of his career. “My vision as an artist is just to inspire people with what I do and always give it my best when I’m onstage,” said Bieber. “And be a good person … and great at what I do.”  An Ontario, British Columbia, native now residing in Southern California, Bieber caught the attention of Scooter Braun after the talent manager discovered performance videos of the young artist on YouTube. With the help of Braun, Bieber landed an audition with GRAMMY winner Usher, who helped Bieber land a deal with Island Def Jam when the singer was only 15. Bieber’s debut album, My World, was released in 2009 and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 on the strength of Top 20 hits such as “One Less Lonely Girl.” My World was certified platinum in 2010, just in time for Bieber to release his follow-up set, My World 2.0. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 featuring the Top 5 single “Baby,” and earned Bieber two GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album. In 2011 Bieber set a Billboard 200 record with the release of Under The Mistletoe, which became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut atop the chart. The album was followed by Never Say Never: The Remixes, which marked the third No. 1 for Bieber, who became the first solo artist to achieve three No. 1 albums before turning 18. Bieber’s latest release, Believe, was released June 19 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album features the Top 10 hits “Boyfriend” and “As Long As You Love Me.” Bieber is currently on tour throughout the United States, UK and Europe, with dates scheduled through March 2013. The GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY Camp —SoundCheck program provides high school and college students a glimpse into the realities of music careers by offering them the opportunity to experience a soundcheck rehearsal with a recording artist, followed by an interactive and candid question-and-answer session.
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GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck With Justin Bieber

GRAMMY-nominated artist Justin Bieber was the recent guest for an installment of the GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck program. Hosted By The Recording Academy Memphis Chapter at the FedExForum, a group of local high school and college students were given the unique opportunity to experience a live soundcheck and engage in a question-and-answer session with Bieber, during which he discussed the evolution of his music, his artistic vision and his favorite aspects of his career.

“My vision as an artist is just to inspire people with what I do and always give it my best when I’m onstage,” said Bieber. “And be a good person … and great at what I do.” 

An Ontario, British Columbia, native now residing in Southern California, Bieber caught the attention of Scooter Braun after the talent manager discovered performance videos of the young artist on YouTube. With the help of Braun, Bieber landed an audition with GRAMMY winner Usher, who helped Bieber land a deal with Island Def Jam when the singer was only 15. Bieber’s debut album, My World, was released in 2009 and peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard 200 on the strength of Top 20 hits such as “One Less Lonely Girl.” My World was certified platinum in 2010, just in time for Bieber to release his follow-up set, My World 2.0. The album peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 featuring the Top 5 single “Baby,” and earned Bieber two GRAMMY nominations for Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album.

In 2011 Bieber set a Billboard 200 record with the release of Under The Mistletoe, which became the first Christmas album by a male artist to debut atop the chart. The album was followed by Never Say Never: The Remixes, which marked the third No. 1 for Bieber, who became the first solo artist to achieve three No. 1 albums before turning 18. Bieber’s latest release, Believe, was released June 19 and debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. The album features the Top 10 hits “Boyfriend” and “As Long As You Love Me.” Bieber is currently on tour throughout the United States, UK and Europe, with dates scheduled through March 2013.

The GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY Camp —SoundCheck program provides high school and college students a glimpse into the realities of music careers by offering them the opportunity to experience a soundcheck rehearsal with a recording artist, followed by an interactive and candid question-and-answer session.

(Indie rock band Grouplove recently participated in a GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck in San Francisco. Following the soundcheck, Grouplove’s Christian Zucconi collected his thoughts on the experience and recalled his own journey as a musician. A GRAMMY Foundation GRAMMY in the Schools initiative, GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck programs provide high school and college students a glimpse into the realities of music careers by offering them the opportunity to experience a soundcheck rehearsal with a recording artist, followed by an interactive and candid question-and-answer session.) Hello everyone! All of us in the Grouplove family had a great experience the other night at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. The concert was sold out, the crowd was really giving, and to be onstage where so many amazing artists have shed their souls was truly breathtaking. Not to mention what an awesome city San Francisco is. We also had the chance to partake in the GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck program, where about 30 aspiring musicians, sound engineers, lighting designers, and music managers from local universities and performing arts programs came and watched us soundcheck. We were working out a new song arrangement and going through the motions of getting comfortable onstage before the doors opened. Afterward, we had the honor of sitting down with the GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck students to talk about what it’s like being in Grouplove, and participate in a very constructive question-and-answer session that included our entire crew as well. Not everyone wants to be a performer, so it was great to see our front-of-house engineer, manager, guitar tech, monitor engineer, and merchandise vendor all get involved and field numerous questions in addition to those directed to the band.  I can remember being a student myself, and having a somewhat similar experience when a musician would visit our high school, or an inspiring filmmaker or actor would visit the college I attended. It was so eye-opening and rare to really sit down in a room with these artists and have the opportunity to pick their brain. Now, to be on the other side, answering questions myself and giving personal advice and sharing intimate stories from the road or talking about what it’s like to leave home and family to pursue a dream, was so rewarding. It’s an amazing feeling to give back and inspire young students who are beginning their own personal journeys.   The GRAMMY Foundation is so special because it encourages this distinct give-and-take between like-minded people. (Based in Los Angeles, Grouplove features Sean Gadd, Hannah Hooper, Ryan Rabin, Andrew Wessen, and Christian Zucconi. The quintet released a self-titled six-song EP in January 2011, followed by their full-length debut album, Never Trust A Happy Song, in September of that year. The album peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart and features the Billboard Hot 100 Top 50 single “Tongue Tied.” Grouplove are currently on tour throughout the United States, with dates scheduled through December.) 
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(Indie rock band Grouplove recently participated in a GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck in San Francisco. Following the soundcheck, Grouplove’s Christian Zucconi collected his thoughts on the experience and recalled his own journey as a musician. A GRAMMY Foundation GRAMMY in the Schools initiative, GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck programs provide high school and college students a glimpse into the realities of music careers by offering them the opportunity to experience a soundcheck rehearsal with a recording artist, followed by an interactive and candid question-and-answer session.)

Hello everyone!

All of us in the Grouplove family had a great experience the other night at the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco. The concert was sold out, the crowd was really giving, and to be onstage where so many amazing artists have shed their souls was truly breathtaking. Not to mention what an awesome city San Francisco is.

We also had the chance to partake in the GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck program, where about 30 aspiring musicians, sound engineers, lighting designers, and music managers from local universities and performing arts programs came and watched us soundcheck. We were working out a new song arrangement and going through the motions of getting comfortable onstage before the doors opened.

Afterward, we had the honor of sitting down with the GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck students to talk about what it’s like being in Grouplove, and participate in a very constructive question-and-answer session that included our entire crew as well. Not everyone wants to be a performer, so it was great to see our front-of-house engineer, manager, guitar tech, monitor engineer, and merchandise vendor all get involved and field numerous questions in addition to those directed to the band. 

I can remember being a student myself, and having a somewhat similar experience when a musician would visit our high school, or an inspiring filmmaker or actor would visit the college I attended. It was so eye-opening and rare to really sit down in a room with these artists and have the opportunity to pick their brain. Now, to be on the other side, answering questions myself and giving personal advice and sharing intimate stories from the road or talking about what it’s like to leave home and family to pursue a dream, was so rewarding. It’s an amazing feeling to give back and inspire young students who are beginning their own personal journeys.  

The GRAMMY Foundation is so special because it encourages this distinct give-and-take between like-minded people.

(Based in Los Angeles, Grouplove features Sean Gadd, Hannah Hooper, Ryan Rabin, Andrew Wessen, and Christian Zucconi. The quintet released a self-titled six-song EP in January 2011, followed by their full-length debut album, Never Trust A Happy Song, in September of that year. The album peaked at No. 3 on Billboard’s Top Heatseekers chart and features the Billboard Hot 100 Top 50 single “Tongue Tied.” Grouplove are currently on tour throughout the United States, with dates scheduled through December.) 

Applications now available for 2013 GRAMMY Camp, GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session and GRAMMY Signature Schools programs for high school students and music programs… The GRAMMY Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2013 GRAMMY Camp, GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session (formerly GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles) and GRAMMY Signature Schools programs for high school students and high school music programs. These programs are part of the Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools offerings and are supported in part by Best Buy and Converse.  See how to apply.
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Applications now available for 2013 GRAMMY Camp, GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session and GRAMMY Signature Schools programs for high school students and music programs…

The GRAMMY Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2013 GRAMMY Camp, GRAMMY Camp — Jazz Session (formerly GRAMMY Jazz Ensembles) and GRAMMY Signature Schools programs for high school students and high school music programs. These programs are part of the Foundation’s GRAMMY in the Schools offerings and are supported in part by Best Buy and Converse. 

See how to apply.

Liam Payne (on the far left) of One Direction took time to guest blog for us on GRAMMY.com… Hey everyone! We had a fantastic time at the GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck in San Diego. This is our first time touring the United States and it’s really great to to be involved with the GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck program. As for all of us in the band, this is something we never expected. Read the full blog here.
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Liam Payne (on the far left) of One Direction took time to guest blog for us on GRAMMY.com…

Hey everyone! We had a fantastic time at the GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck in San Diego. This is our first time touring the United States and it’s really great to to be involved with the GRAMMY Foundation’s GRAMMY Camp — SoundCheck program. As for all of us in the band, this is something we never expected.

Read the full blog here.

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Kickass Cover of the Day: 17-year-old singer/songwriter Katie Gavin steps forward to claim the obligatory indie folk cover of Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair.”

[thanks helene!]

We’re proud to say that Katie is a GRAMMY Camp alum!

After you finish checking out her YouTube channel watch the GRAMMY 365 video where she discusses her GRAMMY Camp experience and performs “Morning Glory” at our Chicago Chapter offices.

GRAMMY Camp is a residential summer camp for U.S. high school students with a focus on the music industry, taught by top music professionals from multiple disciplines. GRAMMY Camp provides an exciting experience in various music industry careers including: Audio Engineering; Electronic Music Production; Music Journalism; Concert Promotion & Production; Songwriting and Instrumental & Vocal Performance. Apply for GRAMMY Camp 2011!

What is GRAMMY Camp? Well, to explain in the most simplest ways: it’s a 10-day music camp where 81 (out of the 1,500 that apply) of the most motivated, talented, extraordinary, and unique kids from the US come together and create magic. Yeah, I’m not even the least bit kidding about that. I actually kind of think it’s an understatement.

Priscillaaa: GRAMMY Camp was one of the most amazing things I’ve ever got to experience

Priscilla says she’s going to give back to the program. We think she already has.

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