Girls Rock Campaign Boston (GRCB) empowers girls, women, and youth and adults with marginalized gender identities to believe in themselves by building a supportive community that fosters self-expression, confidence, and collaboration through music education and performance!

More and more artists are making their own tracks at home - from local talent like Lavagxrl and Oompa to international sensations like Billie Eilish and Doja Cat. How do they do it?! Learn how to use a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and dive into recording and producing original songs of your own!

By the end of Digital Audio week...
- You’ll collaborate with real bandmates in a virtual space!
- You’ll write and record an original song with your bandmates!
- You’ll know how to use basic tools common to all DAWs!

Check out a trailer of the week's activities here: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/e/2PACX-1vRchcCtKl0PZl0KT3o-wxEov5tOUwzzQsrya_iVD6C5uGL7hGEVvzmoYGhwsrg0zWX7Z8XueHADgX-3/embed?start=true&loop=false&delayms=10000

GRCB's Rock Remote: Digital Audio Week (DAW) will be taking place MONDAY-SATURDAY JULY 26-31, 2021!

The Monday-Friday portion runs from 9:45AM-3:00PM. The schedule includes a combination of collaborative on-screen time, independent work time, and breaks. The showcase takes place on Saturday, July 31st from 4:00-5:45pm.

Sample Monday-Friday Day at Digital Audio Week*:
9:45-10:30 Warm Up and Activities
10:35-12:00 Instruction & Collaborative Work Time
12:00-12:30 Lunch (Off Screen Break)
12:30-1:00 Guest Artist/Workshop
1:05-2:30 Independent Writing and Work Time (Off Screen, Support Available)
2:30-3:00 Group Debrief
*Plenty of Stretch & Off Screen Breaks will be scheduled throughout the day - schedule is subject to change but will be finalized by the time of acceptance into the session.

You must be able to commit to the full schedule to attend GRCB. We program every second of the schedule with purpose and absence is disruptive.

Digital Audio Week is open to girls and youth with marginalized gender identities, ages 10-17. There is absolutely no musical experience necessary. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports and welcomes a wide range of marginalized gender identities and expressions. If you feel like this space is for you, it likely is.

VIRTUAL PLATFORMS:
Digital Audio Week will be taking place via Zoom and we will be using Soundtrap, a free Digital Audio Workstation platform!

TECH REQUIREMENTS:
GRCB has a limited amount of hardware to loan for Digital Audio Week. If you need to borrow a device or need internet support for DAW, please let us know within the application and someone will be in touch to coordinate.

Hardware:
-Computer that can run Zoom and Chrome
-Reliable internet connection
-Headphones recommended - not strictly necessary but more fun is possible.
-Microphone → Smartphone/built-in computer or webcam mic is enough! Also ok to use a smartphone or other digital recorder and upload files from it to the computer
-Computer Mouse - not strictly necessary but much easier to use software with mouse vs a trackpad.

System Requirements:
-Computer: Chrome recommended for maximum functionality.

Internet Connection and Speed:
-https://support.soundtrap.com/hc/en-us/articles/115000430253-The-recommended-minimum-bandwidth 
-To test your connection and speed, while connected to internet, go here (https://www.speedtest.net), hit “go,” and wait for ping, upload, and download speeds to be displayed

In order to expand the impact of our mission of bringing the power of collaboration, self-expression and community building to all girls and youth with marginalized gender identities, we will be reviewing applications to foster fairness and diversity rather than admitting applicants on a first come, first served basis.

Once your application has been submitted, we will send an email confirming that we have received your application. We will notify everyone of their application status (accepted or waitlisted) for Rock Remote: Digital Audio Week, via email.

There are limited spaces available for each age group and we cannot exceed our capacity.

Our goal is to cultivate a community that encompasses folks of different life experiences, backgrounds, relationships with musical performance, and history of involvement with the organization. We also greatly consider applicants' expression of wanting to positively impact and or learn from others in the space as well as their own self development.

This work is ongoing and ever evolving. If you have questions, feedback, or would like to be involved in the conversation, please contact nora@girlsrockboston.org.

Tuition for Digital Audio Week is on a sliding scale from $0-$500, pay-what-you-can.

We utilize a pay what you can sliding scale model because we know that some families face financial challenges for which they are under- or unsupported, and that all families’ resources, and access to resources, look different. Please indicate the tuition amount that is most appropriate for your situation, given your financial resources. At the same time, please be generous about paying what you can — we rely heavily on tuition to make programs happen and support staff and volunteers. It is in the spirit of the sliding scale model, and in the spirit of community, to pay what we can, when we can.

Any amount over $500 is a tax-deductible donation that will continue to help GRCB thrive! Your contributions ensure access to this experience.

Space is limited to 24 participants per session.