The Academy of Musical Performance (AMP) is a contemporary music education program whose goal is to enrich the lives of young musicians age 10-18 living in the Coachella Valley by fostering productivity and social responsibility through creativity, communication and collaboration in the development and enhancement of musical performance and concert production skills through participation in a "rock band" style educational setting.
AMP is known for its outstanding summer program where kids can learn the art of performance in a small rock band format. Our young musicians hone their skills by participating in master classes, songwriting sessions, band rehearsals and live performance classes and all while creating, communicating and collaborating through the beauty of music! It is our goal to make sure all of our students achieve all of their musical aspirations. Due to high demand, AMP added an after-school program in 2016, AMP Fall & AMP Spring, to continue the rock band education and experience throughout the school year. AMP students have now played at major venues and events such as the Stagecoach Music Festival, Pappy and Harriet's, Tachevah, the McCallum Theatre, PBS' Celebration of Music, the 111 Music Festival, the Tamale Festival, the Date Shed, the Hard Rock, the Hood, Big Rock Pub, the Tour de Palm Springs, and many more.
Started in 2015, AMP Summer Camp is open to Coachella Valley teens in 6th through 12th grade. The intensive three-week contemporary music performance day camp helps young musicians hone their performance and concert production skills through rehearsals, workshops, individual instruction, and live performances.
From singing to writing songs, learning about production and how to market a band, AMP Summer Camp is a complete musical experience led by local noted musician Humberto Vela and a host of talented instructors. Participating emerging musicians create, communicate, and collaborate on original and cover music in bands, culminating in a Final Showcase where all bands from the program perform.
AMP Summer Camp 2022 runs from July 11 - July 29, with the Final Showcase on Saturday, July 30. Camp takes place at Hope Center located on Portola in Palm Desert, Monday - Friday from 10am to 5pm. Accepted students are expected to attend all days of camp.
Sign ups are open, click below for details.
The Academy Of Musical Performance would like to thank Fantasy Springs casino for all of their support! We are thrilled that this incredible casino is getting behind our program and has committed to hosting our Fall Final Showcase as well as our upcoming 2022 Spring Session Final Showcase!!!! The Rock Yard is hands down one of the best places to perform in the Coachella Valley so to be able to give our young musicians the opportunity to perform on this stage is just an incredible honor. We know this will encourage young musicians around the desert to learn about our program and see how AMP is growing! It is our goal to reach enrich the lives of young musicians living in the Coachella Valley and offer them opportunities no other program can offer! Get ready to sign up for our Spring Session program in mid January!!!
preAMP
preAMP is a summer day camp for learners of all musical levels in 3rd-5th grade. Express yourself through singing and group learning on the ukulele, playing your favorite songs and culminating in a performance on June 29th!
Learn more and don't miss your spot to sign up! Registration is filling up fast.