ROR Mic’d Up Summer Camp

ROR Mic’d Up Summer CampPresented by ROR StudiozDates: August 5th- 7thTime: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: 8810 Alcott, Houston, TXAges: 13 – 17Cost: $250Limited Spots: Only 20 participants!What to Expect:A fun, hands-on summer experience where teens will learn:•How to engineer and record a real music session•How to plan, write, and record a podcast skit•Basic studio equipment and mic etiquette•Creative teamwork and scriptwriting•Final Showcase: Listen to each team’s podcast + music project!Contact Info & Booking:Phone: 281-972-2702Email: aW5mbyB8IHJvcnN0dWRpb3ogISBjb20= | cm9yc3R1ZGlvemJvb2tpbmdzIHwgZ21haWwgISBjb21JbnN0YWdyYW0=: @rorstudiozWebsite: rorstudioz.comContact Name: Pinkk3-Day Summer Camp Outline (4 Hours/Day)Day 1: Welcome to the StudioTheme: Intro to Audio Engineering & Studio Recording• 0:00–0:30 – Icebreaker + Camp Overviewo Introductionso Quick tour of studio + podcast roomo Explain the goal: produce a podcast skit + record a real song snippet• 0:30–1:30 – Intro to Audio Engineeringo What is engineering?o Learn about microphones, mixers, headphones, DAWs (e.g., Pro Tools, FL Studio, Logic)o Hands-on: Test mic levels, recording basics• 1:30–2:00 – Mic Etiquette & Studio Setupo Pop filters, gain vs volume, compression basicso Role-play mic techniques• 2:00–2:30 – Break + Game (audio quiz or mic relay game)• 2:30–4:00 – Record a Practice Sessiono One student per team lays down vocalso Others engineer under supervisiono Record a short freestyle, hook, or spoken wordDay 2: Podcast BootcampTheme: Script, Speak, & Skit Creation• 0:00–0:30 – Warm-up & Podcast World Introo What is a podcast?o Examples of popular youth podcastso Types of podcast formats• 0:30–1:30 – Podcast Skit Planningo Brainstorm & write skits in teamso Choose themes: Comedy, Drama, Interview, News, or a Mixo Scriptwriting + assigning roles• 1:30–2:30 – Podcast Engineering 101o Learn podcast software: Audacity, Adobe Audition, GarageBando Add sound effects + music transitions• 2:30–4:00 – Record Podcast Skito Record full podcast segment (3–5 mins)o Edit and layer soundo Prep for showcaseDay 3: Lights, Mic, Action!Theme: Final Production + Showcase Day• 0:00–0:30 – Warm-up + Set Goalso Finish touches on podcast + musico Final audio check• 0:30–2:00 – Final Recording + Mixingo Record intro/outros for podcasto Finalize song mixeso Add music beds, transitions, & sound FX• 2:00–2:30 – Break + Fun Trivia Game (audio trivia or “guess the sound”)• 2:30–4:00 – Showcase + Awardso Play all student podcast skits + songso Give mini-certificates: “Best Mic Presence,” “Top Engineer,” “Creative Writer,” etc.o Take group photos, video clips for social mediao Invite parents for last 15 mins (optional)Materials & Setup You’ll Need:• Studio access with recording equipment• Podcast room with at least 2 mics• DAW software (Audacity, Logic Pro, FL Studio, etc.)• Headphones, pop filters, and audio interface• Laptops or iPads for scripting & editing• Templates for podcast scripts• Sound effects & royalty-free music library• Printed mini-certificates + markers• Snacks + drinksMarketing Ideas:• Instagram Reels/TikToks of prep + highlights• Use the students’ final projects to promote next camps• Early Bird sign-up discounts• Partner with schools or youth orgs for group sign-ups• Offer a limited edition camp t-shirt or badge

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