How much experience do I need to have on my instrument?
At Camp Electric we want to encourage all musicians no matter where in the journey they may be. We do ask that there be a 6 month minimum for all players/singers. At certain times of instruction, you will be grouped according to your skill level.
Do I need to bring my own instrument?
All Guitarists (Bass, Electric, & Acoustic) will need to bring their instruments in a sturdy case. All Guitarists will need to bring extra strings, picks, etc. for the entire week. Drums and Keys will have instruments provided during instructional time as needed. Drummers, please bring a practice pad as well as extra sticks. Each student is responsible for their own belongings. Any personal instrument lost, stolen, or damaged will not be replaced by Camp Electric or Trevecca University. We suggest you DO NOT bring your family heirloom, but instead bring a practice guitar.
What other instrument related equipment should I bring?
- Acoustic Guitar – A Sturdy Case, Extra Strings & picks, a tuner
- Electric Guitar – A Sturdy Case, Extra Strings & Picks, a quarter to quarter cable, and a pair of ¼ inch head phones. These are not like iPod headphones, Two 9 Volt Batteries.
- Bass Guitar – A Sturdy Case, Extra Strings, picks, a quarter to quarter cable, and a pair of ¼ inch head phones. These are not like iPod headphones, Two 9 Volt Batteries.
- Drummers – Drum Sticks, Practice Pad. Do not bring a drum set.
- Keyboard Players – ¼ inch headphones. These are not like iPod headphones. Do not bring a keyboard.
- Vocalists – Water Bottle
- Live Sound- Notepad; 1/4 inch headphones. These are not like iPod headphones.
- Songwriting- Notepad, water bottle
- Sound- please contact Camp Electric at 1.800.755.0242 for this information.
Do guitar players need their amplifiers?
No. Small practice amplifiers are provided at Camp Electric. You will be charged the $20 deposit for this when you register. You will use this during camp and have a choice of returning the amp and receiving your deposit back to you or keeping the amp. All deposits will be given to the students in cash on the last day of camp when the amps are turned in (if that is what they choose). You may only receive your deposit back if the amp is turned in at the end of Camp Electric. We will not accept any amps that are mailed to our office as a return. No large performance amps are allowed.
I play several different instruments. Can I choose more than one track?
No, each student must choose one instrument track to focus on for the week of Camp Electric. You may only bring the instrument to camp that you signed up for. For example, if you are participating as a vocalist at Camp Electric, you cannot bring a guitar as well. There are no exceptions to this rule. But, you can come to as many weeks offered of camp as you choose and that is recommend for students wishing to participate with two instruments offered. Any students who bring the wrong instrument to camp will be charged $199 to change tracks.
I play both the acoustic and electric guitar. Which do I bring? Can I bring both?
Camp Electric only allows one guitar per individual so you cannot bring both. We ask you to bring whichever is your primary instrument and choose that instrument at the time you register.
May I bring an instrument other than my primary instrument?
No. Only bring the instrument necessary for your chosen track.
Can I change instruments prior to camp?
If you decide to change your instrument choice prior to camp, you must notify the Camp Electric staff no later than April 1st and you must pay the instrument change fee of $15 before April 1, 2011. After April 1st, the fee for changes will increase to $30 per item changed. Absolutely no changes can be made after May 1st. Please verify that your instrument selection is correct on your registration confirmation. Parents, please verify with your student exactly which instrument they would like to participate on. No exceptions will be made to excuse the fee that will apply.
What is the instructor to student ratio?
The time of instruction is what we call sessions, this is where the students get hands on, and learn from the best that Christian music has to offer. In the session times we like to keep things as small as possible, so it will be no larger than a classroom size.
How do I determine my skill level on my instrument?
The students are placed in classrooms based on their level of skill. The levels are beginning, intermediate, and advanced. The student and parent need to decide what level the student would feel most comfortable in based on their years of experience and any instruction classes taken on their instrument. When making this decision, please consider the ages of students coming to Camp Electric and how the student would match up to peers his/her own age. This cannot be changed after registration without a fee being charged and the skill level cannot be changed after the deadline or once at camp. There are no exceptions to this rule.
Do I need to bring my own instrument?
All Guitarists (Bass, Electric, & Acoustic) will need to bring their instruments in a sturdy case. All Guitarists will need to bring extra strings, picks, etc. for the entire week. Drums and Keys will have instruments provided during instructional time as needed. Drummers please bring a practice pad as well as extra sticks. Each student is responsible for their own belongings. Any personal instrument lost, stolen, or damaged will not be replaced by Camp Electric or Trevecca University. We suggest you DO NOT bring your family heirloom.
What if my student shows up to camp and has registered for the incorrect instrument?
If a student brings the wrong instrument to camp they will be charged a fee of $199 in order to change tracks which has to be paid in full immediately if they want to continue on to the different track. For example, if the student shows up to camp with their acoustic guitar but they thought their parent signed them up for the electric guitar, they will have to pay the fee of $199 to change their track for the week. We want to stress the importance of going over your registration information multiple times to check for accuracy.