At AMP Youth Strings Camp, kids ages 8-13 will have the opportunity to learn violin, viola, or cello in a fun, fast-paced environment. Beginners with no prior musical training are welcome to participate in the Overture Track, and those with prior playing experience on their instruments can participate in the Intermediate Track. Instructors from the Skagit Symphony will teach the basics: how to hold the instrument and bow, how to pluck the strings, form notes with the left hand, and bow the strings. We will also learn how to read music, follow a conductor, and play in an ensemble. Each 3-hour day at camp will involve group practice of note reading and rhythms, instrument sectionals with hands-on instruction, performances by guest artists, games, and rehearsals. Intermediate string players will receive additional skill-building opportunities in separate sessions during each day at camp. At the end of the week we will perform a concert. Campers will make new friends, learn new things, and hopefully get off to a great start on a lifetime of opportunity as a string player.

-Ages 8-13

-1904 Commercial Avenue (Buxton’s)

-8/17-8/21

-M-F 9 AM- Noon (Final performance on Friday)

-Snacks provided

-275.00 (reduced tuition and scholarships available) REGISTER HERE

Tuesdays 6-7:30 PM:

6/9

7/21

8/18

9/15

1904 Commercial

$60 fee

Tired of guessing your way through music?

This course cuts through the confusion. You’ll develop real ear training skills, learn to read without fear, and understand theory in a practical, musical way—no fluff. Just  tools that make you a stronger, more confident musician.

Register HERE

 

When: July 6th-10th OR Aug 3rd-7th (two sessions)
Where: Art Center @ Buxton’s @ 1904 Commercial Ave, Anacortes
Time: M-F 10-4 PM
Who: anyone 12-18 years old (all experience levels welcome)
Fee: $425.00

Please email info@anacortesmusicproject.org to ask about scholarships and reduced tuition!

Session #1: July 6th-10th

Session #2: August 3rd – 7th

AMP Camp is a week-long excursion into playing as a band, making friends, building confidence, exercising inclusivity, expanding creativity and learning how to rock! This camp is designed for ages 12-18 and all levels of experience are welcome.

AMP Camp will be led by experienced local musicians, along with many other musical guests! With the instructor’s guidance, participants will form bands and create original songs to be performed live on the final day of camp. We will have workshops, games, snacks and lots of fun along the way! Have a desire but no instrument? No worries! We will have guitars, basses, keyboards, microphones and drums available to play. Please join us and bring your songs and creativity to life on stage!

Toddler Sing-Along is a joyful, low key music circle for ages 1 to 3 (older siblings welcome!). Join us at 1904 Commercial for singing, exploring small hand instruments, and plenty of free play. Caregivers and littles sit together in a cozy circle while our leader plays guitar and guides familiar songs, creating a relaxed space for connection, creativity, and early musical discovery. Come make noise, make friends, and make memories.

WEDNESDAYS @ 10:30

Second Sundays through 2026 with a 3 month break for June/July/August

Join us at Buxton’s on second Sundays at 6 p.m. for inclusive, free, all ages jazz jams presented by AMP and the Manieri Jazz Endowment. These evenings carry on the age-old jazz tradition of community jams, with a focus on fun and direct learning from fellow musicians of all backgrounds and levels of experience. Join a rotating professional backing band- on stage.Musicians should come prepared with everything they need to play their instrument, along with a few favorite standards or blues to play together with the house band. Those who’d like to come listen are welcome too! Free.

 

Join us  for an all ages acoustic jam, led by Kenny Holzemer!

First Thursdays 7-8:30 PM

Any and all experience welcome.

Art Center @ Buxton’s – 1904 Commercial Ave