Indie Camp is a one-week jumpstart experience for young artists looking to dip their toe into the indie music scene. Led by Nicole Yun of indie rock band Eternal Summers, students will be guided through a complete creative process from songwriting to recording.

Nicole Yun is a singer/songwriter best known for her work with indie rock band Eternal Summers who garnered acclaim from Rolling Stone, Pitchfork, and NPR among others in the 2010s.  Her music has been featured in movies such as Arthur, the Duff, as well as on TV shows like For All Mankind, Love, Degrassi, as well as commercials and ad campaigns for GoPro, Rebecca Minkhoff, Aerie, Dakine and many more.  She has spent many years as a teen mentor and has lived in the Roanoke area since 2007 with her husband.  She is releasing her third solo album in April 2027.

The camp will conclude with an optional performance at the Music Lab’s Youth Open Mic where students can share their work with the rest of the Music Lab’s young musical community.

The camp takes place Monday to Friday from 5PM - 7PM. Friday’s open mic will take place from 6PM - 8PM; students will get an hour beforehand to discuss performance techniques and how to manage performance anxiety.

SCHEDULE

Monday

Introductions & Songwriting Lesson I

Independent Songwriting Time

Tuesday

Check-In & Songwriting Lesson II

Independent Songwriting Time

Wednesday

Check-In & Indie Recording Techniques Lesson I

Independent Songwriting & Recording Time

Thursday

Check-In & Indie Recording Techniques Lesson II

Independent Songwriting & Recording Time

Friday

Check-In & Performance Advice / Warm Up

Open Mic (6 - 8pm)