How Does Summer Work?

Creative Keys is open year-round! Lessons continue during the Summer months as normal. We encourage our current students to keep their time slot active since we tend to get an influx of new students in June. The majority of new students continue on with lessons into the Fall, so it can be difficult to find a time with your instructor when school is back in session. There are so many benefits to continuing music education throughout the Summer months:

• Music lessons provide a positive, constructive outlet that will keep students’ minds active over the Summer.
• Students who continue their music studies during the months off school are typically very prepared for academics in the Fall.
• Students who take music lessons over the summer advance more quickly on their instruments since they tend to have fewer responsibilities and distractions.
• Some students even choose to attend lessons twice per week or upgrade to hour-long lessons during the Summer!

5th Annual Composition Contest

Students are invited to create their own piece of music (8 measures or more) and submit a written manuscript and/or video performance of their composition. 1st and 2nd prizes will be awarded for each age category (5-7, 8-11, and 12+). Submissions are accepted now through August 4th. Let’s have fun creating our own music this Summer!

Summer Art Contest

Attention, students who love to draw or paint! Submit your music-themed art on 8.5 x 11” paper to the front desk in June or July and you’ll be entered to win a $25 gift to Amazon! One winner per month (June, July) will be selected for each age category (5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and 14+). We can’t wait to see this year’s creative art submissions!

Summer Music Challenge

This June and July, we invite students to participate in our Summer Music Challenge! Students will earn “CK Bucks” for completing a variety of challenges. They can then redeem them for prizes in increments of 5, 10, or 15 CK Bucks at the front desk. The Summer Music Challenge is a great way to set goals and have fun with music. Stop by the front desk to pick up your starter kit the week of May 27th (zipper wallet, 1 CK Buck, and instructions sheet)!

Summer Camps

This Summer, we’re offering a variety of opportunities for students to get together with others and learn more about music!

Dunedin:
Camp Creative, led by Miss Chianna, is a specialty camp giving students the opportunity to try out piano, guitar, and violin, enjoy music games and activities to reinforce concepts, and participate in a music-themed craft. Camp meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30am to 1:00pm. Ages 6-8 has 2 spots left and ages 9-12 is full with a waitlist.

Tampa:
Camp Creative – see above for details – led by Miss Siri – will meet in June and July. Weeks for ages 6-9 are full with a waitlist, but we do have availability for ages 9-12!

Broadway / Musical Theatre Vocal Camp – in this camp led by Miss Faith, students will learn vocal techniques, pitch recognition, solfege, call and response, and play interactive games. Along the way, they’ll learn Broadway and Musical Theatre songs that will help boost singing abilities and stage presence. Meets Tuesday and Thursday. Ages 6-8 or 9-12.

Piano Prep Camp – this camp is designed for ages 3.5 to 5 to explore the world of music through fun-filled music games, basic rhythmic skills, movement and motor skill activities, music alphabet, and intro to the piano. Led by Miss Siri, students will experience learning in a nurturing environment.

For more information and to secure your child’s space in one of these fun and interactive camps, please visit