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  Young people in the Atlanta area may dream of making it big in the music world, whether its classical, jazz or rock and roll. Parents often seek out the best way for kids to learn these styles or to introduce very young children to the beginning elements of music. Summer camps can provide a great learning experience for budding young musicians. There are several in the Atlanta area offering instruction in a variety of musical styles.
  
  

The Georgia Academy of Music

• The Georgia Academy of Music has been serving Atlanta residents since 1973 as a non-profit music school offering lessons on all major instruments. If you're looking for a way to introduce your 3 ½ to 5-year old child to music, consider enrolling her in the Academy's Musical Beginnings Camp. The camp runs for three hours at a time in one-week sessions, each of which focuses on a different theme. Children should bring a lunch and drink each day. Musical Beginnings focuses on singing, dancing and playing instruments helping to build motor skills, coordination and muscle control as well as helping to develop the child's appreciation of music.
  
  The Georgia Academy of Music
  1424 West Paces Ferry Road NW
  Atlanta, GA 30327
  (404) 355-3451
  Gaom.us
  
  

JOA Summer Jazz Camp

• For budding jazz musicians in eighth through 12th grade, consider sending them to the Jazz Orchestra of Atlanta Summer Jazz camp. This week-long camp is held on the campus of Georgia State University. Lunch is provided by Chick-fil-A each day. Students have the chance to study with nationally recognized faculty to improve upon their brass, rhythm and woodwind skills. Guest artists will also be on hand to present master classes. At the conclusion of the camp, a big band concert at the Rialto Theater is performed by all participants. Limited scholarships are available and for those campers who can take the MARTA train, free passes are provided.
  
  JOA Summer Jazz Camp
  80 Forsyth Street NW
  Atlanta, GA 30303
  (770) 992-2559
  orchestraatlanta.org
  
  

Camp Jam

• Camp Jam gives kids from 7 to 17 the chance to live out their rock and roll dreams. With both overnight and day camp options, the camp is held on the campus of Oglethorpe University. Young people learn proper techniques for playing guitar, bass and drums. Singers and keyboardists also have specialized instruction. Each Friday, a concert is performed so campers can show off the results of their hard work. Efforts are made to place the campers in a band appropriate to their musical interests and styles. The marketing aspect of music is not left out as campers also learn about the music business, make their own logo, CD cover, inserts and band photos.
  
  Camp Jam
  4484 Peachtree Road NE
  Atlanta, GA 30319
  (800) 513-0930
  Campjam.com