What is Overdrive
OVERDRIVE™ is an amazing program in which students attend for 3 days, play in 3 different bands, play 3 concerts, meet a pro touring band and attend a private concert! Thursday through Saturday, a new band each day--one intense experience!
Overdrive Activities
+ Attend 3 days
+ Play in 3 bands
+ Write songs
+ Play 3 concerts
+ Play in a new band every day
+ Perform a concert every night
+ Meet a pro touring artist/band and watch them play a concert
+ Observe educational seminars
+ Learn from top-ranked experienced professionals
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+ Improve teamwork abilities
+ Learn on-stage performance techniques
+ Gain exposure and recognition with the possibility of a record deal
+ Improve artist and band skills
+ Observe special guest speakers
+ Tuition includes:
+ PCA Attendant Contact List
+ PCA Summer Session T-shirt
+ PCA Diploma
+ Have the greatest, most inspirational time of your life doing so!
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About Power Chord Academy
Since its inception in 1999, Power Chord Academy has witnessed an exponential growth directly attributable to the intrinsic value of its acclaimed curriculum, where dedicated musicians ages 12-18 are put through the most inspirational, educational, and intensive weeks of their young careers.
"Over the past 10 years, Power Chord Academy has evolved into the most important pre-professional opportunity available for teen musicians,” says Admissions Director Dave Wood. “It’s amazing to witness the creative efforts spawned from the dreams and individual life experiences of our students. 2009 is going to be our biggest season ever and we can’t wait to work with new young musicians from around the world.”PCA attendees experience a week of virtual rock stardom! At Power Chord Academy, music and creativity are larger than life. Students professionally record a CD single with an established producer, shoot an MTV-caliber music video with a renowned director, and perform several huge concerts for awestruck friends and family. Students also receive guidance, inspiration, technical pointers, and exclusive performances from some of today's most prominent and influential bands and industry executives. This is truly a dream experience for teen musicians.The 2008 Summer Sessions included Mystery Guest appearances from Andrew W.K., Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, Pat Sansone of Wilco, Page Hamilton of Helmet, The Agency Group, Kyp Malone of TV On The Radio, Trail of Dead,The Oohlas, The Human Abstract, The Dollyrots, Rocket, Shock Cinema, Mustard Plug, Maps and Atlases, Nurses, The Start, Gibson Guitars, Zildjian, The Eels, Semisonic, The Giraffes, Sargent House, Ian Moore, The Fray and many more!
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