TALKING ‘BOUT THE YOUNG SOUND is a collaborative, music making workshop taught by local musicians and educators Josclynn Garrison and Kyleen Downes. Students ages 12-18 are welcome to register for this workshop where we create bands, pick our favorite songs, rehearse, and perform them on stage at Yellow Cab Tavern!
Students of all experience levels, instruments, and backgrounds are able to register and join us for this workshop. Please view the information below and if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email us at tbtyoungsound@gmail.com.
2021 TBTYS SCHEDULE
All rehearsals and performances are at:
Yellow Cab Tavern, 700 E Fourth St. Dayton, OH 45402
Tuesday June 22nd, 12-2pm [First Meeting & Introductions]
Thursday June 24th, 12-2pm [Rehearsal]
Tuesday June 29th, 12-2pm [Rehearsal]
Thursday July 1st, 12-2pm [Rehearsal]
Friday July 2nd, 5-8pm [Performance starts at 7pm]
Here’s our Google Calendar if you’d like to add it!
REGISTRATION
To register, complete the form below and email it to tbtyoungsound@gmail.com
You will receive a confirmation within 2-3 business days with information on how to send payment. Please note, you will not be officially registered until you complete payment.
The total cost per student is $125.
We will be accepting payment via Paypal, Venmo, or mailed check.
If finances are difficult, we do have payment plans and scholarships available. Please reach out to us via email and let us know how we can assist you so that your student can participate.
Deadline to register and submit payment is Friday June 18th.
PERFORMANCE
At the performance, capacity is limited to However many students per family.
The TBTYS performance will be July 2nd. Students will need to arrive to Yellow Cab Tavern no later than 5pm for sound check. The performance will begin at 7pm.
Parents are welcome to leave to grab dinner or beverages at local restaurants or Yellow Cab Tavern before the performance. Dinner will be provided for students after sound check. Parents are welcome to stay and observe during the sound check or leave to visit the Oregon District area stores, restaurants, or bars.
COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
Every effort will be taken to minimize risk of COVID-19 infection during the workshop and performance. During each rehearsal:
- Students will be required to wear a mask
- Equipment will be socially distanced
- Hand sanitizer and disinfecting wipes will be available for use
- Practice will take place outdoors, weather permitting
During the performance, we will be following Yellow Cab Tavern’s COVID-19 policies. You can find them here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What instrument should I bring?
We’ve had a variety of instruments at our summer workshop. As long as you have experience playing on it, you can bring it to the first rehearsal and we can find a group for you! We’ve even had guitar players learning bass, so if you want to try a different instrument, send us an email and we’ll see if we have one available for you to play!
What are rehearsals like? Should I be nervous?
At our very first rehearsal, it is more of a meet and greet. We will all introduce ourselves and jam on our selected instruments. The next three, we have songs picked out that are practiced and refined over the next three dates. Rehearsals are where we all get better and learn how to listen to each other. There is no need to be nervous, we are all learning to grow and be better musicians!
What if I’ve never played in a band before?
At our very first meeting, we acclimate you to playing in a group. It is a fun, low stress experience in how to play with a large group of peers. Then, you’ll have the experience you need to be able to play with your group!