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Kids rock out at Music Compound summer camp

The weekly camp had students learning a number of instruments and musical styles.


  • By Harry Sayer
  • | 8:50 p.m. July 14, 2021
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The Music Compound Sarasota building was full of students rocking out during its summer camp on July 14. Campers of all ages took a variety of classes from learning the basics to rocking out with guitars, drums and more. Each week's camp finishes with a performance from the students. 

Kids learn the ropes at the beginner class.
Kids learn the ropes at the beginner class.
Instructors Iain Harris and Timothy Updegraph teach guitar to campers.
Instructors Iain Harris and Timothy Updegraph teach guitar to campers.
Aimee Mongiovi and the rest of the campers compose the
Aimee Mongiovi and the rest of the campers compose the "Weird Grapefruit, Fresh Avocado" band.
Christian Bathori, 9, listens closely to his instructors.
Christian Bathori, 9, listens closely to his instructors.
Instructor Aaron Schiavone leads campers in classic rock class.
Instructor Aaron Schiavone leads campers in classic rock class.
Nicholas Matthias, 13, plays guitar.
Nicholas Matthias, 13, plays guitar.
Romi Lardin, 9, and instructor Kyle Youmans play from the seats.
Romi Lardin, 9, and instructor Kyle Youmans play from the seats.
Jack Wilson, 11, goes off on the drums.
Jack Wilson, 11, goes off on the drums.
Matthew Ray, 14, sings
Matthew Ray, 14, sings "Simple Man" and plays guitar.
Kat Maly, 15, rocks out to the side of the stage.
Kat Maly, 15, rocks out to the side of the stage.
Yonatan Lardin, 14, adds to the ensemble with the keyboard.
Yonatan Lardin, 14, adds to the ensemble with the keyboard.
Aimee Mongiovi, 11, sings out loud.
Aimee Mongiovi, 11, sings out loud.
Daxon Hardwick, 6, works on his most intense stare.
Daxon Hardwick, 6, works on his most intense stare.
Katerina Vergnais, 6, pays attention to the lesson.
Katerina Vergnais, 6, pays attention to the lesson.
Riley Jimenez, 8, and Kennan WIlson, 8, cut loose at the back.
Riley Jimenez, 8, and Kennan WIlson, 8, cut loose at the back.
Eli Reynolds, 9, and Riley Jimenez, 8, work on their music.
Eli Reynolds, 9, and Riley Jimenez, 8, work on their music.

 

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