Free Newport Festivals Workshops
Free, virtual workshops taught by musicians and industry professionals
https://newportfestivals.org/workshops
Please note: registration is currently limited to High School students from Aquidneck Island. On Tuesday, October 11, 2022, registration will open up to the rest of the country.
All students are encouraged to apply – no previous music knowledge is necessary. This is a rare opportunity to learn directly from professional musicians and industry pros about subjects including songwriting, audio engineering, jazz appreciation, and music journalism. All workshops are intended for high school ages.
Each workshop will be taught online after school for 1.5 hours per session, 2 times per week. Specific dates for each workshop are still TBA.
Songwriting with Laura Veirs
Intro to Studio and Home Audio Engineering
Jazz Appreciation
Music Journalism
All classes will be scheduled 5:00pm – 6:30pm Eastern via Zoom, Dates: TBA
Newport Festivals Foundation welcomes and prioritizes the participation of Black, Indigenous, and other students of color as well as emerging English speakers, LGBQTIA+ youth, and students with disabilities.