We’re forming new bands this summer!
Register to audition below.

About Earth Song Student Bands

Since 2019, we’ve been putting together bands with students who have compatible age, musical skill level, personality, and musical interests. Our awesome band director, Mr. Smith, works with all the bands to rehearse on a regular basis, put together great set lists, create musical arrangements that fit the band, prepare for gigs, learn how to work as a creative team, cultivate a band brand, write original music, record in the studio, and more!

We offer a personalized, customized experience for each band and their unique interests and skills.

We teach young musicians “how to be in a band” so they can grow through our program to be independent in the local music scene. Many Earth Song bands who have worked through our program are now independently booking their own shows and getting paid gigs at local venues!

Jess Smith is the band coordinator who coordinates all the rehearsal scheduling and books gigs at local venues & events. She makes rehearsal and gig scheduling super easy and convenient for all the band families!

Bands also get to work with our super talented event photographer, Dylan Eddinger, and sound engineer wizard Zach Washko.

Earth Song bands play lots of gigs including our annual Earth Song Fest at the Colonial Theatre in Phoenixville! Recent gig venues and events include Stolen Sun Brewing, Rivet Canteen & Assembly, The Gem Spring City Speakeasy, Victory Park Summer Series, Saint Peter’s Village Fall Fest, Phoenixville First Friday, Keystone Riverfront Fest, OJR Family Farm Fest, and Saint Peter’s Village “Village Green” outdoor stage.

best for new bands & intermediate musicians

  • Musical direction and coaching with your band director

  • Eight 60 minute group band rehearsals June-September

  • Three 30 minute private lessons on your instrument(s)

  • Coaching topics include:

    • rehearsing

    • creating a great set list

    • creating musical arrangements that fit your band

    • learn to work as a creative team

    • create your band name & brand

    • songwriting (optional)

  • Perform at our Summer Band Showcase in September (date TBA)

  • Performance photography with Dylan Eddinger

Tuition: $475 per student

Scholarships available

best for existing bands &
advanced musicians

  • Eight 60 minute band meetings/rehearsals with Mr. Smith June-September

  • Coaching topics include:

    • rehearsing

    • writing original music

    • writing musical arrangements

    • building great set lists

    • creative direction

    • booking gigs

    • branding

    • designing a logo

    • designing merch

    • how to record & release original music

  • Perform at the Summer Band Showcase in September (date TBA)

  • Performance photography with Dylan Eddinger

  • If recording is done, any additional mixing/production hours that Mr. Smith puts in beyond the in-studio time is included in the tuition cost. There will never be extra fees!

    Tuition: $475 per student

    Scholarships available

best for bands and individuals who write original music

  • Record, mix, master, and release a single on all streaming platforms by the fall!

  • 10 hours of studio time with Mr. Smith at the Farmhouse recording studio. We recommend 5 two-hour sessions.

  • Work collaboratively with Mr. Smith to:

    • track vocals

    • track live instruments

    • produce and mix tracks

    • Learn techniques for recording vocals

    • Learn techniques for recording live instruments

    • learn mixing and producing techniques

  • Coaching topics include:

    • songwriting

    • creative direction

    • rehearsal strategy

    • branding & promotion

    • merch design

    • single release methods & strategy

  • Perform at the Summer Band Showcase in September (date TBA) (optional)

  • Performance photography with Dylan Eddinger (optional)

  • Additional mixing/production hours that Mr. Smith puts in beyond the in-studio time is included in the tuition cost. There will never be extra fees!

Tuition for bands: $475 per student

Tuition for individuals: $800

Scholarships available

    • individuals who want to join a new band

    • individuals who want to write/record/release their own music

    • existing bands

    • existing bands who want to recruit new members

    • existing bands who want to write/record/release their own music

  • Nope! There is no audition required for Track 3: Recording. Please submit the Recording Track Registration Form below.

  • No audition is required for existing Earth Song bands. Jess will contact you about selecting your track.

  • Please prepare one song on the instrument(s) that you would you like play in a band. For example, if you want to sing and play guitar, please choose a song that demonstrates both skills.

  • Auditions are held privately, one student at a time. Mr. Smith and Jess will both be there to listen to your audition song(s) and talk to you about your musical interests. Parents are always welcome to sit in on auditions, but that is optional.

  • Auditions are held at the Carriage House studio at 612 Pughtown Road, Spring City (3 mins from OJR High School).

  • Band member placement is contingent on if we are able to make great band member matches for you. It is of utmost importance to us to put bands together who enjoy working together, share musical interests and goals, and are aligned in their musical skill level. If we can’t find the right fit for you immediately, you will be added to the band-member-waiting-list. If you are on our waiting list, we will contact you when an opportunity arises that we feel is a good fit for you!

  • Absolutely! We love to see summer bands continue to work together beyond the summer program. We can certainly continue scheduling band rehearsals & booking gigs throughout the school year.

  • Once you’re in a band, Jess will email the band member families to coordinate scheduling rehearsals at mutually available times June-September.

  • If you’re working with a band, Jess will coordinate with the band families to schedule your recording sessions at mutually available times.

    If you’re recording as an individual, Jess will send you a link to schedule your sessions.

  • Band rehearsals and recording sessions are held at the Farmhouse recording studio at 528 Ridge Road, Spring City.

AUDITION REGISTRATION for NEW BAND MEMBERS & NEW BANDS for:

Track 1: band direction

Track 2: Band Management

registrations for individual & bands

Track 3: Recording

Questions? Email Jess at info@earthsongmusic.org or call 484-798-5316