GRAMMY Museum® Selects Students and Announces Gracie Abrams, G Flip, Moore Kismet, Paul Klein From Lany, and Lizzy Mcalpine as Guest Artists for 2023 GRAMMY Camp®

Program Will Be In-Person and Held at USC’s Ronald Tutor Campus Center

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The GRAMMY Museum® announced today that 86 talented high school students from 71 U.S. cities across 22 states have been selected as participants in the 19th annual GRAMMY Camp® program. Gracie Abrams, G Flip, Moore Kismet, Paul Klein from LANY, and Lizzy McAlpine will be this year’s guest artists; they will discuss their career paths and help students prepare for the music industry. The signature music industry camp for U.S. high school students will be held from Sun, July 16 to Sat, July 22 at USC’s Ronald Tutor Campus Center.

“GRAMMY Camp embodies the GRAMMY Museum’s mission and education initiatives,” said Michael Sticka, President/CEO of the GRAMMY Museum. “We’re thrilled that with the support of the Hot Topic Foundation, Camp has extended to seven days this year, allowing high school students interested in a career in music more time and immersion to study with leading industry professionals and artists, resulting in a genuine learning experience about life in the music industry.”

This GRAMMY In The Schools® program is presented by the GRAMMY Museum and Hot Topic Foundation. Additional program support is provided by BeatHeadz, Chuck Lorre Family Foundation, Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, First Horizon Bank, Ford Motor Company Fund, Natalie Cole Foundation, Pacific Bridge Arts Foundation, and the Recording Academy®.

GRAMMY Camp will focus on all aspects of commercial music and provide instruction by industry professionals in an immersive and creative environment. The program features eight music career tracks: Audio Engineering, Electronic Music Production, Music Business, Music Journalism, Songwriting, Vocal Performance, Video Production, and Instrumental Performance. All tracks culminate in virtual media projects, recordings and/or performances.

Applications for GRAMMY Camp 2024 will be available online in September at www.grammycamp.com.

2023 GRAMMY Camp Selectees and Tracks (In Alpha Order by First Name)

Alexandra Brookes

 

Playa del Rey, Calif.

 

Music Business

Alexandra Perez

 

Sugar Land, Texas

 

Music Journalism

Anne Chen

 

Richmond, Texas

 

Music Business

Anya Williams

 

Tampa, Fla.

 

Music Journalism

Asha Patel

 

Calabasas, Calif.

 

Vocal Performance

Audrey Dupuis

 

Flushing, Mich.

 

Songwriting

Ava Cashman

 

West Hartford, Conn.

 

Music Business

Ava Freeland

 

Los Angeles

 

Songwriting

Avery Gross

 

Calabasas, Calif.

 

Instrument – Keyboard

Bella Marciano

 

Forest, Va.

 

Songwriting

Ben Brannock

 

San Juan Capistrano, Calif.

 

Instrument – Bass

Benjamin Corburn

 

Culver City, Calif.

 

Audio Engineering

Brandon Goldman

 

Alhambra, Calif.

 

Instrument – Drums

Caroline Floyd

 

Memphis, Tenn.

 

Music Business

Carter Campos

 

Glendale, Calif.

 

Electronic Music Production

Channing LauEngler

 

Baltimore, Md.

 

Audio Engineering

Charlee Hines

 

Compton, Calif.

 

Music Business

Christina Chetram

 

Southwest Ranches, Fla.

 

Music Business

Daniela Guzman

 

Miami, Fla.

 

Electronic Music Production

Dasha Genkin

 

New York

 

Music Business

Dexter Griffin

 

Oakland, Calif.

 

Electronic Music Production

Diego Brown

 

Inglewood, Calif.

 

Electronic Music Production

Diya Kodgire

 

Houston, Texas

 

Music Business

Dylan Wels

 

Irvington, N.Y.

 

Electronic Music Production

Edward Ko

 

Diamond Bar, Calif.

 

Instrument – Bass

Ella Gibson

 

Rochester, Ill.

 

Songwriting

Ellie Ramos

 

Alamo, Calif.

 

Songwriting

Esther Cho

 

Fullerton, Calif.

 

Music Journalism

Evan Wazac

 

Fairfax, Iowa

 

Instrument – Keyboard

Harrison Le

 

Tampa, Fla.

 

Audio Engineering

Helena Munoz

 

Winnetka, Calif.

 

Music Business

Henry Aufmann

 

San Diego, Calif.

 

Instrument – Trumpet

Ian Shaw

 

Madison, Wisc.

 

Songwriting

Ilan Carter

 

Miami, Fla.

 

Electronic Music Production

Ixil Tambito

 

Hawthorne, Calif.

 

Video Production

Jack Fowler

 

Memphis, Tenn.

 

Music Business

Jai Arieh

 

Atlanta, Ga.

 

Instrument – Bass

Jaiden Meltzer

 

Northampton, Mass.

 

Songwriting

Jane Cook

 

Nashville, Tenn.

 

Vocal Performance

Jason Takao

 

Honolulu, Hawaii

 

Songwriting

Javier Bennett

 

Wilmington, Del.

 

Electronic Music Production

Jayden Holmes

 

Miami Beach, Fla.

 

Audio Engineering

Joseph DellaValla

 

Jackson, N.H.

 

Instrument – Drums

Josh Irvin

 

West Orange, N.J.

 

Audio Engineering

Joshua Lee

 

Ardsley, N.Y.

 

Music Journalism

Kai Dekleermaeker

 

Encinitas, Calif.

 

Video Production

Kai Wesener

 

Fremont, Calif.

 

Audio Engineering

Kathan Kalaver

 

Houston

 

Instrument – Guitar

Kieler Avery

 

Bonita, Calif.

 

Vocal Performance

Kimberley Tucker

 

Culver City, Calif.

 

Music Business

Lauren Sun

 

Rye Brook, N.Y.

 

Songwriting

Leo Millot

 

Redondo Beach, Calif.

 

Audio Engineering

Luke Chua

 

Short Hills, N.J.

 

Audio Engineering

Mady Lubavin

 

Newport Coast, Calif.

 

Music Business

Mariae Broome

 

Willoughby Hills, Ohio

 

Vocal Performance

Mason Baughman

 

Alhambra, Calif.

 

Audio Engineering

Mateo Fernandez

 

Miami, Fla.

 

Music Business

Max Young

 

Atlanta, Ga.

 

Electronic Music Production

Mayah Board

 

Santa Clarita, Calif.

 

Video Production

Mia Ivener

 

Valley Glen, Calif.

 

Music Business

Michael Turner

 

Birmingham, Ala.

 

Instrument – Drums

Mikaela Guzman

 

Miami, Fla.

 

Electronic Music Production

Moa Ball

 

Inglewood, Calif.

 

Electronic Music Production

Nate Simon

 

San Francisco, Calif.

 

Electronic Music Production

Neil Nayyar

 

Elk Grove, Calif.

 

Instrument – Guitar

Nicholas Yiakoumatos

 

San Gabriel, Calif.

 

Songwriting

Noah Schlondorff

 

Bexley, Ohio

 

Songwriting

Nora Connor

 

Keller, Texas

 

Songwriting

Olivia Wang

 

La Canada Flintridge, Calif.

 

Electronic Music Production

Parker Freiermuth

 

Austin

 

Electronic Music Production

Paul Trajanovich

 

Santa Monica, Calif.

 

Electronic Music Production

Pedro Garcia

 

Huntington Park, Calif.

 

Video Production

Peyton Price

 

Austin

 

Music Journalism

Ryann Barnes

 

Atherton, Calif.

 

Vocal Performance

Sarah Al Mazrouei

 

San Diego, Calif.

 

Music Business

Savannah Blandino

 

Torrance, Calif.

 

Songwriting

Serena Griffin

 

Oakland, Calif.

 

Music Journalism

Siena Urquiza

 

Glendale, Calif.

 

Music Journalism

Sofia Bella Erskine

 

Upland, Calif.

 

Vocal Performance

Stevie Lee King

 

Wilsonville, Ore.

 

Instrument – Guitar

Sydney Thomas

 

Dallas, Texas

 

Vocal Performance

Sumita Bhattacharyya

 

Coppell, Texas

 

Vocal Performance

Tallulah Kappel

 

New Orleans, La.

 

Songwriting

Walter Burkley

 

Los Angeles

 

Music Business

Will Ellis

 

Memphis, Tenn.

 

Instrument – Guitar

Zoe Bertsch

 

Lodi, Calif.

 

Music Business

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about GRACIE ABRAMS

Since making her debut with “Mean It” in October 2019, Gracie Abrams has emerged as one of the most compelling songwriters of her generation, earning the admiration of such likeminded artists as Lorde, Billie Eilish, and Olivia Rodrigo. A consummate songwriter who names Joni Mitchell as her most formative influence, she penned her first song at age eight, then went on to amass a devoted following on the strength of her emotionally intimate lyrics and DIY sensibilities. As her profile rose, Abrams was named an artist to watch by tastemaker outlets like Pigeons & Planes, Fader, and i-D, in addition to being crowned one of seven breakout female musicians by Vogue UK. With the arrival of her debut project minor in summer 2020, she received glowing reviews from the likes of NME, who praised her “painfully honest tales of heartbreak draped in delicate melodies that carry much more intrigue than the usual run-of-the-mill singer-songwriter.” Executive-produced by Blake Slatkin — and also made with leading producers like Joel Little and benny blanco — the seven-song effort features her beloved singles “21,” “I miss you, I’m sorry,” and “Long Sleeves.” In 2021, Abrams returned with This Is What It Feels Like, a 12-track project exploring such complex emotions as self-betrayal, insecurity, and failed attempts at connection. Soon after completing her sold-out North American headline tour for This Is What It Feels Like, she set to work on her long-awaited debut album Good Riddance. Released in February, and produced by Aaron Dessner of The National, Good Riddance finds Abrams opening up about a recent period of intense transformation, bringing even more honesty and depth to her lyrical storytelling. Praising Good Riddance as “one of 2023’s best debuts,” Rolling Stone stated that the album “shows a serious command of autobiographical songwriting” and hailed Abrams as “one of pop’s buzziest young artists.” Upon its release Abrams set out on a sold-out North American headline tour and is currently supporting Taylor Swift on select dates for her blockbuster Eras Tour.

about G FLIP

G Flip is becoming the role model they never had growing up. A near-lifelong musician who took up drumming at just nine-years-old, the rising superstar makes the kind of high-powered rock/pop music that could only come from the heart and mind of a drummer. As shown on their debut smash single “About You”—a 2018 release named a Best New Track by Pitchfork, with Rolling Stone soon hailing G Flip as an “Artist You Need To Know”—the Australian singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist matches their potent musicianship with equal parts sonic originality and fantastically outspoken point-of-view (an element informed by their experience as a queer, non-binary artist). Born in Melbourne, the L.A.-based phenomenon now ushers in a bold new era with their latest single “Be Your Man” and more new music on the way.

On “Be Your Man”, G Flip presents a heart-on-sleeve love song about defying society’s narrow-minded expectations of what a relationship should look like. G Flip reveals their deep-rooted instinct for rhythm and its potential to impact the listener on a purely visceral level—an element honed through years of playing in garage bands, in addition to writing and self-producing their own material in their bedroom studio. G Flip’s nonstop hustle eventually led to the breakout success of “About You,” along with critical triumphs such as making their widely acclaimed debut at SXSW. With their debut album About Us released in 2019, they moved to L.A. in 2021 and soon set to work on new music. Now gearing up for their first-ever U.S. headline tour, G Flip hopes that their one-of-a-kind sound and sensibilities might ultimately set off a shock wave of inspiration, empowering people everywhere to embrace their truth with absolute abandon.

about MOORE KISMET

The alias Moore Kismet (meaning “more than fate”) is a representation of 18-year-old musician Omar Davis that expresses their continual creative journey. Moore Kismet has garnered support from some of the biggest media platforms in the world. Constantly leading the charge, they were included in Billboard’s “21 Under 21” list three years in a row (2020-2022) and were named the youngest artist to ever perform at both Lollapalooza and EDC Las Vegas in 2021. Moore Kismet excels as a multidisciplinary creative with a focus on visual arts, filmmaking and graphic design. Moore Kismet’s unique production style and stage presence is anything but predictable, which has set them apart from the crowd. Releasing their debut album UNIVERSE this past June, the world of Moore Kismet exploded.

about LANY

LANY have quietly cracked the mainstream on their own terms as one of the most ubiquitous, unpredictable, and undeniable alternative rock bands of this era. Tallying billions of streams, selling out legendary arenas, and earning widespread critical acclaim, the platinum-certified Los Angeles group consistently deliver rafter-reaching anthems anchored by airtight songcraft and the outsized personality of enigmatic frontman and songwriter Paul Jason Klein.Thus far, they’ve earned four gold singles—“Malibu Nights,” “Super Far,” “I Quit Drinking” [with Kelsea Ballerini], and “Mean It” [with Lauv]—in addition to scoring platinum status with “ILYSB.” Nominated for “Best Pop Tour” by Pollstar, their energetic, entrancing, and ever-evolving live show continues to captivate fans on multiple continents as a huge draw worldwide. LANY’s 2021/2022 World notably Tour touched down in 17 countries highlighted by sellouts everywhere. They’ve also collaborated with artists such as Julia Michaels in addition to inciting the applause of everyone from GQ and WWD to Rolling Stone and Interview Magazine who went as far as to cite their breakout Malibu Nights as “the quintessential 2018 heartbreak album.At the same time, Paul has unassumingly asserted himself as a modern style icon with features from Harper’s Bazaar, Nylon, and Who What Wear. Marni creative director Francesco Risso even referred to Paul as a “muse, and the brand has outfitted him on tour and for various events.

about LIZZY MCALPINE

Born outside Philadelphia, Lizzy McAlpine originally gained recognition when she began to share original songs and covers on Soundcloud and YouTube. In 2020, Lizzy released her debut album, Give Me A Minute, chronicling the beginning and end of a romantic relationship. Lizzy’s second studio album five seconds flat (2022), which includes singles “all my ghosts,” “erase me (feat. Jacob Collier)” as well as “ceilings,” which debuted at No. 75 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and continues to see week over week growth with nearly 235 million streams and counting. Lizzy has performed on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” “Ellen” and for NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert. Most recently, Lizzy completed “The End of The Movie” tour, a run of headline dates across the U.S. which sold out immediately. Deemed “a great storyteller” by NPR Music, more from the acclaimed artist is imminent.

Contacts

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