Girls Rock! Pittsburgh

Today we made bracelets with ! Campers chose words to describe their personalities, like creative, empathetic, loud, understanding, expressive, and fierce!

Day one is DONE! We had our first instrument lessons, met our new band mates, started writing our songs, and shook out the day with some ZUMBA at the end 😅 can’t wait for day two!!

The fifth and final guest musician that will be joining us this week is ✨ Lindsay Liebro is a 19-year-old indie pop singer-songwriter who has already been making waves with her music. From a young age, this Pittsburgh native has always been singing, performing, and writing songs about how she feels. Strapped with her signature blue guitar, she captivates audiences with her vivid lyricism and catchy melodies that honestly capture the emotions that come with growing up. Since releasing her first song in June 2021, she has amassed tens of thousands of monthly Spotify listeners across over 176 countries.

In 2020, Liebro won Singer-Songwriter Competition as the youngest contestant which launched her career in music. From there, she released her song “Wasted Potential” which has since earned over 2.6 million streams after going viral.

Most recently, through Dance Cry Dance Records, she released taller, her first EP – produced by Steve Stout (Lifehouse/Øzwald). Her versatility, musical acumen, and emotional vulnerability are on full display across the five tracks.

Another band joining us next week! ✨✨ is a four piece indie funk band composed of Abby Buzzard on guitar and vocals, Dima Chemaitilly on bass, Dagny Haglund on trumpet and keys, and Nate Weinstein on drums. Local to Pittsburgh, they all met in high school and are currently recording their debut EP.

One last illustration from for camp this year (you’ll all get a peek of the printed t-shirt soon!) ✨🌈🎹❤️🎤💕🎸🔥

Another performer that will be joining us at camp next week! ✨ Mae Alley is an aspiring singer songwriter, and a former Girl’s Rock camper! Mae attended Girl’s Rock from 2013-2019 where she gained much of her love for music performance today. She is a self taught singer and guitar player who enjoys playing covers and writing her own songs.

Another amazing workshop instructor joins us this year! Julia will be guiding our campers through their band t-shirt/logo design process. Julia is also the designer for our 2024 Camp t-shirt! ✨🌈

By day, she’s an Art Director at Red House Communications, but in her spare time, she channels her creativity into her Etsy shop: JulesDroolsDesigns.

With a keen eye for whimsy, Julia illustrates stickers and postcards that capture the essence of her imaginative world. She also hand sculpts polymer clay jewelry, transforming simple materials into wearable works of art. From vibrant earrings to quirky pendants, her pieces reflect her playful spirit and attention to detail.

When she’s not working or running her shop, Julia can often be found with her nose buried in a book, exploring new worlds and expanding her imagination. Above all, Julia embraces her quirks and revels in her uniqueness. She’s not afraid to be a little weird, believing that it’s what makes life interesting. Whether she’s doodling in her sketchbook, experimenting with new crafting techniques, or simply being herself, Julia infuses joy and creativity into everything she does.

getting ready for so many non-music workshops next week, as well! Here is leading a screen printing session last year, where campers get to print their own band shirts!

Another exciting guest performance to look forward to during camp week!! ✨✨ is a DIY indie pop band local to Pittsburgh, PA. Their music deals with uplifting themes with instrumentation from ukulele, guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums. Soren DeNiz, the lead singer and songwriter of the band, is q***r and Latine and takes a lot of inspiration for writing music from their identity and experiences. The other members of the band, Bea Langer and Lune Stokes, add their own musicality to the arrangement of the songs to give them extra energy when playing live.

Put it on your calendar! In just a few weeks, we will be celebrating the work of our campers and volunteers at our annual Camper Showcase! Be at on Saturday, August 10 (doors at 1:00pm, music at 2:00pm)! You can reserve tickets on Thunderbird’s website - linked in our bio! It’s an all-ages show, and everyone is welcome! Come support some of Pittsburgh’s newest musicians! ✨🎹❤️🎤🌈🎧💕🎸☀️ (group photo from the last day of Camp 2023!)

Countdown to camp! One week until load in day! ✨❤️🎸🌈🎹☀️ join us on August 10 at to celebrate the hard work of our campers! Doors at 1:00, music at 2:00! Tickets are available through the link in our bio 💕

Another awesome illustration for us by !! 🔥 two weeks from today, join us at for our Camper Showcase! Doors at 1:00, Music at 2:00! Buy tickets online through the link in our bio!

Each day of camp, we host a local guest musician to perform during lunchtime! Taking the time to feature a few of those artists we have scheduled for 2024 while we look forward to camp! ✨✨ is the singer-songwriter Julia Mahncke. Born and raised in Germany, she has been calling the US her home since 2014. Expect warm vocals and mellow guitar-driven pop songs that are ready to become your friend. You might even walk away humming one of them. 💕 We still have a slot for one more guest performer (solo artist or band!) on Friday, August 8. If you are interested, please send us a message!

Camp is coming up so fast!! starting on Monday, August 5, our campers will have one week to form their bands, write an original song, and practice! Come celebrate their hard work with us at our Camper Showcase on Saturday, August 10 at - doors at 1:00, music at 2:00! All are welcome! 🔥🔥🔥 another awesome illustration by

We were so busy at Volunteer Orientation yesterday that we didn’t take any pictures! 😅 we have a great crew this year - and so many new volunteers! Countdown to camp - we’re less than a month away!!! 💕🎸☀️🎹❤️🎤🌈🎧 rock star illustration by 🔥🔥

Looking to fill a few more positions before volunteer applications close on June 30! We could use one more dedicated drum instructor and just a few more Band Managers to round out our team! Both of these positions require only morning availability. All volunteers are provided with lunch every day and receive a stipend at the end of the week! Please let us know if you have any questions about volunteering! 🎧✨🎹☀️🎸❤️🌈

Last year, joined us to talk to campers about her songwriting process! Currently planning workshops for 2024! 💕🎤✨🎧🌈🎸

It’s true! All of our camper spots for 2024 have been filled. We are leaving the application up on our website - but any new applicants will be added to the wait list. 💕🎤✨🎹🌈🎧🎸 applications for volunteers are still open (and the more volunteers we get, the more campers we can let in off of the wait list 🙃) please message us with any questions!

We are still looking for a few volunteer mentors to round out our team for summer camp 2024! At the moment, we are looking for 2 Drum Instructors and a few more Band Mangers! Both of these positions are only required to be at camp during the first half of the day - so you will be finished by noon each day of camp. Please send us a message if you have any questions! 🎸💕🎤✨🎹🌈🎧

There are many ways to be a volunteer at Girls+ Rock! Pittsburgh. Swipe through to see descriptions of just a few of our volunteer roles! Visit our website to see even more information about camp week. 🥁💕🎧🎸🌈🎤✨ Camp runs from August 5-9 with the Showcase on Saturday, August 10.

Still looking for a few more volunteers for Summer Camp 2024! Looking for Band Managers and mentors to help guide our campers through the week. No music experience required! ✨💕🎸🎧🥁🎤🌈 check out the link in our bio to visit our website and to see which role could be right for you!

Happy International Women's Day! Our Camper Application Opens Today!!! Application link in the comments and on our website. www.girlsrockpittsburgh.org