Through the Power of Music

Over the last 9 1/2 years, S.T.A.R. has utilized arts and entertainment as the conduit to promote self-respect, and spread awareness of the importance of living a healthy lifestyle amongst female youth and young adults.

Recently, S.T.A.R. partnered with Amp Fiddler and his "Camp Amp." Camp Amp is a non-profit community organization that provides training in music-arts literacy, and business skills for middle and high school youth in the Metro Detroit area.

The program forms partnerships with local school districts, and offers co-op opportunities as well as not-for-credit participation. Camp Amp’s goal is to expose youth to skills, training, and knowledge that will afford them the foundation to pursue careers in music, business, and the business of music.

Through the personal interaction with a world-renowned music artist and other music "celebrities" he draws, students will come to know music from the perspective of both an artist and an entrepreneur.

"Conant Gardens"

Camp Amp has developed a world-class music curriculum for students to complete during after-school and summer programs. Currently, the curriculum has oversight by Amp Fiddler and professional musicians.

The business components are structured with college-level business school standards and principles. Of all the curriculum aspects of Camp Amp, the focal object of the music program is the "Conant Gardens" collection drum machine. Students will be provided with machines in-class and taught how to create and use recorded sounds to produce music.

Every week, Camp Amp is actively mentoring students within the Detroit School of Arts (DSA). Stay tuned for more to come with "Camp Amp" and S.T.A.R. This semester, our youth are in for many surprises; providing them with opportunities and experiences showcasing the "real work" that goes behind "the power of music."