Experience The Roc Nation Summer Academy
Participants in the Roc Nation Summer Academies will join an elite cohort and study with world-renowned artists, athletes, and industry leaders.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT ACADEMY
New York City is home to one of the largest and iconic sports markets in the world, and the Roc Nation Sports Management Academy is at the center of it all! The Academy's experiential learning model provides opportunities to explore what it’s like to sign an athlete, negotiate a deal, manage a venue, or run an athletic program. In addition to attending major sporting events, Academy participants study with industry leaders and professional athletes, learning how to translate a passion for sports into a flourishing career. Participants also have a unique opportunity to engage with the booming billion-dollar global eSports industry in LIU’s state-of-the-art eSports arena. This Academy inspires young students, athletes, entrepreneurs, and sports fans to become the next great sports industry professionals.
Sample Schedule
| Morning: |
| The Business of Sports Signing Talent: Client Management Simulation The Rules: Legal Aspects of the Sports Industry |
| Afternoon: |
| The Art of Negotiation Sports Branding, Sponsorship, and Creative Promotion Industry Focus: Fantasy Sports |
| Evening: |
| In the Arena: NBA2K Blacktop Battle Game Changers Pitch Contest |
Dates: July 8-12; July 15-19
Age Range: High School Students Ages 14-17
Location: LIU Brooklyn, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY
While at the Music Technology Academy, participants jump right into the recording studio to experiment with different styles, sounds, samples, beats, and instruments. Daily interactive workshops cultivate a combination of digital music theory, business savvy, and technology skills. Participants will learn the intricacies of the industry’s leading Digital Audio Workstations (DAW), Ableton Live, and leave with a greater understanding of how to record, process, and publish music like professionals.
Sample Schedule
| Morning: |
| Music Innovation Lab Freestyle Workshop Becoming a Creative Engineer |
| Afternoon: |
| Sound Design The Ins and Outs of Music Publishing NFTs - How to Monetize Your Music |
| Evening: |
| Open Studio Hours Industry Expert Series: Featuring Legendary Producer 9th Wonder Battle of the Beats |
Dates: July 15-19; July 22-26
Age Range: High School Students Ages 14-17
Location: LIU Brooklyn, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
VOCAL PERFORMANCE ACADEMY
Participants in the Vocal Performance Academy study with world-class faculty and chart-topping artists to dive into songwriting, vocal diction, arranging, recording, and style. The Academy's unique selection of workshops, masterclasses, and contests challenge vocalists to explore unfamiliar genres, enhance singing technique, and sharpen performance skills. Whether interested in rock, pop, hip hop, country, R&B, jazz, or classical music, participants leave the Academy equipped with the skills and the confidence to succeed as a vocalist.
Sample Schedule
| Morning: |
| Summer Academy Choir Roc the Mic: Aural Skills Masterclass Music Through the Ages |
| Afternoon: |
| Ensemble (Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Country, R&B, Classical) Rising to the Top: The Process of Performance Music Theory Private Vocal Instruction |
| Evening: |
| Songwriting Slam Bring the Noise: Open Mic Night IN*SYNC: Multi-Genre Mashup Contest |
Dates: July 15-19; July 22-26
Age Range: High School Students Ages 14-17
Location: LIU Brooklyn, 1 University Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
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