10 great places for hands-on music making

 

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Rock legend Todd Rundgren started this version of a rock fantasy camp, where guests not only get to play with stars, but sit around and talk to them. "You get to have conversations and to know at a deeper level your musical heroes," Lamond says. Weeklong sessions include artists like Mickey Hart, Dweezil Zappa and Richard Thompson. 845-254-8009; musicmasterscamp.com

Weekend Warrior Program

Sacramento, Calif.

Skip's Music has helped hundreds of rockers relive their musical days of glory. "The store provides the equipment, the practice space and the people with the same musical interests." While participants must come for four weeks, limiting the experience to locals or extended visitors, all are welcome at performances. 916-484-7575; skipsmusic.com/ww.html

Adult Band Camp

Interlochen, Mich.

For some musicians, the highlight of their musical career came in school bands. They can relive their tuneful past at this six-day immersive experience with full rehearsals, and smaller sectional practices, all ending with a concert. 231-276-7387; college.interlochen.org/program/adult-band-camp

Grammy Museum

Los Angeles

From country to classical, the full spectrum of music gets its due at this museum devoted to award-winning melody-makers. Although there's plenty of nostalgia on display, guests can also make their own tunes, jamming on keyboards and synthesizers in the permanent Roland Live gallery. A temporary heavy metal exhibit, available through February, even includes a "scream" booth for belting out your most convincing Megadeath covers. 213-765-6800; grammymuseum.org