SoundWave Scholarship
The SoundWave Scholarship awards teen songwriters in Kitsap county, ages 14-18 the opportunity to record their original music in a professional studio on Bainbridge Island, WA with an onsite engineer and producer.
Application: Closed
Scholarship Awarded: 20 hours in a professional studio where your original music will be recorded, mixed and mastered.
Number of Scholarships: 3
Eligible Ages: 14-18
Eligible Counties: Kitsap County, WA
Deadline: April 1, 2025 at 11:59pm
About the SoundWave Scholarship
Rambler Arts is excited to partner with BARN (Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network) to offer the SoundWave Scholarship for teen songwriters. This youth scholarship awards three applicants, 20 hours of studio time to record their original music in a professional studio. Scholarship recipients are paired with accomplished music industry professionals to guide them through the process of recording and releasing their original music, and culminates with a live performance of their recorded work.
Recipients will record their original music at Brickyard Studio (Bainbridge Island, WA) with onsite engineer and studio owner, Johnny Bregar. Recipients will also be guided through a mentorship program to refine the artistic and technical elements of their songs to produce material that is “studio ready” with scholarship program director, Lydia Ramsey - an internationally celebrated singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and recording artist.
The SoundWave Scholarship offers a meaningful music production experience for talented young people who would not otherwise have the resources to do this on their own.
Application Requirements:
Age 14-18 at the time of application submission
Kitsap County, WA resident at the time of application submission
Individual artist or band who has written at least three original musical compositions
Reliable transportation to Bainbridge Island, WA
Ability to perform original compositions in a live setting
Desire to release original compositions to the public
Applicants must be available for up to five in-person sessions from mid-June to mid-September.
Selection Criteria
Artistic excellence
Background and experience
Passion and commitment to this program
The degree of impact this opportunity would have on an applicant
Selection Process
All applications are reviewed by one selection panel. Panelists will review all eligible applications and select five finalists for a remote follow-up interview. Three scholarship recipients will be selected. Panelists are asked to review all applicants through a lens of racial equity, consider geographic diversity, and highlight a range of disciplines and practices.
How to Apply
To apply, please fill out the application form below to the best of your ability. Applications are due by April 1, 2025. If you have any questions at all please email us at lydia@ramblerarts.org for assistance.