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registration IS open for our next camp: july 7-12, 2025

Mike Block String Camp

MBSC is an annual summer workshop for string players of all ages and backgrounds, focusing on non-Classical traditions and contemporary musical styles, with emphasis on learning by ear, creativity, collaboration, and performance.

We have separate classes dedicated to different ages/abilities:

Professional

Amateur Adult - Beginner

Amateur Adult - Intermediate

College

High School - Advanced

High School - Intermediate

Middle School

Kids (Ages 10+)

Violin/Fiddle, Cello, Viola, Bass, Mandolin, Guitar, Banjo, and more!

Our public concerts are presented by the Vero Beach International Music Festival

Begun in 2010, MBSC provides level-based classes catering to college students, amateur adults, kids, professionals, high schoolers, and middle school students. In addition to serving locals from Vero Beach and across Florida, most of our participants come from throughout the United States and around the world, joining us from China, Singapore, Australia, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Portugal, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Afghanistan, Latvia, and more.

MBSC DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND

We are grateful to that pro-active companies like D’Addario strings and Ear Trumpet Labs microphones have partnered with us to support young musicians of diverse racial backgrounds who can benefit from our MBSC Diversity Scholarship Fund.

Enroll

The Tuition for MBSC is $650 per student, plus $200 for the food plan, totaling $850 in fees. Lodging is arranged separately (see Logistics page).

Enroll Now

Scholarships

We are passionate about helping students to attend our camp and are excited to offer a limited number of need-based scholarships!

**NOTE: Your Scholarship Request will only be considered after we have received your camp Enrollment/Application form

MBSC Scholarship Application

Applicant Name

First Name

Last Name

Applicant Email

Amount of scholarship assistance requested:

If you have a specific financial situation that prevents you from paying the full tuition, please explain:

Parent/Guardian Name

(if student is under 18)

First Name

Last Name

Parent/Guardian Email

Have you submitted your Enrollment/Application form?

**NOTE: Your Scholarship Request will only be considered after we have received your online Enrollment/Application form and $50 Enrollment Deposit**

Yes

No

Faculty

Offering instruction in both traditional and contemporary styles for all string instruments

Meet the Faculty