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Campers rock out at Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U
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Samson Beasley, 12, center right, follows the lead of instructor Jack Blackmon as they keep the beat during Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)

This week, Pladd Dot Music is hosting its Camp Rock U, a week-long camp for kids ages 8-12 that gives participants an entry into the world of music. Campers dapple with ukuleles, keyboards, guitars and percussion instruments and receive lessons in vocals and stage presence. There is still room for more campers in the final session of the summer beginning on July 28. Parents can sign their children up at www.pladdmusic.com/camp/.

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Instructor Jack Blackmon approves as Levi Copeland, 10, writes down the notes on a keyboard with an erasable marker to help him learn to play along with a song during Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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Levi Copeland, 10, center, Vivian Beasley, 7, right, and Fletcher Copeland, 8, choose their instruments on percussion day at Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U on Wednesday, July 16. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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Savannah Hickman, 11, leans her part on guitar during Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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More cowbell, please! Tyler Copeland, 8, takes up the cowbell as campers learn about percussion instruments during Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)
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Fletcher Copeland, 8, top, keeps rhythm while instructor Aidan Cooper teaches a song to campers during Pladd Dot Music's Camp Rock U on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (SCOTT BRYANT/staff)