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Out Loud Louisville

Fostering creative expression and self-esteem in all marginalized genders

Out Loud Louisville aims to empower girls, trans, and gender non-conforming youth from all backgrounds by exploring music creation in a supportive, inclusive environment. We view music as a force for change and community building and as an opportunity to learn self-confidence, self-expression, and participation in social justice.

06/09/2026

Now that both camps are over, we want to give a very special thanks to some volunteers who we could not have done this without: GEAR HELPERS! These amazing people helped us pack, load, drive, unpack and set up gear (drums, guitar and bass rigs, PAs, cables and more) for both camps, which is no small feat. Especially when the freight elevator is unexpectedly unavailable on the first day of Adult Rock Camp. 😅 We cannot thank them enough. If you'd like to help us with gear, get in touch!

THANK YOU: Dan Zink, Brandon Bass, Jake Reber, Sean Rose, Scott Mottola, Erika Howard and her van, Buddy Shirey, Anne Gauthier, Alix Lay, Corbin Krebs, Allison Cross, Nicholas Layman, Jackie Royce, SteVon Edwards, Laura Quimby, Kate Welsh, Adeline Ward, Steven Ward, Lance Oliphant, John Oliphant and Bernie Bordador. Tag them if you know the! ❤️

06/03/2026

YOU ARE INVITED! Join us this Friday to see what our teen campers have been cooking up at THE SHOWCASE! At 4:30 p.m. at Bird Hall at the University of Louisville's School of Music, our campers will premiere the songs they have written in their bands this week. They would love to have your support! This is a free community event. Let's cheer on Louisville's newest bands! 🤘🥳

06/01/2026

Reminiscing on Adult Rock Camp before Teen Camp starts tomorrow! We had so much fun meeting our new bands: Good Boy, Cattywampus, Connie Hammerhead and The Elders! Thanks once again to all the instrument instructors, workshop leaders and volunteers who helped us make it happen. We're already dreaming of next year's camp........ ❤

05/26/2026

We've made it through Adult Rock Camp, and now our Teen Camp is just around the corner! We're still accepting applications - visit outloudlouisville.com for more information! In the meantime, let's learn about some of our volunteers.
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SteVon is a Louisville-based pianist, vocalist, educator and choir director with more than 30 years of experience in music performance, instruction, and ministry. Since 1991, she has served as an accompanist for churches, weddings, youth choirs and community programs throughout Kentucky. As founder of Creative Studio with SteVon, she provides piano and voice instruction, audition preparation and technique development for beginner to intermediate students. She has worked with Out Loud as an instructor and a consultant and now a volunteer!
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Hi, I’m Deb Heil! I’ve been playing drums for ten years and have been in and out of several bands. I currently reside as the drummer for Daisy Chain! I’m an iHeartRadio producer for Kentuckiana’s Saturday Morning News on 840 WHAS and some Louisville Bats baseball. I’m also a Library Media Assistant for Smyrna Elementary. I achieved an MS in Digital Media and BA of Communications from Bellarmine University, where I was Station Manager of Bellarmine Radio for three years. I’m so excited to start my first year at Out Loud Louisville as a Band Coach for the Teen Camp!
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Steven will serve as Treasurer of the Out Loud Louisville board, familiar with the
organization through participation of the oldest of his two daughters in Girls Rock camp (2015). He wanted to get involved because of what OLL’s camps offer to young aspiring artists: open, welcoming community, the opportunity to get comfortable around an instrument and performance and the boost of confidence it inspires. Steven is a record collector, live music regular and architect, having worked on projects like the Baringer Hill pavilion at Cherokee Park, St. Matthews Library, Atherton High School’s recent expansion and the new Fern Creek Library.

05/15/2026

YOU ARE INVITED! Join us this Sunday for the conclusion of Adult Rock Camp - THE SHOWCASE! At 3:30 p.m. At La La Land Studios (1139 Lexington Rd, Louisville, KY 40204), our campers, excuse me, NEW BANDS, will premiere the songs they have written at camp for the world. They would love to have your support! This is a free event for the community. Let's cheer on Louisville's newest bands!! 🥳🤘

05/13/2026

Jackie Royce is a local musician who frequently subs as a bassoonist with the Louisville Orchestra, is part of Louisville Academy of Music and a member of experimental band Ut Gret. She has been involved in OLL in various roles in the past, but joins us this year as a board member and coordinator of our Teen/Youth Camp. Oh, and she's attending Adult Rock Camp for the first time!

This is what she had to say about Out Loud Louisville: "My first interaction with Out Loud was in 2019 for what was then called Girls Rock Camp. I was a band coach (Ghost Boy 4 life!!), and I led a workshop on free improvisation. That week of camp was so much fun. This was my first attempt at the improv workshop, and I went on to lead that workshop at the Adult Rock Camp later that year, and then again with other organizations! It was awesome to see the similarities and differences between the youth improvisations and the adult improvisations. Leaning into listening and playing in the 'now' and sharing sonic space to make something beautiful is a concept that plays well in all aspects of life.

I'm grateful for Out Loud, not only for the work it does to make this genre of music education more accessible and inclusive to girls and MAGES (marginalized genders), but also for the opportunities it gives community members to get involved and explore/share their passions with our youth in a safe and supportive space.

I am excited about not only becoming a board member, but in organizing and coordinating this year's youth camp. It's going to be a great week!!"

05/11/2026

OLL's Adult Rock Camp starts THIS WEEK! We cannot wait to meet this year's campers - but first, let's meet a few of the people who will be leading them!
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Juliana Rodriguez is a professional musician singer-songwriter from Bogotá, Colombia based in Louisville, Kentucky since 2015. With over 25 years of experience performing and recording across genres ranging from Classic Rock to Flamenco, and more than 15 years teaching vocal technique, piano, music theory and songwriting, Juliana brings both depth and versatility to her work as an artist and educator.

Her vocal technique is shaped by Opera, Jazz, Bossa Nova, Rock, Latin and Soul, and she is passionate about exploring the voice through interpretation and physical expression. In her teaching, Juliana guides students to connect deeply with their own sound, adapting methods and exercises to meet each individual’s needs.

In addition to her music career, Juliana currently serves as Executive Director of Adelante Hispanic Achievers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Hispanic/Latinx youth through educational preparedness, career exploration, cultural awareness and community engagement.
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Hiiii! i’m Julie, a self taught musician from Indiana. I started with bass, then moved to guitar and then drums. My biggest inspiration has and will always be the DIY scene. The first time I saw a metalcore show at Faith Family Church, I knew I wanted to be involved with music.

I am extremely excited to share my love and passion for playing drums with everyone at OLL!!!!
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Hello my name is Alix, my pronouns are he/him and I’ll be a Band Coach and Bass Instructor for Adult Rock Camp I’m about to go into my senior year at Bellarmine as a music major. I’ve been playing instruments since I was little, and music has been a big part of my life. I’ve been involved with OLL in different ways over the years, starting as a camper in 2017, and I'm excited to continue as an instructor/coach! See you at camp!

05/06/2026

We are still accepting applications for our Teen/Youth Camp, June 1-6! Let's meet more of the people who will be working with the kids this summer. And apply now at outloudlouisville.com.
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Laura Quimby has volunteered with OLL off and on since the very first incarnation of Outskirts Festival Rockshops back in 2014. Quimby was gearmeister for a spell, band coach and will be coaching again this summer. She has played in various Louisville bands for the past two decades, as well as producing some of her own solo musical nonsense. Front end web development pays the bills, and in her spare time (aside from music) enjoys skateboarding, cooking, and reading to name a few things.
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Paulina Vazquez is a cultural educator and bike shop worker-owner in Lexington, KY. She is a huge believer in the arts for youth and has been involved with many youth programs in the region.
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Michaela McKiernan is a dedicated multi-instrumentalist with over ten years of experience playing bass. She is the bassist for her band Mod Kiddo as well as for her solo project, bringing real world experience into her lessons. Michaela enjoys all genres of music, but her main techniques are rooted in rock and jazz. She strives to create a safe learning environment, making sure everyone feels comfortable in their own creativity. She aims to foster an engaging experience for all students. Michaela values what it means to teach music and loves learning from others too!

05/04/2026

A local musician playing in Bungalow Betty and The Get Down, Jordan is a current board member of OLL and has been involved in the organization in various ways for the past several years. When asked to share about her experience with OLL, she said, "I can’t say enough great things about Out Loud Louisville and the incredible work they do bringing music education to both youth and adults. It’s clear this organization is built on passion, inclusivity, and a genuine love for music. What sets Out Loud Louisville apart is their hands-on approach. Students don’t just learn notes. They get the full experience, from playing in bands to performing live. The instructors are not only skilled musicians but also supportive mentors who meet students where they are and help them grow in confidence, creativity, and skill. It’s inspiring to see how Out Loud Louisville creates a space where people can find their voice. Adults can reconnect with music or even try something new for the first time. The sense of community they’ve built is encouraging, welcoming, and full of energy."

04/29/2026

Let's meet some of the people who will be working with our teen/youth camp this summer! Applications are open now - visit outloudlouisville.com to sign up!
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Raven Burns-Gibson is a musician, artist and performer who has lived in and around Louisville her entire life. She has been playing guitar and singing in the local diy scene since she was 16, and she attended Out Loud camp as a young teenager. She is passionate about the community and all forms of DIY, and she hopes to help open doors for the next generation that women and q***r musicians before her opened up for her and her peers.
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Hi there! My name is Terra Taylor, I’m twenty-five, and my current position is in Youth Services as a Library Assistant with the Louisville Free Public Library. I received an education in English and Composition at Texas Woman’s University, graduating in 2022. My life and passions have always been centered around literature/writing, visual arts and music. With great luck, I was able to weave these interests into the fabric of my everyday life. It has become my life’s work to share my enthusiasm for public works, especially libraries, as a free and liberating tool available to our communities here in Louisville. Therefore, I am so very excited to be working as a Workshop Leader this summer with OLL to continue to share how libraries rock and roll.
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I'm Katie Wilson and I am a teacher in Indiana who loves working with kids and helping them explore the world around them. Music has been an important part of my life since I was young. I started on voice and piano lessons at 8 years old and just picked up bass guitar three years ago. I’m a vocalist in a local band and want to help get the community involved in music as much as possible. It’s a great avenue to connect with others while creating art.

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Louisville, KY
40203

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