Blues In The Schools BLUSD

Register now for the 2025 BLUSD Youth Blues Camp
All popular music has their roots in the Blues. Blues Lovers United of San Diego (BLUSD), an affiliate of The Blues Foundation, is once again offering our annual Summer Blues Camp for youths 11-17 years old to learn those roots and play the music. All skills welcomed. REGISTER NOW! Ric Lee: [email protected]
619-691-1609 (hm off-no text) • 619-587-9988 (mobile)
or Janine Harty: [email protected]
*PAYPAL: Blues Lovers United of San Diego
or *MAIL CHECK to BLUSD, P.O. Box 34077, San Diego, CA 92163

What: 2025 BLUSD Youth Blues Camp
Where: Northminster Presbyterian Church, 4324 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego
When: July 28, 2025 thru August 1, 2025
Time: 9am-2pm M-F*
*Camp week culminates on Friday Aug 1 with a live concert performance in the venue’s hall from 6:30pm-8pm by Camp graduates.

BLUSD camp is a one-on-one experience taught by regional, award-winning, professional Blues musicians including Lenny “Fuzzy” Rankins, Ric Lee, Michele Lundeen, Karl Dring, Robin Henkel, Mercedes Moore, and Jerry “Hot Rod” DeMink. The program includes all disciplines: lead guitar, bass, drums, vocals, keyboard, and harmonica… and performance!

It's time to signup the next budding Blues or rock star for the BLUSD Blues Music Summer Camp.

Tuition is $300 which equates to a mere $60/day [limited scholarships are available].

For more info: Ric Lee at [email protected]
Let’s play some blues!
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