School Holiday Music Camps in Perth
Good Noise Project runs school holiday music camps in Perth for teenage musicians. Over two days, a small group writes an original song and jams it out together — no theory lessons, no benchmarks, nobody put on the spot. Our next program runs 30 September – 1 October 2026 in North Perth, for ages 13–17, and it's $80 for both days.
What's Coming Up
Here's the next Good Noise school holiday music program in Perth. We run one at a time and keep the group small.
2026 Spring Holidays Jam Program
for both days · Foundation Price
Free and part-scholarships available — no questions asked.
Refund for cancellations 2+ weeks before.
What Happens at a Good Noise Music Camp
- Day 1 is all exploration — trying instruments, finding a role in the group, shaping ideas together. No theory lessons, no sitting and listening.
- Day 2 is about one thing — taking the song the group has written and jamming it out together, properly.
- No solo pressure — nobody's singled out or judged individually. It's a group effort from start to finish.
- Small group size — kept deliberately small so every voice actually gets heard, not lost in a crowd.
- Facilitated the whole way through by Dave — a working musician, not a classroom teacher running a lesson plan.
- Instruments provided — bring your own if you've got one, but you don't need one to take part.
What to Bring
- Your instrument (a range of instruments is available)
- Water bottle
- Packed lunch & snacks each day
- Earplugs (if sensitive to noise)
How This Is Different From Other School Holiday Programs in Perth
Most Perth school holiday music programs fall into one of two shapes: a structured lesson in a holiday wrapper — learn the basics of an instrument over two mornings, take home a worksheet and a certificate — or a rock camp, where a group rehearses an existing song and plays it at a mini-concert for families at the end of the day.
Both are good things. This is neither.
There's no curriculum and no set piece. The group writes something that didn't exist on the first morning, then spends the second day jamming it out until it sounds like theirs. Nobody is assessed, nobody plays solo, and there's no showcase to get nervous about.
The point isn't what comes out at the end. It's two days of playing music in a room with people you've just met — which is rarer than it sounds for teenagers who mostly practise alone in a bedroom.
Who Our Perth School Holiday Music Camps Are For
Right now Good Noise runs one program, for ages 13–17.
It suits young musicians who've been playing something for a year or more — drums, guitar, bass, keys, voice, whatever it is — but who've never really played with other people. You don't need theory. You don't need to be good. You do need to be up for making some noise in a room with people you don't know yet.
Outside that age range? Email dave@goodnoiseproject.com.au — programs for other age groups are in development, and we'll let you know what's coming.
Why We Run These
A 2025 University of Sydney report found 43% of young Australians feel lonely1. Music won't fix that on its own. But playing music together is one of the most reliable ways humans have ever connected with others.
1. https://www.sydney.edu.au/news-opinion/news/2025/08/04/more-than-40-percent-of-young-aussies-are-lonely-as-experts-call-for-national-loneliness-strategy.html
More about why Good Noise exists →Here to Play, Not to Prove.
Every participant of a Good Noise Project workshop is treated the same, regardless of skill, background, or how long they've been playing. No judgement. No hierarchy. And no pressure to share before you're ready.
No Judgement
We embrace mistakes — that's where the good stuff comes from.
No Hierarchy
Nobody's here to perform, prove themselves, or hit a benchmark.
No Pressure
Share when you're ready — not a moment before.
Who Runs It
Good Noise Project is run by Dave Sonntag — a drummer of thirty years, a self-taught singer-songwriter, and a dedicated mentor to young people.
There'll be two facilitators running each program. Both hold a current Western Australia Working With Children Check and have years of experience mentoring and facilitating with young people.
Read Dave's story →WA School Holiday Dates
Planning ahead? Here are the remaining Western Australian public school holiday periods.
Dates are for WA public schools. Catholic and independent schools may differ — check with your school.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a school holiday music camp?
It's a short, intensive music program that runs during the school holidays rather than as weekly term lessons. Ours is two full days in North Perth: a small group of teenagers writes an original song together and spends the second day jamming it out as a band. No theory, no assessment.
What ages is this for?
This program is for teens aged 13–17. Outside that range? Email dave@goodnoiseproject.com.au and we'll let you know what's coming up for other ages.
Where in Perth is it held?
At Player 1 Music School, 5 Woodville Lane, North Perth WA 6006 — an easy stop for families from Perth's inner, northern and western suburbs.
When are the September and October 2026 school holidays in WA?
Term 3 finishes on Friday 25 September 2026 and the spring holidays run from Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October. Term 4 starts on Monday 12 October. Our program runs in the first week of the break, on Wednesday 30 September and Thursday 1 October.
How much does it cost?
$80 for both days — a Foundation Price for our first program. Free and part scholarships are available, no questions asked. Just email dave@goodnoiseproject.com.au.
Does my teen need to already play an instrument?
While we prefer each participant has prior music experience, exceptions can be made for those with a big interest in starting to play. We don't focus on music theory, but a willingness to learn about songwriting, composition and playing together is a must.
What's included, and what should we bring?
A range of instruments is provided on the day, plus facilitators running the group the whole way through. Bring your own instrument if you have one, along with a water bottle, packed lunch and snacks for each day.
How is this different from music lessons or a typical holiday workshop?
There's no curriculum and no set piece to learn. The group writes something new and jams it out together, rather than working through a syllabus or rehearsing a cover. Nobody is assessed and nobody is singled out to play solo.
What if my teen doesn't know anyone there?
Most people arrive not knowing anyone — that's the normal case, not the exception. The whole first day is built around finding a role in the group and getting comfortable with each other, and the group is kept small enough that nobody disappears into the back of the room.
Is financial help available?
We have a no-questions-asked scholarship policy to ensure our workshops are accessible to everyone who wants to participate. If the cost presents a significant financial barrier, please reach out to dave@goodnoiseproject.com.au for a partial or full scholarship.
What if these dates don't work for us?
Join the mailing list on our Stay in Touch page and we'll let you know as soon as the next program is announced.
Ready for Perth's Next School Holiday Music Camp?
Spots are limited to a small group to ensure everyone feels comfortable, included and has their voice heard (if they want it to be!).