Department Of Soundвђ™s Вђњsummer Of Sound 2020вђќ Pr... Apr 2026

The "Summer of Sound" was more than just a class; it was a mission to cultivate Sacramento into a media hub while supporting the mental health of its youth. To keep the community engaged, the organization even gave away an Epiphone guitar every day through its YouTube channel as part of the #HomeMadeMusic series.

In 2020, while traditional summer camps shuttered due to the pandemic, the Sacramento-based nonprofit launched "Summer of Sound 2020," a free virtual initiative designed to turn isolation into inspiration for young creators. Founded in 2019 by John Hamilton and Tyler Garnett, the organization pivoted its usual in-person workshops to a digital format to ensure that music and podcasting education remained accessible to all. Turning Bedrooms into Studios The "Summer of Sound" was more than just

: Practical education on marketing, distribution, and entrepreneurship. Founded in 2019 by John Hamilton and Tyler

: Fundamentals of podcast production and structure. The "Summer of Sound" was more than just