CHLOE
Recording her heart n’ soul at Orange Whip Recording Studios in 2016.
What are the stages of woman’s long march from fumbling beginner to rock star? Beginning at Camper and progressing across empowering milestones such as LIT (Leader in Training), Volunteer Band Coach, and Guitar Instructor, the stages might look a lot like Chloe’s. Her Girls Rock SB evolution illustrates how much giving camp a try for one summer can impact a girl’s life for months, years, a lifetime to come.
We loved hearing what Chloe had to say about creating art to bring her neighbors’ souls closer together, and we know you will, too.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT CREATING MUSIC?
My favorite part of creating music is the freedom in getting to write whatever I want into a song and then to put that out into the world and share it with other people, and getting to connect with people who feel the same way I do and share our experiences without ever speaking directly to each other.
WHAT KIND OF MUSIC DO YOU LIKE TO LISTEN TO? DID THIS CHANGE AT ALL AFTER YOU CAME TO CAMP?
I listen to a lot of different genres, but most of them settle somewhere around indie/folk/punk/pop or a fusion of those. I’ve been involved with Girls Rock for about five years now, so the music I listen to has changed a bit over time, naturally. But, I’ve found a lot of bands I love from [people at camp] either coming to play at camp or being staff members themselves.
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO PERFORM YOUR MUSIC ON STAGE?
It always feels really nice to play on stage! I like playing songs alone in my room, but it feels more complete I think to play them for an audience, like that’s how they’re meant to be played. It’s also empowering to stand on stage and sing, especially because I tend to be very soft-spoken in person. It’s good to have a time to yell and be loud and talk and sing about whatever I want to.
WHAT MADE YOU LAUGH THE HARDEST AT CAMP?
I can’t think of anything specific; I feel like I’m always laughing at camp!
WHAT IS ONE THING YOU’D TELL PARENTS WHO ARE CONSIDERING THIS CAMP FOR THEIR KIDS?
Send them!! I think it’s so beneficial for so many kids, and it’s always so amazing to see their confidence grow over the summer. We have so many brilliant and talented campers who come through, and it’s incredible to see them come into their own and realize their own power at camp.
WHAT WAS THE SCARIEST PART ABOUT COMING TO CAMP? WAS IT STILL THE SCARIEST PART ON YOUR LAST DAY?
When I first started coming to camp, it was scary because I have social anxiety and was nervous to go into a new environment away from home, where I don’t know anybody. But, camp is such a kind and positive space, it’s hard not to make friends and feel comfortable by the end of the first day. The last day is scary because you have to say goodbye to all of the wonderful friends you’ve made over the week(s), but it’s nice to have new pen-pals and people to check in on throughout the year.
WHICH INSTRUCTOR PARTICULARLY INSPIRED YOU? WHY?
Every person on staff inspires me! It’s always amazing to be surrounded by such a diverse group of such confident and talented people!
WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHTIME ARTIST?
I always love when staff members bring their bands in or perform solo for us! All of our lunchtime performers are wonderful, but it’s my favorite when we get to see our friends play and show off their amazing talents.
HOW DO YOU THINK CAMP HAS BETTER PREPARED YOU FOR, WELL, LIFE? GOING TO SCHOOL, COLLEGE, EVEN YOUR FIRST JOB OR FIRST DATE?
Going to and working at camp has improved so many aspects of my life. It’s helped to build my confidence, helped to foster skills in self-care and positivity, and helped me feel more prepared for the many male-dominated music classes I’ve taken in college.
IF YOU COULD TAKE ONE MOMENT FROM CAMP AND COPY/PASTE IT INTO EVERY DAY OF YOUR LIFE, WHICH MOMENT WOULD YOU PICK?
I wish that I could paste the feeling of each showcase into my everyday life. There’s such a palpable sense of love and support that fills the room during the showcases; it feels like stepping into a warm bath or being wrapped up in a big cozy blanket. It just surrounds you and fills up your heart.
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