KGLT Kids 2025 :
Songwriting & DJ Workshops
Youth songwriting, radio broadcasting, and podcasting classes for kids, on the campus of Montana State University.
DJ Camps
A week-long workshop for aspiring young DJs to gain an in-depth look into the world of broadcasting.
July 7-11 for students aged 5-10
July 14-18 for students aged 11-13
July 28-Aug 1 for students aged 11-15 (advanced DJ)
Songwriting Camp
A creative space for young songwriters to explore the magic of melody and lyricism.
July 21-25 for students aged 7-15
United Way
A collaboration with Gallatin Valley United Way and the Bozeman School District to provide music enrichment at the Kids-Link after-school program. The workshop will take place Tuesdays at different locations from 4pm- 5:30. Space is limited.
If you are interested in joining the workshop please email kids@kglt.net.
Feb 25-March 11 at Hyalite Elementary School
March 25-April 8 at Whittier Elementary
April15-April 29 at Meadowlark Elementary
Red Ants Pants
A songwriting workshop in partnership with Red Ants Pants Music Festival for kids ages 5-18. Songwriters will have an opportunity to craft music with professional musicians. Selected projects will to perform at the kids tent on Saturday or the side stage at 11am on Sunday. We will announce 2025 festival sign-up soon.
July 26-27 for students aged 5-18
Lead instructor
Brian Kassay is an educator, musician, and director of KGLT Kids. He leads their songwriting workshop and youth DJ camps. Brian has an education degree from Montana State University and became a certified teacher in 2017. For years he toured full time with Laney Lou and the Bird Dogs, the high-energy bluegrass band based in Bozeman.
This year, KGLT Kids expands its programs of summer camps and afterschool enrichment. We’ll collaborate with guest musicians and connect with local organizations.
For any questions or concerns please email, call or text:
Brian Kassay
406-551-6290
kids@kglt.net
Our Team
Our team is made up of professional musicians and educators with years of experience both playing music and working with kids. Depending on availability, they will work one-on-one with students to develop and produce their song, helping get it radio and performance ready.
Get involved
KGLT Kids is seeking out volunteer musicians who are patient, passionate and kind. Musicians must be able to play music by ear and have experience writing and composing. We need volunteers for both our songwriting camps and United Way Afterschool enrichment program as well as Red Ants Pants Music Festival. If this is something you might be interested in please fill out the form below and we will get in touch.
We are also seeking out youth volunteer’s who are interested in committing to an entire week at our MSU songwriting and DJ camps. For more details and to sign up fill out the form below.