Overview
Class: 6-9PM Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19, 2026
Songwriters in the Round performance: 7-9PM Friday, May 22
Spark your songwriting craft and connect with other local artists through this five-week course, Songwriting: Melody and Lyrics. Aimed at seasoned writers and fresh voices alike, the course explores the elements of songwriting and provides opportunities for participants to co-write and collaborate with other musicians. Each session will include instruction, songwriting breakout sessions, peer/instructor feedback and an opportunity to share work. The course will culminate with a “songwriters in the round” performance in which each participant will share a song and a personal story about the work. (Participants can choose to perform their own song or have one of the class instructors perform it for them.)
Week 1: Intro to Songwriting
Week 2: Using Sense Data
Week 3: Eliminating Cliches
Week 4: Building Metaphors
Week 5: Day 1 – Final Rehearsal & Feedback; Day 2 – Songwriters in the Round performance
Recommended for participants age 18+ with prior musical knowledge and/or experience. Musical instrument skill is helpful but not required.
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, April 21
- Tuesday, April 28
- Tuesday, May 5
- Tuesday, May 12
- Tuesday, May 19
Upcoming Events at Payne & Mencias Palladium at Allied Solutions Center for the Performing Arts
