Join Southern Word mentors and new artist collaborators at Summer Studio from June 27 through July 1 at Nashville Public Library’s Studio NPL. Youth writers, artists, and producers will create, revise, edit, and polish work in preparation for performance and recording. Participants will take part in writing, music production, and performance workshops that will get them ready for collaborative projects. Participants will gather virtually with family and friends on the final night for a showcase and listening session. Final Showcase and Listening Session will be on Friday, July 1 at 4:00pm. Open to rising 9th through graduated 12th graders.

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