Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
If you like reading, writing, and crazy conversations, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft, learn about different elements of prose writing, grow comfortable with revision, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. Open to youth ages 13 to 19.This workshop […]
Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry, spoken word, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry, writing prompts, writing time, and performance practice. Whether you are already a poet or have never written […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday beginning October 23 through November 20 from 3-4:30pm in the Library Classroom. During this weekly session, participants will discuss their music goals based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize session plans designed to help participants move their music forward; whether it […]
ABOUT LIVE BEATS LAB: MUSIC PRODUCTION & KEYBOARD If you’ve ever been drawn to the keys or imagined crafting your own melodies, Live Beats Lab: Keyboards is your next step. This isn’t just a keyboard class — it’s a creative lab where live playing meets modern music production. Led by producer and musician Zac Vaughn, […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
If you like reading, writing, and crazy conversations, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft, learn about different elements of prose writing, grow comfortable with revision, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. Open to youth ages 13 to 19.This workshop […]
Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry, spoken word, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry, writing prompts, writing time, and performance practice. Whether you are already a poet or have never written […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday beginning October 23 through November 20 from 3-4:30pm in the Library Classroom. During this weekly session, participants will discuss their music goals based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize session plans designed to help participants move their music forward; whether it […]
ABOUT LIVE BEATS LAB: MUSIC PRODUCTION & KEYBOARD If you’ve ever been drawn to the keys or imagined crafting your own melodies, Live Beats Lab: Keyboards is your next step. This isn’t just a keyboard class — it’s a creative lab where live playing meets modern music production. Led by producer and musician Zac Vaughn, […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Whether you've been on the stage a million times or it's your first chance to step up, there is no better place to share your voice than with this supportive community of writers, poets, and artists.Join us on November 12 at 5pm in the auditorium of the Martin Luther King Jr. Magnet High School (613 […]
If you like reading, writing, and crazy conversations, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft, learn about different elements of prose writing, grow comfortable with revision, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. Open to youth ages 13 to 19.This workshop […]
Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry, spoken word, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry, writing prompts, writing time, and performance practice. Whether you are already a poet or have never written […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday beginning October 23 through November 20 from 3-4:30pm in the Library Classroom. During this weekly session, participants will discuss their music goals based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize session plans designed to help participants move their music forward; whether it […]
ABOUT LIVE BEATS LAB: MUSIC PRODUCTION & DRUMS If you’ve ever felt the pull of rhythm or dreamed of laying down your own drum tracks, Live Beats Lab: Drums is where it starts. This isn’t just another drum class — it’s a creative lab where live drumming meets digital production. Led by drummer and producer […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
If you like reading, writing, and crazy conversations, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft, learn about different elements of prose writing, grow comfortable with revision, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. Open to youth ages 13 to 19.This workshop […]
Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry, spoken word, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry, writing prompts, writing time, and performance practice. Whether you are already a poet or have never written […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Join Southern Word for the selection of the 2026 Nashville Youth Poet Laureate finalists on November 20 at 4:00pm in the Stratford STEM Magnet School Writers' Room.The Nashville Youth Poet Laureate program aims to celebrate youth across Nashville at the intersection of artistic excellence and civic engagement. The semifinal round conducted in partnership with the […]
MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday beginning October 23 through November 20 from 3-4:30pm in the Library Classroom. During this weekly session, participants will discuss their music goals based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize session plans designed to help participants move their music forward; whether it […]
ABOUT LIVE BEATS LAB: MUSIC PRODUCTION & VOCALS If your voice is your instrument and you're ready to shape it into something powerful, Live Beats Lab: Vocals is where it begins. This workshop, led by vocalist and producer Jarrel Pierson, goes beyond traditional singing lessons — it’s a space to explore how live vocals and […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]
If you like reading, writing, and crazy conversations, then this workshop is for you! Develop your craft, learn about different elements of prose writing, grow comfortable with revision, and join a community of writers. Come share your stories and learn through the work of other emerging artists. Open to youth ages 13 to 19.This workshop […]
Power of the Pen is a poetry and writer workshop where participants interested in developing their poetry, spoken word, or rapping abilities grow their skills. This workshop features but is not limited to: discussion around culture and poetry, writing prompts, writing time, and performance practice. Whether you are already a poet or have never written […]
Participants will meet with a Southern Word mentor and discuss their goals for their music based on their abilities and interests. Mentors will then personalize a plan with sessions that will help you move your music forward; whether it is producing your first music track, mixing a song, developing lyrics, or dropping an EP. Beginning […]