Events

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 […]

MLK Students are invited to join Southern Word mentors every Thursday 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 is producing a first music track, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

ABOUT LIVE BEATS LAB: MUSIC PRODUCTION & VOCALS Live Beats Lab is a chance for adult musicians and producers to develop their ability to integrate live instrumentation with digital audio workstations and contemporary music production techniques. During these sessions, the Nashville Public Library and Southern Word have been welcoming a range of musicians from beginners […]

ABOUT LIVE BEATS LAB: MUSIC PRODUCTION & VOCALS Live Beats Lab is a chance for adult musicians and producers to develop their ability to integrate live instrumentation with digital audio workstations and contemporary music production techniques. During these sessions, the Nashville Public Library and Southern Word have been welcoming a range of musicians from beginners […]

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 […]