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 […]
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 […]