Let's Write a Song! Songwriting Workshop Series

Schedule

Sat Sep 27 2025 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

115 N Water St, Elizabeth City, NC 27909-4415, United States | Elizabeth City, NC

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Let’s write a song! Experienced writers and newbies alike are invited to workshop the songwriting process over this course, which will include a series of sessions focused on vocabulary, rhyme, melody, structure, music theory, and details.
Participants are welcome to attend select sessions or register for the full series. Each week, writers will build on the same song or project. Those who choose to participate in select sessions will be emailed the foundational work covered in previous weeks, allowing them to follow along.
Join us in the AOA Water Street Studio (115 N Water St) for this exploration in songwriting. Bring your writing utensils of choice; notebooks or laptops are welcome.
All levels are welcome! Ages 13+ recommended, but exceptions may be made. Contact us at [email protected] with questions.
This workshop is led by John Vanleeuwen and other local musicians. Find the full weekly breakdown below:
Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 - Vocabulary with Pearl Napolitano
Tuesday, Aug 19 at 6:30 - Music theory - Open Discussion
Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1:00 PM - Rhyme with John Vanleeuwen
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1:00 PM - Melody with John Vanleeuwen
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 1:00 PM - Structure with John Vanleeuwen
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 1:00 PM - Detail with John Vanleeuwen
Register at https://www.artsaoa.org/soa-adult-classes/p/songwritingseries
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