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Registration opens:
July 29th, 2026

Songwriting Made Easy (for kids!)
2026-08-12 10:00:00 2026-08-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Songwriting Made Easy (for kids!) Explore the basics of songwriting, covering topic, rhyme, form, and recording with music educator Nathan Earley. We'll work together to create a finished song by the end of the session. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Wednesday, August 12
10:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-12 10:00:00 2026-08-12 12:00:00 America/New_York Songwriting Made Easy (for kids!) Explore the basics of songwriting, covering topic, rhyme, form, and recording with music educator Nathan Earley. We'll work together to create a finished song by the end of the session. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 1

Explore the basics of songwriting, covering topic, rhyme, form, and recording with music educator Nathan Earley. We'll work together to create a finished song by the end of the session.

Participants are welcome to bring any instrument they have experience with, or we can learn a quick instrument on the fly! Registration required- please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating. 

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Culture |

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