F2A. The Songwriter in You: A Journey for Beginners
Art, Music & Theater | Registration closed 6/14/2025
Description: Have you ever thought of writing a song but didn’t know how to begin? This course will help you discover your creative potential and start the journey of writing a song. We’ll examine well-known songs and discuss what works and what makes them so memorable. Then, through a series of exercises and prompts, participants will be guided through the process of getting their thoughts on paper. Melodies can be hummed or put to music by the presenter on acoustic guitar. NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, although a piano and guitar will be available for those who play (optional).
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Sharon Klein
Presenter
Sharon Klein is a veteran of the Greenwich Village music scene of the '80s and '90s and a regular performer on the contemporary folk and Americana music scene in the Hudson Valley. She wrote her first song at 17 and landed a publishing deal with Burt Bacharach's company in her early 20s. Her music has been performed in such varied places as the US Open, Saturday Night Live, and the Super Bowl. She has written over 100 songs.
Dale Ziegenfelder
Class Manager