The Latest
March 15, 2025

Where Every Family Matters

Songwriting Lab for Kids

The Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum's new Songwriting Lab for kids takes place in June. Register by Friday, May 13.

This is the best town to grow up in for kids with songwriting and other musical aspirations, and the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s rolling out a brand-new offering for young, aspiring writers.

The Songwriting Lab pairs aspiring young writers with professional songwriters during a week-long workshop. Kids can build on existing skills while gaining new know-how through one-on-one mentoring, performance coaching, instrument instruction and more.

At the end of the week, participants will perform their original works during a showcase in the museum’s Taylor Swift Education Center.

The Songwriting Lab takes place June 13 – 18 for ages 11 – 18. The  lab meets from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Cost is $200 museum members, $250 non-members; a limited number of scholarships are available.

Registration deadline is Friday, May 13 with full payment due by Friday, May 20. For more info, call 615-416-2001 or visit countrymusichalloffame.org/songwritinglab.

About the Author