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Girls Write Nashville

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3511 Gallatin Pike suite 103, Nashville, TN 37216, USA

EIN Number: 82-2407726

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Phone: (615) 784-8725

Hours: Closed

Mon 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Tue Closed

Wed 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Thu Closed

Fri 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: http://www.girlswritenashville.org/

Email: info@girlswritenashville.org

NTEE Code: O50: Youth Development Programs

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

Girls Write Nashville empowers expression through songwriting, production, mentorship, and positive creative community for youth artists. We seek to create a safe and accessible path to cultural participation in our local music community. As an educational program aligned with the standards of Creative Youth Development (CYD), Culturally Responsive Education (CRE), and Social Emotional Learning foundations, we believe in the power of original music making and personal storytelling as inherent human expression.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Satellite After-School Program Our new Satellite After-School program takes place weekly at McMurray Middle Prep. Girls learn songwriting and guitar basics, while supporting each other as they do the brave work of authentic songwriting. The season culminates in a recording session in partnership with fellow youth organization, Notes for Notes, where the girls put to practice all they learned over the semester. The overarching goal of our satellite school program is to create opportunity for youth who experience extra barriers (including geographic, transportation, and language) that prevent them from participating in our flagship program. All-City Mentorship Program We offer our flagship mentorship program at no cost to deserving middle and high school girls. Priority enrollment is granted to youth attending Title I public schools. Participants are paired with professional female songwriting mentors over the course of a 6-month season. They meet bi-weekly at approved locations. We train mentors to help their mentees uncover their authentic voice, develop instrumental skills, and advocate for their unique artistic vision. Once a month, the girls attend a youth-driven “Writers’ Guild” where they share their work with each other and engage in an artistic community. Each season culminates in a recording session at a professional studio. Participants bring their songs to life as they collaborate with an adult all-female professional studio band. Each July, the participants and the all-female adult band perform a live concert (album release show) open to the public.