A songwriting and recording seminar for youth.

Robin Lane, a nationally known singer and songwriter, has introduced an exciting new seminar.

Her mission is to help transform young lives.

Robin does this by helping a small group of young people to write, perform, and record their own unique music CD.

A safe environment where youth can feel free to explore their thoughts and feelings through words and music helps to develop new skills and a sense of accomplishment.

There is much research that supports the fact that arts education improves the ability to learn. Music and musical expression is a part of the youth experience, and Robin can help shape that experience to be a positive one.

In the seminar, Robin guides the youth to explore and discuss ideas that concern them, to consider their relationships of living in community with others, and to develop personal and group statements that reflect their unique experiences.

After creating the music and lyrics, Robin takes them into a recording studio where professional musicians will assist them in singing, playing instruments, and performing their work.

The Brick House in Turners Falls was the site for her first local seminar,
and the CD Music from The Hot Spot is now sold out.

A party/concert to celebrate the Music from The Hot Spot CD was held Sunday, May 4, 2003 at The Peoples Pint in Greenfield, MA. This featured performances by youth from the Pioneer Valley with special guests Ray Mason, Alan Marcus, Marsia Shuron Harris and Robin Lane.

You may contact Robin Lane about this seminar here.