Professional Development Workshops
Free professional development workshops for teachers provide in-depth training about recording, songwriting, and musical instruments in country music. These workshops assist teachers in preparing students for participating in our various school programs.
Words & Music Songwriting
Learn the Museum's award-winning Words & Music curriculum, a fun and creative classroom unit that teaches language arts through the craft of songwriting. This workshop begins with a review of the curriculum, including practical tips collected from teachers who have taught Words & Music in the past. In the afternoon, a songwriter joins the training to share firsthand knowledge about the creative process and song structure, and assist with crafting lyrics. The workshop ends with a performance of songs created during the workshop - offering a taste of the experience your class can have when you teach this engaging and educational unit.
To register or for more information, please contact Words & Music Outreach Coordinator, David Bogart, at 615-480-3971 or dbogart@countrymusichalloffame.org.
Is It a Fiddle or a Violin
Learn to use the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's newest Teacher Guide, created specifically for one of our most popular programs, Is It a Fiddle or a Violin? Participants will work with the professional musicians who bring the program to life and will tour the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. The workshop is done in partnership with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra's Department of Education and Community Engagement.
To register or for more information, please contact School Programs Manager, Nathalie Lavine, at 615-416-2088 or nlavine@countrymusichalloffame.org.
Chet Atkins and the Instruments of Country Music
Offered in conjunction with the Museum's exhibition, Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player, made possible by the Gretsch Company. Additional support provided by GAC. This workshop will focus on lessons learned from Chet Atkins's incredible life, and on the instruments behind country music's sound. A Tennessee native, Atkins rose from an impoverished and sickly childhood to become one of the world's greatest guitar players and one of country music's best record producers. The workshop will include sessions by an Chet Atkins expert and a fingerstyle guitar specialist, as well as a guided tour of historic RCA Studio B. Museum educators will highlight lessons from the Chet Atkins teacher's guide, and the Shapes, Sound Holes & Strings and RCA Studio B curricula.
To register or for more information, please contact School Programs Manager, Nathalie Lavine, at 615-416-2088 or nlavine@countrymusichalloffame.org.
Registration also available on the MNPS Electronic Registrar Online site: https://ero1.eschoolsolutions.com/
