Class Dates: Monday – Friday, June 23 – June 27 

Times: 4:00pm – 7:00pm

Ages: 16 – 24

Class Location: Kahilu Main Stage & Mike Luce Studio

Tuition: $325 + $6 registration fee

(need-based financial aid is available – please see below to apply)

Calling all young songwriters and aspiring artists! Join us for a week of creativity, collaboration, and musical growth at Kahilu. In partnership with Lemon Lunchbox Music Group, and Sara Jelley Music, this music development program offers a welcoming space for youth to explore songwriting, develop their musical voice, and connect with fellow artists.

Led by singer-songwriters J.LYN and Sara Jelley, the workshop will guide participants through the fundamentals of songwriting, storytelling, and performance. Open to all experience levels, the week will culminate in a live Songwriting Showcase where students share their original work with friends, family, and the community.

Whether you’re picking up a pen for the first time or polishing your next hit, this is your chance to be part of a supportive, inspiring, and fun music-making experience. Let your voice be heard — your story starts with a song.

Click for Emerging Songwriters Lab registration and/or financial aid