Short but engaging, small but proactive was the first Songwriters’ Session by the Music Club. As schedules have been managed and new ideas have emerged, getting the name out hasn’t been easy. But a morning thought by the versatile ABAC student Jha’lin Pittmon helped spark something, which could lead to potential ideas in the future.
There haven’t been many events from the Music Club, as managing both the club and classes can be difficult, and forming the stability of the club can take some time. This was the first actual event.
Pittman is currently stepping out of his comfort zone himself, saying, “I’ve learned to push past the shyness. I try to put myself out there a little bit more, even if I am timid on the inside.”
The Songwriters’ Session was held on Mar. 28 at 12:15 p.m. in the Choral Suite located in Edwards Hall. It was an open discussion with questions including: What makes a good song; how do you go about writing your lyrics; how do you feel like this session has helped you, and what are some things that you took away from it?
Pittman answered the first question, saying, “Making a rememberable hook or melody, and the audience being able to understand the message behind it.”
ABAC sophomore Reagan Funk came to the session to learn more about his interest in music and song writing.
He said, “I really loved coming here and seeing all the different minds of different people who have the same kind of love for music as I do.”
Funk found out about other clubs that are at ABAC pertaining different genres of music.
He said, “The jazz club sounds really interesting because right now I’m trying to learn more augmented and diminished chords.”
“Some of the stuff they said I was able to take home with me, and that’s all it is about: exchanging information with other songwriters and trying to better ourselves,” he continued.
Getting the word out about the Music Club and the music department hasn’t been easy.
Music Club President Madison Crosby said, “We are trying to be a bridge to the music department, so we can find people who interested in singing or playing an instrument.”
As leader of the group, she said, “I try to be open to suggestions to what everybody wants to do, that’s why today we had the Songwriters’ Session because Jha’lin was very bring it to our attention about doing it.”
The goal of the music club—and events like the Songwriters’ Session—is to invite more people to come to enjoy music, as well as to open up the talent at ABAC.
Stay tuned to the many events that are being planned for the future of the music club. Contact Madison Crosby at mcrosby10@stallions.abac.edu for more information.