Family Program: Songwriting 101

1 p.m. Central: Taylor Swift Education Center. Included with museum admission; Free to museum members.
Country Music Hall of Fame member Dolly Parton is a prolific singer-songwriter. Her hit song “I Will Always Love You” is an iconic declaration of wishing someone the best. Attendees will join singer-songwriter and music educator Kayley Nell Walker — who has performed original music on NBC’s TODAY show, at the Bluebird Cafe and at Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge’s annual Birthday Bash — in this introductory workshop inspired by Parton’s career. Participants will learn the fundamentals of songwriting — including form, theme and rhyme scheme — then share ideas and write an original song as a group. Presented in support of the exhibition Dolly Parton: Journey of a Seeker. (All ages)