Find Your Voice: Songwriting Workshop & Live Performance with Mountain Sam Whitlock

Songwriting is one of the oldest art forms shared across cultures. For centuries, it has carried myths and history, guided work in the fields and on the hunt, and celebrated the people and moments that matter most. More than just words, songwriting weaves together, imagery, emotion, storytelling, and metaphor to create something uniquely personal.

Have you ever wanted to write your own song, or found yourself stuck mid-verse? Join us on Saturday, April 18, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for an engaging, hands-on songwriting workshop led by Mountain Sam Wheelock.

Mountain Sam Wheelock is an eclectic, modern folk musician and storyteller, recognized for his featured performance on the PBS series Song of the Mountains. His work blends traditional Appalachian influences with contemporary style, pushing the boundaries of modern folk music.

During the workshop, you’ll explore popular music across the decades, spark your creativity, and craft your own lyrics to an original melody composed by Mountain Sam. You will have the opportunity to bring your song to life by performing it or having Mountain Sam perform it for you.

Then, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., continue the experience with A Story and a Song, a live performance by Mountain Sam Wheelock. The evening will include time for conversation, questions, and a deeper look into his creative process.

Whether you are a seasoned writer or just curious to try something new, let your creativity flow and soak in the vibes at these two unique events.

About the Artist

Mountain Sam Wheelock is an eclectic, modern folk musician and storyteller who has gained widespread recognition for his featured performance on the PBS series Song of the Mountains. He has created a genre blend which drives the evolution of Appalachian performing arts.  He fearlessly integrates classic folk elements with a modern edge and spoken word to yield a deeply authentic yet raw texture. Often described as, “…Leonard Cohen dunked in a barrel of Tennessee whiskey.”