Make It Happen

Songbirds is preparing the next generation of creatives.

From classrooms to studios to the stage, Songbirds is where creative talent takes flight. Our work empowers students with the skills, mentorship, and opportunities they need to turn passion into purpose and step confidently into the creative economy.

PROGRAMS

A creative education powerhouse
for elementary school to working pros.

We empower creatives at nearly every phase and stage of the career journey.

4th – 12th Education

Dynamo Studios

We partner with schools to bring creative education courses and resources to students from 4th to 12th grade.

Live Performance & Community Events

The Songbirds Venue

We host concerts, master classes, and community events designed to inspire artists and audiences alike.

Curriculum Development

Songbirds Academy

We develop curriculum for educators to bring creative education to students from 4th grade to post-highschool.

HOW IT WORKS

EDUCATION

Industry-Leading Curriculum

TRAINING

Hands-On Courses
& Learning Labs

EXPERIENCE

Internships
& Professional Development

LEADERSHIP

Professional
Mentorships

We provide the building blocks for a creative career.

What you know, who you know, and who you are all contribute to the success of a creative professional. We provide tools, resources, and relationships to make sure students have what they need to build the career they’re chasing.

transferable career skills

pathways for a world of careers

Media and Communications
Engineering & Production
Photography & Videography
Creative Business & Entrepreneurship
Music Performance & Writing
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StorytellingWritingPublic SpeakingAudience EngagementDigital Literacy

Learn how to shape stories and share them with impact. This pathway helps students practice storytelling, writing, and public speaking while building digital literacy and audience engagement skills. It is about finding your voice, connecting with people, and using media as a tool to make ideas real.

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RecordingEditingLive MusicAttention to DetailTechnical Skills

Step behind the scenes to learn the craft of live and recorded production. Students gain technical skills while solving problems in real time, managing projects, and paying close attention to detail. Innovation and teamwork are at the heart of this pathway, preparing students for both creative and technical careers.

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Visual StorytellingEditingCreativityClient CommunicationAdaptability

See the world through images that tell a story. Students practice visual storytelling, editing, and creativity while learning client communication and adaptability. This pathway equips students to capture moments, shape narratives, and express unique perspectives through both still and moving images.

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LeadershipFinancial LiteracyMarketingNetworkingStrategic Planning

Turn ideas into action with a focus on the business of creativity. Students build leadership, financial literacy, and marketing skills while learning the importance of networking and strategic planning. This pathway provides the tools to transform passion into opportunity and prepares students to thrive as creators and entrepreneurs.

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Instrument TrainingNew TagCreativityCollaborationCopyrightNegotiation

Grow as both a musician and a collaborator. From instrument training to songwriting, students practice creativity, copyright awareness, and negotiation skills. This pathway emphasizes the discipline of performance and the power of collaboration, helping students bring music to life while building confidence that carries into any career.

“Songbirds programs have sparked incredible growth in our students’ confidence, self-efficacy, and willingness to embrace new challenges.”

Cora Fisher, Calvin Donaldson Elementary Principal

MADE BY OUR STUDENTS

Putting in work on the next big thing.

Fall 2025 Afterschool Schedule is Live!

Check out our new available classes and make it happen!

Become a Partner

We’re creating real pathways for students to chase their dreams, build creative careers, and transform talent into economic power.

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Songbirds

1407A Market Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
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