Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the launch of a new youth music workshop series, supported by an $8,500 Project Support Grant from the Arts Council of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. This initiative will provide free, hands-on music workshops that promote creativity, self-expression, and technical skill development for young people across the community.
The workshop series will include instruction in guitar, drums, keyboard, and vocal performance, all led by high quality instructors. In addition to live instruction, students will explore the world of music production and recording using state-of-the-art equipment in the newly outfitted Orange Street Music Lab located at 600 Orange Street.
In partnership with Sandhills Jazz Society, this initiative will deliver high-quality programming to youth who may not typically have access to such opportunities.
2025–2026 Music Workshop Schedule:
• Saturday, Aug. 23 at 11 a.m. – Basic Drumming: Finding Your Beat
Learn the fundamentals of rhythm and percussion in this interactive beginner-friendly class.
• Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. – Keyboard Basics: Keys to Music
Explore basic hand techniques, note reading, and beginner melodies on the keyboard.
• Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11 a.m. – Music Appreciation: The Soundtrack of Our Lives
Discuss and experience global music genres through guided listening and group activities.
• Saturday, Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. Find Your Voice
Learn vocal techniques, pitch control, and stage presence in a supportive group setting.
• Saturday, Feb. 7 at 11 a.m.– Teen Music Recording & Production
Discover the basics of music production and audio engineering in a hands-on recording session.
• Saturday, March 7 at 11 a.m.– Guitar Jam
Learn how to strum, form chords, and play beginner songs with step-by-step guidance.
“This series is designed to open doors for youth who may not typically access music instruction or production tools,” said Tyshica Tucker, Youth Development and Cultural Arts Coordinator. “We’re creating space for creativity and confidence to grow.”
In fiscal year 2025–2026, the Arts Council distributed over $1 million in grants to artists, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities across Cumberland County. These programs are supported by contributions from community partners, the City of Fayetteville, Cumberland County, and the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Learn more: www.theartscouncil.com
About the Youth Development & Cultural Arts Program
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation’s Youth Development & Cultural Arts Program delivers free, high-quality enrichment opportunities that empower local youth through the arts, leadership, and education.