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• Jan. 12, 2026 - PMN Songwriters Peer Feedback Session: "If I had a Song" (Zoom only)

  • When
    01/12/2026
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    7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom meeting info provided after registration. Confirmation provided by Eric Law <ehflaw@gmail.com> on day of workshop.

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  *** Registration Deadline: Sunday, Jan 11, 2026 at 10:00 PM (Eastern). 

  Workshop Description

  Songwriters in People's Music Network strive to write songs that wake people up, challenge the status quo, and reach people’s hearts and minds. We don't believe it takes larger-than-life talent to create powerful songs. Rather, the craft of songwriting involves skill, practice, hard work, and the willingness to listen to how our words and music land with others.

  Through our monthly “If I Had a Song” workshops, PMN is building a loving and supportive creative community that provides songwriters with the honest listening we need. Participants present a song-in-progress to like-minded songwriters, and then receive constructive feedback. We’d love to have you join us.

  BREAKOUT GROUPS:  During the session, we'll break into groups of 4-5 songwriters presenting songs-in-progress.  Each presenting songwriter gets 15 minutes to share their song and receive peer critique from the group.  We'll explore giving and receiving kind, truthful and supportive feedback, while striving to make our songs more effective.  One may register for the workshop as a supporting songwriter to listen and give feedback.  Breakout groups may have 1-3 supporting songwriters.
  

  LYRIC SHARING: On the day of the workshop, all confirmed registrants will receive an email containing the Zoom link plus a link to a Google Drive folder.  Confirmed registrants will receive a separate notification via Google Drive, which gives you the ability to make written comments on other people's lyrics-in-progress.  This can be done before, during, or after the session.

  Requirements for Participation:
  

  There is no wait list for the session.  Every registrant who meets the following requirements will be confirmed to present a song in progress for peer critique: 
  

  1. At the time of registration, if you are bringing a song to the group for critique, you must submit a lyric sheet of an original song in progress.  This means 1) you wrote the lyrics and 2) your intention is to get feedback from others to help you do further work on your song to improve it.   If the songwriter believes their song is finished and does not intend to do further work on the song, it should not be submitted. 
  2. The song-in-progress you submit should connect with PMN’s mission of using music as a catalyst for a just and peaceful world.

  Eligibility to Participate:

  Participants in this workshop must:

  1. be PMN members in good standing* 
  2. register using this form
  3. have a computer with functioning video camera and microphone.

  * If you are not a PMN member, you may join here: https://www.peoplesmusic.org/join-PMN

  Workshop Facilitators:

  • Marcie Boyd is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, teacher, activist, and longtime PMN member.  She lives in Berkeley, CA, where she sings with Occupella and the LaPeña Chorus.
  • Steve Deasy:  Award-winning American-Canadian performing songwriter, producer and arranger; socially conscious in the tradition of Bob Dylan and Pete Seeger with contemporary musicality.  PMN Steering Committee member. www.stevedeasy.com
  • Eric H. F. Law: Singer/songwriter, visual artist, Episcopal Priest, author of over 10 books on building justice and inclusive communities and founder of the Kaleidoscope Institute for diverse and sustainable communities. PMN Steering committee member.  https://erichflaw.hearnow.com/

  • Joanie Calem is a musician, singer/songwriter, storyteller, disability awareness activist, community-builder, cross-cultural worker and teacher. She has been teaching music and performing since 1983. Joanie uses music to break down stereotypes, build community and foster connection.

  FACILITATORS EXPLAIN THIS PROCESS

  Watch our 3 minute video explaining how members of the People's Music Network are building a community of peers who are writing songs for social change: 

  
  

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• PMN Winter Gathering, NYC 2026 (In-Person and on Zoom!)

  • Start
    01/23/2026
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    3:00 PM
  • End
    01/25/2026
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    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Central Park East II School, 433 East 100th Street, New York, NY (enter @ 1st Ave. & E 101st St, NYC)

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  MORE INFO: PMN Winter Gathering
  

  
  

  The 2026 People’s Music Network Winter Gathering is co-sponsored by, and takes place at, Central Park East II School (433 East 100th Street, NYC).  Enter the school from First Avenue and East 101st Street, NYC. 

  Click the button above for details about the schedule, workshops, food, housing, directions, transportation and more.

  HOUSING PROVIDED! If you are coming from out of town, PMN can arrange free home hospitality!

  MEMBER RATES: To make member rates available and pre-fill your contact information, please login before registering.  Not a member?  Join PMN before registering and get a member discount.

  Discounts

  • Membership Discount: PMN members receive a $20 discount for full weekend registration, and a $5 discount for one-day registration.
  • Early-bird Discount: Adult (full weekend) registrations received by midnight on Monday, January 5, 2026 receive a $10 discount.

  Registration Policies:

  
  

  • Pre-Registration: PMN aims to keep gatherings accessible to all while sustaining the organization financially. Choosing the "Supporting" option helps keep our gatherings affordable to the full diversity of our musical community, regardless of financial means. Please register ahead of time to give us accurate meal counts.  Please pay when you register, if possible. However, you may register online and create an invoice, to be paid by mail (check) or in person when you arrive (check or cash).
  • Donating to PMN helps keep PMN events accessible. You'll have the chance to "scale up" on the registration form.
  • Financial Aid: We don’t turn anyone away for lack of funds. If you can’t afford to pay the discounted rate, please contact Joanne Tuller at <sc-treas@peoplesmusic.org> to request a cost reduction. 
  • Work Shifts: The cost of the weekend is reduced because we share the workload! Please sign up for one or two one-hour work shifts when you arrive.
  • Cancellations by Saturday, January 17, 2026 will be fully refunded. After January 17, PMN will subtract $100 to cover food costs.

  • The Matt Jones Scholarship Fund (MJSF): The MJSF fosters a multi-racial and inter-generational artistic and political community at PMN by covering registration and travel costs for young people and people of color. To apply, or to make a donation, please contact <sc-treas@peoplesmusic.org> with the SUBJECT: “Matt Jones Scholarship Fund”.   Click here for more info on MJSF.

  Note: When registering, please do not enter an e-mail address for children younger than 13. Thank you!

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• PMN Winter Gathering, 2026 (ZOOM-Only)

  • Start
    01/23/2026
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    3:00 PM
  • End
    01/25/2026
  •  
    3:00 PM
  • Location
    Zoom links sent to registrants 2 days before event. (Times listed are ET)

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  Register:  ZOOM-ONLY

  
  

  SCHEDULE: Winter Gathering Jan. 2026

  
  

  The People's Music Network Winter Gathering takes place in NYC from January 23-25, 2026. Throughout the weekend, PMN will use Zoom to livestream many parts of the event.   We'll also be weaving in opportunities to be part of the dialog and share music, even if you can only participate through Zoom.

  Recordings of these sessions will be made available to PMN members in the week following the Gathering.

  ZOOM-Only REGISTRATION FEES EXPLAINED: 

  • • FOR MEMBERS: Registration is available to all members of the People's Music Network on a solidarity sliding scale, which goes from $0 to $70.  Simply log in to our website with your password and choose any of the "PMN Member" registration options.   
    • FOR EVERYONE ELSE:  If you aren't already a member of PMN, simply choose any of the "New Member" registration options.  Your registration fee includes a one-year membership, which PMN staff will activate after you register. This gives you full member access to our website, including all of our events throughout the year.  (See PMN member benefits).  If the low end of our dues scale is more than you can afford, read our membership dues cost reduction policy.

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