Themed Songwriting Challenge [RSVP on our website]

About this event

**RSVP on our website — this Meetup listing is for discovery only: [https://www.songwritersinseattle.com/events/51](https://www.songwritersinseattle.com/events/51)** \-\-\- NOTE: Because of my travel schedule, the September edition of Themed Songwriting Challenge is on the first Saturday of October, not the last Sunday of September. I'm planning to return to the regular schedule for the October event. The theme for September/October 2026 is **AFRAID**. As per usual, take it in whatever sense you want. Themed Songwriting Challenge is a monthly event. We'll announce a theme each month, 4 weeks ahead of time. During the month leading up to the challenge, you'll have a chance to write a song based (perhaps loosely) on that theme. At the actual meetup, we'll go in a circle and perform the songs we've written. In order to make sure everyone has a chance to perform, we're going to keep a timer on discussion after each song. If you want to just come without a song and listen in, you're welcome to do that! We're limited to 15 performers due to time, and we'd like to leave the spots in this meetup for those performers, so if you want to come without a song, please just leave a comment here. *** **ABOUT THE VENUE** The September/October meetup will be held at the Montlake Library in the Meeting Room. I'll be bringing a keyboard, as well as speakers that can be connected to a phone or a laptop (via 1/8" jack, USB-C, or Lightning connector). In 2026, we're fully in-person! Themed Songwriting Challenge will be in Seattle-area libraries every month (depending on availability, either in Seattle Public Library branches or King County Library System branches). *** **HERE'S HOW IT WORKS** Welcome to Themed Songwriting Challenge! When your turn comes around, please: * Introduce yourself and your song (Name, song title, anything else you’d like to add) * Tell us what kind of feedback you’re looking for, if any: * No feedback * Encouragement * Critique: music, performance,…