Songwriting Circle with Erin Frisby

Songwriting Circle with Erin Frisby is a five-session workshop for people who want to write their first song, develop existing work, or find a supportive community for improving their songwriting. Participants share songs or works in progress, exchange constructive feedback, complete guided exercises, and have opportunities to collaborate. Beginners, lyricists who do not yet play an instrument, and musicians at the earliest stages of development are all welcome.

Led by Erin Frisby, a veteran of the Washington, DC, music scene, the circle also includes listening materials, optional collaboration and learning resources, an invitation to at least one group open-mic outing, and the option to appear on a class compilation. Frisby has roots in Appalachian and Ozark folk music, studied opera, toured with original music, and has created music and songwriting programs for schools, arts organizations, libraries, and cultural institutions. They co-founded This Could Go Boom! and currently front the rock band Ammonite.

When: Saturdays, November 21 through December 19, 2026. The December 5 session is part of this five-week series.

Showtimes: 3:00–4:30 p.m. each session.

Venue: Rhizome DC.

Tickets: $125 for all five sessions when paid in advance, equivalent to $25 per session, with advance payment guaranteeing a spot. Individual sessions are $30 at the door.

Schedule: November 21, November 28, December 5, December 12, and December 19, 2026.

Format: Participants share songs or works in progress, receive weekly feedback, and complete weekly songwriting exercises and prompts.

Included: A playlist of notable songwriters, collaboration opportunities, an invitation to at least one group open-mic outing, and optional inclusion on the class compilation.

Ages: The page does not specify an age restriction.

Accessibility: The page does not list specific accessibility information.