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CP – Performing Arts Participation
Wilmington (Arsht Hall) | February 2, 2026-March 2, 2026
Monday: 12:45 PM-2:00 PM
Do you know what draws you to some songs and not others? This course helps build a better understanding of and appreciation for the music that touches your heart. It explains the techniques used by songwriters to make their songs stand out, while giving current songwriters ideas for how to improve their own songwriting. Participants will be encouraged to share their favorite cover songs and songwriters to share their original songs.
This offering meets for a total of 5 session(s).
INSTRUCTOR: Terry Merriman
MERRIMAN, TERRY — Working musician and singer/songwriter for five decades who writes for guitar and keyboards. As a member of the Philadelphia Area Songwriters Alliance for over two decades, has led workshops on songwriting as well as advanced techniques on guitar and keyboard. (CP285, CP294, CP298)
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Delaware
OLLI is an academic cooperative for adults 50 and over to enjoy classes, teach, exchange ideas and socialize together, with no exams or educational requirements for participation. OLLI welcomes you.
Kent/Sussex | Wilmington