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Songwriting with Brian: Let’s Write a Song Together!

Welcome to Songwriting with Brian!
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NYCCT Teaching Artist Brian is going to write a song based on the book Grumpy Monkey – and he needs your help!

Over four episodes you’ll read the book Grumpy Monkey, learn songwriting techniques, and write a song together!

We hope you enjoyed Episode 1,

Grown-ups

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