Carrie Akre is a local music legend and for good reason. Throughout her lengthy and well-respected career, she’s performed as a member of Hammerbox and of Goodness and also as an independent singer/songwriter. She’s cofounded a record label. She’s looked out for the best interests of NW artists within the Recording Academy (best known to the general public as the people who give out the Grammys) and, as anyone who has ever spent time with her knows, she is one of the most all-around excellent people one could ever meet.

Her musical knowledge and ability are vast and now she’s sharing them with anyone who is interested in developing their own. Starting February 24, Carrie’s offering a six-week singer/songswriter studio at EMP/SFM where students of all skill levels will learn to write and perform their own songs. No previous songwriting or notation experience required and you definitely don’t need to be a music pro yourself to take the class; just have an interest in learning and be willing to sing a little bit in front of a class.

For more details, check out the class listing on EMP/SFM’s site.