Write Songs. Find Your People. Stay After School.

Free afterschool programs in Metro Nashville middle schools in partnership with the Nashville After Zone Alliance.

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  • Two girls in a classroom, one playing the keyboard and the other playing the guitar.

    Croft Middle School

    Girls Write Nashville’s free afterschool program at Croft runs Monday–Thursday, 4–6 PM, and is open to all students. Participants write and record original songs, build creative confidence, and connect with peers in a safe, supportive space. No experience needed—just come as you are.

  • Open laptop, audio interface, Focusrite audio interface, rechargeable battery pack, headphones, and various cables on a wooden desk.

    More School Sites Coming in 2026-2027

    Stay tuned—more afterschool music programs are on the way. New programs coming next year. Enrollment links will be posted here.

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Music teacher helping a student with guitar practice in a classroom setting.

Girls Write Nashville partners with MNPS and NAZA to provide free afterschool music programs for middle school students. No experience is required—just curiosity, creativity, and the desire to connect.

Together we’ll spend a year:

  • Writing songs and learning to produce and record original music

  • Learning to play acoustic and electronic instruments (or develop your voice if that’s your thing!)

  • Create in a safe, welcoming space for creative expression

  • Develop a supportive and inspiring creative community with your peers

  • Have daily time and support in completing homework

Snacks or meal, afterschool transportation, materials and instruments are provided free of charge!

What we do

Two smiling girls in a classroom, one wearing headphones and standing in front of a microphone, the other leaning on her and raising her arm, with tables and school supplies in the background.

T. (a Girls Write Nashville youth artist)

“Girls Write is the best program yet!! I loved having space at the end of the day to unwind and be creative. Please come back next year!!”

Questions or Need Help?

Reach out to us using this form or text 615-249-8159 in any language for assistance with enrollment or program information.

Our partners

Logo for Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA) featuring silhouettes of children jumping and playing, with a stylized cityscape in the background, and the text 'NASHVILLE AFTER ZONE ALLIANCE'.
Logo of Metro Nashville Public Schools featuring an open book, a graduation cap, and a stylized sun.
Tennessee Arts Commission logo with a stylized star and the words 'Tennessee Arts Commission' and the phrase 'Innovate Create Participate.'