The Children's Music Network upcoming events

Songwriting Feedback Circle (April 14, 2026)

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Bring a song-in-progress and get constructive feedback and ideas for improvement from other CMN songwriters (and give feedback to others in turn). Songs can be at any stage in the writing process, but should not be 100% finished and polished. We will use a process adapted from a couple of Philadelphia area songwriting groups. This AG will motivate us to write more songs, and help us to raise the quality of our songs for children & families.

This is not the type of AG that you need to plan to come to regularly - just attend whenever you have a song that you would like to get feedback on. We meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 4:00pm to 5:30pm ET online.

This group is open to CMNers (no charge) and non-members ($25). Non-members contact us at office@cmnonline.org for a registration code.

For more contact David Heitler-Klevans or Monty Harper, co-facilitators.

Early Childhood Affinity Group Songswaps & Social Gatherings (April 16, 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

When it comes to children, it all starts somewhere: EARLY CHILDHOOD!! And there’s only one place in the Children’s Music Network where early childhood (ages 0-8) is the sole focus, and that’s the new Early Childhood Affinity Group!

Co-hosts Marty Long (of Preschool Rockstar) and Paul Oliphant (of Mr. Elephant) are excited to bring you a virtual space to share ideas and songs and revel in each other’s successes, all while being in a safe space free of judgment and bad vibes. Monthly themes make for fun and pertinent song swaps each month, and other topics such as music and video production, animation, puppets, props, etc. are often discussed among the members. It’s a fun and vivacious place to share your songs and hear others play great music geared towards our world’s young ones.

So come join us the Third Thursday every month at 5 pm PT (8 pm ET). Register at https://childrensmusic.org/event-4139067. Open to members and non-members! Non-members contact us at office@cmnonline.org for a registration code).

You only need to register once and you are automatically registered for the following sessions. Please let us know if you would like to be removed from the registrant list.

Questions or suggestions, contact Mr. Elephant or Marty Long.

Hip-Hop Affinity Group (April 26, 2026)

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

HipHop is happening -- Join Us!

We meet on the last Sunday of each month.

This group is open to current CMNers and non-members. Non-members contact us (office@cmnonline.org) for a registration code.

Library Affinity Group (May 05, 2026)

Tue, 05 May 2026 23:30:00 GMT

The Library Affinity Group is open to everyone who is interested in libraries as a space for children’s and community programming. Topics for discussion may include the role of music in library programs, building relationships between artists and libraries, and current issues in the world of librarianship.

Join Evalyn Harper the 1st Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm CT/ 7:30pm ET.

Songwriting Feedback Circle (May 12, 2026)

Tue, 12 May 2026 20:00:00 GMT

This group is open to CMNers (no charge) and non-members ($25). Non-members contact us at office@cmnonline.org for a registration code.

For more contact David Heitler-Klevans or Monty Harper, co-facilitators.

Early Childhood Affinity Group Songswaps & Social Gatherings (May 21, 2026)

Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

You only need to register once and you are automatically registered for the following sessions. Please let us know if you would like to be removed from the registrant list.

Questions or suggestions, contact Mr. Elephant or Marty Long.

Songwriting Feedback Circle (June 09, 2026)

Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:00:00 GMT

This group is open to CMNers (no charge) and non-members ($25). Non-members contact us at office@cmnonline.org for a registration code.

For more contact David Heitler-Klevans or Monty Harper, co-facilitators.