Express your creativity through music-based programs with Senior Planet. Sign up to perform at our next Open Mic Night, sharpen your songwriting skills, learn how drumming can relieve stress, or simply dance the night away!

 

Upcoming Programs

Free
Fri, January 9 EST
11:00AM EST / 10:00AM CST / 9:00AM MST / 8:00AM PST

Spotify

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Be your own DJ with help from Spotify.
Free
Fri, January 9 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

Drum Circle: Therapy Through Drumming

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Join this virtual drum circle therapy session and find temporary relief from stress, anxiety, depression and pain.
Free
Tue, January 13 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

Open Mic Night

*PERFORMER REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Join Senior Planet and Maggie Rothwell for a fun night of conversation and songs, open mic style! You're invited to perform or just come to listen.
Free
Fri, January 16 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

Drum Circle: Therapy Through Drumming

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Join this virtual drum circle therapy session and find temporary relief from stress, anxiety, depression and pain.
Free
Wed, January 21 EST
6:00PM EST / 5:00PM CST / 4:00PM MST / 3:00PM PST

Songwriting Night

*PERFORMER REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Join Senior Planet and singer/songwriter Maggie Rothwell to discuss the art of songwriting.
Free
Thu, January 22 EST
1:30PM EST / 12:30PM CST / 11:30AM MST / 10:30AM PST

Spotify

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Be your own DJ with help from Spotify.

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