Janis Ian Master Class

Join us for a rare opportunity to learn directly from Janis Ian, one of the most enduring and influential voices in music and storytelling.

Janis Ian has given master classes in both conventional and unconventional settings, always with an eye toward passing on the legacy a five-decade career has afforded her. Although originally designed for actors, musicians, and writers, her classes have also resonated with nursing students, music industry professionals, and general audiences alike.

In recent years, Janis has led workshops with Berklee College of Music, The Stella Adler School, The Swannanoa Gathering, the Gamble Rogers Festival, and the Philadelphia Folk Festival.

In this 2-hour master class, Janis will speak on the history of music—“from cavemen to syphilis”—while weaving in candid personal anecdotes from her remarkable life as a writer, performer, activist, and businessperson. Known for her honesty, she encourages participants to “bring your hopes, your dreams, your fears” and lay them on the table.

With 22 major-label albums, over 9 million records sold, 10 Grammy nominations (and 2 wins), Janis Ian brings unparalleled experience to this setting. Beyond music, she has been honored for her civil rights and Holocaust education work, published acclaimed fiction, narrated award-winning audiobooks, and authored a beloved children’s book. Admirers from across fields—including Wally Lamb, Steve Wozniak, Pat Conroy, Celine Dion, and John Mellencamp—attest to her impact.Says Janis: "When Stella Adler told me I had to teach, I was horrified. My father was a teacher, and I know the enormous amount of preparation that goes into it. I've found, though, that I learn as much as I teach. I didn't have much mentoring until my mid-thirties; now I'm trying to utilize what I was taught and pass it on!!"

In other words: she brings a lot to the table

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