PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WMDJ) – Instructors with Big Sandy Community and Technical College (BSCTC) and the Mountain Arts Center are celebrating the success of a new “Introduction to Songwriting” collaboration event.

The event was made up of 75 students from the Floyd County School System and the David School.

Local songwriters Bobby and Teddi Cyrus guided students during the workshop with an overview of the songwriting process, from conception to a performance of original student songs on stage at the MAC.

Students also learned about the potential for earning dual credits through courses offered by BSCTC, providing a pathway to further education and career development in the music industry.

The "Introduction to Songwriting" class is part of an ongoing partnership between BSCTC and the Mountain Arts Center.