Reyna's songwriting is both deeply personal and universally appealing - her songs immediately resonate with the listener. The emotions and observations are clearly heartfelt and her simple but beautiful musical delivery creates even greater impact. No fabrication, every word counts, authentic and true ! ~ John Cadley, award winning songwriter
There is a feeling of open space in Reyna's songs. Uncluttered. Expansive.
~ Joe Crookston, Folk Alliance Album Of The Year
Recognized songwriter and local favorite Reyna Stagnaro has taken workshops and master classes from some of the best: Claire Lynch, Joe Crookston, Peter Mulvey, John Pennel, Todd Hobin, Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb, Jeffrey Pepper Rogers, Austin MacRae and others. Her expertise as a facilitator makes each workshop a unique and successful experience.
Reyna offers creative songwriting exercises, insightful editing techniques, and facilitates group song sharing, discussion and collaboration. Three fall workshops are available and participants are invited to perform in the Songwriter Showcase on the Main Stage of the historic Earlville Opera House.
All levels welcome, so if you're looking for guidance and encouragement to begin songwriting, or have experience and wish to fine tune your craft and network with other musicians, this series is for you!
SONGWRITING SERIES: FALL 2025 $15 class/$40 series
September 13, 2025
Reyna Stagnaro Songwriting 1 Earlville Opera House 1-3 pm
Open to all levels. Bring an original song to share or workshop. (You do not have to present a song to participate.) Reyna Stagnaro will guide the class, offering helpful tips and techniques to get you started songwriting and advancing your craft as established songwriters. Writing exercises will inspire new songs and group discussion and networking enhance the experience. All participants are encouraged to perform in the Songwriter Showcase.
Register online here or call to sign up: 315-691-3550
September 27, 2025
Reyna Stagnaro Songwriting 2 at Earlville Opera House 1-3 pm
**Open to all - Songwriting 1 encouraged but not required**
Bring an original song to share or workshop, perhaps one developed in Songwriting 1. (You do not have to share a song to participate.) New writing exercises will be presented, followed by sharing and discussion of the songs that emerge. A collaborative, co-writing exercise may also be included.
Gain experience writing and presenting songs in a relaxed and supportive setting and receive feedback from the group. Reyna Stagnaro will share writing / performance tips and techniques that will help you move forward on your songwriting journey and bring your skills to the next level.
The Songwriter Showcase will be discussed and collaboration encouraged. Last year participants asked other group members to add musical accompaniment to their individual songs, and everyone joined in on a collaborative and closing songs. (Showcase performance is optional, but encouraged, a wonderful shared experience for all.)
Register online here or call to sign up: 315-691-3550
October 11, 2025
Reyna Stagnaro Songwriting 3 at Earlville Opera House 1-3 pm
**Open to all - Songwriting 1 & 2 encouraged but not required**
Bring an original song to share or workshop, perhaps one developed in Songwriting 1 & 2. (You do not have to present a song to participate.) Songwriting 3 will explore collaborative, co-writing exercises and focus on participants adding accompaniment to each other's songs as well as performance dynamics.
Gain experience writing and presenting your songs in a relaxed and supportive setting and get feedback from the group. Reyna Stagnaro will share writing / performance tips and techniques that will help you move forward on your songwriting journey and bring your skills to the next level.
The Songwriter Showcase will be discussed and collaboration encouraged. Last year participants asked other group members to add musical accompaniment to their individual songs, and everyone joined in on collaborative and closing songs. (Showcase performance is optional, but encouraged, a wonderful shared experience for all.)
Register online here or call to sign up: 315-691-3550
November 15, 2025
Songwriter Showcase (Facilitator: Reyna Stagnaro)
Earlville Opera House 7 pm
Join us for an evening of original songs and the stories behind them with facilitator Reyna Stagnaro. The showcase presents the talented participants in our Songwriting Series and reflects diverse musical styles, group collaboration, and the artistic growth inspired and achieved in the workshops . Enjoy an outstanding show on the historic main stage of the Earlville Opera House, experience the magic of the songwriter/listener connection in a wonderful setting, and celebrate the Creative Arts and Arts Education!
Link to tickets and more info here or call 315-691-3550
There is a feeling of open space in Reyna's songs. Uncluttered. Expansive.
~ Joe Crookston, Folk Alliance Album Of The Year
Recognized songwriter and local favorite Reyna Stagnaro has taken workshops and master classes from some of the best: Claire Lynch, Joe Crookston, Peter Mulvey, John Pennel, Todd Hobin, Loren Barrigar & Mark Mazengarb, Jeffrey Pepper Rogers, Austin MacRae and others. Her expertise as a facilitator makes each workshop a unique and successful experience.
Reyna offers creative songwriting exercises, insightful editing techniques, and facilitates group song sharing, discussion and collaboration. Three fall workshops are available and participants are invited to perform in the Songwriter Showcase on the Main Stage of the historic Earlville Opera House.
All levels welcome, so if you're looking for guidance and encouragement to begin songwriting, or have experience and wish to fine tune your craft and network with other musicians, this series is for you!
SONGWRITING SERIES: FALL 2025 $15 class/$40 series
September 13, 2025
Reyna Stagnaro Songwriting 1 Earlville Opera House 1-3 pm
Open to all levels. Bring an original song to share or workshop. (You do not have to present a song to participate.) Reyna Stagnaro will guide the class, offering helpful tips and techniques to get you started songwriting and advancing your craft as established songwriters. Writing exercises will inspire new songs and group discussion and networking enhance the experience. All participants are encouraged to perform in the Songwriter Showcase.
Register online here or call to sign up: 315-691-3550
September 27, 2025
Reyna Stagnaro Songwriting 2 at Earlville Opera House 1-3 pm
**Open to all - Songwriting 1 encouraged but not required**
Bring an original song to share or workshop, perhaps one developed in Songwriting 1. (You do not have to share a song to participate.) New writing exercises will be presented, followed by sharing and discussion of the songs that emerge. A collaborative, co-writing exercise may also be included.
Gain experience writing and presenting songs in a relaxed and supportive setting and receive feedback from the group. Reyna Stagnaro will share writing / performance tips and techniques that will help you move forward on your songwriting journey and bring your skills to the next level.
The Songwriter Showcase will be discussed and collaboration encouraged. Last year participants asked other group members to add musical accompaniment to their individual songs, and everyone joined in on a collaborative and closing songs. (Showcase performance is optional, but encouraged, a wonderful shared experience for all.)
Register online here or call to sign up: 315-691-3550
October 11, 2025
Reyna Stagnaro Songwriting 3 at Earlville Opera House 1-3 pm
**Open to all - Songwriting 1 & 2 encouraged but not required**
Bring an original song to share or workshop, perhaps one developed in Songwriting 1 & 2. (You do not have to present a song to participate.) Songwriting 3 will explore collaborative, co-writing exercises and focus on participants adding accompaniment to each other's songs as well as performance dynamics.
Gain experience writing and presenting your songs in a relaxed and supportive setting and get feedback from the group. Reyna Stagnaro will share writing / performance tips and techniques that will help you move forward on your songwriting journey and bring your skills to the next level.
The Songwriter Showcase will be discussed and collaboration encouraged. Last year participants asked other group members to add musical accompaniment to their individual songs, and everyone joined in on collaborative and closing songs. (Showcase performance is optional, but encouraged, a wonderful shared experience for all.)
Register online here or call to sign up: 315-691-3550
November 15, 2025
Songwriter Showcase (Facilitator: Reyna Stagnaro)
Earlville Opera House 7 pm
Join us for an evening of original songs and the stories behind them with facilitator Reyna Stagnaro. The showcase presents the talented participants in our Songwriting Series and reflects diverse musical styles, group collaboration, and the artistic growth inspired and achieved in the workshops . Enjoy an outstanding show on the historic main stage of the Earlville Opera House, experience the magic of the songwriter/listener connection in a wonderful setting, and celebrate the Creative Arts and Arts Education!
Link to tickets and more info here or call 315-691-3550
Workshop Reviews:
Reyna is an extremely welcoming person and incredibly supportive of people's aspirations. Anybody that's trying to create something is always nervous about whether there's a place for it in the world, and Reyna always makes a place for it. ~S.B.
*******
I want to thank Reyna and express my pleasure with her workshops.
The two biggest takeaways for me are:
1) People listen to live music not for perfection, but for the feelings and emotions it delivers. This has allowed me more freedom to participate and to collaborate without feelings of inadequacy or incompetence. My guitar skills are basic, but I keep progressing and find pleasure in writing, playing and singing music.
2) People at different levels of playing ability can still collaborate effectively. People have different strengths and can complement each other through cooperation. I’m hoping to turn our next session into an opportunity to reach out more to share and collaborate with other participants.
Reyna's workshops are exactly the kind that should be available at the Earlville Opera House. I hope to participate in others. ~D.S.
*******
Participation in Reyna's workshops have inspired me to think outside the box with the helpful and creative exercises she offers. I truly enjoy the open, safe place she provides for all of us to share as well as her beautiful music. Thank you!
~P.M.
*******
Reyna will do everything in her power to help you write your song and successfully share it with others. I look forward to her workshops each fall and truly enjoy her writing exercises, editing tips, as well as the group collaboration she encourages and the opportunity to perform in the Earlville Opera House Showcase she coordinates so well. ~J.O.
Reyna is an extremely welcoming person and incredibly supportive of people's aspirations. Anybody that's trying to create something is always nervous about whether there's a place for it in the world, and Reyna always makes a place for it. ~S.B.
*******
I want to thank Reyna and express my pleasure with her workshops.
The two biggest takeaways for me are:
1) People listen to live music not for perfection, but for the feelings and emotions it delivers. This has allowed me more freedom to participate and to collaborate without feelings of inadequacy or incompetence. My guitar skills are basic, but I keep progressing and find pleasure in writing, playing and singing music.
2) People at different levels of playing ability can still collaborate effectively. People have different strengths and can complement each other through cooperation. I’m hoping to turn our next session into an opportunity to reach out more to share and collaborate with other participants.
Reyna's workshops are exactly the kind that should be available at the Earlville Opera House. I hope to participate in others. ~D.S.
*******
Participation in Reyna's workshops have inspired me to think outside the box with the helpful and creative exercises she offers. I truly enjoy the open, safe place she provides for all of us to share as well as her beautiful music. Thank you!
~P.M.
*******
Reyna will do everything in her power to help you write your song and successfully share it with others. I look forward to her workshops each fall and truly enjoy her writing exercises, editing tips, as well as the group collaboration she encourages and the opportunity to perform in the Earlville Opera House Showcase she coordinates so well. ~J.O.
