Cumberland University will offer its second Night School for Songwriters class starting April 13 on the CU campus. Michael Kosser, Director of the Cumberland University Songwriters Institute and a professional songwriter on Nashville's Music Row for 39 years, is the class professor once again.

The six-week cycle of two-hour classes will again focus on the craft of songwriting and the process of breaking into the songwriting business. Kosser's wealth of knowledge in the music industry includes songs recorded by George Jones, Charlie Rich, Conway Twitty, Tammy Wynette, Barbara Mandrell, Ray Price, Marty Robbins, the Kendalls, Josh Gracin, Blake Shelton, Colt Ford and many more. He has also written 17 published books, including 10 about the music industry, most recently his acclaimed and award-winning How Nashville Became Music City, U.S.A.

"We were thrilled by the success of the first Night School for Songwriters class," Kosser said. "Many of the songwriters who took the first course will be returning, and they will be looking forward to meeting new students, who will bring new ideas and styles to the mix."

For further information, please call the Cumberland University School of Music and the Arts and Amanda McReynolds at 615-547-1364.