From Yocum Institute for Arts Education
West Lawn, PA – The Yocum Institute for Arts Education will welcome Grammy Award-winning musician David Cullen for a special afternoon of music on Sunday, October 25, 2026, offering young musicians the opportunity to learn directly from an accomplished performer and explore a variety of musical styles.
Designed for students ages 18 and under, the afternoon will feature two hands-on workshops focused on guitar and vocal performance. Audience members of all ages are welcome to attend and experience the workshops.
The Guitar Workshop, beginning at 2:00PM, will give students the opportunity to develop their guitar-playing skills while learning tips and techniques from Cullen. Drawing from his experience across a range of musical styles, Cullen will explore Classical, Jazz, Folk, and Blues with participants. Students attending the guitar workshop should bring their own instrument.
At 3:00PM, the Vocal Workshop will invite students to strengthen their singing skills while learning from Cullen’s experience performing a diverse range of musical genres, including Pop, Jazz, Folk, Blues, and Church music.
“We are excited to give our students the opportunity to learn from a musician of David Cullen’s caliber,” said Suzanne Bado, Music Department Director at Yocum Institute. “These workshops are designed to be engaging, encouraging, and hands-on, allowing young musicians to explore new styles while developing their own skills and confidence.”
Cullen is a Grammy Award-winning musician whose extensive musical experience spans multiple genres and performance settings. His ability to move comfortably between musical styles makes this workshop a unique opportunity for students to gain insight from a professional performer and broaden their musical perspectives.
The workshops will take place at Yocum Institute for Arts Education, 3000 Penn Avenue, West Lawn. Registration is $10 per workshop, and current Yocum students may attend free of charge, thanks to the generous support of the Reading Musical Foundation. Current Yocum students can request a special registration code from their teacher prior to registering.
For more information or questions, contact Music Department Director Suzanne Bado at sbado@yocuminstitute.org. To register, please click “tickets” at www.yocuminstitute.org, call 610-376-1576, or stop by Yocum Institute in person.
About Yocum Institute for Arts Education
The Yocum Institute for Arts Education is a nonprofit community arts organization dedicated to enriching lives through arts education, performance, and cultural experiences. Serving the Berks County community for more than 90 years, Yocum offers programs in music, theater, dance, visual arts, martial arts and early childhood education for students of all ages and abilities.
