Write original lyrics & music, record the parts, find power in the creative process

Our flagship program, Songwriting & Recording Music is what Music Ascension is all about. This program will ignite students’ belief in the value of their words and creative expression allowing participants to turn their experiences, feelings and insights into creative works of Art, powerful testaments of authenticity and positive vehicles for impacting those who listen.

Our mobile recording rig (Digital Audio Workstation) will convert your space into a fully functioning recording studio and provide the rare opportunity for participants to discover, develop, and share their creative voices.

With great respect for the unique nature of each participant’s story, our teaching artists facilitate the songwriting process, helping to transform stories and experiences into lyrics and melodies, rhythms and rhymes.  The act of infusing our participants’ stories with these musical elements can breathe life into as well as shed light on what is so often indescribable within and around them.

CULMINATING EVENT: Album Release Listening Celebration Party ! All program participants, students, staff, and invited guests (including student families) gather to hear the original songs written & recorded at school. Participants are offered the opportunity to speak about their creative processes as well as their hands-on experience in music production. Event emceed by Music Ascension Teaching Artist. Participants will be presented “graduation style” with Artist’s Certificate and/or CD as well as a shareable link to stream and download their songs. School will be presented with Album Cover poster autographed by all participants as well as professionally produced audio files.

 

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AVAILABLE FORMATS

  • 5 Week Residency to Full Year Programming

  • ESY (Extended School Year)

  • After School Programs

  • Private Lessons

PRICING INFO

Organizations: Starting at $150 /per workshop

Individuals: Private Lessons starting at $95 per 1 hour Songwriting & Recording lesson. Packages available. Private Lessons to take place at our Hudson Valley Afterschool Program Location

Music Production Costs (includes editing, mixing, mastering engineer services) Starting at $250 per song