Our Mission

restoring joy, hope, vitality, and community through story and song

Vitality

Community

The power of music and myth to unite and heal is needed more than ever.

research-proven, internationally-vetted, award-winning programs enhancing daily life

Our Programs

Research & Resources

Community Songwriting

Concert Performances

Immersive Mythtelling Events

Dementia Arts

Training & Consulting

Intergenerational Programs

Songs & Publications

Songs & Commissions

Songwriting Works™ uses music, mythtelling, and collective
Oral Tradition practices to:
Open minds, lift voices, and empower individuals
• Expand well-being, joy, and neural and social connections
• Dissolve stigmas
• Create contexts and experiences that move groups
from limitation to liberation

For 30+ years our programs have been shown to:
• Relieve depression • Raise joy • Increase connection
• Break isolation • Boost courage • Build confidence
• Enhance relationships across cognitive and cultural divides
• Foster new neural pathways • Delight audiences

• Reunite families • Provide support for artists
Empower youth, elders and communities

Participants tell us the stories and songs we share together have literally saved lives…
We are deeply honored to do this work.

The Songwriting Works™ approach is based on the understanding that:
All people are born intelligent, creative and musical.
Everyone has gifts to offer.
Whatever one’s age, culture, or life experience — people flourish
when they’re seen, heard and respected for who they really are.

Our professional facilitators are trained to
collaborate with communities across the continuums of physical, cognitive and emotional health.

Talk with us about bringing more joy, hope and vitality to your community!
Schedule a discovery conversation by contacting us through
the form below.

We’re here to help enliven and empower you and your community. Contact us.

Keeth Apgar, Judith-Kate Friedman, and Hanna Rose Trailer recording the song “Hometown” from the SW album Life’s a Song

Aging in America conference: Edie Hartshorne, Judith-Kate Friedman, Billy Cauley, Jr., Yeye Luisah Teish, Doug Von Koss (musicians) with Harry “Rick” Moody, Donna Betts, Gloria Cavanaugh, Kairos Alive!, others.

Gary Wagner Photo

Contact Us

To schedule a discovery conversation (free 15 minute consultation) and
for more information contact us.
We look forward to speaking with you.

INFO:
Judith-Kate Friedman, Founder & CEO (Creative Engagement Optimizer)
Tel 1-360.385.1160

Songwriting Works Educational Foundation
2023 East Sims Way #271
Port Townsend, WA 98368 US