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
Community Songwriting
Concert Performances
Immersive Mythtelling Events
Dementia Arts
Training & Consulting
Intergenerational Programs
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.
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