How music tells the story of our lives
A songwriting workshop led by Sound and Memory Founder Concetta Abbate through the Adirondack Center for Writing
Have you ever thought about how a familiar sound sparks a memory? A creaking door, a bird call, the whistle of the wind.
When we organize those sounds to create a musical compositions we give meaning to those memories. We craft compositional narratives of our lives using both sound and word, weaving the most salient events.
Your Life in Song: Crafting Personal Narratives Through Music with Concetta Abbate
Adirondack Center for Writing Online Workshop - Held via Zoom/Google Classroom
July 1, 2025: Tuesday, 7-8 PM (EST)
July 8, 2025: Tuesday, 7-8 PM (EST)
July 15, 2025: Tuesday, 7-8 PM (EST)
July 22, 2025: Tuesday, 7-8 PM (EST)
July 29, 2025: Tuesday, 7-8 PM (EST)
This inclusive songwriting workshop welcomes everyone—from complete beginners to seasoned musicians. The only requirement is your willingness to explore your own experiences through sound and words.
In this workshop, students will compose an original song that authentically captures their personal narratives, beginning with a collaborative playlist of participants' meaningful musical selections as inspiration.
Students will explore the connection between everyday sounds and musical composition, translating common auditory experiences into melodies and rhythms. The course examines essential musical elements alongside how lyrics interact with these components to create emotional resonance.
Students will develop practical songwriting skills while discovering how their natural understanding of sound enhances their creative expression, culminating in an original song that tells their unique story.
Workshop Highlights:
Create an original song based on personal experiences
Analyze how lyrics and musical elements work together
Translate everyday sounds into musical ideas
Build fundamental songwriting skills across genres
If you’re seeking music for a funeral or memorial service in honor of a loved one, feel free to reach out. Sound & Memory creates custom music programs across genres. You can learn more about our live music offerings at this link.
⭐️ Give the gift of music to the bereaved
⭐️ Support death positive public programs delivered through music
⭐️ Sponsor a person in need of death doula support (end of life planning and legacy building)
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