THE PURPOSE:

The purpose of your session is not to write a hit song. The purpose of this songwriting session is for you to go through the process of writing your story. To find your voice through song.

As a songwriter, Kyshona has had the privilege of working with adults and youth experiencing homelessness, incarceration, trauma and isolation. As a music therapist, she worked for more than 13 years in treatment facilities, rehabilitation programs, mental health facilities, forensics units, nursing homes and special needs schools. With a degree in Music Therapy from The University of Georgia and over 10 years of songwriting experience, Kyshona has merged her two worlds to focus on one mission: To be a voice and a vessel for those that feel lost, forgotten, silenced and who are hurting.

With this mission in mind, Kyshona has helped novice songwriters of all ages and backgrounds find their voice and their own song. She has led multiple songwriting groups through the YWCA’s Girls LEAD! program in Dayton, Ohio, the Mighty Writers program in Philadelphia, PA, Century High School’s Choir in Sykesville, MD as well as individual 1:1 songwriting sessions with veterans through the Country Music Hall of Fame.

Goals and objectives for each individual’s session can range from processing trauma, unblocking creativity, building self esteem, setting goals and intentions, and stress management. These sessions will also allow you the opportunity to focus on and carve out time for yourself, your personal needs and simply play.

Requirements:

Musical experience or a writing background is NOT a requirement.

Before your first session, Kyshona will send you a journaling guide for you to use as preparation for your time together. This guide will help you find what it is that you would like to explore as a song theme.

It is recommended that you have a notebook and writing utensil handy for your sessions.

All sessions will take place in a private Zoom meeting room, so it is also recommended that you have a strong internet connection and video chat capabilities.

**Kyshona will record the Zoom sessions, but those sessions will not be shared publicly. The recordings are for your records only.

Scheduling:

Scheduling will be decided on an individual basis. You can choose to have both of your sessions in one week OR over a two week period.

Payment must be received upon scheduling your first session.

Tardiness:

Appointments begin and end promptly at their reserved, scheduled times. Unfortunately, we can not push back other clients if you are running late for your appointment. 

FORCÉ MAJEURE:

In the case of sudden illness, Acts of God or unforeseeable circumstances, make-up sessions will be rescheduled at the instructor's discretion within a 30 day period.