Songwriting as Self-Expression

Lindsay Clark

Lindsay (Teaching Artist) will lead the class in a group songwriting activity over five days which will include listening, harmony, melody, lyric writing, recording and reflection. Students will be encouraged to develop listening / aural skills, singing (community building), self-expression (writing / communication), mood and feeling awareness (social emotional learning / self regulation), reflection and inquiry (through listening and feedback). The structure of the 5 sessions will use scaffolding to build on the previous sessions material, eventually culminating in a finished piece. The class will work together or in small groups to compose one or more songs, depending on the goals of the residency.

This program offered by: Lindsay Clark

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Details

Program Model: In Class

Art Form: Music

Curriculum Connections: Character Education, Community Building, Language Arts, Social-Emotional Learning

Grades: 10, 11, 12, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Adult

Program Requirements: power outlets (3-4), space for keyboard(s) and audio set up

Instruction Language(s): English

Min. Residency Sessions/Classroom: 5

Lindsay Clark

About the Artist

Lindsay Clark

Lindsay Clark is a musician and songwriter bringing 10+ years of experience as an educator. Her passion lies in self-expression for healing, having turned to songwriting at young age to process her deep and complex feelings. She is a grant recipient from RACC, Oregon Arts Commission and the Holler Fund and has toured the US and Europe. She has released mulitple albums of original work, many which have been featured in NPR, Popmatters and other publications. She has taught piano and voice as well as songwriting workshops, including one at the Malmo Music Academy in Sweden in 2019. She is influenced by folk, classical, fingerstyle guitar, Appalachian music and English / Irish folk, which have culminated in a unique voice and sound. Her teaching philosophy is that music (and the arts) are a language that can be learned by any willing student or person. She focuses on social emotional learning and resiliency for students to meet challenges and explore new skills. She brings passion for the importance of the creative voice for youth, individuals and the collective world.

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Program Costs

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Delivery Method	Type	Cost	Description
In Class	Prep Hours	71.00	2-4 prep hours per grade level.
In Class	Planning Meeting	79.00	An in person planning meeting with partnering teachers is required for residencies.
In Class	Additional Planning	79.00	Additional planning time with teachers or volunteers, etc.
In Class	Instrument Rental		Details - The workshop will use between 1-4 keyboards or acoustic guitars. I may be able to provide the instruments but may require further discussion.
In Class	Culminating Event	114.00	Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc.
In Class	Mileage/Travel Costs		IRS rate per mile round-trip from the Woodlawn neighborhood in NE Portland. This program is available within 30 miles of NE Portland. Greater distances possible with additional fees such as lodging.
In Class	Wait Time	57.00	Time between sessions greater than 1 hour per day.
In Class	Culminating Event	114.00	Artist time to oversee a student performance, gallery event, etc.
In Class	50 min Workshop Session	114.00	A one session program with students- 50 minutes.
In Class	Family Arts Night Workshop	186.00	A 90 minute workshop for students and families, typically in the evening or on weekends.
In Class	Teacher Workshop	186.00	A 90 minute workshop for teachers.
In Class	Residency Session	114.00	Residency session prices are based on a 50 minute session. Some artists may prefer different session lengths and will pro-rate the cost.