Participants in our monthly Compose YOURSELF! Music Therapy classes are frequently invited to join in songwriting experiences with our music therapist, Celeste Keith MT-BC. No previous music experience is needed to participate in these classes. Celeste uses a variety of safe and collaborative approaches to lead group members in crafting songs that give voice to their collective concerns and celebrations. Celeste notes:

"When you listen to any piece of music or sing a song it no longer resides outside of your being. Rather you become the song itself... its story, its message...its truth.  Actual songwriting amplifies this experience."

The group's most recent song is titled, "Attitude is Everything". Contributors to the song wrote the lyrics and built all other musical elements heard in this recording including the melody, chords, rhythms, riffs, instruments, backup vocals, and more. 

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