Songwriting & creativity workshops
1:1 + groups + custom songs
Hi! I’m Kora, a songwriter and educator who believes that turning your story into a song can be transformative. I’ve led songwriting workshops across the U.S. and abroad, and I love helping people find their voice through music, whether in a group or one-on-one. I also write songs for people who want to tell their story through music but don’t want to be the one holding the pen.
1:1 Songwriting Workshops
Personalized creative guidance
I love working one-on-one with songwriters. Whether you’re looking for feedback on existing songs or want help getting started, I’m here to listen, collaborate, and figure it out with you. No judgment, no pressure. It’s a space to focus on your voice and your songs.
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Here are some examples:
Workshop one of your songs. We’ll look for ways to strengthen your song — lyrically, melodically, or structurally.
Find & Tell Your Story. Feeling stuck or unsure how to begin? I’ll help you uncover the story you want to tell and find where to start or continue if you’re stuck.
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One off, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
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I offer a sliding scale and ask that you pay what you can depending on your financial status. $70–$200/hour.
Custom Songs
Personalized songwriting commissions
Got an anniversary, birthday, or wedding coming up and want a personalized, one-of-a-kind gift? Or maybe you’re just curious to hear your story interpreted through song. I’d love to make that happen for you.
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We’ll connect via email and phone. You’ll tell your story, I’ll probably ask lots of questions.
I’ll come back to you in a few weeks or so with a song. I usually give you one round of feedback if there are little lyrical changes you’d like before I record it.
I record it for you and give you the audio, lyrics, and sometimes video.
(This process is different in every case and we can usually customize it to fit your needs)
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A high quality recording of the song, the lyrics.
If requested and agreed upon prior to work, a video of me playing the song or a recording with more instruments on the song.
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Depends on the project and time of year, but generally I’d give a couple months advance notice before you need the finished song.
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Depends on your song/story/timeline, but generally around $1,000 for a custom song.
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I retain full copyright ownership of the song. You’re welcome to share it in personal videos or other non-commercial contexts. If it’s ever recorded or used commercially, songwriting credit and licensing would be handled through me.
Group Workshops
Collaborative connection & learning
Want to add songwriting to your retreat, class, or festival? I love leading creative group workshops that bring people together through story and song.
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Just some examples:
I teach a group of new-to-music how to write a song. We write one together.
A workshop on near rhymes and how to use near rhyming to spark creativity.
Talk about finding your story, do activities to explore your own story and how to turn it into a song or poem.
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Let’s chat to design something that fits your event
1:1 Songwriting Student
“Kora’s advice has helped me define my voice as a songwriter and person. I’d recommend a session with her to anyone looking to write.”
Group Workshop Participant