Music+Influence

__Music Influence Workshop__ Dana, Jonathan, Kadin, Loubna, Sixto

The Music Influence group focuses on how music influences our lives and what kind of things have inspired today's popular music artists. Our presentation talks about some of this generation's musical icons, what inspired them throughout their lives and their musical careers, and what messages they are trying to send through their music. We also talk about how these artists influence and inspire the young artists and musicians of today. Some of the questions we ask are, What kind of music do you listen to, and how does it make you feel? How does music affect you and inspire you?

__Outline__ 1. Intro -What kind of music do you listen to? How does it make you feel? -How do you think music affects people? How does it affect you? -What do you think inspires music artists?

2. Ice Breaker - Musicals Chairs -Music playing from laptop, songs by artists that we’re presenting

3. Presentations: -Each group member will talk about a different music artist. There will be music by them playing in the background, and the presenter will talk about what inspires their particular artist, and how that artist inspires people. -Artists will be Beyonce, Jay-Z, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Whitney Houston

4. Closing: (Go around questions) -Are you an artist, of any kind? (music, drawing, acting, poetry) -What inspired you to do your art form? -Even if you’re not an artist, what inspires you?

5. (If we have more time): -Music trivia game – play songs from iTunes, guess the artist, trivia questions about music, etc.