writing

Ma & Pa Kinfolk have had the opportunity to get out of our shells and into creation mode. This by way of song school. We almost opted out of the experience but decided it would be good for our spirits. We found our selves at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon, in Salt Lake, where we were greeted by moose and friendly folk from the school. This song school happens in conjunction with The Mountain Music Festival so there were musical folk in from all over. On the first day of class we were introduced to a fantastic song writer, Steve Seskin. He taught us a bit of everything there is to know about creating the perfect song. I won't go to much into logistics here, as I don't want to give it all away, but I do want to say that I was reminded of a few things. I was reminded, Pa too, that writing songs is a magical therapy that can get any song writer through the toughest of trials. Bringing all emotions to the surface and onto a page and into a tune of healing. It had been a while since we had whole heartedly shared a moment of laughter, and well, the song made it happen. Because of song school, we are empowered and have a new tune to define this journey for now. We are sure to keep and utilize all the tricks we brought home with much gratitude in our songs and hearts. So for now writing is our therapy, and music is our medicine. Keep writing songs, this we will.