LYRICAL EXPRESSION

FIND YOUR VOICE. BUILD YOUR FUTURE.

The Art of Creative Writing and Lyrical Expression connects writing, music and storytelling with literacy and self-expression.

THE ART OF CREATIVE WRITING & LYRICAL EXPRESSION.

A signature Edge methodology brings writing, music, lyrics, storytelling and performance together. Young people explore ideas and practice expressing what matters to them.

A young person smiling at a microphone during The Motivational Edge’s lyrical expression programming

VOICE. LITERACY. CONFIDENCE.

Creative expression builds communication, critical thinking and self-expression — alongside literacy, social-emotional development and career readiness.

RESEARCH AND EVALUATION WITH UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI

In a February 2018 article, The Motivational Edge documented a qualitative evaluation of its Lyrical Expression program by University of Miami student and Edge intern Margaret Goldman, alongside Dr. Laura Kohn-Wood of UM’s School of Education & Human Development. The evaluation involved 15 young people ages 16–19 at AMIkids and explored a program using hip-hop and spoken word for self-expression and reflection.

Study title: Reducing Recidivism in At-Risk Urban Youth Through Lyrical Expression Therapy: A Qualitative Program Evaluation.

BRING THIS PROGRAM TO YOUR COMMUNITY.

Connect with our team about programming for your school, agency or community.

EVERY YOUNG PERSON DESERVES A PATH FORWARD.

Help us create more opportunities for young people across Florida.

EVERY YOUNG PERSON DESERVES A PATH FORWARD.

Help us create more opportunities for young people across Florida.

EVERY YOUNG PERSON DESERVES A PATH FORWARD.

Help us create more opportunities for young people across Florida.