 Group size |
20 people – 5 people per group |
 Time |
10-20 minutes |
 Overview |
In this 10-minute confidence-boosting exercise, participants are invited to embark on a musical journey that empowers them to create their song from scratch. The mentor sets the stage for an exhilarating challenge, aiming to dispel self-doubt and unleash each participant’s untapped reservoirs of creativity. |
 Learning Objectives |
- Boost of Creativity
- Boost of Self-Confidence
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 Materials |
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 Preparation |
To set up the venue and prepare for the activity successfully, ensure that the participants will be able to form circles of 5. |
 Implementation |
- The exercise begins with the mentor announcing the task of crafting a complete song, encompassing both lyrics and melody, within the time framework of 10 minutes.
- The mentor must emphasize that the focus is not on perfection but on sheer act of creation. They must encourage the participants to dive into the process with enthusiasm and an open mind, regardless of concerns about the final product’s quality or about individual musical abilities.
- The mentor circulates throughout the room, offering words of encouragement and guidance as needed, reinforcing the notion that this exercise is not about perfection but about embracing the joy of creation.
- As the 10-minute timer reaches its conclusion, the mentor asks each group to present their song created to the others, regardless of how polished or raw their compositions may be. As participants share their creations with the group, a sense of collective achievement and mutual support further solidifies, creating a positive and empowering atmosphere that lingers long after the music fades.
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 Debriefing and evaluation |
- How did you approach the task of crafting a complete song within the given 10-minute timeframe?
- What mindset did you adopt when the mentor emphasized that the focus was on the act of creation rather than perfection?
- How did your group collaborate in the songwriting process, especially considering the time constraints?
- In what ways did the exercise encourage you to embrace imperfection and focus on the joy of creating music?
- How did it feel to present your song, regardless of of its level of polish, to the rest of the participants?
- What lessons about collaboration, creativity and the joy of creation do you think can be applied beyond this specific activity?
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