Mimi runs creative writing classes, songwriting classes, and yoga classes for arts organizations, conferences, K-12 classrooms, libraries, bookstores, yoga and fitness studios, and retreats. Current public class offerings include:
Yoga (Adults, all levels, in person)
Yoga is a powerful tool for tapping into creativity!
Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30 am (Optional add on meditation from 9:35 to 10:00 am)
New Series runs January 10th through March 14th.
Middletown Arts Center
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Yoga (Adults, all levels, in person)
Support your creativity!
Fridays, 9:30 - 10:30 am
New series runs January 9th through March 13th.
Middletown Arts Center
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Songwriter in Residence (Grades 4—12, Adults)
In person or over Zoom.
Available dates and times vary.
For your classroom, summer camp, or school.
Count Basie Center for the Arts
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Play It Forward (Grades 4—6)
Returning in October 2025 with Songwriting classes.
Learn more about this very special community outreach program
Project Write Now
Workshops for large and small groups as well as individuals.
Author visits and Q&A for classrooms and book clubs.
Creative Writing coaching/development/editing for teen and adult writers.
One-on-one vocal coaching/performance technique for singers, songwriters, and authors.
Song commissions for special events.
Most group workshops and individual sessions are available in 60-minute and 90-minute formats.
Contact Mimi at [email protected] to learn more.
Yoga (Adults, all levels, in person)
Yoga is a powerful tool for tapping into creativity!
Saturdays, 8:30 - 9:30 am (Optional add on meditation from 9:35 to 10:00 am)
New Series runs January 10th through March 14th.
Middletown Arts Center
Read full description and register
Yoga (Adults, all levels, in person)
Support your creativity!
Fridays, 9:30 - 10:30 am
New series runs January 9th through March 13th.
Middletown Arts Center
Read full description and register
Songwriter in Residence (Grades 4—12, Adults)
In person or over Zoom.
Available dates and times vary.
For your classroom, summer camp, or school.
Count Basie Center for the Arts
Read full description and register
Play It Forward (Grades 4—6)
Returning in October 2025 with Songwriting classes.
Learn more about this very special community outreach program
Project Write Now
Workshops for large and small groups as well as individuals.
Author visits and Q&A for classrooms and book clubs.
Creative Writing coaching/development/editing for teen and adult writers.
One-on-one vocal coaching/performance technique for singers, songwriters, and authors.
Song commissions for special events.
Most group workshops and individual sessions are available in 60-minute and 90-minute formats.
Contact Mimi at [email protected] to learn more.
This photo and photo above: Mimi presenting her workshop Let's Get This Story Started! at the Amazon Campus, Seattle, WA.
Mimi offers a unique approach to creative writing, yoga, and music that is compassionate and non-judgmental.
She works primarily in the Two River region of Monmouth County, NJ.
All sessions and classes are tailored to you or your group.
Mimi offers a unique approach to creative writing, yoga, and music that is compassionate and non-judgmental.
She works primarily in the Two River region of Monmouth County, NJ.
All sessions and classes are tailored to you or your group.
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Body of Writing Body of Writing adds an additional dimension to the traditional mind body spirit practice of yoga: story. In this workshop we begin with the premise that we write from the body, that our bodies hold our stories. Using a combination of inspirational writing exercises and prompts, yoga postures, meditation, and visualization techniques designed to support all participants, we deepen creativity and access the stories we carry. We begin with a warmup consisting of gentle stretches and attention to breath. In this state of relaxation and body awareness, we learn how to sense blocks within the body, and then transition from relaxing to writing, with the intention of transforming blocks into self-expression. If you write, or want to write, learning to translate the tension, tightness, and holding in your body will support you. We focus on calming breathing techniques and simple yoga postures as we move deeper into the creative process, meeting artistic challenges, and ensuring that everyone leaves class feeling stimulated and relaxed. In Body of Writing we explore our writing and our bodies, receiving the benefits of strengthening the connection between the two. When time allows, participants will be invited to share their writing, however sharing is not required. All sessions end with 10-20 minutes of guided deep relaxation. All levels. Previous experience with creative writing or yoga is not necessary. Body of Writing sessions vary in length. Whether you’re looking for a 90-minute one-on-one private session or a weekend workshop for your conference or retreat, Body of Writing provides a unique experience and a curated collection of tools to boost creativity. *Especially recommended for blocked writers. |
Songwriting Songwriting is a wonderful way to express yourself or tell a story. And surprise, you don't need to be a musician to be a songwriter! Songwriting is a powerful creative practice for individuals, and an engaging group activity. In one-on-sessions, songwriting can be used to explore the past, or celebrate the present. The process of writing lyrics can be a profound journey into the self, almost like therapy, or a light-hearted adventure into a fictional 'What If?' For schools and classrooms, writing songs serves as a cross-curricular connector that appeals to all students. Songwriting is a welcome addition to the study of English and Literature, and strengthens social emotional learning. Writing songs is an enriching experience that goes hand in hand with poetry, and is another way to study structure and form. Song structure is similar to the structure we find in literature and essay writing, as well as in writing for television and film. All levels. Previous musical experience is not necessary. Individual and group sessions available. |