Mimi runs creative writing classes, songwriting classes, and yoga classes for arts organizations, conferences, K-12 and college classrooms, libraries, bookstores, yoga studios, and retreats. Current public offerings include:
Songwriting: Find Your Lyrical Voice (Adults, all levels)
Virtual: Zoom
6 weeks: January 19th through February 23rd, 2023
Thursday evenings, 6:00—8:00 pm ET
Project Write Now
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Songwriting Studio (Ages 10-13)
Virtual: Zoom
6 weeks: January 20th through February 24th, 2023
Fridays, 4:30—6:00 pm ET
Project Write Now
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Songwriter in Residence (Grades 4—12, Adults)
Virtual or in person.
For your school or classroom.
Ongoing. Available dates and times vary.
Count Basie Center for the Arts
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Workshops for large or small groups as well as individuals.
Songwriting, Voice, Guitar, Yoga, and Body of Writing/Relax Into Writing sessions.
Author visits and Q&A for classrooms and book clubs.
Coaching/editing for adult and teen writers.
Big picture story development, character development, dialogue.
Get help with your novel synopsis, jacket copy, logline, or query letter.
All group workshops are 90 minutes. Individual sessions are 55-90 minutes.
Contact Mimi at mimicrossmusic@gmail.com.
Songwriting: Find Your Lyrical Voice (Adults, all levels)
Virtual: Zoom
6 weeks: January 19th through February 23rd, 2023
Thursday evenings, 6:00—8:00 pm ET
Project Write Now
Read full description and register
Songwriting Studio (Ages 10-13)
Virtual: Zoom
6 weeks: January 20th through February 24th, 2023
Fridays, 4:30—6:00 pm ET
Project Write Now
Read full description and register
Songwriter in Residence (Grades 4—12, Adults)
Virtual or in person.
For your school or classroom.
Ongoing. Available dates and times vary.
Count Basie Center for the Arts
Read full description and register
Workshops for large or small groups as well as individuals.
Songwriting, Voice, Guitar, Yoga, and Body of Writing/Relax Into Writing sessions.
Author visits and Q&A for classrooms and book clubs.
Coaching/editing for adult and teen writers.
Big picture story development, character development, dialogue.
Get help with your novel synopsis, jacket copy, logline, or query letter.
All group workshops are 90 minutes. Individual sessions are 55-90 minutes.
Contact Mimi at mimicrossmusic@gmail.com.
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. Please read more on the About page of this website.
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. Please read more on the About page of this website.
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 our bodies hold our stories, that we write from the body. Using a combination of inspirational writing exercises and prompts, yoga postures, meditation, and visualization techniques designed to support participants, we deepen creativity and access the stories we carry. We use calming breathing techniques as we move deeper into our creative process and meet artistic challenges, ensuring that participants leave class feeling stimulated yet relaxed. In Body of Writing we explore our writing and our bodies, receiving the benefits of strengthening the connection between the two. All levels. Previous experience with creative writing or yoga is not necessary. Individual and group sessions available. |
Songwriting Songwriting is a wonderful way to express yourself or tell a story, even if you're not a musician. Songwriting is a great group activity for the classroom. It's a cross-curricular connector that will appeal to all students, while strengthening social emotional learning, and writing songs is a great addition to the study of English and/or Literature. Writing songs is an enriching experience that goes hand in hand with poetry. Songwriting 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 writing for television and film. All levels. Previous musical experience is not necessary. Individual and group sessions available. |
Beach Yoga
Thanks to everyone who made our Summer 2022 beach yoga classes such a success!
Beach yoga will resume in June of 2023 and run through August.
Meet on the beach at the corner of Cottage & Ocean in Monmouth Beach, NJ.
Saturdays mornings, start time: 7:30 am sharp. Run time, one hour. Mind Body Spirit Express!
Bring a towel or blanket (a heavier blanket will help with stability!) and a bottle of water.
Participants must sign up ahead of time at Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness
Or call 973.452.2828
*Class cancelled for rain.
Thanks to everyone who made our Summer 2022 beach yoga classes such a success!
Beach yoga will resume in June of 2023 and run through August.
Meet on the beach at the corner of Cottage & Ocean in Monmouth Beach, NJ.
Saturdays mornings, start time: 7:30 am sharp. Run time, one hour. Mind Body Spirit Express!
Bring a towel or blanket (a heavier blanket will help with stability!) and a bottle of water.
Participants must sign up ahead of time at Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness
Or call 973.452.2828
*Class cancelled for rain.
Mimi is currently leading yoga classes at the Middletown Arts Center.
For information please call 732.706.4100.
For information please call 732.706.4100.