Each student presented themselves for 60 seconds and we reviewed the footage to learn more about how we represent ourselves. It was really exciting to see ourselves on camera and hear the feedback from others. Most students were able to discern a lot about how they looked talked and fell on camera. There were a lot of smiles after we did a review of the collective Podcast mockup. You can't help but smile when you're on camera. Something about it allows one to see deeper into themselves.

We ran some beginning experiments to understand the needs of what it takes to produce a podcast. Then we filmed an improvisation conversation. Behind the scenes... What do you believe in?

We're learning to edit by assisting Maya our Teaching Artist with her actual acting reel. We updated it with clips of her new roles and did some video magic to make it feel continuous.

That's right... you've got it!

Because we don't have enough equipment for all the students, we try to rotate in small groups where collaboration is key. We continued rotating students teaching small micro lessons to those who had interest with the intent that others would be inspired by watching. Our wishes came true.

We started learning the basic of Ableton Live and Push and then began to expertiment. Eventually we had some peer to peer interaction.

Inspiration is contagious and we desire to build more... If I didn't know any better I would think this was Ramon Etc and I (Brother El). Let's continue the healing expansion through frequencies!

Liberation through frequency healing ~ The Present Elders address mental health directly. Download music here with a love gift https://thepresentelders.bandcamp.com

We gave introductions, talked about some of the music we enjoy and then began this joruney of expressing one's self through beat making.