90 min · Ages 8+ (Families Welcome)
Human-First Music Workshop
Learn how to work with AI without losing your voice.
The big idea: Most people use AI by accepting the first result. This workshop teaches a different approach.
Workshop Overview
Participants will learn the basics of how AI works, how AI "learns" patterns, and how to use AI as a creative collaborator instead of a replacement for creativity. Using personal stories, emotions, memories, and imagination, participants will create an original song that reflects something meaningful to them.
Learning Objectives
Understand AI in simple language
Learn the difference between generating and creating
Explore the Human-First Creation Framework
Develop original creative ideas
Learn how AI music tools work
Create a unique song from a personal story
Workshop Schedule
What Is AI?
- • What is AI?
- • How does it learn?
- • Why is AI not human?
- • Why creativity still matters
Finding Your Story
- • What memory makes you smile?
- • What challenge have you overcome?
- • What place feels like home?
- • What message would you share with the world?
Turning Story Into Lyrics
- • Define your theme
- • Choose your emotion
- • Craft your message
- • Pick your title
Working With AI
- • How to guide AI tools (Suno, ChatGPT, music generators)
- • How to improve outputs
- • How to inject personality into your prompt
Create Your Song
- • Generate your first draft
- • Refine and personalise
- • Make it yours
Listening Party
- • Share your creation with the group
Final Reflection
"What part of your song could only come from you?"
Your Guide
Nissi Elias
AI Mindfulness + Music Educator, Founder of Soul System Studio + play.IRL, Fitness Instructor
Nissi Elias is an AI Mindfulness + Music Educator, Fitness Instructor, and founder of Soul System Studio and play.IRL. Her work blends creativity, movement, music, mindfulness, and human-first technology to help people reconnect with themselves, their families, and real-life play.
Creative Thinking Skills
Soul > System Lesson
"You are the artist. AI is just an instrument."
Best Suited For
Age Range
Ages 6–12 with parent support
Experience
No prior AI or tech experience needed
Parent Role
Parents join and guide ~ a family activity
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