What Can I Give

This song was written from scratch in June 2016 using an expanded version of Songs By You‘s facilitated songwriting process. It was written as a birthday present for Mary’s husband Peter, starting with the topic of not knowing what gift…

She’s Awesome

This song was written from scratch in December 2015 using an expanded version of Songs By You‘s facilitated songwriting process. It was written as a Christmas present for Mary’s niece Catherine Grace, starting only with “You’re awesome” as the topic.…

Good Times

This song was written from scratch on December 5, 2010, during a Potluck Creative Arts Songwriting Workshop (the foundation of Songs By You‘s facilitated songwriting process) commissioned for Molly’s Eighth Birthday Celebration. It took 75 minutes, starting only with “It’s…

Fun, Friendly and Free

This song was written from scratch June 14, 2009, during a Potluck Creative Arts Songwriting Workshop (the foundation of Songs By You‘s facilitated songwriting process) commissioned by the Red Hook Public Library for their Summer Reading Program kickoff event. It…

Wynterwade’s the Place

This song was written from scratch on December 29, 2007, during a Potluck Creative Arts Songwriting Workshop (the foundation of Songs By You‘s facilitated songwriting process) commissioned as a Christmas present for ABB to participate in with her grandchildren. It…