Music education is so much more than scales and scores — it’s about giving people a voice. In this conversation, we explore how songwriting creates a safe, creative space for students to process their emotions in ways that essays and tests never could. Especially in our post-COVID world, where so many are still relearning how to connect, music becomes the bridge — turning vulnerability into strength and emotion into art. When we invite students to write their truth, they don’t just learn about m