Hi, there. I'm Amanda Colleen Williams, your Songlife program developer and guide. I have written songs for Garth Brooks, performed for two U.S. Presidents and traveled the world as an official Arts Envoy for the United States.
Over the past two decades, I have worked with thousands in k-12, universities, private and government organizations, and have developed a proprietary curriculum using songwriting as educational and team building programs.
Testimonial:
Songlife Tour™
Presented by Amanda Colleen Williams
Team Building
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WHO? United States Patent and Trademark Office | 32 world dignitaries from 28 different countries
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WHAT? 90 min team building ice breaker activity
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WHERE? Alexandria, Virginia U.S.A.
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WHY? lasting friendships and professional relations
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HOW? Write Brain Songwriting Team Building™
"This workshop was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our week-long seminar. I was impressed by the ease with which Amanda made personal connections with individuals who have very different backgrounds. She has a remarkable ability... a true standout."
Brian Yeh - Attorney U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA U.S.A.
Testimonial:
Songlife Tour™
Presented by Amanda Colleen Williams
Curriculum-based workshops
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WHO? U.S. Embassy and 700 students k-12 and university over 1 week
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WHAT? 90 min songwriting and literacy skills building workshop
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WHERE? Kingston, Jamaica
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WHY? Strengthening ties with local orgs and building enduring literacy skills
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HOW? Ready Set Write ™ program with Amanda Colleen Williams
"Amanda Williams has a way with words and music that simply invites audiences in to listen. Our program success was easy to achieve from the start with a speaker of her caliber."
Bernadette Hutchinson - Cultural Affairs Specialist Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Kingston, Jamaica
Testimonial:
Songlife Tour™ virtual programs
Curriculum-based workshops
"Williams delighted many viewers, setting their newly-written lyrics to music and performing them for the group. One Embassy contact told us that her teenage son was glued to his computer screen during the performance, refusing to join the family for dinner because he found Ms. Williams’ concert so compelling. Embassy staff took advantage of the events to share our social media links with concert attendees, boosting our number of followers across the region." - U.S. Embassy South American Post
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WHO? U.S. Embassies in Peru, Venezuela, Bolivia and Colombia and 700 students k-12 and university over 4 virtual sessions
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WHAT? 60 min / 45 min interactive story telling and songwriting virtual sessions
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WHERE? online thanks to support from Arts Envoy and U.S. Department of State / Cultural Affairs
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WHY? Celebrating World Intellectual Property Day through interactive story telling
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HOW? Ready Set Write ™ program with Arts Envoy specialist Amanda Colleen Williams
Testimonial:
Songlife Tour™ program developer
from Jay Raman, former Director, Cultural Programs Division, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Dear Amanda,
I want to send a short note to thank you for your incredible efforts over the past two years to help the State Department design and launch a special Arts Envoy program on intellectual property rights. This first-of-its-kind initiative leverages the power of American artists like yourself to bring awareness to the importance of artists’ rights in critical global markets and to influence and inform policy makers and other key contacts. It was one of the highlights of my time as director of the Cultural Programs Division and a fantastic example of cultural diplomacy in action.
Very best,
Jay Raman former director, Cultural Programs Division, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State
Programs:
Songlife Tour™ writing programs
Ready Set Write™ +
Write Brain
Team Building™
building skills and bringing people together through the power of music
What do 32 world dignitaries...
... speaking 28 different languages
all have in common?
90 min / 120 min programs
Description: world class team building and ice breaker activity with multi-platinum awarded songwriter
Fast paced, interactive, creative activity for all ages and experience levels. Great as an ice breaker at the beginning of a conference or as a stand alone workshop to help groups come together.
Helps establish lines of communication and collaboration for co-workers, classmates, and teams.
Fosters mutual respect, and builds skills in a fun way.
Testimonial:
"This workshop was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our week-long seminar. I was impressed by the ease with which Amanda made personal connections with individuals who have very different backgrounds. She has a remarkable ability... a true standout."
Brian Yeh - Attorney U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Alexandria, VA U.S.A.
Testimonial:
"Amanda Williams has a way with words and music that simply invites audiences in to listen. Our program success was easy to achieve from the start with a speaker of her caliber."
Bernadette Hutchinson - Cultural Affairs Specialist Public Affairs Section U.S. Embassy, Kingston, Jamaica
Testimonial:
"Amanda Williams is captivating teacher with years of experience... both entertaining and thought-provoking."
Peter Roselli - President Bluewater Music Services Corp. Nashville, TN U.S.A.
has delighted audiences including:
Write Brain
Team Building™
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Colleges / Universities
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East Tennessee State University
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Belmont University
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University of Colorado, Denver
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MICO University, Jamaica
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University of Bucharest, Romania
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U.S. Embassies
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Bucharest, Romania
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Kingston, Jamaica
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Kiev, Ukraine
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Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Boliva
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k-12 Schools
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Corporate / Orgs.
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Sevier County, TN
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Grainger County, TN
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Meigs County, TN
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University School of Nashville, TN
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Sibiu, Romania EU
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Kingston, Jamaica
Ready Set Write™ +
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Youth Villages
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Cornerstone Financial
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Nashville Songwriting and Music Business Conference
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Kansas Gear Up Program
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USPTO
For Booking:
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Venue requirements - variable - large enough to allow participants to spread out into groups of 5-6 - inquire about options for your group size
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overhead projector w/ screen (can be provided by artist)
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Shure 58 or similar / boom mic stand / DI for acoustic guitar / small PA - for larger venues (can be provided by artist)
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All workshop printed materials are provided as part of underwriting package - sponsor logos / message inclusion optional
If you are a U.S. Embassy, and would like to have an Arts Envoy specialist program (virtual or in person) please connect with the Arts Envoy Desk at the U.S. Department of State / Cultural Affairs Office.
Everyone else, please connect with us here and our booking specialist will be in touch with you shortly.
Inquire about booking rates and available dates here: