Twin Flames
HAS Education!
BOOK READING
MAAKUSIE LOVES MUSIC
Written by Chelsey June and Jaaji of Twin Flames
Illustrated by Tamara Campeau
Maakusie loves music!
Join Twin Flames as they celebrate reading! They will read their book with your school in person. You will be treated to an in depth look of life in the Arctic and how music impacted Jaaji’s upbringing just like Maakusie. Students will be able to ask questions and hear some of Twin Flames Songs live and learn words in Inuttitut.
Suggested Age Groups: Kindergarten to Grade 4
Grade 4 – 6 may still find valuable lessons in the book.
Topics include Geography, Inuit Culture, and the evolution of music.
Suggested setting: Library, Gym, Classroom or auditorium.
What makes music in the Arctic so special?
Join Maakusie as he practises katajjaniq (throat singing) and learns ajaja songs, drumming, and more! Explore everything from traditional instruments to dances to the origin of the brass bands in the Arctic today. Grab your instruments or sing along. This journey through the history of music in the Arctic is sure to get your toes tapping!
Written by renowned Canadian indie rock duo Chelsey June and Jaaji of Twin Flames, this vibrant and engaging book introduces young readers to the exciting world of traditional and modern Inuit music.
Songwriting Workshop
Twin Flames Program: The art of Songwriting
2-hour session with Twin Flames, where they share their insights into songwriting and how to get started. This works for beginner, intermediate and advanced songwriters.
Age Groups:
High School, Young Adults, Adults
Have you ever wanted to write a song?
Join us, Multi-Award-Winning songwriters Twin Flames we offer a 2-hour interactive virtual workshop for groups. We will introduce you to the tools and techniques you need to write your first song. You’ll look at some of the fundamentals of songwriting, building your knowledge as you progress.
We will go through the process of writing your own song, working on lyrics, storytelling, melody, finding the right chords and more.
Learn how to write a song:
The art of songwriting is one that just about anyone can learn. Whether or not you’ve tried your hand at music composition in the past, our presentation allows you to get creative and think critically about what you want to write. You’ll learn about what elements make a song, song structure and rhyming. Together we will explore the main steps involved.
Healing through Songwriting:
Writing songs is an enjoyable and creative way to express yourself. With this presentation, you’ll discover what started the Twin Flames' journey to writing and how writing songs can help people heal. We will look at how to set words to a rhythm, and examine what a compelling melody sounds like. We hope our techniques can help you write future songs on your own.
Topics we will cover:
Setting words to music
Time and pitch
Working with melody
Chords and chord progressions
Song forms
Arranging your song
Greatest chorus
Songs that stand the test of time
Jaaji and Chelsey’s passions include working with youth and inspiring them to dream without limitations. Although they are not a children’s band, their music caters to all ages. They are founders of Twin Flames — Sharing Stories of Unbreakable Spirits. Their presentation topics include music, cultural awareness, and songwriting in schools. Jaaji and Chelsey hope to give back to communities by encouraging youth to be changemakers. They share their journeys and knowledge of historical events that led to a changed way of life for their families and Indigenous peoples in Canada. Twin Flames advocate for mental wellness, suicide prevention, sobriety, environmental protection, and healthy lifestyles.