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From songs to conversation

An activity suitable for group or individual leadership, where music serves as a catalyst for conversation and movement.
Time

30–60 min

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

Players and speakers (e.g., phone and Bluetooth speakers), possibly pens and paper for notes or texts

Participants

1–20

How?

How to do it

  1. Ask the young people in advance or on the spot to choose one or more songs from a specific category. The category should be chosen so that the song they choose says something about the person but is still easy to share with others. Examples: childhood favorites, pep songs, songs that make you want to move.

  2. Collect the songs in a shared playlist, for example on Spotify or YouTube.

  3. Encourage the participants by getting up and moving yourself. Play the songs and encourage the young people to move freely to the music.

  4. You can listen to the songs in sets of three, for example. For each song, you can talk about:

    • Why did you choose this particular song?
    • What memory or feeling does it evoke in you?
    • Is the song connected to any particular event?
Why?

Music evokes feelings, memories, and meanings. Listening together and sharing memories strengthens self-expression and the experience of being heard. Movement makes the moment easier and helps regulate energy levels.