ABOUT US
Led by a diverse group of artists
Educators, and cultural historians, Folk Song Reboot offers hands-on learning experiences that explore the origins of traditional songs and give you the tools to rework them in fresh, meaningful ways.
Song Deconstruction Labs
Break down folk songs layer by layer—melody, rhythm, story—to see how they were built and how you can rebuild.
One-on-One Mentorship
Field Trip Expeditions
Join visits to rural communities, local archives, or historic folk venues to meet tradition where it lives.
Custom Folk Sample Packs
Get unique, royalty-free recordings of rare instruments, field vocals, and traditional sounds for your remix work.
Vocal Style Labs
Explore regional folk vocal styles—from nasal Balkan tones to Gaelic ornamentation.
Why Folk Music?
Because it’s raw, real, and relevant. Folk songs speak to community, struggle, love, and identity. By updating them for today’s world, we keep the stories alive—and make them ours.
Lyric Translation Workshops
Learn to translate old folk lyrics across languages and generations while keeping poetic and emotional depth.
Arranging Challenges
Test your creativity under time pressure: rework a folk tune live in just 20 minutes with random instruments.
Cross-Genre Jam Nights
Blues meets bhangra? Rap meets lullaby? We host wild musical mashup sessions that push genre boundaries.
Performance Styling
Explore how visual presentation—from traditional dress to modern stagewear—can help express yourself.
Album Project Incubators
Bring your folk-inspired project ideas and get hands-on help shaping them into full EPs or albums.
Healing Through Sessions
Use folk music as a tool for personal storytelling, emotional processing, and cultural healing.
“Where old songs find new voices—and tradition becomes a tool for transformation.”
DIY Instrument Building
Craft your own folk instrument—like a cigar box guitar or frame drum—and use it in your recordings.
Ceremony Song Exploration
Dive into the ceremonial role of folk songs—weddings, funerals, harvests—and repurpose them for modern meaning.
Creative Silence Workshops
Step into spaces of intentional quiet to listen to the “song beneath the noise.” A reflective and rare experience.
Live Folk Reboot Installations
Contribute to immersive performance art that combines sound, space, and audience interaction.
Cultural Sensitivity Training
Learn how to honor folk traditions respectfully when blending across cultures, avoiding tokenism or appropriation.
Legacy Building Projects
Record your own family’s or community’s folk songs and preserve them for future generations—with our full support.