The Chicago Voices Student Songwriting Workshop offered a selective group of nine high school students an incredible opportunity to hone their songwriting skills and strengthen their performance artistry. In only 12 hours (over the course of one week), these talented songwriters crafted a new original song, collaborated with each other, and recorded their work in a professional studio. We invite you to sit back, relax, and listen to these future Chicago Voices.

All songs are Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

VOICES: Student Songwriting Workshop

Armoni Taffe, vocals, piano & bass; Mike Przygoda, drums

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Songwriting Workshop

Viewer's Discretion (by: Armoni Taffe)

Emma Rose, vocals & ukulele; Mike Przygoda, shaker

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Lyric Songwiting Workshop

Shoes and I Love You's (by: Emma Rose)

Iris, vocals; Megan Elk, piano

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

This Song is for the Both of You (by: Iris)

Adam Nimer, vocals & guitar

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Distinctive Moments (by: Adam Nimer)

Shannon Baker, vocals & guitar; Mike Przygoda, bass & drums

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Mr. Right (by: Shannon Baker)

Maya.cl, vocals & piano; Armoni Taffe, electric guitar & bass; Kalman Strauss, violin

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Fire (by: Maya.cl)

Kalman Strauss vocals, piano, & violin; Mike Przygoda, bass & drums

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Everyone (by: Kalman Strauss)

Kat, vocals & piano; Shannon Baker, guitar & backing vocals; Emma Rose, Armoni Taffe, Megan Elk, & Mike Przygoda backing vocals

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Cheers to That (by: Kat)

Emma Rose, vocals & ukulele; Shannon Baker, vocals & guitar

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

Words Adieu (by: Emma Rose & Shannon Baker)

Alleh Gee, vocals & piano; Kalman Strauss, violin

Co-Produced by Mike Przygoda, Megan Elk, and Sam Fishkin. Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin at MixKitchen in Chicago, IL.

VOICES: Student Songwriting Workshop

Lyric Opera of Chicago