Lullaby Project
A songwriting residency for new parents. Work with a professional musician to write and record an original lullaby for your child in any language, at no cost. A program initiated by Carnegie Hall.
Free. Fully supported by Palaver.
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how it works
Each participant moves through four stages, from first conversation to finished recording.
01
Reflect
Share your story: your family, your culture, your hopes for your child.
02
Write
Work with a professional songwriter to shape your ideas into a song.
03
Record
Record your lullaby with a Palaver musician and a sound engineer.
04
Celebrate
Perform your finished lullaby at the Lullaby Celebration concert.
listen to past lullabies
Dozens of families. Songs in English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Arabic.
about the program
Cost
Free · Fully supported by Palaver
Commitment
3 working sessions + Lullaby Celebration concert
How to participate
Open by referral through The Opportunity Alliance, Maine Association for New Americans, and Project Home
join the next session
Our next session begins February 2027. Fill in the sign-up form to express interest. Spots are limited through our community partners.