This motivational platform was put into place three years ago by Singer/Songwriter/National recording artist/Actress/Teacher/mentor/Prevention facilitator/Independent business owner &
Single Mother,STAR NAYEA
"The Healing Power of Music."
Serving as an outreach program for our Native youth Nationwide, also into Canada. On & off Indian Reservations.
To aid the prevention of Drug & alcohol abuse, anorexia, bolemia, domestic violence, physical, sexual, mental, spiritual abuse. Date rape, teen pregnancies, youth STD.
And a plethora of many other detrimental situations facing our Native youth today. Now more than ever, there is a crucial & substantial need for motivational speaking & mentor ship by our Native adults.
Star Nayea have risen above her own struggles & hardship in life.
To seemingly survive the unimaginable, and impossible situations.
Star Found her inner peace & oneness with what the hands of fate had dealt.
There are many more out there continuing this amazing work.
We all can & ultimately will change our youths out look on life today.
Assisting and mentoring and guiding our Native youth.
Imagine the beauty of giving our gift back, to our Native youth who may be facing the same type of hardships today, that we were years ago.
This will truly ensure a healthier future generation to come.
CHI- MIIGWETCH~
INTRODUCTION:
For those who may not have heard of Star Nayea,
Star likes to open her program with a song for the kids.
That way they get a pretty good Idea of what this lady not only
is capable of, but also that she is serious at what she does.
Its an attention get-ER to say the least.
An original acapela performance or an
original performance to pre recorded music.
Which Star will sing live to.
SHARING:
Star Nayea follows the introduction sharing her life story.
As an infant of two months Star Nayea was illegally taken,
from her Native American Birth family.
Relocated to & raised in Michigan.
Placed into the Lutheran Social Services of Detroit, Michigan.
As an infant of two (2) months of age Star was then placed,
with NO background check into a nonnative family.
Where from the young age of only 12 months old,
Star would begin the survival process, of many years of abuse to come.
Star's story is nothing short of astonishing.
Just the simple fact that Star Nayea is still with us today.
Is nothing short of a miracle.
HEALING THROUGH MUSIC:
During this portion of the program Star Nayea,
digs down deep into the archives of when she first began her love for music.
How & why it healed her.
Yesterday, as well as today...
From the wizard of OZ, Judy Garland sang..."Somewhere over the rainbow,"
A song that would become a constant theme through Star Nayea's life.
A song she uses & performs in the program.
To interpret to the children how it grabbed her, at the young age of five.
And showed her that this life she was in, wasn't right.
Somewhere there was a beautiful place free of all that was harming her.
Star was going to find that place, no matter what.
Unbeknownst to Super group Bon Jovi.
Their music lifted Star up as a teenager showing her,
not only how to survive with her head held high, but also marked the beginnings of where Star's love & talent for song writing would consume her.
Star Shares stories and many songs written at the very tender age of 13.
Where It was very apparent, even back then, this young teenage girl would grow to be a profound story teller and songwriter. Not to mention star's soulful, passionate, beautifully strong voice.
A gift truly given to her from the creator.
As Star always says
"MUSIC SAVED MY LIFE."
HANDS ON:
During this portion of the program Star Nayea draws the word;
H E A L I N G
on a chalk board or easel with paper attached.
Star begins to ask the children to assist her in thinking about music for a moment.
Asking them a series of questions to set up this exercise:
How does music make you feel?
What kind of music inspires you?
What kind of music angers you?
What is it about music that heals us?
Beginning with H all the way to G.
The children begin to list, out loud, words that music allows them to feel, by way of healing
For example: H (These all came from children in Star's program)
1.) Happy
2.) Help
3.) Hope
4.) Hurt
5.) Hatred (to identify it)!
6.) Honor (referring to traditional music)
7.) Humility
8.) Honesty
9.) Harmony
10.) Humor
As the children are forced to use their hearts & minds to
realize the gift music bring to each of their lives.
This portion of the program can take up to thirty minutes alone.
With serious inquiry and attention given to the question at hand.
Writing a song/poem together:
Star Nayea likes to close the program with a project the children will do together as well as a memorable experience they all can share with a look inside of them.
As they embark on writing a poem or song together.
By way of word & piano or just words accompanied by melody from Star.
The children are encouraged to help create a melody & lyrics.
As an end result, a song will give birth from the children.
Who just sat through & participated in the Healing Power of Music.
Everyone sitting in, adults as well, are encouraged to join in,
write it down as a memory, As well as a beginning to the healing process within.
Musical performance:
Star Nayea ends the program depending on time left with an original composition from her large collection of original songs. Accompanied either by musicians, or Star can again sing live to pre recorded music.
Different communities prefer different situations also depending on budget to pay musicians.
Meet & Greet:
If time allows Star will then have a meet & greet with students & or anyone wishing to personally speak with her. Again if time allows for this to take place.
Also personal contact information for Star will be available at request.
As Star Nayea makes herself readily available for any children in need of her assistance.
Prices for Healing Power of Music (HPM)
HPM Two hour program: $800.00
Alone with no musical performance afterwards
(This price includes ground travel in the state of New Mexico)
Meals & accommodations if needed are separate cost.
HPM Seventy-five minute program: 1,200.00
HPM sixty minute program, followed by Star singing three songs,
to prerecorded music, which Star will sing live to.
HPM w/acoustic performance by star & guitarist: $2,500
Total running time 120 minute program
75 minute HPM 45 minute acoustic performance.
HPM can be free of cost:
If a community wishes to engage Star Nayea in a concert style appearance,
by Star & her entire five to six piece band, then HPM is free of charge to the community.
Initially the cost to bring Star & the band for a concert will only apply.
Then, once Star is in the area for her concert, she can travel around within that community to engage in HPM with & for the youth.
Or hold a session in an auditorium or school gym to present the program for as many as desired.
Please keep in mind Star Nayea is a professional, national entertainer & recording artist, and does this program as well as her music for a living.
However in certain sensitive cases, there are communities that feel they may not be able to afford Star Nayea's program.
If that case should apply. Prices & terms are most indeed negotiable,
In some cases the need for help is stronger than the need for compensation.
