Whether it’s bringing your team together through the power of collaborative songwriting, gifting a loved one with an original song, or honing your own writing abilities, I would love to connect with you about how we might work together.
corporate team-building: create your company theme song
““Oliver came into the event with so much enthusiasm and warmth and made our entire team feel welcome and heard during the creative process. We weren’t sure what we were going to get, but we’re very happy with the process and the product! 10/10 experience!”
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Get ready, because we are about to create an original song! Over zoom and in person, I have loved seeing this hour-long event spark creativity, generate laughter and bring people together into meaningful connection with one another.
First, we’ll enter into breakout rooms and brainstorm lyric ideas. Next, we’ll come back together as a group and craft an anthem celebrating the wonderful, weird and hilarious things about your company. We’ll conclude with my playing the song in its entirety. You will be amazed by what we create!
After the event, I will send a polished mp3 of the song for everyone to enjoy in perpetuity. Absolutely no songwriting or musical experience is required. Each workshop is unique and tailored to your group, and is bound to be a hilarious, engaging and unforgettable experience for all.
Have questions or ready to get started? Get in touch to learn more or book now.
“WOW, that song and your amazing voice & music were an absolute hit! I cannot believe you created that in one hour. Our CEO had the biggest smile on her face! ”
““WOW!! What an incredible experience! As a business owner and broker of a small team of 18 real estate agents, we are always looking for ways to do team-building activities to strengthen our culture. At our end-of-year Team Advance, we decided to bring in Oliver and his talents to help us build our team’s “theme song.” This exercise in and of itself was very engaging and fulfilling. We laughed and had a blast writing our theme song! At the end, Oliver sang it back to us while playing his keyboard. It was magical!! We opted for a professional recording as a reminder and filter for new team members coming in; that “We’re the Schiff Home Team, we are hungry, humble and smart...” !! Thank you Oliver!!”
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“My team had a blast writing a song with Oliver. There’s nothing quite like coming up with rhymes about yourself with your coworkers. We all got into it and everyone contributed a lyric. Now we have an epic team theme song to use self-indulgently as an intro to all our meetings.”
a song for you
Want to gift a loved one with an original song, or create a song inspired by your own personal journey? I have been honored to create songs for weddings and birthdays, and to help people express their experiences.
I am passionate about celebrating others through music, and helping others express the depths of their journeys through song.
Once your song is ready, I will gladly perform it for you or your event over zoom or in-person, create a polished demo for you to enjoy in perpetuity, and/or create custom sheet music if you’d like to perform the song yourself.
I’d love to explore what we might create together. Reach out here to schedule a free consultation.
“Few things are as pitch perfect as Oliver Houser’s music. As a surprise for my birthday, my husband worked with Oliver to create an original song/tribute about my personality. It was a priceless gift of love, with humor and tenderness woven together. Equally impressive was the time and effort he put into the process!”
songwriting & musical-writing coaching
Looking to hone your craft as a songwriter or musical theatre writer? Want to begin writing songs or musicals but don’t know where to begin? I would love to explore working with you to help you develop your abilities and bring your creative vision to life.
Songwriting: All songwriting is storytelling, and we each have a unique story to tell. We'll tailor our work to your individual needs and help you tap into and express your authentic voice, all while developing tools to consistently convey your ideas in a way that reaches your audience. I've taught songwriting to students across a wide range of ages, genres and levels of expertise, and would love to explore how I can help you develop your abilities wherever you are in your journey.
Musical-Writing: Want to write a musical but don't know where to begin? Written a musical and looking for feedback or guidance on how to make it better? As a prolific librettist and songwriter, I understand the complexities of crafting a satisfying piece of musical theatre, from structuring a compelling story to creating songs that help move that story forward. I would love to explore how I can help you hone your talents and bring your ideas to life, however far along you are in your writing process.
I also currently teach a songwriting course to teenage students over zoom with Creative Stages, a Virginia-based performing arts organization. I am passionate about teaching and enjoy forging meaningful relationships with my students, all while helping them feel encouraged, valued and seen through our work.
I’d love to connect about how we might work together. Get in touch here.