Recently, we had the joy of connecting with Ashley and Joey, who shared their journey through the Lullaby Project. Here’s what they shared with us:

What made you excited to be a part of the Lullaby Project?

• The opportunity to create a special lullaby for Violet. We don’t consider ourselves to be musically inclined, so without the Lullaby Project we wouldn’t have created something so special for her.

What was your favorite part of the creative process?

• Getting to put our words to music.

What do you hope your child will feel or remember when they hear this lullaby as they grow?

• I hope Violet knows that the words to our lullaby are true. We want her to not be afraid to try new things, and go after her dreams, even when life gives her challenges. We’ll always be waiting in the wings to support her.

Is there a moment or memory that shaped the message of your lullaby?

• We wanted to write about what we thought of when we look at her. Having a daughter was a dream for us for a long time. Now that we are parents we love watching her change, grow, and try new things.

Can you tell us a little about your lullaby?

• What story or message does it carry? Our lullaby details our wishes for our daughter to believe in herself, and to always follow her dreams. It lets her know that no matter what we are always here for her.

Why was participating in the Lullaby Project important to you?

• The Discovery Center offers so many amazing opportunities that I love to participate in. The Lullaby Project in particular was something I’d never heard of before, so getting to create a unique memento for our daughter is something we’ll always cherish.

How do you think this project supports the bond between you and your child?

• I think it reinforces the love we have for each other. She is at an age where she’s more of a handful these days, but no matter what we feel blessed to have her in our lives.

“The Lullaby Project, a project of Carnegie Hall’s Weill Music Institute, pairs new and expecting parents and caregivers with professional artists to write and sing personal lullabies for their babies, supporting parental health, aiding childhood development, and strengthening the bond between parent and child.” You can learn more about at Project Lullaby.”

If you’re interested in learning more about Project Lullaby please contact Payton Friess at [email protected] or 785-783-8300.