My Sound Space

A 12-week creative program for teens (grades 9–12) to write, speak, and design the sound of their own story.

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Storytelling, not bullet points.
Through creative writing, spoken word, and sound design,
a space for youth uncover their voice,
and share it with the world.This is not a classroom.
This is a studio for self-expression.
Each week, participants write, speak, remix, and publish work that matters to them and to others.You won’t be graded. You won’t be lectured. You’ll be challenged. Encouraged. Heard.Twelve weeks. One transformation.

Each week in My Sound Space is a new session,
a chance to write what’s real, say it out loud,
and shape it through sound.All voices are welcome.Together, we create not just poems or beats,
but confidence, connection, and a sense of self.By the end, you leave with a piece that says:
This is who I am. This is what I need to say.

12 weekly in person sessions (90 mins) held within the Mississauga/Oakville area.Led by expert artist-educators
who bring real-world experience and creative care.1:1 mentorship
to help you grow your voice and craft.You’ll create a polished spoken word
layered with your own sound design.Final showcase where you perform or record your original piece.Small cohort—just 12 spots—for deeper connection
and personalized support.

Meet your mentor, Tahira Rajwani - Spoken word artist. Culture shaper. Voice amplifier.Tahira brings power and purpose to the mic. As a South Asian Canadian spoken word artist whose work is rooted in themes of diaspora and women's empowerment. As Mississauga’s 5th Youth Poet Laureate, Tahira was shortlisted for the 2024 League of Canadian Poets Spoken Word Award and the Emerging Literary Arts category of the 2024 Mississauga Arts Awards. Recently, she ranked second nationally when representing Toronto at the 2025 Canadian Individual Poetry Slam. By day, Tahira is a psychology student at the University of Toronto and runs local open mic series, Sauga Poetry.

For the ones who feel something
stirring beneath the silence.Who scribble lyrics in the margins
and hum beats in their heads.For those ready to make something real,
to shape their stories, share their truth,
and speak up,
even when their voice shakes.Grades 9–12.
No experience needed,
just courage and curiosity.

Because young people don't need more content,
They need upliftment and connection.Because when they find their voice,
they begin to shape the culture around them.Through writing, spoken word, and sound design,
they don’t just create—they contribute.Rooted in a celebration of difference, inclusivity, and cultural diversity, this program is a container for imagination, reflection, and skill-building.Not to win trophies —but to tell stories that move people, and build a future shaped by empathy, creativity, and purpose.