Songwriting, novel writing, vocal sessions and more — here's what clients and students are saying:
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I met Mimi Cross when she was teaching a writing and yoga series; her creative methods inspired me to write both more and differently. After the course, I hired Mimi to work privately with me as a developmental editor on my fledgling contemporary young adult novel. She helped me develop my characters more fully and tailor my work more closely to the young adult audience. Later, she assisted me in creating a calling card author website. As I have moved on to submitting my work for review at conferences, Mimi has continued to guide me and offer me a vision of success.
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It is not an overstatement or cliché to say that Mimi Cross has made my dreams come true. I always longed to write songs, but was discouraged by others who said it was not possible if I wasn't a musician or a singer. For decades, I felt there was something inside that I wanted to express but couldn't. Then, earlier this year, I took a six-week songwriting class with Mimi. I immediately felt all the creativity bursting through after being locked up for so long, thanks to Mimi. Her encouragement and enthusiasm for her students and tremendous support is so life-affirming. Her suggestions always make the writing better, and she does it with such a loving, open and kind heart. It has been the thrill of a lifetime to hear Mimi put her music and her voice to the songs that we have collaborated on together.
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Mimi Cross guided me through all of the steps of novel writing, from creating an enticing synopsis to carefully analyzing the action of my story to make sure that each scene led seamlessly into the next. The time we spent working together transformed my very draft-y WIP into something more polished and publishable.
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Mimi is a wonderful teacher, with a beautiful voice. Almost immediately, I started taking voice lessons. That was 1 year ago, and save a few interruptions in my schedule, I've been learning from her weekly ever since. Mimi is gifted, not just in the art of voice, music and writing; she's gifted at knowing what a student needs in order to allow them to experience and express what they desire. As a singer, I want to sound good while I'm emoting. Mimi taught me finesse, confidence, and trust. She's extremely supportive in this journey, and her pace is perfect. Mimi keeps me challenged, gives clear feedback in a supportive and enthusiastic way, and provides me with information I didn't yet know I needed.
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I am creative. I am an artist.
These are affirmations I could neither feel nor express until I met Mimi Cross.
Mimi Cross, course facilitator of the 12-week workshop Choosing the Artist's Path, takes Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" and brings it to life, specifically, to your life. Mimi fully brings herself and her experiences to every class as she personalizes the course material for each student. Her concepts and insights helped me reach into myself, become aware, connect, and find the core issues keeping me creatively blocked. In her class, I learned to rekindle my creativity, spirituality, and respect my gift. If you want to get in touch with your creativity and yourself, meet Mimi Cross.