These Open Studio Sessions will be led by the Sound Lab Coordinator Adam Koch. Approximately once a semester Dr. Travis will lead a special topics session. The CREATE Research Lab, led by Dr. Raphael Travis, explores through research and practice how engaging with arts -especially Hip Hop culture- can facilitate healthy development, reduce depression and anxiety, and increase academic development. On the research side, collaborations exist with partners in education, criminal justice, counseling, music therapy, and psychology to help better understand the relationships between creative art engagement and well-being. On the practice side, collaborations exist with a variety of teaching-artists including emcees, singers, producers, beat-makers, and deejays. Five distinct but overlapping dimensions of empowerment anchor practice strategies to improve well-being: esteem, resilience, growth, community, and change. #createlabtxst #healingpowerofhiphop https://www.instagram.com/p/CUqVmi5r_6q/?utm_medium=tumblr











