Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh is a Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, MC, Workshop facilitator, Vocal producer, Edutainer, motivational speaker and is the founder of The Muniversity Studies online Programs! She has been traveling as an artist/activist/edutainer for the past 15 years, inspiring and impacting young people through the arts! Resume below!
MUniversity Studies is a reimagined music education program that approaches the business of creating & releasing music from a culturally responsible, independent and holistic perspective.
Meet The Founder
Four Week Courses
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Heart Song
Therapeutic Songwriting and Frequency Healing
Description:
Heart song is a 4 week course where we will explore the subconscious thoughts and beliefs that shape our moods and behaviors using songwriting techniques, and chakra coordinating healing frequencies and melodic tones. This course aims to bring awareness to our toxic emotions and release them in a creative, affirmative musical expression.
Heart song is a 4 week course where we will explore the subconscious thoughts and beliefs that shape our moods and behaviors using songwriting techniques, and chakra coordinating healing frequencies and melodic tones. This course aims to bring awareness to our toxic emotions and release them in a creative, affirmative musical expression.
Art After Birth
A Musical Support Group for Creative Mothers
Description:
Many mothers struggle to find the time & space for creativity. ‘After Afterbirth’ is a creative support group for mothers to hone their musical skills. We meet weekly to write songs and share our musical ideas In this class participants will learn strategic, holistic, & effective tools to improve artistry, grow impact and fulfill our creative purpose in the world.
Many mothers struggle to find the time & space for creativity. ‘After Afterbirth’ is a creative support group for mothers to hone their musical skills. We meet weekly to write songs and share our musical ideas In this class participants will learn strategic, holistic, & effective tools to improve artistry, grow impact and fulfill our creative purpose in the world.
Barz
The Art of The Mic Controller
Description:
- Learn literary devices to enhance your rhymes
- How to structure a song
- Learn rhymes patterns
- Learn to count bars (the right way)
- Enhance delivery and cadence
- Learn the art of storytelling
- Learn what makes an infectious hook
- Practice timing, spacing, coloring, and rhythm
- How record pre-production drafts of your original song
From the mud
Independent Music Business 101 & 102
Description:
- How to write split sheets & producer agreements
- Distribution vs Recording Contracts
- How to protect your Intellectual property
- How to market your art and set up e-commerce branding
- How to register with a PRO & receive royalties
- How to increase impact & grow your fanbase
- How to book your own tours
Songwriting 101
The Art of Popular Songwriting
Description:
- Top 40 song structure
- Utilizing literary devices for added impact
- How to organize your many thoughts into a cohesive song
- How to write a catchy hook
- How to count bars (the right way)
- Cadence, & Rhythm & Delivery
- How record pre-production drafts of your original song
The Booth
Vocal Production & Recording – AUG 1
Description:
- How to use a DAW to record vocals at home
- How to stack vocals properly
- How to arrange song parts and adlibs
- How to learn harmony placement, timing, delivery & spacing
- How to give your best recorded performance
- How to add effects and basic mix to your recording
