Standing Steady: An Album Inspired by Poetry (free: in-person, venue TBD)
Description:
A combination live performance and process discussion focused on the creation of Standing Steady, an album inspired by poems. Performing songwriter Allison Preisinger will share her process of writing music to poetry during a season of burnout and how changing her creative process helped guide her back into creating. This in-person gathering includes live performances and an inside look at what it meant to try something new creatively—what I chose to honor from the original poems, what I left behind, and the why behind some of those choices. Take a look behind the scenes of creating music inspired by poetry! There will be time left for questions.
Presenter's bio:
Allison Preisinger is a performing songwriter and the founder of AMP Studio, a small business specializing in collaborative projects with clients to produce high-quality podcasts, audiobooks, and other audio content. Her boutique business produces podcasts that highlight Indigenous Voices, provides resources for Bladder Cancer patients and their loved ones, and is niche-focused. She works closely with authors who want to narrate their own stories to help their goals and projects come to life.
As a performer, Allison is known for her evocative, Americana-infused sound played against the background of many influences, including Iron & Wine and Tom Petty. Her most recent release, Standing Steady (2025), is a heartfelt exploration of stillness and simplicity, intertwining her music with poems from various poets to create a deeply personal and therapeutic work. A multi-instrumentalist with a passion for storytelling, Allison aspires to use her art to uplift, connect, and share the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
April 22 (60 minutes, online)