DocSong

DocSong Connecting musicians with people to transform stories into songs that build empathy, connection, and a shared sense of humanity

We are so excited to welcome Sam Monaco as DocSong’s new Executive Director!Sam first connected with DocSong through per...
05/27/2026

We are so excited to welcome Sam Monaco as DocSong’s new Executive Director!

Sam first connected with DocSong through performances featuring stories from New Mainers, work that reflects the heart of what we do: collaboration, storytelling, and music that bridges communities.

A lifelong musician who grew up in Portland, Sam brings a deep commitment to access, inclusivity, and strengthening Maine’s creative community. We’re thrilled to have him leading this next chapter- building on our existing programs while growing deeper roots in Maine.

Shout out to ! We’re so glad you’re here! 🎉

Drumroll please! 🥁 With the month of May coming to a close, we’re gifted a beautiful new “roots” themed Music in Convers...
05/27/2026

Drumroll please! 🥁 With the month of May coming to a close, we’re gifted a beautiful new “roots” themed Music in Conversation song.

“Empty Container, Two Step Movement” is one of those songs that sticks with you, and for good reason.

Jack Haskell, alongside teaching artist, Alex Millan, created something so deeply honest here that it’s impossible to ignore. Their haunting harmonies, combined with lyrics like:

“American Dream, home alone / over and over again / in a basement obsessively / prescribed the right way to be”

have a way of settling in your bones. The song wrestles with identity, expectation, and isolation, and the quiet pressure to become someone else’s version of yourself. In a world where we’re constantly searching for a stronger sense of self, Jack and Alex remind us to tell the truth — the good, the bad and the ugly.

Stories like this one tend to live juuust underneath the surface. What truths are you still learning to tell? 🔮💌🎶

To read more about “Empty Container, Two Step Movement,” check out our blog @ docsong.org/work/stories/

Our virtual Teaching Artist Training Program is a few months away! Join us for a week of songwriting and community. July...
05/01/2026

Our virtual Teaching Artist Training Program is a few months away! Join us for a week of songwriting and community. July 25th - July 31st

Apply at the link below. 🎶🎸🥁

https://forms.gle/6zXd5dPhbNjC7vCo9

Questions? Contact Hazel ([email protected]) for all the deets!

We are hiring a new Executive Director at DocSong!This person will lead a small growing organization that partners with ...
03/26/2026

We are hiring a new Executive Director at DocSong!

This person will lead a small growing organization that partners with teaching artists and communities to transform personal stories into songs that heal, empower, and inspire.

This is a part-time, hybrid role based in Maine. We’re looking for someone with experience a nonprofit leadership and fundraising who cares deeply about community based arts programming.

Application applications are open through April 11.
Learn more at the link in our bio. 🔗

Tag someone who would thrive in this role!

🎵 Music in Conversation is back for YEAR 2!After launching in 2025 with our first theme, extend , Music in Conversation ...
02/18/2026

🎵 Music in Conversation is back for YEAR 2!

After launching in 2025 with our first theme, extend , Music in Conversation returns with a new year and a new theme - roots!

Each month, DocSong teaching artists write documentary songs with members of their communities — using music to spark conversation and connection. We’ll also be in inviting our audience to respond with poetry, essays photography that connect to the songs we share!

New songs. New conversations.
Same belief in the power of art to spark conversation and bring us closer together.

Follow along this year! 🌱

Please join us in warmly welcoming Hazel Delehey, our new Program Director!Hazel, a Maine-based singer-songwriter, recen...
02/03/2026

Please join us in warmly welcoming Hazel Delehey, our new Program Director!

Hazel, a Maine-based singer-songwriter, recently graduated from Bates College in Maine, where she received her Bachelor's degree in English and Educational Studies. Hazel interned with Maine Authors Publishing, where she helped plan the Maine Authors Book Festival during the summer.

While new to this role, Hazel is not new to DocSong's work or our Mission; she has studied documentary songwriting with DocSong founder, Malcolm Brooks, and has been writing documentary songs for over a decade. She has also led teaching artist training as a facilitator.

At DocSong, Hazel will oversee the launch of the Fellowship Program, support Teaching Artist Training, coordinate Music in Conversation, and our annual concert. Additionally, Hazel will work to build internal systems and documentation to sustain our organization.

Hazel's first day is tomorrow, February 4th, and we can't wait! We look forward to working with you, Hazel!

To know him is to love him! We count ourselves lucky to have learned and grown alongside ! Will has been with DocSong s...
02/02/2026

To know him is to love him! We count ourselves lucky to have learned and grown alongside ! Will has been with DocSong since the very beginning.

He has refined our practice, mentored many of our teaching artists, and ushered so many incredible songs into the world.

Happy birthday Will. We love you!

Thank you to everyone who supported us this year! And to all the storytellers and teaching artists who made it possible!...
12/31/2025

Thank you to everyone who supported us this year! And to all the storytellers and teaching artists who made it possible!

You made us think and laugh and cry and dance. It is our responsibility and privilege to share these stories with you through music.

We can’t wait to hear the songs we write together in the new year!

with love,
DocSong

12/22/2025

A song for the returning light of the solstice.

“Pocket of Peace” reminds us what we can create when we take care of each other.

This season may you find your own pocket of peace. And may you know the quiet joy that comes from holding and being held by the people you love.

From all of us at DocSong, wishing you peace and joy today and every day.

Stay tuned in 2026 for more songs from our Music in Conversation project!

We’re hiring! 🎉 DocSong is growing! We are looking for a part-time Program Director to coordinate our core programs and...
12/15/2025

We’re hiring! 🎉

DocSong is growing! We are looking for a part-time Program Director to coordinate our core programs and teaching artist training, and help launch our 2027 Maine-based fellowship!

The vibe: part-time, remote, mission-driven
The details: 16-20 hours/week, $25-30/hour, Maine preferred
Start date: February 2026

👉 swipe to see if this is you
👉 full job description at link in bio
👉 apply by January 12

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Rockport, ME

Telephone

+12077069229

Website

https://www.youtube.com/@documentarysongwriters, https://www.instagram.com/documentarysongwrit

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