Category: Lab Logs

On Day 14, the Sonic Storytelling Lab ended on a high note as children recorded mythic voiceovers, wrote poems, composed chants, and transformed recycled materials into forest elements for the final exhibit. With mentors Prashant Nawani and Yash Nath Jha, they experimented with audio editing, music production, and set design — culminating in a day full of expression, collaboration, and imagination. As voices echoed, stories deepened, and brushstrokes added color to the world of the Yaksha, our young creators left inspired, proud, and ready for the final showcase.

On Day 13 of the Sonic Storytelling Lab, students stepped deeper into the world of Yaksha — blending sound, story, and sculpture. From recording melodies and composing riddles to painting cardboard leaves and sculpting forest forms with POP, the day was a full-circle experience of creation. With guidance from mentors Yash Jha and Prashant Nawani, children explored how music and mythology connect, and how discarded materials can be turned into art. The joy of seeing their stories take shape through sound and structure filled the studio with energy, as they prepared for the final showcase with excitement and pride.

Day 12 of the Sonic Storytelling Lab was a creative explosion of music, riddles, and hands-on set building. Children composed melodies, explored instruments like the electric guitar and Casio, and learned digital music production with Ableton. They wrote and solved riddles inspired by the Yaksha mythos, and even brainstormed folk rhythms for each elemental keeper. The day ended with a joyful session of mountain-making using paper, plastic bottles, and masking tape — blending imagination, sound, and storytelling into one vibrant experience.

Day 11 at EarthLab’s Yaksha 2025 welcomed the start of the Sonic Storytelling Lab — where sound met imagination! Guided by mentors Yash Nath Jha and Prashant Nawani, children explored how lyrics, melody, beats, and voice can build powerful stories. From writing their own songs to recording voices, playing flutes, and producing tracks using Ableton, young creators began shaping the soundtrack of the Yaksha universe. The day ended with excitement as students shared their original soundscapes and stories with their parents — ready for more sonic magic ahead!