Healing has a rhythm. Let’s find it together.

To write a melody that makes sense, you need harmony—different notes working together, not against each other. Riff for Reform builds on that idea: blending music, story, and conversation to show how empathy and understanding create the real harmony our communities need.

Live Concert + Conversation

Riff for Reform: Live Music. Real Stories. Meaningful Change.

Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Suzi Brown for a unique campus experience that blends dynamic live‐looping performance with honest storytelling and facilitated dialogue. With her roots as a gun-violence survivor, former undercover social worker, and behavioral-health professional, Suzi brings an uncommon depth to the stage.

What the program offers:

A 60-minute concert + interactive discussion designed for college audiences: live-looped music, full of richness and rhythm, couples with real personal narrative about resilience, reform, and community.
A participatory workshop option: “The Neuroscience of Empathy & the Power of Song,” where students explore how music, emotional regulation and behavior‐science intersect.
Flexible formats ideal for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Mental Health Awareness, Civic Engagement & Advocacy-themed events.

Why it matters for your campus:

Relevance: Students are increasingly seeking meaningful experiences that connect creativity, identity, and social impact. Riff for Reform meets them where they are—on stage and in conversation.
Skill-building: Through story + song, the program fosters emotional intelligence, collaborative thinking, and inclusive communication—skills that support academic success, leadership and campus community.
Engagement: The live‐looping show grabs attention, and the candid storytelling invites vulnerability and dialogue. It sets the stage for real conversations—beyond the usual “speaker + slideshow” format.
Customization: Whether your campus is focusing on women’s history, mental health, human rights, or civic reform—this program can be framed to align with your theme and audience.

Ready to book or learn more?
Reach out to Suzi’s booking coordinator at suzibrownbooking@gmail.com and discover how Riff for Reform can bring fresh energy and meaningful reflection to your campus.

College Campuses

A 60-minute performance and dialogue exploring music as a bridge for change, healing, and community.

Workshop: “The Neuroscience of
Empathy and the Power of Song”

A participatory workshop connecting behavioral health principles, emotional regulation, and music.

DEI & Advocacy Events: Programs that connect personal storytelling with social impact, suitable for Women’s History Month, Mental Health Awareness Week, Human Rights, or Civic Engagement programming.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Shared billing with the Indigo Girls (Wild Goose Festival)

• Opened for Sixpence None the Richer, Keller Williams, and Kaki King

• Former humanitarian contract photographer for ARK International (Thailand), documenting human trafficking and exploitation

• Behavioral health professional integrating music, neuroscience, and emotional intelligence into community advocacy

• Founder of an independent music business dedicated to using art for social transformation

BOOK TODAY

For College and University Engagements:
Booking Coordinator, Brown Creative Music

suzibrownbooking@gmail.com or Peter M at pmastromusic@gmail.com