CITRUS LABS
🎙 Youth Ages 4 - 24 | 🍋 We Make Lemonade Out of These Lemons
About
Creative music & podcast experiences for kids and youth.
“Turn Your Child’s Voice Into a Memory.”
Music, podcast & storytelling experiences for kids
🌟 MOST POPULAR EXPERIENCES
🍋 LITTLE LEMONS
Ages 4–7Cute / playful / parent-assisted / memoriesSERVICES:Teacher Song
Birthday Music Party
TEACHER SONGWhat Is It?
A custom song your child creates for their teacher or class.How It Works
1. Download template
2. Record on your phone
3. Send files
4. Receive edited songWhat You Receive
MP3 song
Download link
Optional lyric video
Optional cartoon videoPACKAGESAudio Song Only $19
Audio + Lyric Video $29
Audio + Cartoon Video $49
Audio + Real-Life Video $68
# 🎤 Make-A-Song Birthday Party### Ages 4–10A birthday party where the kids become the artists.Instead of another party they'll forget next week, we'll help the children create something they can keep forever: their own song.Together we'll play creative games, come up with fun ideas, record voices, make memories, and create a unique birthday song featuring the birthday child and their friends.No musical experience is needed. The focus is on fun, confidence, creativity, and laughter.---## Best For🍋 Little Lemons (Ages 4–7)Perfect for younger children who love singing, imagination, movement, and creative play.🎙 Citrus Crew (Ages 8–10)Perfect for kids who enjoy creating funny lyrics, telling stories, recording their voices, and expressing their personalities.---## What's Included✅ Interactive songwriting games✅ Professional microphones and recording equipment✅ Guided group recording session✅ Birthday shout-out in the song✅ Professionally edited song✅ Digital MP3 delivery✅ Download link for families✅ Every child participates in creating and recording the song---## Packages### 🍋 Starter Party$249Up to 8 childrenTypical Duration: Approximately 60–75 minutesIncludes:* Song creation
* Recording session
* Edited MP3
* Digital delivery---### 🎙 Creative Party$299Up to 12 childrenTypical Duration: Approximately 75–90 minutesIncludes:* Everything in Starter Party
* Longer creative session
* Additional song sections
* Group photo
* Special birthday introduction---### ⭐ Spotlight Party$399Up to 15 childrenTypical Duration: Approximately 90–120 minutesIncludes:* Everything in Creative Party
* Lyric video
* Birthday slideshow video
* Extended recording experience---### Additional Children$15 per child---## How It Works### Step 1Choose your package and submit a booking request.### Step 2We'll contact you to learn about the birthday child, including their favourite colours, animals, hobbies, foods, and party theme.### Step 3We arrive and guide the kids through a fun and interactive songwriting experience.### Step 4The children record their voices and become the stars of their own song.### Step 5The finished song is professionally edited and delivered digitally for the family to enjoy and share.---## Optional Add-Ons🎨 Cartoon Music Video — Starting at $149📹 Birthday Highlight Video — Starting at $149💾 USB Keepsake Copy — $20🎵 Additional Song — $75---## Why Parents Love It✔ A unique birthday experience✔ Builds confidence and creativity✔ Every child participates✔ Creates a lasting keepsake✔ Encourages teamwork and self-expression✔ Kids leave saying, “We made a real song!”---### Citrus LabsWe Make Lemonade Out of These LemonsA birthday experience where every child gets to be the star.
🎙 CITRUS CREW
Ages 8–10Creative / funny / confidence-buildingSERVICES:Teacher Song
Birthday Podcast Party
Mini Radio Show
Funny Commercial Recording
Beginner Songwriting
Sound Effects Workshop
🎧 HOUSE OF PODCAST
Ages 11–14Podcast / media / storytelling / skillsSERVICES:Podcast Workshop
School Programs
Community Centre Programs
Private Coaching
Beat + Songwriting Basics
Youth Media Workshops
Sing It Forward: Songwriting & Recording for kids (For Community Centres, Schools and Public Spaces)
About the ProgramWe turn positive ideas into music! Each session guides kids through writing and recording their own songs on topics that matter to them — from kindness and healthy snacks to family, friendship, and self-love. Kids don’t just sing — they create, collaborate, and celebrate their own voices.WHAT WE NEED- A community space (once per week for 4 weeks)
- Basic support
- Optional: Letter of support to strengthen grant applicationsWHY IT MATTERSThis pilot gives youth a platform to process their stories, gain media skills, and access creative career pathways. It’s scalable, trauma-informed, and rooted in community healing.CONTACTSourav Deb – Founder & Program Director
📧 [email protected] | 📞 437-535-5637
🎙 BIRTHDAY PODCAST PARTYRecommended Ages: 7–14A birthday party where the kids become podcast hosts, storytellers, interviewers, comedians, and radio stars.Together we'll create a fun mini podcast filled with games, stories, jokes, challenges, sound effects, and birthday memories.The kids will record a real podcast episode that the birthday child can keep and share with family and friends.No experience is required. The focus is on creativity, confidence, communication, laughter, and self-expression.BEST FOR🎙 Citrus Crew (Ages 8–10)Perfect for kids who love telling stories, asking questions, making jokes, and expressing their personalities.🎧 House of Podcast (Ages 11–14)Perfect for youth interested in podcasting, content creation, interviewing, storytelling, and media.WHAT'S INCLUDED✓ Professional microphones and recording equipment✓ Guided podcast activities and games✓ Interview challenges✓ Storytelling prompts✓ Funny questions and creative exercises✓ Birthday shout-out in the episode✓ Professionally edited podcast✓ Digital MP3 delivery✓ Download link for families✓ Every child participatesPACKAGE OPTIONS🎙 Starter Podcast Party — $249Up to 8 children60–75 minutesIncludes:
• Podcast recording session
• Interactive games and activities
• Edited podcast episode
• Digital delivery---🎧 Podcast Plus — $299Up to 12 children75–90 minutesIncludes:
• Everything in Starter Podcast Party
• Extended recording time
• Additional activities and segments
• Group photo
• Special birthday introduction---⭐ Podcast Spotlight — $399Up to 15 children90–120 minutesIncludes:
• Everything in Podcast Plus
• Birthday slideshow video
• Highlight clips for sharing
• Extended podcast experience---Additional Children$15 per childHOW IT WORKSStep 1Choose your package and submit a booking request.Step 2We'll learn about the birthday child, including their interests, hobbies, favourite topics, and party theme.Step 3We guide the kids through fun podcast games, interviews, storytelling, and creative challenges.Step 4The children record their own birthday podcast episode.Step 5The episode is professionally edited and delivered digitally for the family to enjoy and share.OPTIONAL ADD-ONS📹 Birthday Highlight Video — Starting at $149💾 USB Keepsake Copy — $20⏱ Additional 30 Minutes — $50WHY PARENTS LOVE IT✔ Builds confidence and communication skills✔ Encourages creativity and self-expression✔ Every child participates✔ Creates a lasting keepsake✔ No screens required✔ A unique birthday experienceWHY KIDS LOVE IT✔ They use real microphones✔ They become podcast hosts✔ They tell stories and jokes✔ They play fun interview games✔ They feel like YouTubers and radio stars✔ They create something they can keep forever
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
Meet Sourav DebSourav Deb is a musician, filmmaker, storyteller, and youth program facilitator with more than 25 years of creative experience.As a Toronto Public Library Program Facilitator, he works with children and youth through songwriting, podcasting, storytelling, and creative media workshops.Through Citrus Labs, Sourav helps young people build confidence, express themselves, and create lasting memories through music, podcasts, and storytelling experiences.Over the years, he has performed, taught, and collaborated internationally while working with youth, artists, community organizations, and creative programs focused on self-expression and personal growth.Whether helping a child create a song for their teacher, record their first podcast, or celebrate a birthday with friends, his goal is simple:To help every child discover that their voice matters.---Fun Facts🎤 25+ years as a musician and storyteller🌎 International performer and collaborator🎙 Radio and podcast host🎬 Filmmaker and creative producer📚 Toronto Public Library Program Facilitator🍋 Founder of Citrus Labs❤️ Passionate about creativity, confidence, and self-expression
PILOT PROGRAM: HOUSE OF PODCAST
About the ProgramOur first initiative, House of Podcast, is a 6-week creative audio program where youth learn to host, record, edit, and publish professional podcasts. Each weekly session runs 90–120 minutes and includes mentorship, media training, and snacks. It ends with a public showcase and podcast episode release.WHAT WE NEED- A community space (once per week for 6 weeks)
- Basic support (in-kind snacks, gear, printing, or honorarium help if available)
- Optional: Letter of support to strengthen grant applicationsWHY IT MATTERSThis pilot gives youth a platform to process their stories, gain media skills, and access creative career pathways. It’s scalable, trauma-informed, and rooted in community healing.CONTACTSourav Deb – Founder & Program Director
📧 [email protected] | 📞 437-535-5637