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- EIN 82-0938729
- info@musictolife.org
- Po Box 409 Wilder VT 05088 USA
- https://www.musictolife.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Alliances & Advocacy, Arts & Culture, Civil Rights, Music
Mission: Founded by Noel Paul Stookey (of the 60’s folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary) Music to Life empowers a diverse network of talented artists across the country as social entrepreneurs, going beyond a benefit concert to create measurable impact in their communities. We provide business skills training, mentorship from fundraising experts, and paid performance opportunities for innovative artists of all genres who are creating music-driven community programs that directly address issues from environmental and racial justice, to youth empowerment and the opioid crisis. By teaching artists how to make a living while making change, we are ensuring the sustainability of music as a tool for change and creating a nationwide movement of grassroots musicians who are equipped to tackle the issues of our time as creative and representative leaders.
Target demographics: Music to Life supports diverse artists across genres and generations who seek to make tangible social change in their communities.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 425 Juried Artists
Geographic areas served: Music to Life serves communities throughout the U.S.
Programs: Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) The Musician Changemaker Accelerator (MCA) - first incubator of its kind to help musicians develop sustainable, music-driven programs for communities facing persistent economic, environmental and racial injustices. - MCA Workshop (local/regional): A live ‘deep-dive’ business-skills session where musicians receive training in proposal development and mobilizing support - MCA Academy (national): An online 6-month program, connecting musicians around the country with entrepreneurial business training, mentorship and other resources that support their work as change agents in their communities _____________________________________________________________________________________ Performance Platforms Initiatives to help musicians promote and share their talents and stories of community change, such as: - Artist Showcases: online/live engagements featuring Juried Artists’ music and stories - Speakers Bureau: connects Juried Artists with paid professional speaking and workshop opportunities for corporate, nonprofit, and academic clients - HOPE RISES: album featuring grassroots social change talent across the country _____________________________________________________________________________________ National Network Connecting artists with each other and seasoned mentors as well as opportunities to collaborate and learn. - Changemaker Exchange: bi-monthly online dialogue between thought leaders & musicians - Melody Unchained: bi-monthly newsletter with performance, educational, and funding resources - Affinity groups: monthly/quarterly gatherings of Workshop and/or Academy grads