In this economy there are so many art/music/dance schools being forced to close because they simply cannot afford to stay open. They need audio and visual supplies, and they need computer and networking supplies. On top of that they need to pay someone to install and train them on how to use that equipment. I want to help these organizations by getting enough funding to provide these services to them for free, so they can use that money to reinvest into their program and possibly lower the cost so that they can gain more students. For staffing, equipment, installation and training it would take a million dollars to last 4 years to achieve want I want to achieve.

My ULTIMATE goal is to get to 5 million dollars so I can do this for the next 20 years, but I figure $10,000 is a good place to start. That would get us the office equipment we need to start a huge fundraising campaign, get to that 5 million dollars, and stay open for these kids!!!

My vision for how it would work is as follows:

Companies would send their requests, and based on the severity of their need we would prioritize. After that we would assess what they need; whether it be new computer equipment, new audio equipment or just an audit on ways to save money. Then we would do the job, post the story online and move on to the next organization that needs our help. Our goal is to make a positive impact on the Arts community in the area.

I have been working in IT for 20 years and music for 30. I am an avid musician and DJ with a degree in the recording arts, and have owned a studio in Nashville TN. My partner, also an avid musician and DJ, has had many radio shows all over the country and has been doing large scale concert production for 10 years as well as large scale audio installations.