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Have you ever had a dream that just wouldn’t let go, but something always stopped you?
Not enough time. Not enough money. Or that voice that whispers, “You’re not good enough.” For me, that dream has been to make a record. To write, record, and release a collection of songs that bring hope to others the way music has brought hope to me. For years, I let fear, life and self-doubt keep me quiet.
But not anymore.
Over the past several months, I’ve been writing, collaborating, and recording with an amazing team of musicians and producers. The songs are taking shape—but to finish this project, I need your help.
Every great dream takes a community. Studio time, production, and
mixing all come with real costs—your support can help bring
these songs to life.
When you give, you're not just helping fund a record, you’re joining a story about courage, creativity, and the hope we have in Jesus. My prayer is that through these songs, hearts will be reminded that light still breaks through the dark, that grace still meets us where we are, and that the dreams God plants in us are never wasted.
Read through the campaign booklet below to see how your gift makes a difference and what’s included when you give even just $10! The giving tiers all stack so anything in a higher tier includes everything from the tiers below. You don’t have to give the exact tier amount—just the amount or more (i.e. $40 gets you all the rewards from Tier 2 plus everything from the Tier 1, but not from Tier 3).
CAMPAIGN BOOKLET
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Everything from Tier 1, plus a peek behind the curtain with exclusive behind-the-scenes content. You’ll get photos and videos emailed directly to you from studio sessions, early voice memos, and versions of the songs that give you a closer look at the creative process.
Everything from Tier 1-2, plus a bespoke lyric-inspired digital art print that you can frame and put up in your home or office created by artist and friend Laura K. Sayers. Laura lives in Glasgow, Scotland and works as a paper artist and children's book illustrator. You can find her amazing work on instagram at @lauraksayers
Everything from Tier 1-4, plus an invite to an exclusive pre-launch virtual song share. This intimate listening party happens before the record is released and includes acoustic performances of the songs along with a live Q&A, so you can hear the stories behind the music and connect directly with the music.
Everything from Tier 5, plus a private live performance at your home or place of business. Invite friends, family, or anyone you want—it’s your personal show, and you’ll get to experience the music live in a way that’s truly unforgettable. (If you don’t live in the Rochester, NY area, I promise to find a way to recognize your generosity. We’ll chat!)
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Everything from Tier 1, plus a peek behind the curtain with exclusive behind-the-scenes content. You’ll get photos and videos emailed directly to you from studio sessions, early voice memos, and versions of the songs that give you a closer look at the creative process.
Everything from Tier 1-2, plus a bespoke lyric-inspired digital art print that you can frame and put up in your home or office created by artist and friend Laura K. Sayers. Laura lives in Glasgow, Scotland and works as a paper artist and children's book illustrator. You can find her amazing work on instagram at @lauraksayers
Everything from Tier 1-4, plus an invite to an exclusive pre-launch virtual song share. This intimate listening party happens before the record is released and includes acoustic performances of the songs along with a live Q&A, so you can hear the stories behind the music and connect directly with the music.
Everything from Tier 5, plus a private live performance at your home or place of business. Invite friends, family, or anyone you want—it’s your personal show, and you’ll get to experience the music live in a way that’s truly unforgettable. (If you don’t live in the Rochester, NY area, I promise to find a way to recognize your generosity. We’ll chat!)
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