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Help Me Complete the “Walk With Christmas Spirit” Project
Who needs positive music? Everyone! I dream of sharing my upbeat vibes with the world, but finances are a big hurdle. That’s why I’m asking for your donation towards completing a six-song EP called “Walk With Christmas Spirit” for release by December, 2024.
My name is Owen. At age three I was non-verbal and diagnosed with autism, but my communication improved through music. Rock and roll classics, jazz, and blues are my favourites. As part of my high school’s guitar class, I performed my first original, “Key Lime Blues,” onstage with a backing band, and I graduated the class with 100%.
To afford college and a nice guitar, I saved every bit of money. Even while on nature walks or helping clean our neighbourhood, I scanned for coins to pick up and add to my money jar. I played and sang for free at first and was thrilled when I was offered money to perform! College seemed out of reach for a while, but recently I graduated independent music studies at Seneca with honours.
COVID and its lockdowns stressed me, but being at home meant more practice time. Neighbours heard me playing and suggested doing “driveway concerts.” Our province’s premier sent me a commendation for spreading cheer during that difficult time. I also shared cover songs and originals on social media as part of a 365-Day One Song A Day challenge, which I completed in July of 2021. A fan told me that during COVID there were days he didn’t know whether to get out of bed, but he looked forward to checking what song I shared that day. That’s the power of music, and that’s why I’m so excited to start this Christmas EP journey.
Almost everything is in place! We’ll record four of my original tunes and two classics for a total of six songs. Our first band rehearsal already happened, and I found a good recording studio. Here is the breakdown of expenses:
Recording, $100/hour x 4 sessions of 4 hours: $1600
Mixing, $400/song x 6 songs: $2400
Mastering, $100/song x 6: $600.
Piano tuning: $300
Session musicians: $1500
CD Manufacturing: $1500
Release Party/Promotion: $1500
Marketing/Merchandise: $1500
Total: $10,900
I have some money set aside towards other expenses like transportation/gas and meals.
Just $10 will cover 10% of one song’s mastering! As they say, it all adds up, and your contribution will support bringing more joy to the world.
Here are links to live performances of two original Christmas songs that will be featured on my E.P.
Walk With Christmas Spirit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z1x6OTqCyg
Festive Friday Night At The Falls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wr8xRRhkZQk
Thank You for Your Generosity.