The Helping Music Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides financial support, mentorship, and resources to Nashville's talented music creators. The organization was created by Logan Crowell, who noticed a lack of support and resources for musicians in the Nashville area.
The Helping Music Foundation currently supports independent emerging music creators with two grant programs: the HOME Scholarship and the Creator Grant. (Creator Grants are currently only available through Songtank and Gift of Music Events).
Grant provides development support for emerging artists who:
Scholarship recipients receive HOME membership:
Workspace
Gear
Professional Development Resources
HOME Membership
Mentorship
Before you apply, be sure to check out the HOME Membership options to see which level is the right fit for you. Applicants may request a 3 month up to a year-long membership.
The Helping Music Foundation is an extension ofHelping Our Music Evolve (HOME), a membership organization that offers access to professional workspace, gear, and resources to help build a successful music career. Members also have access to music business and production education, mentorship, and networking opportunities.
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Thanks to the community and BMG, we raised over $10,000 to support independent music creators!
⚡️ Local artists Devon Gilfillian, Katie Pruitt, Ketch Secor, and Rashad 'ThaPoet' Rayford performed.
⚡️ Music Creator Nominees Brandy Zdan, James Cole, and Julia Gomez gave us their pitch.
⚡️ Attendees voted...and CONGRATULATIONS to our Winner, Julia Gomez!
Check out the video recap below and be sure to join us next year!
Where 'Songland' meets 'Shark Tank'
A live broadcast music pitch contest where ten featured artists are chosen to pitch to three music industry executives aka Decision Makers.
Each featured artist has one minute to give their pitch before playing their song for the Decision Makers, who then choose one artist as the winner!
The Helping Music Foundation grants $1000 to the winner that night with an artist development prize package worth over $5000.
Helping Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are 100% tax deductible as a charitable contribution and receipts will be provided for tax purposes.
Email Us
hello@helpingmusic.org
Write Us
615 Main St., Suite H7 | Nashville, TN 37206