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Emily Groff Debut EP - Breathe

Support Emily Groff's first EP, "Breathe"

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Emily Groff Debut EP - Breathe

Emily Groff Debut EP - Breathe

Emily Groff Debut EP - Breathe

Emily Groff Debut EP - Breathe

Emily Groff Debut EP - Breathe

Support Emily Groff's first EP, "Breathe"

Support Emily Groff's first EP, "Breathe"

Support Emily Groff's first EP, "Breathe"

Support Emily Groff's first EP, "Breathe"

Emily Groff
Emily Groff
Emily Groff
Emily Groff
1 Campaign |
Nashville, United States
$1,457 USD 24 backers
45% of $3,200 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Who Am I?

Hey everyone! My name is Emily Groff, and if you know me you know I love music. By the time I was ten years old, I was already writing songs on wide-ruled school paper about the crazy world of a fourth grader using the few chords I knew. As I grew up, my music grew up with me. It became the way I processed the world around me and the more I learned about it the more I wanted to dive in head first. 

I grew up in Miami Beach, FL, playing saxophone in my school bands and songleading in Jewish youth group. I attended URJ Camp Coleman and URJ Kutz Camp as a camper and was heavily involved in my youth group and NFTY-STR. Through my band experience, I found a love of ensemble playing and teaching music. Through my experiences in the Jewish community, I found a deeper connection to Judaism and a passion for creating community. This led to Vanderbilt University where I studied music education and led services at Hillel. I have spent amazing summers songleading at URJ Camp Coleman, URJ Six Points Sports Academy, and Gordon JCC Camp Davis. Today, I am an elementary music teacher, songleader, and songwriter based in Nashville, TN. Between working as a music teacher and working in the Jewish community here, I feel so lucky to be in a place where I get to do what I love everyday. 

This EP- Breathe

Music is not just the way I process my world, but also the way I process and connect to Judaism. The four Jewish songs on Breathe are inspired by how I have related common experiences and emotions to Judaism through music. 

Hashkiveinu- A desire for not just physical but also mental and emotional protection.

Shiru- Celebration. Music is how I celebrate. 

Lo Yisa Goy- An outcry for unity.

Ahavat Olam- Having someone by your side, through good and bad times.

The namesake of the EP, Breathe, is about my struggles with performance anxiety. This song is included because without the events that inspired this song, this EP could not have happened. My performance anxiety began in college, and while it started in my solo saxophone performance, it bled into things like songleading and public speaking. My love of performing and being in front of a group gradually diminished and I started to dread doing it. My senior year, I had a professor tell me “you play the tenor saxophone like you love it” and I remember thinking “man, why can’t I just play it and feel that love”? I had a songwriting final due the next day, that line went into the first line of the chorus, and with the writing of that song I finally decided to work towards dealing with my performance anxiety and getting back out there. Life can be unexpected, scary, and have many twists and turns. It can feel so much easier to turn around than continue, even if you’re so close to where you want to go. Always remember to breathe, and keep going.

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Digital Download

$12 USD
You will be among the first people to have an mp3 for all 5 songs. Thanks for all of your support, you're making this happen!
Included Items
  • Digital Download of Breathe
Estimated Shipping
May 2021
2 claimed

EP Pre-Release Virtual Concert

$20 USD
My dog and the walls of my apartment have been great audiences thus far, but I can't wait to share my music live with all of you! You will be invited to a pre-release concert where I will share the music from the album, discuss the inspirations behind each song, and answer questions. You will also receive a digital download of the album. Thank you!
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
Estimated Shipping
May 2021
7 claimed

Hard Copy of CD

$35 USD
Spotify and Apple Music are cool and all, but let's bring it back to the good days of hard copy CD's! You will also receive all previous perks above. Thank you for all that you do!
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
  • Hard Copy of Breathe
Estimated Shipping
June 2021
0 out of 50 of claimed
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Signed Copy of CD

$40 USD
You are truly the best, and I want to let you know that! You will get the download, an invitation to the pre-release, and a handwritten thank you on the hard copy of the EP.
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
  • Signed Copy of Breathe
Estimated Shipping
June 2021
4 out of 50 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Liner Notes

$50 USD
Your support means the world to me and I want to make sure you leave your mark on the EP! Your name with a special thank you will be included in the liner notes.
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
  • Name Included in Liner Notes
  • Signed Copy of Breathe
Estimated Shipping
June 2021
2 out of 25 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

Chord Sheets

$65 USD
You are a rockstar, and it would be awesome to have you playing along to Breathe. You will receive chord charts (chords and lyrics) along with all other perks. Thank you!!
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
  • Name Included in Liner Notes
  • Signed Copy of Breathe
  • Chord Sheets
Estimated Shipping
June 2021
0 claimed
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All Sheet Music

$75 USD
Let's have a jam session sometime! Along with all other perks, here is the full sheet music (chords + vocal line + horn parts). Thank you for all that you do!
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
  • Name Included in Liner Notes
  • Signed Copy of Breathe
  • Chord Sheets
  • Sheet Music
Estimated Shipping
June 2021
1 claimed
Ships worldwide.

A Song, Just For You!

$150 USD
Have you ever wanted a song written about something or someone? Looked everywhere but to no avail? Give me a theme, so information about the theme, and I will write and record a short (1-2 min) song with guitar and voice and send it your way!
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
  • Name Included in Liner Notes
  • Signed Copy of Breathe
  • Chord Sheets
  • Sheet Music
  • A Song Written Just For You!
Estimated Shipping
June 2021
3 claimed
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30 minute Zoom

$150 USD
You are fabulous, and there is nothing more I would love than a 30-minute zoom session. This could be for many things! A songwriting lesson, how to play the songs on the EP, debate whether or not a hotdog is a sandwich, talking more in depth about the songs; anything you want! Let's make it happen.
Included Items
  • Pre-Release Concert
  • Digital Download of Breathe
  • Name Included in Liner Notes
  • Signed Copy of Breathe
  • Chord Sheets
  • Sheet Music
  • 30 Minute Zoom Session
Estimated Shipping
June 2021
0 claimed
Ships worldwide.
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