Positive Music Mission
Hi everyone! My name is Jennifer Ferren and I am a positive music singer/songwriter and keynote musician. I create songs that uplift, inspire and encourage humanity, then take that music out into the world via concerts, guesting in at spiritual and retreat centers, as well as a wide array of private and corporate events. My performances also include public service events and venues such as fund-raisers and various medical, mental health and correctional facilities.
You Can Help Reach This Goal
My last CD, "Inside Job" was released in 2010 with assistance from friends and family. Public participation is not only welcome and appreciated, it is a necessary part of the process in getting new product produced and distributed. As an independent artist, many day to day travel and music-related expenses are paid out of pocket. Profit comes after these fees and expenses are deducted from gross income. Outside assistance & private investors, which are always considered a blessing, sometimes make all the difference in generating a profit.
I am looking to raise $4000, which will be allocated in the following way:
- Recording studio fees,
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Top-rate, professional musicians,
- Photo shoot for CD cover,
- Packaging and duplication of CD
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CD Release special event to kick off new project
- Travel expenses incurred that pertain to production and promotion of CD
How This Project Becomes a Win-Win
For everyone who chooses to participate, there are awesome perks available. Depending on which level you choose, you will receive that level's perk as well as ALL perks of the prior levels.
- $25 level = Complimentary copy of new CD and hand-written thank you
- $50 level = 1 complimentary original music download per month for 12 months
- $75 level = Copy of all 3 prior CDs in my library
- $100 level = Special holiday Music Ornament
- $150 level = Special holiday Whimsical Arrangement to decorate your home
- $200 level = Exclusive VIP invitation and table at CD release party
- $250 & Beyond level = Free House concert for you and your friends (if out of metro-Atlanta area, will schedule according to current touring schedule.)
This Project Affects The World
Many important events and performance opportunities are happening all around the world at any given time; events that celebrate physical and mental well-being, events that empower the general public through music and artistry, events that promote world peace and diplomacy, events that inspire corporate employees to strive for the very best. Positive music is a vital piece of these events and creates a lasting impression on those who hear and experience it. This CD project will help affect a positive change in the world through music that is specifically written to instill core values such as love, peace, compassion, acceptance and forgiveness.
Overcoming Risks & Challenges
As a 25 year veteran music director and band leader, I have a long history of success in creating and producing CD projects, managing & directing musicians, and booking events that support and promote my music. I am also a professional live and studio musician and have worked with some of the finest studios, song-writers, venues and musicians in the United States.
My method for studio success includes charting all songs and recording rough demos for musicians to learn ahead of time. We then rehearse, prior to going into session, to ensure each arrangement is clear and expressively unique. As we record, we do so together, "live", to instill that sense of connectivity and collective energy.
My studio of choice, Dogwood Studios in Oxford, GA, is one of the best studios in the Southeast. It has a wide array of unique, vintage instrumentation, such as Hammond B-3 organ, Rhodes & Wurlitzer keyboards, grand piano, a huge selection of microphones, guitars and amps, as well as numerous drum kits and snares. The executive engineer, Ron Benner, is a long-time friend and collaborator and works quickly and efficiently to ensure maximum quality for a fair price.
Other Ways You Can Help
If you are in an economic place whereby you may be unable to contribute financially, there are many ways you can still assist!
- You can help promote this campaign via Facebook, Twitter and Word of Mouth
- Send encouraging shout-outs to me and the musicians as we go through the production process
- Keep this project in your daily thoughts and prayers