Today we've launched our "Keep Music Alive" mission on Facebook at www.facebook.com/KeepMusicAliveMission, and we are soooo excited.
As you may already know, we are on a MISSION to promote how valuable and important music is in all of our lives: Academically, Therapeutically or just overall making us a happier society. As part of this mission, our new book “88 Ways Music Can Change Your Life” will feature original quotes, anecdotes and stories relating how music has affected the lives of people all over the world. We are currently searching for inspirational stories, anecdotes & quotes for possible inclusion in the book.
In addition to inspirational stories, “88 Ways” will also feature some of the more recent research supporting the importance of music, plus practical suggestions and examples of what schools & communities can do to help bring music back despite the recent arts & music budget cuts.
Our life experiences make us who we are today. Many of us credit music as playing a vital role in who we have become and where we are in our lives.
- Did music help get you through a difficult time in your life?
- Was there a particular song, or artist, that strongly resonated with you?
- Was a there a person in your life who influenced you with their music?
- Was there a family member or friend who played an instrument, or sang, and made you more aware of the musical world around you?
- Did you learn to play an instrument or take part in your school’s band or chorus?
- Was music used to help you during a type of therapy, either to motivate you or to “just get you through it”?
When you look back now, how do you think your life is different, or has changed, because of Music?
If you have a story you’d like to share with the world, we would LOVE to hear it. No story is insignificant because your story comes from your life, which is special and unique. Please email your original stories, quotes or anecdotes about “how music changed your life” to: MusicStories@LoveSongs.com. You will hear back from us within 72 hours confirming we have received your submission. Also, please let us know how you would like your name to appear with your story (full name, first name, etc) and tell us your city/state and/or country where you reside.
By submitting your original quote, anecdote and story, you are granting permission for them to be shared:
- in the book,
- at conferences & discussion groups,
- Radio, TV, print and internet interviews, blog posts & articles
All entries submitted will be considered for inclusion in our book “88+ Ways Music Can Change Your Life” which will be published in March 2015. Each person whose quote, anecdote or story is included in the book, will receive a complimentary copy, once it is published. No other compensation will be offered.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be used to help keep music alive with funds going to a variety of music charities that bring music instruments and instruction into schools.
For more information about our mission, please visit: LoveSongs.com and click on “Keep Music Alive”. And please don't forget to LIKE the Facebook page for www.facebook.com/KeepMusicAliveMission
p.s. The deadline for story submissions is December 1st, 2014. Please share this message with musicians and others you believe may have a story to share.
That's all for today folks, we'll be back tomorrow with another post - yay we did 3 days in a rowwwww!
Music, Love & Laughter,
Vincent James @ LoveSongs.com
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