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KEY POINTS

Background: 19-year-old female singer-songwriter from Brooklyn, NY (originally from North Carolina). College student pursuing music alongside studies.

Musical Style: Folk/Singer-Songwriter/Indie artist creating personal, introspective songs focused on processing life experiences and healing.

Professional Experience: Two years of songwriting experience, regular performances at restaurants and bars in North Carolina, recent shows in NYC including Breaking Sound and Book Club Bar. Registered with a PRO.

Current Situation: Recently relocated to NYC, building connections in the local music scene, currently seeking management while balancing college studies.

Project Status: Has 5 completed songs ready for recording: "the drive", "euro", "ribbons and old bouquets", "the kids are all dying", and "the end". Songs written over the past 1-2 years.

Technical Plan: Seeking producer collaboration, plans to maintain 100% master ownership. Considering producers including Tucker Bickell, Laiko, and Sam Evian. Aims to complete recording by April 18, 2025, with release by May 9, 2025.

Marketing Strategy: Plans 4-month release cycle with 3 singles leading to 5-song EP. Each single will have 3-4 week promotional campaign utilizing social media content. Targeting Spotify Editorial playlist placement.

Business Understanding: Shows awareness of industry challenges, particularly as a young female artist. Actively networking, attending industry events, and building connections. Income currently under $10,000 from music.

Impact Potential: Grant would enable professional recording of debut EP, marking significant career milestone. Focus on creating authentic, healing-centered music that connects with listeners while maintaining artistic integrity.

Key Quotes:

"I know I may be young, but I always like to make sure people know that I truly do take music very seriously because it means so much to me. I have been working towards creating this project for a long time and I am finally at a place as an artist where I know what kind of music I want to create and how I want to represent myself."

"As an artist, I feel like I create to give and to heal. I'm ready to put these songs into the hands of so many others so they aren't just a part of my journey in life, but so maybe they can have even just a small impact on someone else's."