Building

A

Supportive

Community

Among High School Musicians, Emerging Artists And All
Passionate About The Creative & Performance
Spirit Of Contemporary Music!

Created with Robby Krieger

Contemporary Music has inspired generations throughout the world
– the voice of countless cultural movements
     So much of it, from the Blues to Heavy Metal, Hip Hop and everything in between, was created through a collaborative open process that integrates contributions from all members, giving voice to those who need to be heard!
Yet most high schools, if they can afford music at all, still offer only Marching Band, Orchestra, Choir or possibly Jazz Band
     Though laudable, to many these traditional programs don't seem relevant or provide enough opportunity for self-expression. Our PLAY-off program for high schools provides the creative space for musicians to form bands, write and play the Contemporary Music they’re passionate about, and to find their voice.
Many of the financial opportunities that once fostered our
favorite songwriters  &  bands have now disappeared
      Social events now often hire DJs instead of live musicians. Music festivals and clubs regularly employ predatory practices like “pay to play.” . . . TMP's Virtual Venu and On The Horizon programs encourage and support PLAY-off graduates and emerging artists, as they set forth on their musical journey.
Today, video connects us all . . . when we simply can't be there
Streaming performances  &  Original Video Content
     Our Virtual Venu enables artists to stream performances to any browser, with options for monetization, additional content & group chat. We create original exclusive video content through partnerships with our celebrity and industry friends.
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Our Mission

     Created with Robby Krieger of The Doors, The Music Path (TMP) is a nonprofit that builds a supportive community among high school musicians, emerging artists and all passionate about sustaining the creative spirit of Contemporary Music and live performance. Our programs are comprehensive and designed to inspire and support the next generation of music-makers – encouraging collaborative creativity, superior musicianship, artistic originality, and engaging performance. We're about making music (live performance), not just tracks.

The Plan

     TMP's goal is to establish itself as a leader in offering Contemporary Music in our schools, supporting emerging artists and providing opportunities designed to unite all who share our passion. This requires efficient, effective and sustainable technical and organizational infrastructures, including an online platform to connect all stakeholders and implement our programs. At it's core is a musician branded website featuring curated hosting of unique and proprietary music related video content. It will be created in partnership with students, emerging artists, celebrities and industry professionals. Students attract family. Emerging artists attract friends. Celebrities attract fans.

Robby And THE BOTS

TMP Roll-out 2016, Alex Theatre - Glendale, CA

Robby And THE BOTS

TMP Roll-out, Alex Theatre - Glendale, CA

PLAY-offs 2020

Hoover High School pilot - Glendale, CA

PLAY-offs  2020

Hoover High School pilot - Glendale, CA

Creative Funding

     TMP is spearheading a movement! As a community, with everyone contributing through financial support or talent, creating cultural change is possible! . . . Sustainable income streams will be generated through general memberships, exclusive content / pay-per-view access charges, and advertising fees. For donors who adopt high schools or sponsor TMP events, there will be easy, up-to-date online tracking of funds expended, results achieved and additional ongoing needs.

Video Library & Streaming

     The TMP library will feature live/archived streams of musical performances from our programs (see below) and will feature exclusive concert/studio performances, interviews and educational content, made in partnership with celebrities and industry professionals – TMP retains the donated monetization rights and covers production costs . . . The Virtual Venu will host live and archived video streams of musical performances that enable performers to connect with our TMP community and audiences far beyond geographic constraints. [ Due to the pandemic, video streaming has now become a cultural norm and an essential outlet for emerging artists and celebrities alike. ] TMP will provide artists an integrated set of tools to easily create, broadcast and monetize performances that are viewed on any device with a browser, easily accessed with a single shared link. Unlike available video hosting platforms, a customized landing page can include the additional content once commonly available with albums or CDs.

The Programs

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  Provides H.S. students with the creative space to form bands that prepare for an end-of-semester SHOWCASE or SHOWDOWN (Battle of the Bands).

  Community building concerts to foster emerging artists and PLAY-off graduates. Provides recruitment opportunities to fill session facilitator roles for the PLAY-off programs.

  Video hosting where bands can charge for live streamed and archived performances. Customized pages with options for additional content and simulcasting to social media platforms.

  One day workshops for all grades that expose faculty and students to TMP and the joy of collaborative music making.

Virtual Venu

     Virtual Venu will provide musicians a comprehensive, optimized, easy-to-use set of integrated tools that enable multi-camera (including iphones) stereo audio streaming to a customized page on our site, available on any device with a browser. Although there are currently many stand-alone products and services to address the various technical aspects of streaming live musical performances, compatibility and integration can be confusing.

  In addition to the main video viewer and tools to enable a band's pay-per-view or subscription options, additional widgets are available to add content that once accompanied albums and CDs, such as images and text, as well as for free video content and links to merchandizing or social media platforms.

  • Easy access with one shared link
  • Laptop viewing (large screen, stereo)
  • Simulcast to social media platforms
  • Monetization- Live / Archived streams
  • Group chat and social media links
  • Customized landing page with logo

The PLAY-offs

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   TMP has implemented PLAY-off pilots at two high schools in Glendale, CA. Over the three years at Hoover High, student interest and participation have consistently grown – there are currently five bands. . . The PLAY-off program provides a creative space and professional guidance for high school musicians who already possess some singing or instrumental skills. At least once a week, each student formed band rehearses after school in our on-campus studio to prepare for an end-of-semester showcase or showdown (Battle of the Bands) – they compete for prizes like local studio recording time and winners proceed to inter-school competitions. Each band is required to choose and perform at least three songs:

  • A "Sound-A-Like" - copying a favorite song as best as possible
  • A "Cover" - creating an original arrangement of a favorite song
  • An "Original" - collaboratively write a new song & arrangement

   All bands, mentored by local emerging artists, attend a workshop every other week to perform for one another – students are asked to offer positive comments followed by constructive criticism. Through this fun and engaging activity, students build self-esteem, explore self-expression, and practice valuable life skills in creative collaboration and professionalism.

On The Horizon

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     TMP continues support for PLAY-off graduates and emerging artists who share our passion. Our On The Horizon concert series provides a high-end professional performance opportunity and production structure that enable bands to form coalitions to build community and audience. TMP's first concert, co-sponsored with our fiscal sponsor Glendale Arts, was held last Summer at the Alex Theatre, which they manage.

     These multi-night events feature a one set performance by each band. When possible, they will be joined by celebrity headliners to increase draw and sponsorship prospects. All band members attend each other's shows, promote the entire series on their social media, and share in the financial returns.

     TMP secures the venue, supplies professional lighting and sound reinforcement services, and provides backstage refreshments. We also capture performances with stills and three camera video production, live streamed to our site and archived. In addition to building TMP library content, and the revenue generated from it, the bands are given access to this media for Virtual Venu pages and/or personal promotional efforts.

MusikAction Workshops

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      MusikAction Workshops are affordable introductory workshops presented by TMP ambassadors, chosen from our community of emerging artists. They inspire and expose students to the joy of collaborative music-making, and also provide exposure for TMP. When held at high schools, they give school administrators an opportunity to assess student and faculty interest in our PLAY-off program.

      Last year, TMP ambassadors Aeb Byrne and Luna Archiary of the band Kena conducted a workshop for students of the Navaho Nation Whitehorse High School in Montezuma Creek, Utah. Students participated in traditional drum circles, and also learned about ProTools, synthesizers and electronic loops.

Building Community

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Celebrities

  • Interact with & support the next generation
  • Create video content with TMP for library

High Schools

  • Apply online for PLAY-off program
  • Connect with local funding

Emerging Artists

  • Supported by TMP programming
  • Given stipends to implement PLAY-offs
  • Conduct MusikAction workshops

Industry Professionals

  • Provide discounted services
  • Create video content with TMP

Video Production

Currently all PLAY-off, On The Horizon, or celebrity fundraising concerts are captured with high quality audio and multi-camera video production.

In the future, this content will be live streamed as pay-per-view events, and later hosted on the TMP on-line channel, with the addition content made in partnerships with our celebrity and industry professional friends.

We are actively  pursuing university partnerships to provide student interns for Los Angeles-based video production, while campus-bound students remotely control our local robotic cameras and perform post production services.

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Manufacturers

TMP has over 15 manufacturing partners supplying us with free or heavily discounted products.  In return, they receive the promotional value from being associated with our movement, and having their products exposed to and in the hands of youth, their future market.

 

A very special thanks to our friends at:

  • Harman International
  • (JBL, AKG, DBX)
  • Line 6,   Presonus
  • Yamaha  Guitars
  • Ultimate Support
  • Odyssey Pro Sound
  • Native Instruments
  • Gibraltar, Paiste
  • Casio, Roland
  • Chavet Lighting
  • Black Magic Design
  • Other World Computing
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Foundations

The Music Path has a different approach!  Unlike many non-profits,  designed into our model are many possibilities for earned and sustainable income. With our platform, we can enable, and leverage through video, the benevolent efforts of so many who share our passion for the creative process and performance of Contemporary Music. 

 

We seek foundations for initial funding of the technical infrastructure, ongoing administration and operations necessary to implement and maintain our vision. A cloud-based accounting system can provide donors up-to-date tracking of every dollar spent, results accomplished, and ongoing needs. . . Here are some other ways to help:

  • Sponsor a MusikAction Workshop - turn a kid on to music
  • Adopt a high school by funding a PLAY-off program
  • Support emerging artists - help sponsor On The Horizon
  • Help TMP - underwrite fundraisers, donate merchandize
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Donors

Anyone who’s ever played in a band or ensemble, rock to classical, “gets it” – the sense of camaraderie and self-esteem it brings is priceless!

  • Sponsor a MusikAction Workshop - turn a kid on to music
  • Adopt a high school by funding a PLAY-off program
  • Support emerging artists - help sponsor On The Horizon
  • Help TMP - underwrite fundraisers, donate merchandize
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For questions about donations or how to contribute to our movement, please email us at: [email protected]
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Industry Professionals

Like celebrities, successful entertainment industry professionals (Producers, Mixers, Cameramen, Editors, etc.) also want to “give back” and support young artists who share their musical passion.

Unlike celebrities, many are more capable of sharing their talent, experience and wisdom  than necessarily direct financial support.
In addition to any discounted production services, they can help us create original educational video content.

Other than producing tutorials or workshops, their high school experiences and personal or anecdotal stories while on their music paths, are also important and need to be told. What better or more valuable way for them to give back!

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Emerging Artists

TMP encourages and promotes emerging artists and PLAY-off graduates who share our philosophy with programs like On The Horizon and Virtual Venu.

From this passionate community, we also recruit individuals to facilitate student sessions and provide technical support and administration for the PLAY-off program, and represent us as ambassadors for our Musikaction workshops.  These young artists bring incredibly inspiring enthusiasm and real-world “gigging” experience to our students!

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Celebrities

Most celebrities want to support younger artists who share their passion for music, and many are eager to “give back” as they can.

TMP gives them the important opportunity to (1) connect and interact directly with young artists in a supportive, structured and non-invasive way and (2)  help generate sustainable TMP funding, through partnerships that contribute exclusive original video content to our proprietary library.

TMP  captures or streams concerts or in-studio performances, offering far greater artistic freedom than typically available for commercial release.  These partners can also produce tutorials, mini-docs, or  interviews revealing their personal music path stories, anecdotes and high school experiences.

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The PLAY-offs

Free for public high schools, the PLAY-off program provides students the on-campus creative space to form bands that prepare for showcases and an end-of-year competitive concert (Battle of the Bands).

Students get to form their own groups, choose their own material, write original songs and manage their own rehearsals. Through this fun and engaging process, students gain confidence, and develop skills in creative collaboration and time management. TMP provides and maintains all the necessary equipment, technical support, and trained local emerging artists to facilitate student sessions.

After scaling out a number of schools, we plan to begin Inter-school Competitions for Contemporary Music, not unlike those commonly held for Marching Bands and Choirs, etc.

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Angel Donors

  • Fund TMP infrastructure
  • Adopt local high schools
  • Sponsor local events

Video Production

  • Stream or generate video content
  • William Penn University partnership

Foundations

  • Support administration & operations
  • Tracking of categorical funding

Manufacturers

  • Provide equipment & instruments at cost
  • Receive TMP promotion / Market exposure

Thank you to our contributing partners:

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William Penn
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Thursday, May 23rd

This year on the Softball Field with . . .

MUSIC

DANCE

FOOD

Special guest Robby Krieger (The Doors)

Hoover H.S. Softball Field

651 Glenwood Rd. Glendale, CA 91203

3:45 Bands, DJ & Dance, Italian Food

6:30 Battle of the Bands begins

Tickets Available Below

Or at door with smart phone or cash

Bring student Id

$10 Adults

$ 7 High School Students with id.

All Others Free

LIMITED SEATING AVAILABLE - BRING BLANKETS

Free School Parking Map below

       This groundbreaking after school program, created with Robby Krieger of The Doors, provides high school students the opportunity to form bands and choose their favorite music to rehearse and perform in this end-of-year competition. Unlike many extra curricular programs, it is free and almost entirely student driven!

     The Music Path provides the an on-campus rehearsal studio, with facilitators (actual performing artists) to provide technical support, inspiration and guidance as needed. Students learn to collaborate and coordinate school / practice / life balance, while playing the music they’re most passionate about!

Video
Producers

     Video content can be accessed on the TMP site in either a familiar searchable gallery style as used on YouTube etc., and/or on an individualized page in our Virtual Venu, whichever is applicable or desired by the contents owner. For TMP owned content, such as the live performances from our programs or the exclusive original content made through partnerships, access will be available as commercial-free with membership, as pay-per-view, or free with advertising.

     Through TMP’s partnership with William Penn University in Oskaloosa Iowa, visiting student interns will provide Los Angeles-based video production, while campus-bound students remotely control our local robotic cameras and perform post production services.