Our many programs are designed to help develop and nurture talented singers and songwriters from anywhere in the world.  In these tough economic times, it is hard for artistic people to afford to chase their musical dreams.  The major record companies no longer put up a spec budget for hopeful artists to record their works, therefore the total funding for album projects and single recordings is left to the artist.
 
     While many artists are turning to their computers and local basement studios for recording, the problem arises that the recordings are not up to the standards for a real release.
 
     These recordings are lacking in content, experienced staff such as production and musicianship, as well as sound engineering.  In the process, the artist is missing out on the benefits of a true producer, professional musicians, and overall artist development.
 
     This difference can make or break an artist's overall chances for success.  It is imperative that an artist is coached by his or her producer in the proper ways of phrasing, pitch, expression of emotion, style, and so many other elements that feed into a professional recording of an artist.  If an artist really wants to compete with the music that is being released worldwide, they must have the inside knowledge that only comes from experiencing it in a professional setting with professional people that have been making extraordinary music for a very long time.
 
     The Shine On Foundation has set forth several programs to assist Artists and Songwriters who have demonstrated exceeding talent but cannot afford to professionally record their music.  The Foundation will pay costs for Studio, Producers, Engineers, Musicians, etc.  The education of a lifetime is being afforded the artist / songwriter by the Foundation and its many music business professionals.
 
     Our goal is to shine the light on deserving talented artists and songwriters who are economically challenged, and are worthy of our investing in their musical endeavors.
 
     Our programs range from partial to fully funded album projects.
 

Program A
    
Young Aspiring Artists/Songwriters

This is a full artist development program designed to coach and mold artists in originality, phrasing, delivery, and overall performance.  This category also includes Artists that write their own songs, however it is not mandatory that the artists also be a songwriter.

• Eligibility Requirements:  Must be under the age of 30 years old.
• Annual Income - Under $50,000
• Any genre
  

Possible funding - $25,000 - $50,000

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Program B
    
Experienced Artists/Songwriters

This program is for the experienced Artist to further develop and nurture their artistic talent, defining style and delivery in vocal or instrumental performance.  It is not mandatory that the artist also be a songwriter.

• Eligibility Requirements:  Artist must have at least five (5) years of performing experience.
• Annual Income - Under $50,000
• Any age
• Any genre
  

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Program C
    
Songwriters

This program is designed to develop and hone overall songwriting skills in order to accelerate the songwriter's abilities to the highest possible musical standards.  Further education in how to protect, promote and market their works in the music, TV, and film industries.  This program is open to songwriters that write lyrics and music.

• Eligibility Requirements:  Must have filed U.S. Copyright on any material submitted.
• Annual Income under $50,000
• Writer must be the writer of both lyric and music for submitted materials.
• Any age
• Any genre
  

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Program D
    
Matching Funds

This program has been designed to help those artists and songwriters who have an income over $50,000, yet under $60,000.  This program will match funds put up by the artist / songwriter to help continue work on their artistic endeavors.  This program will offer all the guidance and useful tools that the other programs provide, but expenses for the program will be split between the artist and the Foundation.

• Eligibility Requirements:  The ability to pay matching funds to the Foundation.
• Any age
• Any genre.