Month: April 2022

Sounds of Ukraine: Concert Recap!

Our Sounds of Ukraine concert on Friday, April 22 was so much fun! Thank you to our supporters, donors, and audience for making our first premiered concert a success! So far, we have raised nearly $4,000 of our $5,000 goal. We will continue to accept donations, and anyone interested in supporting Save The Children’s Ukraine…
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Our Performance at Creekside Alzheimer’s Special Care Center!

Chords for a Cause held a live concert at Creekside Alzheimer’s Special Care Center in partnership with the Shadow Creek High School choir and orchestra this Saturday (4/23). We were excited to present works by Philip Stopford, Soon Hee Newbold, and Todd Parrish. The Shadow Creek High School Orchestra presented: Violin: Harold Mislang and Alejandro…
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Sounds of Ukraine: Meet the Performers!

Our Sounds of Ukraine concert is coming up in a little over a week! We are so excited to introduce the incredible musicians performing and volunteering their time to make our fundraiser a success. Jacqueline Guo is a 17-year-old percussionist from San Jose, California, and has performed as member of the San Francisco Symphony Youth…
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The Impact of Streaming Services on the Revenue Models of Independent Artists

Remember the days when discovering new music meant scouring record stores or tuning into the radio for hours? Those days are long gone, thanks to streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. While these platforms have revolutionized how we consume music, they’ve also turned the music industry on its head, especially for independent artists. …
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