Author: Chords for a Cause Team

United Against Exclusion

We live in a truly unprecedented time in history – over the past 80 years, mankind has developed systems that foster connectivity to an unprecedented level, and the improvement of global political, environmental, social, and cultural interaction mechanisms continues to hasten on many fronts with every passing day. The end result? A society that has…
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The Concordia Initiative’s Summer Recap!

This summer, we performed 22 concerts at various healthcare facilities across the United States. We are so grateful to our over 40 performers and volunteers that have contributed to our concerts. Some of our repertoire over the past 3 months has included: Moment’s Notice, John Coltrane Sonata for Flute and Piano, Francis Poulenc Meditation from…
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5 Ways to Get Your Music Discovered

Have you always dreamed of making a living off your music? While earning a living income as a professional musician will always be difficult, the internet has made it much easier for artists to get discovered. That is, if you’re willing to put in the work. Getting your music in front of as many people…
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Crime Prevention and Music Are More Closely Linked Than You Think

Chew on this – in 1985, a 7-Eleven store began playing music in its parking lot to deter teenagers from loitering and driving away business. The fix seems overly simple, and dare I say, futile; it’s an urban convenience store attempting to drive away one of the two things urban convenience stores are known for:…
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Our New Initiative– The Tutti Project!

Chords for a Cause is excited to have recently kicked off a new project featuring online music tutoring opportunities for children with special needs! As we partner with Houston-area and national special-needs groups, we hope to see our music being shared in new ways and benefiting an even larger audience. Please email us at chordsforacause.org@gmail.com…
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Chords for a Cause on the Something Good Show!

This past month, Chords for a Cause made an appearance on seven different stations, airing in several cities across the United States. The full listing is below: WJXT (Jacksonville): May 21 at 3:30 PM EST KSAT (San Antonio): May 22 at 4 PM CST WDIV (Detroit): May 27 at 7 PM EST WCWJ (Jacksonville): May…
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Rap on Trial

On August 11th, 1973, Clive Campell, more commonly known as DJ Kool Herc made his Dj debut at his sister’s party. At the party, DJ Kool Herc showcased a new style of DJing called break-beating; where the breaks of funk songs were isolated and repeated for the purpose of “all-night dance parties.” Although Herc would…
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Music Through the Centuries

Music has been an integral part of civilized society for as long as mankind has existed. Its uses were many, from religious purposes to simple entertainment. It stands as a testament to the progress of mankind and its journey from the beginning of time to the present day. The earliest records of music can be…
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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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