Our mission is to build a world where music creators thrive.

The Vision

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The Vision 👁

We believe that music is an essential part of the human experience and that our support for music creators is a strategic investment in a vibrant, connected, and culturally rich community.

Our vision holds that:

⚡️ Music creators can build sustainable careers when given access to education, training, and professional opportunities to showcase their talent with the support of a community. 

⚡️ Equipping music creators with technical skills, business acumen, and mentors as part of a support network can create a more equitable and inclusive music industry.

⚡️ Music is a tool for social change, and where diverse voices are amplified and represented, our society can build understanding and empathy across cultures.

An investment in the Helping Music Foundation is an investment in the most comprehensive support system for music creators.

The Backstory

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The Backstory 📖

2020 hit hard…

HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve, Nashville’s music industry support hub, faced months-long shutdown and restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While HOME hit pause, the vision for supporting artists never skipped a beat.

We saw the devastating impact the pandemic had on the music industry. But we also witnessed so many caring individuals and generous philanthropists who are dedicated to building vibrant communities. It sparked an exciting idea…

Let’s develop a new holistic model that not only supports artists financially, but plays a key role in accelerating their business growth.

That's how the Helping Music Foundation came to life.

We call it a ‘Creator Abundance Fund’.

It’s a new model, a partnership driving a bigger impact in artists' lives. The Helping Music Foundation linked arms with HOME, creating a powerhouse duo. The foundation offers grants and accelerator programs, while HOME provides the community, facilities and educational resources.

Together, we provide an unprecedented support system and high-growth environment for music creators.

And the vision doesn't stop in Nashville. We see this as a blueprint for transformation, a model to be replicated in every major music city. The Helping Music Foundation is not just helping artists today; we’re reshaping the landscape for creators everywhere.

Join us in turning dreams into chart-toppers. Every dollar you donate to the Helping Music Foundation fuels the journey of a budding artist. Your contribution helps artists overcome financial barriers, empowering them to reach their full potential.

Be the change in the music industry – donate now and amplify the voices that need to be heard!

Meet the Leaders Behind HMF

  • Logan Crowell

    FOUNDER

    Logan Crowell is on a mission to revolutionize artist development and music production by building organizations that put creators first. He conceptualized and created one of the world’s most forward-thinking nonprofit music hubs (HOME - Helping Our Music Evolve) and is now expanding that support system to include grant funding for music creators through the Helping Music Foundation.

  • Juliana Lee

    PROGRAM DIRECTOR

    Nonprofit Director with over 15 years of expertise in driving transformative initiatives within mission-driven organizations. Adept at fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), and prioritizing a "humans first" approach. Skilled in program management, community relations, and strategic development.

  • Brian Sexton

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Brian Sexton is currently serving as Metro Council Liaison for Nashville’s Mayor Freddie O’Connell. Brian’s community involvement includes board and leadership roles with the Nashville Music, Film and Entertainment Commission, National Museum of African American Music, Music Makes Us, and many more. He also co-creatied the Music Business Accelerator at Tennessee State University.

  • Femke Weidema

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Femke is an award winning producer, songwriter, musician. After attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, the Dutch native moved to Los Angeles where she began working for Hans Zimmer’s prestigious Remote Control studios where she arranged, programmed and orchestrated music for Film and TV. Femke later moved to Nashville to pursue her passion of producing and writing with recording artists. She also founded her own indie label, LV Music to give a home to rising indie artists she’s discovered. Along the way Femke won the ASCAP Harold Adamson Award for lyric writing as well as a Latin Grammy

  • Brian Bauer

    BOARD OF DIRECTORS

    Brian Bauer is an entrepreneur with 15+ years of experience maximizing sales, profitability, sponsorships, fan engagement, brand awareness, and data capture for entertainment properties. He’s the founder and president of Bauer Entertainment Marketing (BEM). As a full-service marketing agency, BEM has helped grow 100+ companies including Ryman Auditorium, X Games, Kanye West, NASCAR, Country Jam, Regal Cinemas, Music Business Association, and Uber.