# Helping Music Foundation, Full Content > Helping Music Foundation is a 501(c)(3) on a mission to support, educate, and elevate the musicians in your community. Founded 2021. Contact: juliana@helpingmusic.org. Website: https://hmfoundation-two.vercel.app # News # A new home on the web for Helping Music > We've launched a refreshed website to better share the artists, programs, and impact your support makes possible. **Published:** May 22, 2026 **Author:** Helping Music Foundation **Tags:** announcement **Source:** https://hmfoundation-two.vercel.app/blog/a-new-home-for-helping-music --- Welcome to the new home of the Helping Music Foundation. We built this site to do one thing well: show you the creators your generosity supports, and make it easy to be part of their story. ## What you'll find here - **Our artists**, meet the members of our Elite Artist Accelerator cohorts. - **Our programs**, the Accelerator, grant funding, and our SongTank and Gift of Music events. - **Ways to give**, because every dollar invested in HMF is supercharged through our development ecosystem. ## Why it matters Music adds immeasurable value to our lives, and at the heart of it all are the creators. By giving artists mentorship, accountability, resources, and funding, we help them build sustainable careers and make their highest contribution. Thank you for being here, and for championing music creators.{" "} [Make a donation](https://gift.helpingmusic.org/) and help the next artist thrive. # Why we invest in creators > Talented musicians don't lack ability, they lack access. Here's how mentorship, resources, and funding change the trajectory of a career. **Published:** May 8, 2026 **Author:** Helping Music Foundation **Tags:** mission, impact **Source:** https://hmfoundation-two.vercel.app/blog/why-we-invest-in-creators --- Talented musicians rarely lack ability. What they lack is **access**, to mentorship, to professional resources, and to the funding that turns potential into a sustainable career. ## A clear path to sustainability The Helping Music Foundation gives artists a clear path to business sustainability and artistic excellence. We pair direct funding with: - mentorship and accountability from industry leaders, - state-of-the-art facilities and professional gear, - weekly training and production workshops, - and a community that champions their work. ## Supercharged impact Because we work alongside our sister organization, HOME, Helping Our Music Evolve, every dollar you give goes further. Grant recipients step into an entire development ecosystem built to help them succeed. Artists like **Julia Gomez**, a Gift of Music winner and member of our Pop cohort, show what's possible when creators get the support they deserve. > Your donations are investments in the fabric of society. [Invest in creators today.](https://gift.helpingmusic.org/) # Events # Gift of Music > Our annual celebration where a community of music lovers and industry leaders come together to discover talent and raise funds for creators. **Date:** November 14, 2026 **Location:** Nashville, TN **Source:** https://hmfoundation-two.vercel.app/events/gift-of-music --- Imagine a world where the next iconic song is discovered by a community of music lovers and industry leaders who are champions for artists. **Gift of Music** is where that magic happens. ## An evening of discovery Each year, Gift of Music brings together artists, donors, and the Nashville music community for a night of unforgettable performances. We identify top talent, give them a platform to showcase their skills, and raise the funds that directly support creators throughout the year. Past performers and honorees have included **Katie Pruitt**, **Brandy Zdan**, and **Julia Gomez**, winner of the 2022 Gift of Music and member of our 2023 Pop cohort. ## Be part of it Whether you attend, sponsor, or donate, your support is an investment in the fabric of our culture. [Make a gift](https://gift.helpingmusic.org/) and help us fund the next generation of music creators. # SongTank > A live pitch event where songwriters present their best work to a panel of industry leaders, part showcase, part FUN-raiser for music creators. **Date:** September 19, 2026 **Location:** Nashville, TN **Source:** https://hmfoundation-two.vercel.app/events/songtank --- **SongTank** is our innovative pitch event where talented songwriters take the stage to present their best work to a panel of music-industry leaders, and a room full of fans cheering them on. ## Where talent meets opportunity Part showcase, part FUN-raiser, SongTank gives creators a platform to be heard and a real shot at funding and support. Audiences get a front-row seat to discovering the next great song. Past episodes have crowned standout winners including **Peachkit**, the "Queen of Thinking Pop." ## Join us Attend, sponsor, or donate, every contribution helps us put more creators on stage. [See upcoming events](/events) or [make a donation](https://gift.helpingmusic.org/).