This page was created to be part of a presentation about Harmonize Peoria. Take a look and then find our official website or Facebook link at the bottom of the page.
The purpose of harmonize peoria is to make music more accessible to everyone with a focus on giving those under the age of 21 access to different genres of music, instruments, lessons, and performance opportunities.
also Key - the belief we should lead by example, showing others that even in a nfp setting Artists deserve to be paid for their work
OUR SPACEs
All of these spaces, as well as the garage are used for events, classes, and/or lessons.
They are all rentable spaces and, depending on the reason for the rental, we can trade services, band merch, etc. for use of the space. In the end, the funds all benefit the music programs.
P.L.A.Y. - Peoria’s Lessons for Area Youth
This is a pay-what-you-can-afford program for anyone under 21 interested in learning to play an instrument or sing.
We serve adults as well. However, there is no subsidy program for them at this point. But, with a rate of $45 per hour, and the ability to make them a desired length, and bi-weekly - they are still a more affordable option than most other places. In addition, their payments are supporting local musicians and the Harmonize Peoria programming.
musical petting zoo
We love to bring our instruments to community events and give those in attendance a chance to familiarize themselves with a wide array of musical instruments while also giving them information about our programs.
Garage band open stage
Every Tuesday throughout the summer we set out all of our donated instruments and have a local band host an open stage in our garage. The band performs a few songs and then starts calling up people who have signed up to play. They can play with the band, play on their own, build a band from those who are there to sign up… the possibilities are endless.
We also encourage spectators to pick up the instruments and get familiar with them, even if they don’t want to play that day or have no experience at all.
How are you going to know what you want to invest time and energy in learning if you don’t have access and exposure to all the instruments?
Funding & instruments
personal donations (MATCHING PROGRAMS APPROVED)
store programs
facebook fundraisers
sales of donated items on FB marketplace
grants (eventually)
Through the cleaning company Hire A Housewife, which is often contracted for corporate moves, we have access to a lot of household goods that we donate to other organizations, to families in need, or sell on FB Marketplace to help fund Harmonize Peoria programs.
COLLABORATIONS ARE ESSENTIAL
- Southside Community Center - Peoria Instrument Project
- Porch Pantry - Peoria Drum Circle
- NAEIR - Peoria Area Non-Profit Connection