Hi! My name is DorothyAnne. I’m a Filipina singer/songwriter based in the Dallas, Texas area. I’m married with 4 children and 1 on the way.
I grew up singing in church, listening to the radio and watching music videos. For as long as I can remember I have aspired to become a professional recording artist.
Over the years I’ve discovered that one of my greatest passions in life is writing songs. When I’m feeling inspired, there's nothing quite like the feeling of putting my heart on paper.
2015: A Year to Finish What I’ve Started
This CD project is very important to me because early this year I felt very impressed to finish what I’d started. As a mom and minister, many things come before pursuing a life-long dream. Dreams get put on the back burner. While that’s ok, there comes a time when dreams just take extra hard work to accomplish.
Last year I professionally recorded one of my original songs entitled “Don’t Let Me Go” and released it in the fall. I invested over $1,500 into that project and learned so much along the way. Many people had a positive response to the single, and it encouraged me to record more music.
I’ve always believed when you have a skill or gift it’s imperative not to bury it or hide it. Instead take what you have and go the extra mile to make it better.
The main things that have held me back from doing a CD project in the past were finances and thinking I didn’t have the means to make a professional full length album.
In early 2014 I enrolled in a leading course called Christian Music Industry Academy based in Nashville, TN where I learned the tools and a game plan to make my dream a reality.
Through the course, I was encouraged to first record a single, raise funds for an EP (extended play record which consists of 5-6 songs ), and after touring, building momentum and a fan base, record a full length CD. This is the cutting edge alternative to recording a full length album.
What Do You Say About Dreams?
By giving toward this project you will be saying that dreams can come true! With hard work and determination anyone can accomplish their purpose. You will be helping me to inspire other mothers out there, young and old to pursue their own passions.
The truth is no one can do anything great by themselves. There is always someone in life that believes in the dreamer and helps them along the way.
A 5 song EP will run me approximately $9,700. Here’s the breakdown:
• $1,200 per song -
Renting Studio Space
Audio Engineer
Producer
Musicians
Mixing
• $500 - Mastering
• $300 - Album Artwork
• $1,700 - CD Duplication
• $600 - Indiegogo Fees (they take any where from 7-10% of monies raised)
• Advertising - $600*
*We will only spend this money if I exceed my fundraising goal of $5,997.
I’m really excited about the gifts and perks to my incredible supporters. I want to give you something special and unique that you will truly appreciate:
• For a $10 gift you will receive an early release digital download of my debut EP + The article "My Top 5 Tips Every Songwriter Should Know" ($17 value)
• For a $27 gift you will receive all of the above + a signed copy of my debut EP, shipped to your house at no extra cost + Exclusive digital download of the single "Don't Let Me Go" & instrumental version ($35 value)
• For a $47 contribution you will receive all of the above + a 15 minute Skype session or phone call to "Ask Me Anything!" + Receive a secret link to listen to the original demo track of "Don't Let Me Go" ($75 value)
• For a $97 contribution you will receive all of the above +I will sing a song of your choice and send you either a video link or audio download just for you! + Handwritten "Thank You" with a sheet of special stickers ($200 value)
• For the generous $497 donors you will receive all of the above + I will write YOU a song! We'll talk. I'll get to know you a little better. I'll hear what's on your heart, and I will create a special original piece just for you! + An extra signed EP you can give as a gift. (A value of $1,200)
My favorite of all the perks is the one where I will write you a song. Who wouldn’t want a song write about or for them?! I believe this perk will be and incredible experience for both me and you.
I’m so grateful that you’d be willing to partner with me to make this project happen. Thank you in advance for being a part of my dream. I can’t thank you enough for believing in me and being a part of something bigger than myself. My relationship with you is one of many precious things in my life. I’m blessed to know you. And if I don’t know you yet, I look forward to getting to know you!
My hope is that my story and music would be a blessing and inspiration to all the dreamers out there.
My ultimate goal is to help people in life. I find great fulfillment in helping people develop their gifts and reach their potential.
I believe this is what I was meant to do on this earth.
This is just the beginning and I look forward to communicating all that I learn along my journey.
The great thing about this campaign is that there is no risk to you. When you give your gift is tax deductible.
Even if I do not reach my fundraising goal, all is not lost because I am fully committed to seeing this project through. I will continue to fundraise through other avenues like church bookings, business sponsorships and even personal phone calls to meet my budget.
Perhaps you can’t help with a monetary gift but you believe in this project and want to be a part of it. Please consider sharing this campaign on your social media outlet like Facebook or even via email. That would mean so much to me and speak volumes of your support.
You never know how reaching out to your friends and sharing my story could impact someone’s life
Thank you again from the bottom of my heart!
I will keep you informed on the status of the project and expected delivery date of May 2015. If anything should change you will be the first to know.
Q: Do you have your own songs that you'll be recording?
Q: What will you do if you exceed your fundraising goal?
A: I will use the funds to reimburse monies I've already spent for the project and for promotional and advertising costs for the EP.
Q: When will the album be released?
A: If all goes well the projected date is May 2015
Q:Is my contribution tax deductible?
A: Yes. You will be issued a tax deductible receipt via email.
