For musicians, it remains a struggle to distribute their music; however, even before the work begins of finding a worthwhile platform, there is the burden of preparing the music and production techniques which is costly.

Additionally, while independent efforts are not always enough to advance further into their development stages, the struggles in which artists go through are very real and personal.

As an advocate for people and producers, Gregory Kemmis, an independent artist since 2004, lived this experience and developed an empathetic approach towards how to address these issues.

While continuing his mission to produce personalized, intimate and powerful tracks hoping to tell powerful stories, Kemmis realized what a gift it was to do so.

Kemmis also lived through many experiences where people can resonate with hardships, and because he believed in changing people's future, Kemmis decided to become more vulnerable with his music.

After recognizing some of the problems within the traditional music industry, which expanded for decades, namely how many artists were at the edge of bankruptcy and homelessness only to get people to listen to their talents, Kemmis believed he could come up with a solution.

Besides developing an online website, with the idea of attracting audiences, fans, producers and members of the public, Kemmis will use the experiences of his skills in audio production, video production, writing and research to raise the bar on advocacy towards artists.

Through the platform of Give, Send, Go... a Christian Community-Based crowdfunding platform, Kemmis develops the power of giving and prayer, even when one feels lost. He recognizes how to strengthen other people, and has a powerful voice to continue doing so. Part of what had contributed to this blessing, is recognizing that we never go though anything alone.

You can help too, besides looking at the campaign Kemmis is putting together: https://givesendgo.com/GWSJ, you can also sign this petition to make sure that if any artist is left behind because of low-paying income and high out-of-pocket expenses, make sure your voice is heard.

There is also a standardized law against paying below minimum wage, yet self-employed workers, and musicians do not see the potential outcome of prosperity, but poverty as a result. For more information: https://www.employmentlawhandbook.com/wage-and-hour-laws/minimum-wage-laws/#:~:text=Minimum%20Wage%20Laws%201%20Federal%20Minimum%20Wage%20Law.,between%20Federal%20and%20State%20Minimum%20Wage%20Laws.%20

It's time to make sure that our minimum wage is suitable for all Americans, all across the country! If you believe that arts are an essential part of a thriving community, but you don't believe that they are getting paid enough on royalties alone, please sign this petition.

Thank You.