I got involved with We Heart Arts because I grew up in a small community that didn’t foster or encourage the arts. Our schools had poor funding, and we had little access or choices in the way of arts classes. Most of us graduated high school without ever getting to pick up a paint brush (myself included.) Who could I have been if I had taken cello lessons as a kid, or learned how to draw? Unfortunately, I’ll never know.

Art is a natural way for children to express themselves and learn about who they are, whether it be visual art, writing, music, or dramatic arts. It makes them more open-minded, it improves their cognitive thinking skills, and it’s fun! Funding these arts programs for children gives them the opportunity to find out what they love, what they are good at, and what the world has to offer.

Donating this song to We Heart Arts is very exciting to me, because it gives me a different way to use my music- as a fund- and awareness-raising tool. It gives the song a meaning beyond its original meaning, and made the whole music-creating process much more fun and rewarding. It also gives people a way to donate while still getting a little gift in return! By donating a dollar to We Heart Arts, you receive a song. It’s a win-win situation.