Every month, MusiCares offers a variety of programs, support groups, and health clinics to music professionals in need. This April, MusiCares is honoring Financial Literacy Month with a number of resources dedicated to financial wellness and the unique struggles of the music community.
Programming kicks off on April 10 with "Mastering Your Finances," a virtual conversation on managing fluctuating income in collaboration with YNAB. MusiCares will also be present at a few festivals this month offering hearing clinics and Safe Harbor Rooms to eligible artists and crew.
And at the end of the month, the music community will come together for an annual day of service: The Day That Music Cares, which takes place on April 26 around the world.
Take a look at the full event list below to see what MusiCares has coming up this month. Be sure to check back here throughout the month for additional programs and updates!
April 10: Mastering Your Finances: How to Manage Fluctuating Income
Join Lee Hammel of YNAB to learn more about spending plans, planning for irregular expenses, making your money work for you in between paychecks, reducing financial uncertainty during lower income months, and spending confidently.
DATE: April 10\
TIME: 1:00 p.m. PT | 4:00 p.m. ET\
REGISTRATION: Register to attend here.
April 12-14: Coachella Hearing Clinic & Safe Harbor Room
MusiCares is hosting a hearing clinic at Weekend 1 of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in Indio, California. Eligible music professionals will be fitted for free, custom molded ear plugs during the hearing clinic. (All services are open to artists and crew only, while supplies last.)
Additionally, MusiCares will be hosting a Safe Harbor Room, offering a clean and sober space fostering community, connection and 12-step meetings for support.
DATE: April 12-14
April 18: Financial Foundations: Building Your Future Legacy: Financial & Estate Planning for the Music Industry
In Partnership With the Recording Academy's New York Chapter
Join MusiCares and the Recording Academy's New York Chapter for a conversation exploring financial planning as it relates to establishing a healthy estate. Attendees will receive tangible takeaways related to managing their portfolio of assets throughout the duration of their life and career.
DATE: April 18\
TIME: 1:00 p.m. ET\
REGISTRATION: Register to attend here.
April 22: H3 Chicago Co-Creation Launch: Celebrating Generation Next
As a part of our Humans of Hip Hop campaign, co-creation launches throughout the eight key cities are continuing in Chicago this month. The conversation will aim to amplify Chicago's new creatives of hip-hop.
DATE: April 22
April 26: The Day That Music Cares
Join us on our annual day of service: The Day That Music Cares! Everyone in the music community, from songwriters and engineers to tour bus drivers and music fans, will come together to celebrate through volunteerism.
DATE: April 26\
REGISTRATION: Pledge to participate and search service opportunities near you here.
April 26-28: Stagecoach Hearing Clinic & Safe Harbor Room
MusiCares is hosting a hearing clinic at Stagecoach Festival in Indio, California. Eligible music professionals will be fitted for free, custom molded ear plugs during the hearing clinic. (All services are open to artists and crew only, while supplies last.)
Additionally, MusiCares will be hosting a Safe Harbor Room, offering a clean and sober space fostering community, connection, and 12-step meetings for support.
DATE: April 26-28
Support Groups
MusiCares offers 10 free, weekly emotional and addiction recovery support groups, including groups for the women's music community, Black music community, and LGBTQIA+ communities. These music community groups are open to anyone interested in participating.
Support groups are a safe and secure place to sort through a variety of wellness issues or concerns. Each group is led by a licensed professional, and additional assistance is available if needed.
DATE: Weekly, Ongoing\
TIME: Weekly, Ongoing\
REGISTRATION: Learn more and contact a group facilitator here.