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News Article - MusiCares Programming February

Each month, MusiCares offers various programs and support groups for music people in need. Visit MusiCares.org at the beginning of every month to see what's being offered, and check out our events page for more details.

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February is a busy month for the Health &amp; Human Services Team at MusiCares. In addition to the nine free **[support groups](https://www.musicares.org/get-help/addiction-recovery)** they hold weekly — and four medical clinics running all month long — the team is also hosting a variety of virtual programs on timely topics from renter's rights to tax season.

Every program is free and open to all music community members interested in attending. Take a look at the list below to see what MusiCares has coming up this month.

## **February 2: Renter's Rights – Washington State**

In 2021, MusiCares implemented a "Renter’s Rights" workshop series in response to the end of eviction moratoriums around the country. On Feb. 2, the series continues with a workshop on renter's rights in Washington State.

MusiCares, in partnership with the Tenants Union of Washington State, will present topics including eviction and the court process, document preparation and resources, and general rights for renters.

**DATE:** February 2
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**TIME:** 1pm PT / 4pm ET 
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**REGISTRATION:** **[Link here](https://grammy.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqduGvqjorEt3IH9-KN1X7olcmQFsP36GN)**

## February 8: Tax Tips for Musicians and Music Creators

With April 18 fast approaching, tax season has officially arrived. MusiCares knows managing taxes and accounting can be particularly challenging for musicians and music creators, who often file as independent contractors with multiple unique income streams. That's why on Feb. 8, they're partnering with Keila Hill-Trawick, MBA, CPA &amp; founder of Little Fish Accounting, for a "Tax Tips 101" workshop.

During the session, participants will receive practical advice on taxes and create plans to effectively manage their business or freelance finances.

**DATE:** February 8
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**TIME:** 1:30pm PT / 4:30pm ET
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**REGISTRATION: [Link here](https://grammy.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrdu2urzssHdWcXIaLLLRthSJpi4SQH6JJ)**

## February 15: Renter's Rights – Austin

On Feb. 15, MusiCares' hosts another "Renter's Rights" workshop — this time with the focus on Austin, Texas. In partnership with BASTA (the Building and Strengthening Tenant Action), MusiCares will provide participants with a better understanding of the eviction process and renter's rights for those in the Austin area. They'll also provide resources for document preparation and legal aid.

**DATE:** February 15
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**TIME:** 4pm PT / 7pm ET
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**REGISTRATION: [Link here](https://grammy.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcpc-qorj4sH9wvwLnFlE66vb1yAXB3tCa-)**

## February 16: Talk Saves Lives

On Feb. 16, MusiCares will join the American Federation for Suicide Prevention for a workshop on suicide prevention. Suicide prevention is foundational to the work of the Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Team at MusiCares, who recently partnered with the **[Find Your Anchor Foundation](https://www.musicares.org/news/find-your-anchor-partnership-suicide-prevention)** for a separate suicide awareness campaign.

MusiCares looks forward to furthering the great work of the AFSP and hosting a workshop on a topic so crucial to the MusiCares' mission.

**DATE:** February 16
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**TIME:** 1pm PT / 4pm ET
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**REGISTRATION:** **[Link here](https://grammy.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KeZDGjveTnWVjsgExHGV_g)**

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MusiCares Dental Clinic In Philadelphia

On Oct. 24 MusiCares will sponsor a free dental clinic for Philadelphia-area music professionals from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Services provided will include a dental exam, teeth cleaning and X-rays, and will be provided to pre-screened, pre-registered attendees. The clinic will take place at The Recording Academy Philadelphia Chapter office. For more information and to register, call toll-free at 877.303.6962.

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A musician's lifestyle certainly sounds romantic: constantly on the road, meeting new people every night, playing shows to sold-out crowds. But the touring life isn't all glitz and glam. Navigating music industry success can actually result in neglect of one's mental health. This is exactly the topic **[MusiCares](https://musicares.org)** and the Recording Academy explored in a panel called Survive the Madness: Music and Mental Health at Miami Winter Conference in late March of this year.

Featuring Paavo Siljamäki from GRAMMY-nominated British trance group **[Above &amp; Beyond](https://www.grammy.com/artists/above-beyond/19436)**, the panel explored the performer's journey, which he spoke about with MusiCares senior director Jennifer Leff.

"What is mental health to you," she asked?

"I made the wrong choice internalizing my stress," said Siljamäki. "About a year and a half ago, I was ready to leave music. I saw music as the source of all of my pain, so for me the solution was for me, to quit the band."

"Quite quickly I realized that that's not the way I could keep going," he continued. "The way for me to go forward is to look at what led to this point, how can I actually learn from this, how can I go on? And I ended up going to doing this thing called the Hoffman Process in the U.K. They actually helped me in a group therapy setting to find the reasons why I burned out. And I realized that a lot of other people burn out too. I'm not unique in any way... I've been able to really look at what causes me stress and I've refound my love for music."

Watch the entire interview with Siljamäki **[here](https://www.musicares.org/videos)**.

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Pearl Jam Partners With MusiCares To Promote Hearing Health On U.S. Tour

Pearl Jam, Ten Club and <a href="/musicares" target="_blank">MusiCares</a> are teaming up to spread the word on Hearing Health. Visit the Musicares table at each of Pearl Jam's U.S. shows on the 2016 Spring Tour to pick up your pair of limited edition PJ X Musicares Earplugs. And wear them!&nbsp; 
 
You love listening to music, right? You might as well protect those ears so you can do it for a long time. While you're there, find out about hearing health and MusiCares. A suggested donation will be requested to receive the limited edition case and pair of earplugs.&nbsp; 
 
Fans are encouraged to take photos with their plugs in their ears and post them on social media using the hashtag #pjcares and tag @pearljam and @musicares. 
 
&nbsp;“Don’t be careless and lazy at loud rock shows or cranking tunes through an old Walkman like I was thirty years ago (but boy did it all sound good). Wear hearing protection or you’ll end up with a 1.5k ring in both ears every night when you go to bed or worse when you are trying to enjoy the serene quiet of an empty desert or forest, again like me.”

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