I know a lot of us are interested in doing summer music programs throughout our college careers, but they're so dang expensive, so it's hard for many of us to find the means to do these programs. "Crowdfunding" (like GoFundMe for example) is a way that some people raise the money they need for these programs. This link has useful information on how to successfully crowdfund, which is extremely helpful.
I also have one question for everyone:
I have never set up a GoFundMe account or anything like that to pay for summer programs because I personally feel guilty just asking people for money - over the internet or at all. What are your opinions on the process of raising money by crowdfunding?
http://majoringinmusic.com/crowdfunding-summer-music/
Elizabeth, I feel the same way about crowdfunding for summer programs, especially since I expect I will attend more summer programs in the future, and I might need people's help more then than I do now. Personally, I think getting money by working and applying for scholarships and benefit concerts might be more productive at this point because it gives us experience and whoever we work/perform for benefits too. So I think although becoming comfortable now with asking for money might be good, I think it's worth saving for more dire times (for example, when parents won't help pay for programs anymore).
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