Hello everyone,.
We hope you're doing well and enjoying the summer!.
Over the past several months, we've been working to bring our original musical, Tiers - A Rock'n'Roll Love Story, closer to becoming a real theatrical presentation. The response we've received has been extremely encouraging, and we've been deeply moved by the generosity of so many talented friends who have stepped forward to help..
During the rest of the month of July and into August, we'd like to say "thank you" in a unique way. A diverse group of musicians, artists, teachers, and friends has donated a collection of experiences, artwork, jewelry, and other one-of-a-kind gifts..
When you make a tax-deductible donation to Tiers during the coming month, you'll be invited to choose one of these thank-you gifts while they last.v.
How It Works
1. Make a tax-deductible donation to Tiers - A Rock'n'Roll Love Story through Fractured Atlas right here:
Tiers - A Rock'n'Roll Love Story | Fundraising by Fractured Atlas.
3. Gifts will be reserved in the order donation confirmations are received, so don't wait too long!.
We're so appreciative of the kind folks who have donated their time, talent, artwork, and expertise to help make this campaign possible..
Choose from a guitar or piano lesson, a songwriting session, a conversation with one of the music industry's most respected professionals, a beautiful piece of handcrafted jewelry, an original painting, tickets to a unique comedy show, or one of our other thank-you gifts..
Every donation--large or small--helps move Tiers - A Rock'n'Roll Love Story another step closer to its next major milestone: our upcoming 29-hour professional concert/reading..
Thank you for your support and appreciation over the years. Your help will move this true story of love, loss, rock'n'roll, reunion, and hope one step closer to the stage!.
All the best,.
Nancy & Richard Heyman
Contributors & Websites
Much gratitude to these generous contributors:.
* Piano lesson with Russ Kaplan --
www.russkaplanmusic.com - Russ is a Broadway composer (whose shows include the acclaimed a cappella musical In Transit) and a jazz/rock pianist, who has been teaching students professionally for over 10 years. He teaches both in-person and via zoom from his home studio in Minneapolis. No matter your age, background or learning style, Russ will help you learn to play your favorite music! Check out his albums of original music.
* Guitar lesson with Bob Windbiel -- Stream Bob Windbiel music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud Stream Bob Windbiel music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud -- (NYC area) Bob Windbiel fell in love with guitar after seeing four lads from Liverpool on TV shortly before his 7th birthday. Music studies with John Quarra, Stanley Wolfe, Barry Finnerty and Lawrence Widdoes follow. A composer and songwriter, he has performed and recorded with the original bands Edge, Outlet (Sorgen/Rust/Windbiel), Mod Lang, Marcel Monroe and The Sensitivos. His music has also been performed by Kathleen Supove, Jenny Lin, Jed Distler & Kamala Sankaram. He received the John Corigliano Composition Scholarship after returning to pursue his degrees at Lehman College/CUNY in the Bronx in 2006, and currently teaches guitar at Lehman himself, as well as out of his music studio in Inwood.
* Music lesson with Paul Espinoza (of Celtic band Golden Bough) -- http://www.goldenboughmusic.com/Paul/index.htm - Says Paul: Guitar has been my passion since the age of 15. I have played in various acoustic and electric bands and I have learned from every experience. My joy is passing along my excitement for the guitar to eager students. I still regularly discover something new on the guitar. It has been a lifelong love affair for me. As Andres Segovia said, "The guitar is a small orchestra. Every string is a different color, a different voice."
* Songwriting seminar with Don Cooper -- Don Cooper Music -- Where music and learning are fun! - As an internationally known recording artist for both Roulette and Atco Rzcords, Don toured the U.S. and Europe, performed on national TV and radio, and created a large catalogue of original work. He went on to score music for film, theater, video and commercials, and wrote scripts for feature films. He focused his talents on children's programming for a time and enjoyed great success as a Random House author, publishing numerous music/book titles. As a designated Master Teaching Artist for the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, and a mentor for the Urban Artists Initiative, he created, coordinated, and presented arts integrated residencies in a variety of schools and towns. He is a certified music teacher and a recipient of the Yale School of Music's 'Distinguished Music Educators' award. Visit the web site, for more information on Cooper's past, present, and future creative projects.
* Songwriting tutorial with Lane Steinberg -- Music | Lane Steinberg - Lane Steinberg, songwriter for forty years, released over thirty albums with The Wind, Tan Sleeve, Cracked Latin, 8X8, The Gershwin Brothers will give a Zoom songwriting lesson covering form, style, melody, harmonization, lyrics, and most of all, how to get un-stuck and free up your inner voice.
* Music lesson with Probyn Gregory -- Probyn Gregory Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More | Discogs - Probyn Gregory is a multi-instrumentalist active in the Los Angeles area. Pick an instrument and he'll teach you how to play it! He has recorded and/or toured with Jan & Dean, the Monkees, the Beach Boys, Arthur Lee & Love, Weird Al Yankovic and primarily Brian Wilson for the past 25 years.
* Music producing/recording tips from Ed Stasium -- Ed Stasium -- Lifetime Studio Rat - Ed Stasium is an American record producer and audio engineer, who has worked on albums by the Ramones, Mick Jagger, Talking Heads, Biohazard, the Smithereens and Living Colour. He will answer questions and chat with you all about his techniques, insights and illustrious career with some of the biggest names in rock'n'roll.
www.russkaplanmusic.com - Russ is a Broadway composer (whose shows include the acclaimed a cappella musical In Transit) and a jazz/rock pianist, who has been teaching students professionally for over 10 years. He teaches both in-person and via zoom from his home studio in Minneapolis. No matter your age, background or learning style, Russ will help you learn to play your favorite music! Check out his albums of original music.
* Guitar lesson with Bob Windbiel -- Stream Bob Windbiel music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud Stream Bob Windbiel music | Listen to songs, albums, playlists for free on SoundCloud -- (NYC area) Bob Windbiel fell in love with guitar after seeing four lads from Liverpool on TV shortly before his 7th birthday. Music studies with John Quarra, Stanley Wolfe, Barry Finnerty and Lawrence Widdoes follow. A composer and songwriter, he has performed and recorded with the original bands Edge, Outlet (Sorgen/Rust/Windbiel), Mod Lang, Marcel Monroe and The Sensitivos. His music has also been performed by Kathleen Supove, Jenny Lin, Jed Distler & Kamala Sankaram. He received the John Corigliano Composition Scholarship after returning to pursue his degrees at Lehman College/CUNY in the Bronx in 2006, and currently teaches guitar at Lehman himself, as well as out of his music studio in Inwood.
* Music lesson with Paul Espinoza (of Celtic band Golden Bough) -- http://www.goldenboughmusic.com/Paul/index.htm - Says Paul: Guitar has been my passion since the age of 15. I have played in various acoustic and electric bands and I have learned from every experience. My joy is passing along my excitement for the guitar to eager students. I still regularly discover something new on the guitar. It has been a lifelong love affair for me. As Andres Segovia said, "The guitar is a small orchestra. Every string is a different color, a different voice."
* Songwriting seminar with Don Cooper -- Don Cooper Music -- Where music and learning are fun! - As an internationally known recording artist for both Roulette and Atco Rzcords, Don toured the U.S. and Europe, performed on national TV and radio, and created a large catalogue of original work. He went on to score music for film, theater, video and commercials, and wrote scripts for feature films. He focused his talents on children's programming for a time and enjoyed great success as a Random House author, publishing numerous music/book titles. As a designated Master Teaching Artist for the Connecticut Commission on the Arts, and a mentor for the Urban Artists Initiative, he created, coordinated, and presented arts integrated residencies in a variety of schools and towns. He is a certified music teacher and a recipient of the Yale School of Music's 'Distinguished Music Educators' award. Visit the web site, for more information on Cooper's past, present, and future creative projects.
* Songwriting tutorial with Lane Steinberg -- Music | Lane Steinberg - Lane Steinberg, songwriter for forty years, released over thirty albums with The Wind, Tan Sleeve, Cracked Latin, 8X8, The Gershwin Brothers will give a Zoom songwriting lesson covering form, style, melody, harmonization, lyrics, and most of all, how to get un-stuck and free up your inner voice.
* Music lesson with Probyn Gregory -- Probyn Gregory Discography: Vinyl, CDs, & More | Discogs - Probyn Gregory is a multi-instrumentalist active in the Los Angeles area. Pick an instrument and he'll teach you how to play it! He has recorded and/or toured with Jan & Dean, the Monkees, the Beach Boys, Arthur Lee & Love, Weird Al Yankovic and primarily Brian Wilson for the past 25 years.
* Music producing/recording tips from Ed Stasium -- Ed Stasium -- Lifetime Studio Rat - Ed Stasium is an American record producer and audio engineer, who has worked on albums by the Ramones, Mick Jagger, Talking Heads, Biohazard, the Smithereens and Living Colour. He will answer questions and chat with you all about his techniques, insights and illustrious career with some of the biggest names in rock'n'roll.
* Original painting by Nancy Heyman (that's me!) -- www.nheyman.faso.com nheyman.faso.com - See my website for samples of my work. I will paint you an 8"x10" canvas of the subject of your choice -- you'll just need to provide me with a nice clear photograph!
* Home organizing session with Loretta Lurie -- (NYC area). Says Loretta: I am a passionate Professional Organizer known for quick problem-solving, with an innate understanding of spatial relationships. These skills allow me to deliver utterly non-judgemental, transformative solutions for my clients. No assignment is too small or unimportant because the truth is, one messy closet can be enough to prevent us from putting our best foot forward in work, or in life. I arrive in your home well-equipped to effectively problem-solve. I come armed with a myriad of professional experience. During my decades working in the advertising industry, I took pride in managing time, resources and uncovering cost-efficiencies in unlikely places. With a lifelong love and respect for teaching, I find it immensely fulfilling to discover solutions together with my clients; solutions that will joyfully empower them to maintain their home, along with their sanity, long after our work together is done. I look forward to meeting you and will happily accept your invitation to peer into your drawers, closets and basements. Together we will make space for your extraordinary life.
* Designer jewelry - Anabel Aram Milos Soleil Stud Earrings -- Milos Soleil Stud Earrings - Anabel Aram - contributed by Joanne Finkelstein.
- * Hand-made jewelry by Margaret Goldberg -- My ultra-talented first cousin has contributed a spectacular 14" necklace made from hand forged copper links with carnelian beads, copper beads and a carnelian pendant.
* Hand-made jewelry by Nadine Woloshin - Nadine Woloshin has been making glass jewelry for several years using the technique of flameworking or lampworking, an ancient art that dates back to the Romans and Egyptians. Flameworking uses a torch to melt, heat and shape glass. Nadine works in soft glass and borosilicate from the flameworking studio at Brooklyn Glass. She has contributed a gorgeous bracelet and a stunning necklace to the cause!
* Comedy Show tickets - Schtick A Pole In It -- Schtick A Pole In It - From comedians Dan Goodman and JoAnna Ross comes Schtick A Pole In It, a night of comedy and pole dancing. Comics and pole dancers alternate the stage to create a unique show that leaves everyone happy. Who doesn't like to laugh? Who doesn't like to see dancers do insane things on the pole? If you've never seen a pole show this is the one to come to. They're not strippers, it's not burlesque, it's aerial dance with a side of crazy gymnastics and death defying tricks that make your jaw drop. Come see dancers in peak physical condition alternate the stage with comics in peak mental depression. Every month we have a different musical theme. Think Prince, Gaga, Zeppelin, The Beatles, GNR, etc. If you don't see shows like this why are you even paying the crazy NYC rents?
* Home organizing session with Loretta Lurie -- (NYC area). Says Loretta: I am a passionate Professional Organizer known for quick problem-solving, with an innate understanding of spatial relationships. These skills allow me to deliver utterly non-judgemental, transformative solutions for my clients. No assignment is too small or unimportant because the truth is, one messy closet can be enough to prevent us from putting our best foot forward in work, or in life. I arrive in your home well-equipped to effectively problem-solve. I come armed with a myriad of professional experience. During my decades working in the advertising industry, I took pride in managing time, resources and uncovering cost-efficiencies in unlikely places. With a lifelong love and respect for teaching, I find it immensely fulfilling to discover solutions together with my clients; solutions that will joyfully empower them to maintain their home, along with their sanity, long after our work together is done. I look forward to meeting you and will happily accept your invitation to peer into your drawers, closets and basements. Together we will make space for your extraordinary life.
* Designer jewelry - Anabel Aram Milos Soleil Stud Earrings -- Milos Soleil Stud Earrings - Anabel Aram - contributed by Joanne Finkelstein.
- * Hand-made jewelry by Margaret Goldberg -- My ultra-talented first cousin has contributed a spectacular 14" necklace made from hand forged copper links with carnelian beads, copper beads and a carnelian pendant.
* Hand-made jewelry by Nadine Woloshin - Nadine Woloshin has been making glass jewelry for several years using the technique of flameworking or lampworking, an ancient art that dates back to the Romans and Egyptians. Flameworking uses a torch to melt, heat and shape glass. Nadine works in soft glass and borosilicate from the flameworking studio at Brooklyn Glass. She has contributed a gorgeous bracelet and a stunning necklace to the cause!
* Comedy Show tickets - Schtick A Pole In It -- Schtick A Pole In It - From comedians Dan Goodman and JoAnna Ross comes Schtick A Pole In It, a night of comedy and pole dancing. Comics and pole dancers alternate the stage to create a unique show that leaves everyone happy. Who doesn't like to laugh? Who doesn't like to see dancers do insane things on the pole? If you've never seen a pole show this is the one to come to. They're not strippers, it's not burlesque, it's aerial dance with a side of crazy gymnastics and death defying tricks that make your jaw drop. Come see dancers in peak physical condition alternate the stage with comics in peak mental depression. Every month we have a different musical theme. Think Prince, Gaga, Zeppelin, The Beatles, GNR, etc. If you don't see shows like this why are you even paying the crazy NYC rents?
"Tiers -- A Rock'n'Roll Love Story" is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas, a non-profit arts service organization. Contributions for the charitable purposes of "Tiers -- A Rock'n'Roll Love Story" must be made payable to "Fractured Atlas" only and are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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