Transforming creative passions into sustainable businesses
by providing independent musicians and creative arts businesses with tools, resources, and education on entrepreneurship.
Ways We Can Help!
We’ve built this foundation with a creatives-first mindset.
Accessible Resources
Created by creative entrepreneurs for creative entrepreneurs. We’re always working on new tools to help others get ahead. We provide free access to online tools specific to creatives.
1-on-1 Coaching
We provide access to free 1 on 1 coaching to help you start, grow, and manage your creative business. Our coaches are industry veterans who have decades of experience in working with creatives.
Group Workshops
Education is the key to growth and success. We provide access to a variety of workshops designed to help you learn and apply the core skills necessary to run a successful creative business.
What Our Clients Say
“The A&R Foundation has been incredibly helpful to my business. During my mentorship with them, I was able to transition from splitting my time between my day job and my songwriting career to writing and performing full-time as the frontwoman of my band…“
“…Now I am much more educated on the business side of being a freelancer, and can see a sustainable future for my business in the music and entertainment industry!…”
Clare Wuellner – Blue Victory Gallery
“…In addition to sound advice, encouragement, and a demonstrated commitment to accommodating my disability, they are enthusiastic cheerleaders who celebrate wins with me.…”
Free Tools We’ve Made For Creatives
MORE COMING SOON
Check out our recent blog and podcast entries!
Don’t have time for a workshop or consultation? We frequently release new nuggets of information musicians can absorb.
- The Split Sheet: How to Protect Your Intellectual Property
A split sheet is the document that determines who gets paid at what percentage. The law defaults to an even split so it’s really important that musicians get this done early to protect themselves. - When You Should Betray Your Brand, and How to Do ItMany artists are familiar with the concept of branding and yet, only few implement and apply brand strategies. In this article, our lead media specialist dives deep into The 1975’s branding throughout the course of their career to help indie bands craft their own journey.
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The A&R Foundation is a Texas based nonprofit corporation that has been recognized as tax exempt by the IRS under (IRC) Section 501(c)(3). All or part of your donation may qualify as a deductible charitable contribution under IRC Section 170 or to the extent the law provides. We recommend consulting with a tax professional to determine how to best report these contributions.