FULLSTEPUP is building a network of supportive organizations and businesses that share a commitment to music, education, musicians, and community. These relationships are intended to strengthen FULLSTEPUP’s mission, expand its reach, and create opportunities for future collaboration without placing financial obligations or formal commitments on the supporting entities.
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” — Victor Hugo
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation
The Jeremy Wilson Foundation (JWF) provides support to musicians and music industry workers in Oregon and Clark County, Washington as they navigate health-related challenges..JWF represents an important connection to Oregon’s broader music community and provides an opportunity for FULLSTEPUP to build relationships with an organization dedicated to supporting the people behind music.
Five Star Guitars
Five Star Guitars is a Beaverton/Hillsboro music retailer providing guitars, instruments, lessons, repairs, and other services to musicians. Five Star Guitars provides a natural connection to the local guitar community and represents the type of music-business relationship that can help FULLSTEPUP expand access to instruments, knowledge, networking, and educational opportunities.
Jim Pepper Native Arts Council
The Jim Pepper Native Arts Council provides an especially meaningful connection between music education, cultural awareness, and the preservation of musical heritage. Its focus on expanding access to culturally relevant music education aligns with FULLSTEPUP’s broader goal of helping young people discover music, develop skills, and gain access to educational opportunities through music.
Building the FULLSTEPUP Network
FULLSTEPUP’s long-term goals include increasing access to instruments, providing music instruction to young people, connecting students with experienced musicians and educators, developing mentorship opportunities, and building relationships with organizations that can help students discover the many educational, creative, cultural, and personal benefits of music.
These supportive relationships are intended to grow organically. FULLSTEPUP can recognize and promote supportive entities while leaving the level of future participation open to each organization. As FULLSTEPUP develops, these connections may evolve into networking, educational collaborations, instrument support, mentorship, events, referrals, or other mutually beneficial opportunities.