Music and Mental Health Internship

# Music & Mental Health Internship Incubator - Voice Up Publishing
• A Global Music Innovation Role for Purpose-Driven Artists and Mental Health Advocates*
Academic Credit, Volunteer, Potential Stipend or Potential Equity

## Position Overview
Voice Up Publishing seeks passionate musicians with a deep commitment to creating works of art through music that lift and inspire others towards purpose. This Music & Mental Health Internship Incubator is a 100% remote program designed to discover and develop musical artists who understand music's power to heal, inspire, and guide people toward discovering their unique calling while addressing mental health challenges through therapeutic musical expression.

## About Voice Up Publishing Music IncubatorVoice Up Publishing leads a global grassroots movement prioritizing connecting people to purpose across diverse cultures and languages worldwide. Our Music & Mental Health Incubator serves as a specialized discovery and development program for musicians who believe in music's transformative power to heal mental health struggles and inspire purpose discovery.
• *All forms and genres of music are welcome** in our incubator, with specific emphasis on **Soul, R&B, Jazz, Folk, Country, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, World, and Cultural Musics**. We believe these genres possess unique healing qualities and deep cultural roots that make them particularly powerful for therapeutic purposes and purpose discovery. Whether you create contemporary fusion, traditional expressions, or innovative combinations of these styles, our program celebrates the rich diversity of musical traditions that speak to the human experience.

Through our international network, we identify and nurture musical talents who create works of art that transcend entertainment, instead serving as vehicles for healing, hope, and purpose connection. Our culturally responsive approach honors diverse musical traditions—from Delta blues and Appalachian folk to Afrobeat and traditional gospel—while maintaining our core mission of using music to lift spirits, address mental health challenges, and guide listeners toward their unique calling.

Built on principles of **Creativity**, **Healing**, **Inspiration**, **Purpose**, and **Community**, our approach recognizes music as both therapeutic intervention and purpose discovery tool. We believe musicians who create with intention to lift and inspire others become powerful agents of positive change, using their artistic gifts to address the mental health crisis while guiding people toward meaningful lives.

## Target StudentsWe seek future music leaders with:
• **Musical Excellence**: Demonstrated talent in composition, performance, or music production across all genres, with particular welcome for Soul, R&B, Jazz, Folk, Country, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel, World, and Cultural Music traditions
• **Purpose-Driven Artistry**: Deep commitment to creating music that lifts and inspires others toward discovering their purpose, regardless of musical style or cultural background
• **Mental Health Awareness**: Understanding of music's therapeutic potential and interest in addressing mental health through artistic expression across diverse musical traditions
• **Creative Innovation**: Ability to create original works that combine artistic excellence with intentional healing and inspirational messaging within any musical genre
• **Cultural Authenticity**: Respect for musical traditions and ability to create authentic works that honor cultural roots while serving healing purposes

## Core Music & Mental Health Specializations
Choose your specialized focus while developing comprehensive music-for-healing expertise:

### Therapeutic Music Composition
• Create original compositions specifically designed for mental health healing and purpose discovery
• Develop musical frameworks that guide listeners through emotional processing and spiritual growth
• Design instrumental and lyrical works that address anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions

### Performance & Live Healing
• Develop live performance skills focused on creating healing environments and inspiring hope
• Create concert experiences that combine entertainment with therapeutic and purpose-discovery elements
• Build community through live music that brings people together around shared healing and growth

### Music Production & Sound Healing
• Master production techniques that enhance music's therapeutic qualities and emotional impact
• Develop soundscapes and audio experiences designed for meditation, reflection, and purpose exploration
• Create high-quality recordings that serve both artistic and therapeutic purposes

### Mental Health Music Therapy
• Integrate clinical music therapy approaches with purpose-driven artistic creation
• Develop group and individual music therapy programs using original compositions
• Create music-based interventions for specific mental health challenges and life transitions

### Global Music Ministry
• Create cross-cultural musical works spanning Soul, Gospel, World Music, and Cultural traditions that inspire purpose discovery
• Develop music that addresses universal human experiences while honoring specific cultural musical traditions like Blues, Folk, Country, and indigenous musical forms
• Build international networks of purpose-driven musicians across all genres creating healing and inspirational music

### Digital Music Innovation
• Leverage technology platforms to share purpose-driven music and create virtual healing communities
• Develop innovative digital music experiences that combine artistry with mental health support
• Create online music therapy and purpose discovery programs accessible globally

## Primary Responsibilities
• **Artistic Creation**: Compose, perform, and produce original music specifically designed to lift spirits and inspire purpose discovery
• **Mental Health Integration**: Develop musical works that address mental health challenges through therapeutic and inspirational approaches
• **Community Building**: Use music to create connections between people seeking healing and purpose clarity
• **Global Impact Development**: Create music that transcends cultural boundaries while inspiring purpose discovery worldwide
• **Collaborative Innovation**: Work with other musicians, mental health professionals, and purpose-driven artists to maximize healing impact

## Music for Purpose Discovery Integration
• **Emotional Healing Through Music**: Create compositions across all genres—from soulful ballads to folk storytelling to gospel testimonies—that guide listeners through emotional processing and healing
• **Purpose Exploration Soundtracks**: Develop musical works in Jazz, Blues, Country, World Music, and other genres that inspire self-reflection and calling discovery
• **Community Connection Music**: Compose songs in cultural and traditional styles that bring people together around shared experiences and mutual support
• **Hope and Inspiration Creation**: Craft musical experiences across Soul, R&B, Gospel, and Folk traditions that lift spirits and inspire positive life change
• **Cross-Cultural Healing**: Create music that speaks to universal human experiences while honoring diverse musical traditions from Blues and Country to World and Cultural Music forms

## Learning Outcomes
• **Purpose-Driven Musical Mastery**: Skills in creating music specifically designed to heal, inspire, and guide purpose discovery
• **Mental Health Music Applications**: Expertise in using music therapeutically while maintaining artistic excellence
• **Global Music Impact**: Understanding of how music can create positive change across diverse cultures and communities
• **Community Building Through Arts**: Ability to use musical gifts to bring people together and foster healing environments
• **Innovative Music Creation**: Skills in combining traditional musical excellence with intentional therapeutic and inspirational messaging

## Current Music & Mental Health Initiatives
• **Global Purpose Music Network**: Connecting musicians worldwide across all genres—particularly Soul, Jazz, Blues, Gospel, Folk, Country, World, and Cultural Music artists—who create healing and inspirational music
• **Genre-Diverse Mental Health Music Library**: Developing collections of purpose-driven music spanning traditional and contemporary styles for therapeutic and personal growth use
• **Cultural Music Healing Programs**: Specialized initiatives honoring the therapeutic traditions within Blues, Gospel, Folk, and World Music cultures
• **Cross-Genre Community Concerts**: Virtual and in-person musical events featuring diverse styles designed to address mental health and inspire purpose discovery

## Professional Benefits
• **Musical Career Development**: Comprehensive support for building a career in purpose-driven music and healing arts
• **Global Music Network**: Connections with musicians, mental health professionals, and purpose-driven artists worldwide
• **Creative Incubation**: Resources and mentorship for developing original music with therapeutic and inspirational focus
• **Performance Opportunities**: Platforms for sharing purpose-driven music with global audiences seeking healing and inspiration
• **Investment Returns**: For fellowship participants, ownership benefits in global music innovation and mental health healing initiatives

## Ideal Candidate ProfileWe seek musicians who:
• **Musical Excellence**: Demonstrated talent and commitment to continuous artistic growth and innovation
• **Purpose-Driven Heart**: Deep desire to use musical gifts to lift others and inspire purpose discovery
• **Mental Health Compassion**: Understanding of mental health challenges and music's potential for healing
• **Creative Innovation**: Willingness to explore new approaches to creating music that serves others
• **Global Vision**: Interest in using music to create positive change across diverse communities worldwide

## Apply Today
• *Email**: [email protected] (Subject: Music & Mental Health Internship Incubator)
• *Application Requirements:**
1. Musical portfolio including original compositions or performances in any genre (particularly welcome: Soul, R&B, Jazz, Folk, Country, Blues, Gospel, World, or Cultural Music) that demonstrate commitment to lifting and inspiring others2. Purpose statement explaining your vision for using music within your chosen genre(s) to address mental health and inspire purpose discovery3. Experience with music creation, performance, or production in your preferred musical style and chosen specialization area4. Ideas for musical works within your genre that could serve therapeutic purposes while maintaining artistic excellence and cultural authenticity5. **Participation option preference**: **Option 1 (Standard Internship)**, **Option 2 (Investment Fellowship)**, or **both simultaneously**

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## Participation Options### Option 1 - Standard Internship Tracks
• **Academic Credit**: 15-20 hours/week with university partnership for music therapy, composition, or music production credit
• **Volunteer**: 10-15 hours/week for musicians building experience in purpose-driven music creation
• **Stipend**: $20-30/hour for exceptional contributors demonstrating musical excellence and healing impact

### Option 2 - Investment & Equity Fellowship Option
• *Music & Mental Health Innovation Fellowship**
• *Equity Ownership** We are transforming crowdfunding ($5 to $25 a month) connecting people to purpose. Support a global movement already spanning 1,700 cities. 80 countries. Join the ground floor of a global grassroots movement.
• *Performance-Based Equity**: Full (90-100%) = 100% converts | Strong (75-89%) = 75% | Moderate (60-74%) = 50%
• *Evaluation Criteria**: Musical creation excellence, therapeutic impact, purpose inspiration, community building, consistent demonstration of Voice Up's principles of **collaboration**, **humility**, **precision**, **patience**, and **empathy**, and implementing those in such a way that creates a safe space for people to discover and collaborate
• *Duration**: 4-12 months, flexible for academic and musical development needs
• Ready to use your musical gifts to heal hearts and inspire purpose discovery while building a career in music that truly makes a difference? Join Voice Up Publishing's Music & Mental Health Incubator and create works of art that lift spirits and guide people toward their unique calling.*

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