Music & Mental Health Internship Remote

# Music & Mental Health Internship Incubator - Voice Up Publishing *A Global Music Innovation Role for Purpose-Driven Artists and Mental Health Advocates* ## 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. ## About Voice Up Music Incubator 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** 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. Built on principles of **Creativity**, **Healing**, **Inspiration**, **Purpose**, and **Community**, our approach recognizes music as both therapeutic intervention and purpose discovery tool. ## Target Students We seek musicians with: - **Musical Excellence**: Demonstrated talent across all genres, particularly Soul, R&B, Jazz, Folk, Country, Blues, Gospel, World, and Cultural Music traditions - **Purpose-Driven Artistry**: Deep commitment to creating music that lifts and inspires others toward discovering their purpose - **Mental Health Awareness**: Understanding of music's therapeutic potential across diverse musical traditions - **Cultural Authenticity**: Respect for musical traditions and ability to create authentic works that honor cultural roots ## Core Specializations ### Therapeutic Music Composition Create original compositions specifically designed for mental health healing and purpose discovery ### Performance & Live Healing Develop live performance skills focused on creating healing environments and inspiring hope ### Music Production & Sound Healing Master production techniques that enhance music's therapeutic qualities and emotional impact ### Mental Health Music Therapy Integrate clinical music therapy approaches with purpose-driven artistic creation ### Global Music Ministry Create cross-cultural musical works spanning Soul, Gospel, World Music, and Cultural traditions ### Digital Music Innovation Leverage technology platforms to share purpose-driven music and create virtual healing communities ## 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 - **Community Building Through Arts**: Using musical gifts to bring people together and foster healing environments ## Apply Today **Email**: (Subject: Music & Mental Health Internship Incubator) **Application Requirements:** 1. Musical portfolio in any genre (particularly Soul, R&B, Jazz, Folk, Country, Blues, Gospel, World, or Cultural Music) demonstrating commitment to lifting and inspiring others 2. Purpose statement explaining your vision for using music to address mental health and inspire purpose discovery 3. Chosen specialization area and musical experience 4. **Participation option preference**: **Option 1 (Standard Internship)** or **Option 2 (Investment Fellowship)** --- ## Participation Options ### Option 1 - Standard Internship Tracks - **Academic Credit**: 15-20 hours/week with university partnership - **Volunteer**: 10-15 hours/week for musicians building purpose-driven music experience - **Stipend**: $20-30/hour for exceptional contributors ### 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? Join Voice Up's Music & Mental Health Incubator and create works of art that lift spirits and guide people toward their unique calling.* Together we hold ourselves accountable to the following principles. Humility We must remain open minded and open to improving ourselves every day. Precision Excellence requires discipline. Patience We all need forgiveness Empathy We must understand the why Together we are organized around the following structure: Every person agrees to bring and share their whole self. This is a safe place We want to know all of your talents We'll collaborate to find creative ways to amplify your talent inspiring many communities. We support each other Weekly team meetings - Saturday afternoons, 1PM or 9:30PM EST USA. Weekly one to one mentoring sessions - Flexible Schedule with your mentor Each person has a peer buddy - This will be finalized next week