We love DC and our music community.
7DrumCity is committed to the wellbeing of our students, their families, and the DMV music scene. In these uncertain times, especially for folks living and working in DC, we’re eager to live into our values and create opportunities to support one another through hardship.
That’s why we’ve launched this community-powered fund:
to enable the scene to support the scene.
Our goal is to help our 7DC music students (individuals and families) who have been impacted by job loss and instability this year with direct financial support, whether funds are used to defray the cost of lessons or meet other life needs. 7DC students will be contacted directly with exclusive access to apply for support this fall. If you'd like to connect or learn more, please reach out to Emily at [email protected]. See additional FAQs below!
7DrumCity is committed to the wellbeing of our students, their families, and the DMV music scene. In these uncertain times, especially for folks living and working in DC, we’re eager to live into our values and create opportunities to support one another through hardship.
That’s why we’ve launched this community-powered fund:
to enable the scene to support the scene.
Our goal is to help our 7DC music students (individuals and families) who have been impacted by job loss and instability this year with direct financial support, whether funds are used to defray the cost of lessons or meet other life needs. 7DC students will be contacted directly with exclusive access to apply for support this fall. If you'd like to connect or learn more, please reach out to Emily at [email protected]. See additional FAQs below!
HOW TO SUPPORT
Donate with our secure formMake a one-time or recurring donation by scanning the QR code or clicking the button below. This is your most direct way to donate!
Our goal is to raise enough funds this summer to begin distributing grants this fall. More about grants for students below. |
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Supporter Shoutouts
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"7DrumCity is such a shining light - the people, the music, the instructors (shout out to Laura!), the community. It's a magical place fostering musical creativity and connections IRL." - Ann R.
"I owe a ton to 7DC and I hope this initiative can help others access this brilliant community!" - Sebastian A.
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"Stay strong 7DC fed students!" - Zachary E.
"7DrumCity is a pillar of the community and we're so lucky to have them!" - Anonymous |
Fund FAQs:
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Why is 7DrumCity setting up this fund?
We want to do what we can to support our community and enable others to do the same. This is a particularly challenging and unpredictable time for many folks in the DMV, with locals facing sudden job loss and instability at disproportionate rates as compared to the rest of the country, and every little bit counts. We believe that no one should have to sacrifice the things that make them happy, whole, and sane because of forces beyond their control. In fact, we need to outlets for creativity and community more than ever. Who is eligible to receive funds? At this time, only active 7DrumCity students in 2025 who have been impacted by recent job loss and instability will be able to apply. This includes adult students and young students of 7DC families who've been impacted whether as a federal worker or in a local industry that's being affected by current conditions. Further details and criteria for applying will be shared directly with students in the coming months. If I'm a 7DC student, how will I apply? A grant application link, guidance, and further eligibility information will be shared directly to active students through 7DC’s student communications channels later this summer. We plan to make the process simple and inclusive. The grant application link will not be made publicly available, as folks who engage with 7DC as studio renters, Pocket performers, and non-lesson clients will not be eligible at this time while we see the response. Can I still apply if I recently paused lessons? Yes! If you were until recently an active 7DC student who had to stop taking lessons due to job loss, please reach out to [email protected]. |
How much support will be available? How would I receive the funds?
We've raised ~$10K to give directly to 7DC students impacted by job loss and instability in 2025. We’ll know how much funding will be available per student/household once we’ve concluded our fundraising and gauge interest. Our current target is to be able to fund 10 students with the average equivalent of music lessons for 3 months. Those who are awarded a grant* will be able to use the funds at their discretion, whether directly for their lessons or otherwise. The idea being, you can still play music. Can I target my donation to support a specific student? All donations will go into a shared fund that eligible students will be able to apply for later this summer. Funds will be made available through a granting process in partnership with our partners DMV Music Alliance, a local 501-C3 with whom we're proud to make this opportunity possible. Can I still donate after the summer fundraising window closes? Yes! While we have a specific fundraising goal and timeline, ongoing support can help support students in a more sustained way, and possibly allow us to expand to support other folks in need in our 7DC community. *More FAQs and details for interested applicants will be shared this summer. If you have any questions, we ask that you submit them here and a member of our team will get back to you with information as it's available. Thank you!
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