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Our commitment

How it works

Culture Connect exists to create opportunities for working musicians and music educators. As the digital transformation continues to accelerate, there is an immediate need to support individuals preserving, advancing, and innovating cultural traditions. We believe that providing equitable compensation to artists and practitioners devoting their lives to the vitality of non-mainstream musical traditions is important.

Fundraising

Culture Connect is made possible through the charitable support of a remarkable community of patrons who believe in the power of great art to inspire, transform and unite. We fundraise from audiences who understand the true value of artistic knowledge and authentic human connection, and put dollars directly into the hands of artists for sharing what they know and love.

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School Programs

Culture Connect offers workshops designed around the needs of a participating teacher. Workshops are customized to fit your curriculum, student age group, and learning goals. Just tell us what you're working on and we'll find an artist that's right for you.

Virtual workshop

A live session with an artist, conducted online. Flexible scheduling, no travel required — accessible to any school anywhere.

🌐 Available everywhere

In-person workshop

The artist comes to you. A hands-on experience for students, with deeper engagement and real-time interaction.

📍 Subject to location

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Artist Livestreams

We connect artists with a broader audience through live online performances, conversations, and workshops. Livestreams are an opportunity to share in real time — whether that's a performance, a demonstration, or an open dialogue about art and culture.

Produced Media

We ask our musicians to make short-form content that shares different aspects of the culture they embody and their personal journey as a performing artist. All they need is a camera and a microphone! We handle all editing and post-production ourselves.

Short-form

Instagram reel

60–90 seconds · you film, we edit

Long-form

YouTube video

2–5 minutes · you film, we edit

Rate ranges reflect our current stage as an organization and will be continously updated as Culture Connect grows. Artists are always notified of any changes in advance.

Teach To Learn

Culture Connect is a program of Teach To Learn, a registered 501(c)(3) public charity. ​Teach To Learn is an international arts education network that connects musicians, teachers, classrooms, and audiences across world regions. We strive to transform individuals and audiences, no matter their age, ability, or background, to be more culturally competent, creative, and curious.

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Questions?

Whether you're an artist wondering about compensation or a school exploring a program, we're happy to talk it through.

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