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Busking for Charity Music Compound instructor and students host pop-up gigs for tips, that are then donated to local charities. Contact Name: Jenny Townsend Contact Email: jenny@musiccompound.com Contact Phone Number: 9418092656 Music Compound instructor and students busk for donations. Busking is a term used to describe street performers playing music for tips. Music Compound instructor, Bill Shepherd, has formed a Busking group known as the Sarasota Buskers. 100% of tips earned are donated to local charities. The group is made up entirely of Music Compound students that decided to volunteer their talent and take their music to the streets. Ages range from 18 to 80, and members of the group take ukulele, guitar, and/or piano lessons at the downtown studio adjacent to the Bazaar at Apricot and Lime. You will find the Sarasota Buskers at area parks and restaurants. “Our goal is to raise money for charities while having fun with others.” Bill Shepherd, the instructor, shared. So far, the Sarasota Buskers have raised $381 for the Child Protection Center. Music Compound’s owner, Jenny Townsend is one of 40 captains for the CPC’s 40th Anniversary fundraising campaign. Jenny has recently begun ukulele lessons and plans to join the buskers at local pop-up gigs this month to assist with drumming up funds for the CPC. Visit the Sarasota Buskers Facebook page to learn more about their upcoming gigs. Members of the Sarasota Buskers: Carolyn Angilillo, Alexis Kepchar, Christine Leary, Karen Shepherd, Kendal Kiner, Macy Young, Linda Woodbury, Sue Erbe, David Tucker, Lou Norton, Maryann Moss, and Bill Shepherd If interested in hosting Sarasota Buskers at your establishment, or making a donation, contact Jenny Townsend at jenny@musiccompound.com or call 941.379.9100. About Music Compound The Music Compound provides an environment to inspire, collaborate with and educate children and adults in pursuit of their love of music. Members of the Music Compound have access to a wide array of learning opportunities intended to not only build music skills but also enhance confidence, communication and social interaction abilities. Learning opportunities include one-on-one instrument lessons, group instrument lessons, music education, workshops, open forums to encourage music interactions, and performance and recital opportunities. Our goal is to transform dreams into reality by providing a contemporary and influential environment for all ages. For more information, visit www.musiccompound.com.