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ID# 501143  Omaha, NE  Submitted: 2020-07-16  Total Cost: $1,000.00

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My Passion is Teaching Music, but CV-19 Has Put My Job at Risk. Please Help Me Keep My Studio.

My Story:

I am a self-employed Classical Guitar instructor, and I have studio space at a local music store that I teach out of. In March, due to Covid-19, the studios were closed. In an effort to keep some income flowing, I began teaching online classes. Teaching students is my greatest passion so it pains me to say that I have only half of the students that I usually teach.Furthermore, I am no longer able to pay my rent and utilities so I am worried I will lose my studio space and my ability to teach as a result.

Everything has been made more difficult due to the three week interval of not teaching while setting up online classes, so my income has been reduced to an amount that does not allow me to pay for all the expenses that I experience in a month. I am overwhelmed right now, and to think that I will lose my studio soon fills me with utter sadness. Up until now, I have stayed afloat, but I am looking for you help with my one month of rent.

Receiving funding will give me breathing room financially, and it will allow me to pay the monthly bills I face. Personally, not being able to pay rent is a blow to my self-esteem. I have always liked to think I can take care of myself, but my circumstances at this time have taken their toll on my feelings of independence. Receiving this funding, while difficult for me to ask for, will help me regain the ability to keep up with my expenses. You can help me save my studio, and you can help me continue to pursue my passion of teaching the beauty of music to my students. Thank you for giving me hope. This is something I can never truly repay, but I promise to try my best anyway.

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