*UPDATE - There's been some people that have felt more comfortable giving anonymously outside of this campaign platform. As a result, we have adjusted the target amount accordingly which will reflect the required budget needed now to proceed* - My name is Ryan Smith and I would love your help to make my new record. I've been playing music for over 30 years now and I have recorded on many albums since I was in my late teens. I've always had a desire to make music that brings healing to the soul and speaks to the heart. About 7 years ago I started making music with an emphasis on contemplation, peace and rest and since then I have recorded 4 albums of my own that captured those values. The last 2 months have been an amazing season of dreaming and planning for another album and in that time I have penned another collection of songs that I would love to share with people. I've been in talks with my longtime friend, collaborator and producer Nik Karlin and he has put together a realistic budget that if we can reach it, allows us to venture beyond making records with limited resources and therefore try new things and involve more people. The funds that will be raised will go towards all studio and production costs, as making a quality recording is not inexpensive. Your support would mean the world to me especially at a time in history where music is readily available to all. Thank you so much.