<div>My name is Etienne, and I’ve been passionate about playing music for over 30 years (see photos below). But in 2014, I realized the much deeper <strong>healing</strong> powers of music, when it helped me work through difficult personal issues. This added fuel to my burning passion of spreading the joys &amp; benefits of playing music to <strong>others</strong>!
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<div>But current apps for musicians to play their favorite songs are frustrating to use, requiring constant battling with &amp; scrolling of the device. So I decided to build my own*, and JamBox was born!
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<div>JamBox lets musicians play their songs <strong>without</strong> lifting a finger off their instrument, a world first. We achieved this with unique VOICE COMMANDS and SMART LISTENING! Our app eliminates 93% of non-musical user actions compared to the top 3 leading music apps.
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<div>We have an early web version of our app, from 10 months of full-time work (about CAD$55K of time + $500 of expenses)! However, we’re seeking funds to build a <strong>mobile app</strong> for phones and tablets so that MORE people can enjoy the benefits of playing music.
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<div>We hope you can support our project, which has the potential to benefit millions of musicians in the musical community and advance the cause of mental health wellness.
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<div>Any amount is greatly appreciated. If you aren’t able to contribute at this time, please share with your friends and family. Thank you!
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<div>* With the regular help &amp; feedback from ~10 musical friends &amp; family (you know who you are!)
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<div>ADDITIONAL INFO:
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<div><strong>JamBox Foundation</strong> mission and vision (<a href="https://jamboxfoundation.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://JamBoxFoundation.org" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://JamBoxFoundation.org</a></a>)
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<div>• <em>Mission</em>: To make the most <strong>pleasant-to-use music apps</strong> &amp; hardware so MORE people play MORE music with MORE people at higher levels.
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<div>•<em> Vision</em>: A transformed world where playing music is as prevalent as literacy and numeracy, and hence more people can enjoy the varied benefits of playing music.
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<div>Key <strong>features of early web version</strong> (email me if you want to try it!):
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<div>• N = 140 default songs (eclectic mix)
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<div>• Import/add ANY song (manually or UG file format)
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<div>• Voice commands: Play ANY song/artist by voice (+ 15 others)
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<div>• Smart scroll to ANY song (crude)
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<div>• Play original track for ANY song (embedded YouTube video, no ads)
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<div>• Split-screen side panel (All songs, All artists, UI customizations)
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<div>• Song transposing and song-specific flashing BPM
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<div><strong>Donation incentives</strong>/tiers:
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<div>Breakdown of <strong>how money will be spent</strong>: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qmruxCopPSUEkOAoa0p4PEcG1flPce1_vRapsKir5o/edit#bookmark=id.zgx3s6q6evhs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qmruxCopPSUEkOAoa0p4PEcG1flPce1_vRapsKir5o/edit#bookmark=id.zgx3s6q6evhs" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qmruxCopPSUEkOAoa0p4PEcG1flPce1_vRapsKir5o/edit#bookmark=id.zgx3s6q6evhs</a></a>
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<div><strong>Citations </strong>to supportive evidence of benefits of playing music: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qmruxCopPSUEkOAoa0p4PEcG1flPce1_vRapsKir5o/edit#heading=h.gcxkalezyqgg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qmruxCopPSUEkOAoa0p4PEcG1flPce1_vRapsKir5o/edit#heading=h.gcxkalezyqgg" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qmruxCopPSUEkOAoa0p4PEcG1flPce1_vRapsKir5o/edit#heading=h.gcxkalezyqgg</a></a>
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<div>My “<strong>musical resume</strong>”: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tZ0XfpmKnPoUjYSCiIFFXb9vc2ZlReMX/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tZ0XfpmKnPoUjYSCiIFFXb9vc2ZlReMX/view?usp=sharing" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tZ0XfpmKnPoUjYSCiIFFXb9vc2ZlReMX/view?usp=sharing</a></a>
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<div>My <strong>cover song band</strong> side-project: <a href="https://brainticklerband.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><a href="https://BrainTicklerBand.com" target="_blank" class="" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://BrainTicklerBand.com</a></a>
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<div>Photos of our <strong>musical (extended) family</strong> playing music in different contexts:
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<div>Makeshift percussion backcountry camping jam (Denis &amp; Etienne - Summer 2019)
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<div><strong>Dedication</strong>
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<div>I dedicate the JamBox app to my late (and only) brother Gilbert LeBel (1980 - 2003) who would be proud and fond of my JamBox inventions.
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