Imagine a mobile recording studio built inside a school bus, traveling across the country to bring free music education, jam sessions, and live performances to kids and underserved communities.

My name is Burlimonster, music is my life. I’ve spent years playing, writing, and recording music, even building three semi-professional studios (including two inside RVs!). After watching School of Rock for the umpteenth time, I saw a local school bus for sale and had a wild idea. Let’s build a skoolie studio dedicated to opening doors, building confidence, and inspiring communities through music. Completely free of charge! We’ll call it MonsterPlex (I’ll explain the name later).

To get this mobile movement on the road, early donations will fund the purchase of the bus, building materials, a workspace, specialized labor, and the official launch of the MonsterPlex nonprofit. Once we can demonstrate community impact, we plan to secure corporate sponsorships for ongoing costs and improvements. Right now, our biggest hurdles are building the physical bus and building social momentum.

Please donate and share if this mission speaks to you. Every dollar takes the bus another mile down the road! We’re actively seeking a place to build the bus, construction volunteers, and community rockstars. Get involved, even if you’re not local to Bloomington/Normal, IL. I truly believe music has the power to change lives through the work of this community! Thank you so much for your generosity, your shares, and your belief in this dream. Let's make a beautiful noise together!