<div>Hi friends, family, and music lovers—
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<div>For the past two years, I’ve been pouring every ounce of myself into building my music career. Between writing songs, performing, and recording in the studio, I’ve been working nonstop—juggling school, shifts at the bar, and hotel music gigs just to keep the dream alive.
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<div>Now, I’m finally at the point where I can take a big step: recording a larger project that represents everything I’ve been working toward. This project means the world to me—it’s the kind of music that got me through my hardest days, and I want to give that back to others.
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<div>Here’s the challenge: recording costs aren’t cheap. Turns out it's expensive to be a musician, who would've thought? Studio time, mixing, mastering, and pressing CDs all add up. I’ve been grinding to make it happen, but the reality is that balancing school, work, and music has been more than challenging. With your help, I can bring this project to life without burning myself out completely.
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<div><strong>Where Your Donation Goes</strong>
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<div>-Recording, mixing, and mastering songs
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<div>-Physical copies (CDs + vinyl)
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<div>-Distribution so my music reaches more ears
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<div>-Video and Media Production
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<div><strong>Why Your Support Matters</strong>
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<div>Your donation doesn’t just pay for studio time—it’s an investment in an independent artist chasing a dream with everything she’s got. Every contribution helps me spend more time making music, and also finish school (my mom would appreciate this part).
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<div>No matter what you give, your support will always be part of this project.
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<div>I’ve been working like a dog to make this dream real. With your help, I can finally record the music I’ve been writing and share it with the world. Thank you so much for believing in me and in this project—it means more than I can ever say.
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<div><strong>Please consider sharing your email through my mailing list at lizziebudin.com! </strong>
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<div>I will be periodically sending updates about my fundraiser and sharing upcoming performances and announcements!
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<div>Love,
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<div>Lizzie
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<div>Note: No raffles, sweepstakes, giveaways, or returns on investments are offered in exchange for any donations made to this gofundme. 
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