Overview

Hello! My name is Christa Knickerbocker and I'm a singer-songwriter living in Portland, OR.

Through every season of my life - during times of joy and gratitude, grief and loss - one of the only constants has been my love for music. I’ve always loved listening to and performing songs of all different genres, but over the past few years I’ve rediscovered a passion for creating my own music. 

Since 2021, I’ve been writing music in my bedroom, dreaming of what it could sound like if it was more than just me and my guitar. And now, I’m excited and grateful to have the chance to share my music with all of you.

This campaign is raising funds for my new professionally recorded album with Carter Sanders  in Boston, MA. Carter is a seasoned Boston-based producer and engineer with experience working with both established and up-and-coming musicians. Together, Carter and I are digging into my original material, writing arrangements, and reaching out to local musicians to bring the songs to life. 

We’ve been able to cover the costs of recording and producing one song, which is ready for you to check out right here on this page. This first song is called “Bittersweet,” and you can check it out below!

While I’ve been able to fund the recording process for "Bittersweet” on my own, to create an album of songs of this quality, studio costs add up quickly. With that said, this campaign can give us a unique opportunity to collaborate and make great art together. Your donation will cover the following costs of my project:

1. Pre-Production: This is where everything starts. Carter and I will start crafting the arrangements for each song slated for the album. We’ll hold rehearsals to fine-tune the songs and arrangements and talk through new and exciting ideas for how to approach the recording process.

2. Recording: This is when we enter the studio and start capturing the music and where the songs become what you'll hear on this album. This campaign will play a huge role in making sure we have enough time to capture great performances for every member of the band.

3. Mixing & Mastering: Each track will get mixed to create the right balance between instruments, texture and color that make up a track. As a final step, the album will be mastered from beginning to end so that the listening experience is cohesive and carefully choreographed from start to finish.

And what will you get for your generosity and support? So many awesome things!

I am so appreciative and grateful for any support you can lend to this campaign. In exchange for your generosity, I've put together a really exciting group of gifts that are available exclusively through your participation in this campaign.

Check out some examples below and a full list to the right!

It's hard to express how much this project would change my life.

I believe music has the power to transcend beyond language and bring people together in a way that is unique to anything else in this world. 

I find comfort in being reminded that my experiences are not singular. I'm humbled whenever someone tells me they relate to something I've written. It's a relief to remember that we're all so much more alike than we are different. And like it or not, we're in this together. This is at the core of why I make music, and why I want to share it.

With your support, I hope to share something meaningful with you.

If you're ready to contribute, just click the "Back This Project" button on the top right of this page! Every little bit counts, and I’m so grateful for all your support.

If you have folks in your network that would be interested in supporting me, please feel free to share this page with them.

Thank you so much for checking out my campaign page. I can't wait to share this music with you.