Overview

Hello world! My name is Rachel Madison and I'm a singer-songwriter here in the beautiful city of Lexington, KY.

I have loved music for as long as I can remember. I was singing before I could even talk. Whether it was performing in school or church plays, singing in choirs, writing songs, leading worship, or learning a new instrument, music has always been a huge part of my life.  I have always written, but most of my songs have sat behind closed doors for many years. I am so looking forward to finally being able to share my music with others while working with a professional studio and producer. I can not wait to share it all with you.

The material is ready, and the musicians are waiting -- this Plaid Dog campaign is the final step toward creating my new professionally produced studio album.

This campaign is raising funds for my 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. 

In the meantime, with the assistance of some pretty amazing technology, Carter helped me record my song, “You Will Be Found,” remotely! You can check out the song below for free!

While I’ve been able to fund the recording process for "You WIll Be Found” 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 where we 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!

There is something about music that just changes everything for me. It is so important to me to create music that tells a story and that resonates with the listener. The success of this project means the world to me. So much work goes into making these songs. From producing the right melody to raising funds for it all to be possible, every little detail matters. Being able to write songs and come up with melodies and new ideas is a gift and I do not take that for granted. 

While there are so many factors that come into play when making a project like this, one of the most important parts is the support and encouragement from those around me. Without support, it can be very discouraging trying to live out your dreams. For me, the encouragement that comes from others makes all the difference. Whether you have supported me with encouraging words, in prayer, listening to my music, or financially, each means more than you will ever know. 

While I continue to reach my goals and dreams, I want to reiterate how thankful I am for those who are genuinely invested in my work and music. Thank you to those who have listened to my songs, those who have given feedback or suggestions, and for those who truly believe that I can do this. Thank you for being a part of my life and my journey in making this next project. I look forward to seeing where this takes me. 

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.