A Place for Music

Section 1

Contact & Demographics

First name

Last name

Email address

Phone number If you are 18 or older

Parent / guardian phone If you are under 18

Primary area of music (check all that apply) Marching Band Concert / Symphonic Band Orchestra Digital Music / Beats Disc Jockey (DJ) Voice / Vocalist Other

Current level of experience Beginner Intermediate Advanced Professional

Section 2

Access & Barriers

How often do you have access to the equipment, instruments, or materials you need? Always Often Sometimes Rarely Never

What is your biggest barrier to creating art? (check your top barrier) Lack of equipment / materials (instruments, computers, mixers, DAWs) Lack of physical space (recording studios, rehearsal space, stages) Lack of mentors or instruction (music teachers, private instructors) Lack of time due to other responsibilities Lack of funding or financial support

How would you rate your current access to each of the following?

DAWs / Software

Very Poor Adequate Excellent

Musical Instruments

Very Poor Adequate Excellent

Performance Venues

Very Poor Adequate Excellent

Rehearsal Spaces

Very Poor Adequate Excellent

How would you rate the sound equipment currently available to you? 1 = Very Poor · 5 = Professional Grade

Section 3

Community & Future Resources

How supported do you feel by your local community? 1 = Not supported at all · 5 = Fully supported

Rate the availability of music resources in your local library or community center. 1 = Non-existent · 5 = Excellent

Which resources would have the most positive impact on your growth as an artist? (check all that apply) Updated technology / software Financial grants or scholarships Dedicated studio / rehearsal space Transportation to arts events Access to professional mentors Performance / gallery display opportunities

Which musical genres are you most interested in exploring? (check all that apply) Jazz / Blues Classical Hip-Hop / Rap Electronic / Dance Rock / Metal R&B / Soul Folk / Acoustic Other

Which professional development activities interest you most? (check all that apply) Songwriting / Composition workshops Music production masterclasses Career management & music business Collaborative jam sessions / mixers Performance technique clinics

How likely are you to recommend community-led music programs to fellow artists? 1 = Unlikely · 10 = Very Likely

Section 4

Your Voice

Share any specific stories or challenges you have faced as an artist in your community. Optional — your story helps us advocate for real change.

Are you interested in participating in future focus groups to help shape local music policy? Yes, definitely Maybe — tell me more No, not at this time

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Thank you for elevating the youth voice in Mississippi music.

Your responses will be used to advocate for better music resources, funding, and programs in your community.

L.E.A.R.N. Our Students Survey

Contact & Demographics

Access & Barriers

Community & Future Resources

Your Voice

Thank you for elevating the youth voice in Mississippi music.