The Mission
Our mission is to help independent musicians feel inspired, connected and empowered to build momentum on their music journey. We partner with music educators and industry professionals to provide monthly masterclasses and meetings to grow confidence and improve access.
Our Vision & Values
Momentum is working towards a future where musicians feel supported and confident. We value Integrity, Diversity, Kindness, Commitment, Open Mindedness, and Respect.
The Why
We recognize that many independent musicians are asking the same questions and experiencing similar challenges in their music journey. Momentum is a safe and reliable space for musicians to come together, share knowledge, and build musical, mindset, and practical skills.
What is Momentum?
Momentum offers monthly in-person meetings to provide a reliable space for musicians to come together, share experiences, learn collaboratively, and understand how to navigate the music industry with curiosity and support. We host in-person masterclasses led by industry experts to help you build momentum as a musician. Momentum offers personalized mentorship to support you in your growth.
Meet The Team
Karen Laura Peters
Karen Laura Peters (she/her) is a Singer-Songwriter and Cellist. She founded the Tocando Community Music Project, an el sistema inspired after-school music program, in El Paso, Texas with the El Paso Symphony in 2012. Karen was the Program Director of Tocando for over 3 years while growing its reach and influence to the low-income, immigrant community along the Texas-Mexico border. The program is still thriving
and growing from the successful foundation she helped to establish. Karen has over 2 decades of experience teaching private and
group music lessons and performing.
Tara Chugh
Tara Chugh (she/her) is a Singer-Songwriter, Pianist and Music Director. She graduated with a BS in Business & Marketing, followed by earning her MBA in 2015. Tara worked in Academic Counseling for 7 years mentoring students throughout their degree program, and concurrently taught voice and piano at a local music school in Arizona. She worked for larger tech corporations in operations and logistics, and now runs her own business performing at corporate events and weddings. Tara became an official voting member with the Recording Academy, and soon after became a GRAMMY U Mentor for college students looking to further their experience in the music world.
Why We Created Momentum
As solo artists, we are often our own manager, marketing director, PR agent, graphic designer, videographer/photographer and when we don’t want to do everything ourselves, finding support can be challenging. Being a musician can be exhilarating and meaningful, but it can also be isolating and overwhelming at times. What we’ve heard is that many musicians are asking the same questions and experiencing similar challenges in their music journey.​ How do I prepare a song for recording? How do I overcome imposter syndrome? How do I book more shows? How can I write a catchy song? How do I create a consistent artist brand? How do I continue to evolve my sound ?​
Momentum is here to help independent musicians feel inspired, connected and empowered to build momentum on their music journey. We partner with music educators and industry professionals to provide monthly masterclasses and collaborative meetings to grow confidence and improve access. We will be here every step of the way so you don’t have to do this alone. Being a musician is possible because we’ve created a system that supports networking, growth, and goal setting. Our promise to you is that we’ll be a reliable asset you can count on to support your artistic dreams.
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