2200 Sound

LEARN MUSIC.
PLAY MUSIC.
MAKE MUSIC.

Creating a place where musicians
of all ages can come together.

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Learn musIc. Play MusIc. MaKE MusIc.

BACKGROUND

The idea to develop 2200 Sound came from a union of two musical
endeavors: a youth music organization and a small professional
recording studio.

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Freq Lab Recording
Freq Lab Recording is a leading commercial recording studio in the bay area.

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Represent a large client base of professional musicians, producers and song
writers
• Will provide equipment and engineering staff
• Have extensive knowledge of music industry and local market
• Developed a membership based model using a point system


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Youth Rock the Rebuild
Youth Rock the Rebuild is an organization dedicated to creating
opportunities for youth musicians to collaborate and perform.
• Started in 2008 with just 20 students; has grown to 120 students representing 15
schools
• At our first benefit concert, we raised nearly $11,000 to build a schoolhouse in
Aleta Wondo, Ethiopia
• Since 2008, we have raised more $50,000 additionally to support various
charitable organizations such as the Windhorse Foundation, Architecture for
Humanity, Students Rebuild, and Kiddo!
• Volunteers include such notable musicians as Bob Weir, Jimmy Dillon and others


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MISSION

To create a place where musicians of all ages can come
together.
• 2200 Sound is a new and exciting addition to Bay Area music scene.
• 2200 Sound will create a much-needed space where musicians of all ages can
come together to rehearse, record, participate in workshops and classes and
collaborate.
2200 Sound will provide much needed resources for both amateur and
professional musicians.


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ALL ABOUT THE MUSIC

Learn Music

Play Music

Make Music

Learn an instrument
Learn music theory

Meet other musicians
Access practice/rehearsal
space

Electric music production
Professional sound engineers

Learn how to arrange and
compose music

Borrow instruments, amps and
equipment

Recording, mixing and
mastering

Learn how to play with a group Workshops, jam sessions and
open-mics

Professional software
equipment
Distribution on our local label


LEGENDARY PAST

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• This legendary recording studio first opened in 1972 and was one of three studios
operated by The Record Plant, a recording company based in LA
• Over the years everyone from the likes of Fleetwood Mac (which recorded their
album “Rumours” in Studio A) and Metallica to the Dave Matthew’s Band and
Carlos Santana have used the facility. It later operated under the name “The Plant
Studios,” and became known simply as “the Plant”
• In 2008, after a long and famous history, the recording studio closed its doors

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LEGENDARY MUSICIANS

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A NEW MODEL

2200 Sound will be structured as a social enterprise:

• Primary focus is a space where musicians of all ages can come together to
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collaborate
Revenue is generated through membership (think TechShop meets music)
Membership model provides a reliable and consistent revenue stream
Safe environment where teenagers (ages 12-17) can meet after school
Scholarships/reduced memberships for low-income musicians
Members have ability to learn, play and create music by participating in
classes, workshops and renting rehearsal space


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Membership Types


MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

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MEMBER PROFILES
[YOUTH MEMBER]

Devon Lawrence
Plays: Piano, Guitar, Vocals
“A place where I'd have access
to different instruments and
could get together with other
musicians would make playing
music and collaborating so
much easier for me.”


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MEMBER PROFILES
[Teaching Member]

Jimmy Dillon

Blue Star Music Camps
“What’s great about this idea is
that the members create the
vibe. I can imagine some of
the great musicians who
recorded here coming in and
leading a workshop and
dropping in for a session
because they’re curious about
what this new talent is doing.”


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MEMBER PROFILES
[Musician Member]

“Vision” Walker
The Wailers
“I like what I see and I support
this project.”


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SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY

• Professional Musicians

are attracted by quality of studios and ease of
access

• Teaching Musicians

usicians
•VIPs/Teaching
Mare attracted by access to youth/student musicians

• Youth Musicians

are attracted by ability to connect with talented
local musicians and teachers

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Students

develop into talented local musicians

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VIBRANT/SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Location
• Properly zoned for envisioned usage
• Adjacent to public transit
• Adjacent to bike/pedestrian paths
• Adequate parking
• Adjacent to other historical & cultural attractions
• Growing youth/senior population
• 20 min. walk from downtown and ferry building
• Possibility for outdoor events


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Historic Preservation
• Historical tours
• Exhibitions
• Guest Workshops, Classes &
Performances
• Creating legacy of the future


VIBRANT/SAFE ENVIRONMENT

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GREAT MUSICIANS

Musical Advisors
Creating a community starts with bringing great people together. The following
musicians have committed to lend their time and expertise to help make 2200
Sound a success.
Jimmy Dillon, Blue Star Music Camps
Troy Lush, Music Teacher
“Vision” Walker of The Wailers
Joey Wolpert
Craig Hyman
Ulfer Hansson (Jonsi / Sigur Ros)
John Nash


HYBRID BUSINESS STRUCTURE

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Social investment meets philanthropy

LLC

Purchase building &
lease to 501(c)3

501(c)3

Programming &
Operations


Social Enterprise
2200 Sound

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INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

• LLC has been formed: 2200 Bridgeway LLC
• Goal of LLC is to purchase and own the property
• 2200 Bridgeway LLC will then rent property to 501(c)3
• Investors in LLC would earn a minimal return on their investment

(3%+/-)
• If 501(c)3 fails to perform its duties as outlined in lease, LLC would
have opportunity to sell building or find another tenant


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PHILANTHROPY OPPORTUNITY

501(c)3 is in process of being formed: 2200 Sound
Goal of 501(c)3 is philanthropic in nature and has a 2 year
fundraising campaign plan
Donations to 501(c)3 are tax exempt
If 501(c)3 fails to perform its duties as outlined in lease, all
donations to date will remain committed to its mission to find a
safe place to “Learn Music. Play Music. Make Music” in another
location


GETTING STARTED

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Start-up Investment
Purchase of 2200 Bridgeway
Down payment:
Seller financing:
Total Purchase Price:

$3.4 million
$1.4 m
($2m)
$3.4 m

Deposit: $50,000 (successfully raised)


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GETTING STARTED

We are seeking:
Initial Capital
Raise add’l

$1.5m by Nov. 15, 2013
$500k by Jan 10, 2014

Total Startup Cap $2m


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OUR TEAM

Our Team
Manager, LLC
Kate Stohr
Executive Director:
Zack Phillips
Communications & Outreach:
Melanie Chancellor
Youth Leadership Team:
Eli Kranefuss, Ryan Felder, Miller Klitsner, Chase McDonald, Zoe Winter
Advisory Board:
Michela O’Connor Abrams, Barry Bram, Melanie Chancellor, Jimmy Dillon, Richard Gibbs, Ron Felder, Matt Heulitt, Christopher
Holbrook, Craig Hyman, Lee Kranefuss, Daniel Kuntsler, Matt Kursh, Charlie McDonald, John Nash, Russell Irwin, Jeff Jungsten, Joey
Wolpert
Musical Advisors:
Dick Bright, Jimmy Dillon, Troy Lush, Ulfer Hansson, John Nash, Joey Wolpert, “Vision” Walker of The Wailers


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THANK YOU

We would like to acknowledge the generous help and support of the
following individuals and organizations without whose time and assistance this
endeavor would not be possible:
Architecture
for
Humanity

Blue
Planet
Brolly
Arts
Butler
Shine,
Stern
&
Partners

Freq
Lab

Heath
Ceramics
KUTH/RANIERI
Architects
Michael
O'Connor
&
Company


Open
Water
Rowing
Center
Sweetwater
Music
Hall
TRI
Commerical
Ward
Alan
Emery
ConstrucMon

THANK YOU

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We would like to acknowledge the generous help and support of the
following individuals and organizations without whose time and assistance this
endeavor would not be possible:
Michela
Abrams
Taylor Abrams

Kellee
Adams
Alicia
Alexander
Cathy
Bailey
Steve
Barbieri
Jackie Bezos

Shannon
Bloemker

Katherine and Jerry Brocklehurst

Melanie
Chancellor
Royce
Connor
Jimmy
Dillon

Patty Fata
Ron and Nancy Felder

Nina
Frank
Richard
Gibbs
Ian
Glidden
John
Goddard

James and Zem Joaquim
Jeff and Elena Jungsten

Kim
Kaselionis
Aaron
Kayce
Dan
Klitsner
Lee
Kranefuss
Daniel
Kunstler

Devon Lawrence

ScoT
Lipsitz

Malcom MacDonald


Ali Macmillan

Charlie
McDonald
John Nash

Michael
O'Connor

Anne and Dean Ornish

Robin
Petravic
Katherine
Prodger
Marita
Prodger
Gina
Risso
Bob
Schleeter
Fu
Schroeder

Steve
Senk
Jessica
Shaham

Cameron Sinclair

Greg
Stern
Jessica
Switzer
KC Turner
Tony Tutto
Marvis Walker
Vision Walker

Jason
Weisenberger
Zoe
Winter
Neal
Zimmermann

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GENERATION OF LEGENDS

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