Alive in the Wind-the new album!
Total Raised: $12,000 / Final Goal: $31,000
Phase two goal: $6,000 Sept. 16th

Hello Friends, Sonya Heller here. Welcome to the community barn-raising for my upcoming album, “Alive in the Wind.” Watch my welcome video and I’ll tell you more about it!

A Peek Inside the Sanctum Uncut, and straight from my home studio—just me, my guitar and piano as first seeds take shape. Press play to hear where Alive in the Wind begins, and imagine where we’re taking it together.

Alive in the Wind-Raw Demos
Sonya Heller

My vision for this project is to harken back to the classic album era—creating a deeply cohesive, immersive sonic chapter rather than a collection of random singles. Thanks to the generosity of our foundational supporters, pre-production is off to a wonderful start. As we build on this momentum, I invite you to bring your unique energy and support into our inner circle of patrons for this next crucial phase.

Campaign Finances & Transparency 📊

  • Bringing a 9-song independent record to life takes a village. Here is exactly how our foundational budget breaks down:

  • Raised So Far: $12,000 (Thank you! This secured our first down payment on July 10th).

  • The Total Goal: $31,000 start to finish

  • ($27,000 for recording/mixing + $4,000 for mastering, design, marketing, and physical CDs/Phyzi-digital albums.
    Next Phases:

  • $6,000 due Sept. 15

  • $9,000 due Nov. 10.

  • $4,000 post production gearing towards a February 2027 worldwide release.

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You can send support directly with $0 fees via:

  • Venmo: @Sonya-Heller

  • Zelle: 917 304 7640

(Please include a note like "Alive in the Wind Album" so we can attribute your gift!)

Thank You for Being Part of the Journey!

Creating Alive in the Wind is a labor of love, and every single contribution—whether through card, Venmo, or Zelle, or simply sharing with friends and family—directly fuels the completion of this record.

What Happens Next?

  • Confirmation: As soon as your contribution comes through, your name is added to the advance supporter list.

  • Patron Perks: You'll receive exclusive campaign updates,watch us at work in the studio and receive your advance album copy!

  • Questions or Custom Support?
    Feel free to reach out directly at sonyahellermusic@yahoo.com or connect with me on social media.

With endless love and gratitude,

Sonya

Sonya Heller Music

Avant Folk Records, PO 155, Callicoon Center NY 12724, United States