Shirley Levi: Music On My Shoulder

Music On My Shoulder

The Purpose of Shirley Levi's charity work is to use the power of MUSIC & ART to help with Autism Awareness, Hunger Relief, Equality For All, Peace & other Humanitarian Issues, which affect mankind's well being, in America & around the World. Shirley Levi also supports artists rights and believes that EVERYBODY should have a voice and a forum for self-expression. She believes that the mainstream media does not reflect the true voice of authentic artists and is fighting to change that!

Since Shirley Levi was very young she has been inspired to help affect and change the world through her visionary music & art. Throughout the years she has come to be known as a "Visionary Soul-Dier of the streets and the underground". She has given generously of her time, creations, heart and spirit to help inspire others to do the same by using their special talents to address the important issues which face us every day!

Music On My Shoulder was founded as a nonproft by Shirley Levi as a means to grow her charitable works. Her efforts as an artist and activist are to give victims a voice, to help raise money and awareness for the disadvantaged, and, by example, to encourage others to help. Music On My Shoulder is also dsigned by Shirley Levi to help bring attention and support to other nonprofits & people trying to make a difference in the world!

Official 501(c)3 status will be reached in 2012 but, in the meanwhile you can still help out my downloading Shirley Levi's song "Anne Marie" and all proceeds will be put towards her Autism Awareness efforts. You can also be a Music On My Shoulder supporter by sharing this site and doing whatever you can to contribute to any of the causes listed on her DONATE page.

contact: info @ musiconmyshoulder.com

Shirley Levi's Autism Awareness Campaign
"They Are Special and They Are Here" - Shirley Levi

~ SHIRLEY LEVI'S MISSION STATEMENT ~

"I have a very special place in my heart for autism. I've made it my mission to use the undeniable power of MUSIC and ART to reach out to all people and help raise awareness about autism. I've learned much by working with such special people and feel that music and art can best portray their special qualities and spirit. They deserve to have a voice. I choose to focus on their abundance of beauty and special qualities rather than focusing on their social disabilities because that is what shines through in my eyes. I've created a painting called, "MUSIC ON MY SHOULDER", based on a sketch of a dove made by a very special autistic and ARTISTIC woman I worked with named, Anne Marie. I wanted her to witness her talent manifested into a tangible reality. Her gifts inspired me to see way beyond her social disability. I also wrote a song about her special spirit. I believe that my song, "Anne Marie" will help others see the spirit of autism in the same light as I do. Music and art are a powerful tool in helping raise awareness of issues that surround us every day yet remain unseen. Personally, I also really believe that we must give special attention to those who are ALREADY HERE with autism and help them to nurture their special gifts instead of treating and seeing them from just a cold, technical, and medical perspective. THEY ARE SPECIAL AND THEY ARE HERE. Every one of them that I've worked with has had a very unique gift.

While it is great that we look for a cure and look at preventative measures, we must also give special attention to those who are ALREADY HERE and make sure that we nurture their special gifts and praise them with special and positive attention. Another part of this campaign is that we also help family members and others who are not in the autistic community the opportunity to recognize all the positive gifts these very special people can contribute to our society. I plan on exposing their talents, especially musicians, and believe that *their gift/work will speak for itself*. That is the goal of my campaign." ~ Shirley Levi

"Music On My Shoulder" ~ The Painting by Shirley Levi

"I asked Anne Marie to sketch the white dove since she specializes in animal sketches. This painting symbolizes music from G-d which replenishes itself through my spirit and heart. I thought it would be very special to have Anne Marie guest star in this specific painting since she is pure with her intentions and creations like myself. We are both artists. The dove is a symbol for both of us. I wanted to motivate her to believe in her creations and to see it manifested into a beautiful reality." ~ Shirley Levi

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INSPIRATIONAL COMMENTS FROM SHIRLEY LEVI'S SUPPORTERS!

"I don't know Anne Marie, but I love her!" - Lila

"Thanks for letting us feature you on the show. Keep up the great work on Autism Awareness!" - www.outcrytv.net

"Dear Ms. Levi,On behalf of the autism community I want to say thank you for spreading the awareness of autism through your music and paintings! Your song " Anne Marie" is beautiful! I have a teen son with autism and also work with children with autism in upstate NY." - Annie Grzywaczewski, Crossroads Center for Children

"Thank You So much for What you do...!!! And thank you again for joining my group... One World ~ One Voice ~ Which is directly engaging the public to the Awareness of Cures for The afflicted Generation of the auto Immunity Epidemic, And the age we Live in.. Hope To Work Closely with You to Realize Every Childs Dream!!!" - Scott And Jordan Mercury

"As a parent of a child with autism, a practitioner in the field, and an author of a book about autis, I say thank you for your help in increasing the awareness. It is now 1/166 children. Stop the epidemic, stop the silence." - Brynn Chapman

"Shirley, Really enjoyed listening to your interviews. Wishing you a great holiday!" - Shockwave

"Hi there, checked out your site and thought it was way cool. (Great pic too!!) My day job is a teacher, I have worked for eleven years for ASPECT (Autism Spectrum Australia). Have worked lots with very severely affected students but now have a class of 6 boys who are high functioning but face the challenges of trying to interpret the very complex world us NT's take for granted. Anyway, nice to see you show your support. Stay Cool!" - Dave Kettley - Guitarist in The Dead Set

"Right on! Thanks for your compassion toward others! Love..." - The Dead Americans

"I'm feelin you sound and also your message and purpose... Rasing awareness for autism is a really tight way to give back and use the power of music to help others.. I'm feelin you.." - DJ VARIOUS

"Hello. I really liked your sound, and everything you stand for." - Auto Defiance

"Awesome, I work with Autistic kids. Cheers, -Brian, My Morning Radio

"I support your cause, i worked with kids with special needs for 13yrs. One thing i know for a fact music plays a big role for children with special needs..good luck and and thank you for using music, as the voice for these special individuals..." - BIGG JOE

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