Artist Access Network - Community Resource Hub 

As part of its Artist Access Network project, Songwriter Sanctuary San Diego provides this Community Resource Hub for artists and community members. It includes a mix of offers, tools, and information to support the daily realities of taking care of ourselves and each other. (Did you think those bozos in charge were coming to help us?)

We know, it looks half-baked because it is...we just started building it! Thanks for your patience as we continue to add to the list.
  • Got a tip? If you know of an artist-friendly service or resource that makes the life local creators more accessible and affordable, please share that resource with us! 

  • Got an offer? If you are an entrepreneur or business owner who wants to provide a direct offer that can help reduce financial barriers for creatives, please consider joining our Artist Access Network (your business will be listed on this Community Resource Hub, and you can choose if you'd like your offer to be displayed publicly here or privately to Songwriter Sanctuary artists).

Listings Bold & Underlined are those who have taken time to contribute to this project with either public or private offerings. Please take a moment to learn more about them and discover if they are providing a service you might be interested in!

Browse By Category

Basic Needs

  • 211 - Trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources.
  • CalFresh - food assistance program
  • SDGE - Assistance programs for low-income households
  • We All We Got - Grassroots mutual aid group focused on food and basic needs support
  • YMCA - Childcare resource services

Booking Contacts 

Local Venues (San Diego area)
​Pro-tip: Check a venue's calendar before you pitch yourself for a date or as a support act. Does the date already have a headliner? Is the headliner already carrying support? Probably not a good idea to ask about that date.
Non-Local Venues (Coming Soon)
Pro-tip: See above tip + If you're pitching yourself as a touring act, it might be best to establish relationships with similar local acts and try to collaborate on pitching a bill together. You can develop these connections by assisting touring artists when they come to your city, and they will ideally return the favor when you come through their town.

Business Support (General)

Civic Engagement

  • 5 Calls - 5 Calls makes it easy for you to reach your members of Congress and make your voice heard.
  • CA Voter Registration - Register to vote or check your registration status.
  • USA.gov - Lookup your local, state, and federal representatives.

Co-Working / Creator Space 

Creative Services

  • 1/2 Fast Foto - Discounted photo and video services from 1/2 Fast Foto and Film (Cathryn Beeks), offering 1/2 price photos and video services (discounted rate is $25 an hour) in Ramona studio or in the Ramona area. 
    Offer is For:  Broader community of patrons & creatives.
    Expiration: Open offer for now.
    To Access:  Email Cathryn to discuss your project. Please mention the 1/2 off offer when we chat! Reach out and let's discuss your project! 
    More Info:     Visit Cathryn's photo portfolio | Browse Cathryn's music videos  
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  • Alex Guillen Music / Pacific Flow Entertainment - San Diego guitarist with 30+ years performing experience. Offers workshops for creatives who want to learn more about integrating AI into their workflows. 

  • Julia Sage Photography - Sliding scale photoshoots (normal pricing is $750 - sliding scale from $350 to $600).  ​
    Offer is For:  Broader community of patrons & creatives. 
    Expiration: 9/31/26, then will revisit offer. 
    To Access: Email Julia or DM Julia's Instagram mentioning "Songwriter Sanctuary Community Assistance"
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  • Lindsay White Media - Content creation, songwriting workshops, accessibility workshops, panelist.

  • No Chance Productions / Noah Bollow - 50% off first live show videography booking, as well as access to raw footage from 3 separate angles at no additional cost. 
    Offered to: Br    oader community of patrons & creatives. 
    Expiration: 9/31/26, then will revisit offer. 
    To Access: Reach out via Noah's email, inform me of hearing about this through Songwriter Sanctuary. 
    ​    More Info: Connect to Noah on Instagram

  • Sandra Bacall - Geopoetry - Helping artists connect guitar knowledge & songwriting to piano via the blues, jazz, and other genres. The path to becoming a fluid multi-instrumentalist & playing through your medulla oblongata, heart and body -  so you are feeling vs. thinking.

Disability / Accessibility / Neurodivergent Resources

Education/Learning

LGBTQ+ Awareness
  • The Safe Zone Project is a free online resource for powerful, effective LGBTQ awareness and ally training workshops.
Restorative Justice / Transformative Justice
Women's History Month 

Entertainment / Food  / Hospitality

Health/Wellness

  • Julia Sage - Holistic San Diego - Sliding scale Healing Trilogy™ sessions - Somatic Experience Therapy / Reiki /  Sound Medicine  - Reg pricing $250 Offering sliding scale pricing, from $75 to $200 per session (honor system). One on one, private Sound Medicine sessions (Reg: $300, offering 50% discount to artists). ​
    Offer is For:  Broader community of patrons & creatives.
    Expiration: 9/31/2026, then will revisit offer.
    To Access: Email Julia or DM Julia's Instagram mentioning "Songwriter Sanctuary Community Assistance"
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  • Qulyn Journals - Journals that help "folks with feels" process big life events and experiences that society likes to sweep under the rug.

Media and PR Contacts  (Non-Local / General )

Music Series (Non-Local)

Professional Services

  • Coming soon!

Recording Studios (Local)

Referral Opportunities

  • Miranda Ramos Music - Offers 10% booking referral credit for new venues booked (venue must pay minimum $750). You must be the direct reason the booking happens (not just a lead or suggestion). Please let us know upfront that you’re the referral so we can track it. Payment is made after the show and once we’ve been paid by the venue (Venmo or Zelle). Applies to the first booking only - not repeat gigs at the same venue. If multiple people are involved, we’ll determine referral credit fairly. If the show is canceled or the venue doesn’t pay, the bonus doesn’t apply. Not applicable to bookings already in progress, existing contacts, or agent/manager bookings unless we agree ahead of time. Email Miranda for more.