What is
​The Art of Music Project?

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The Art of Music Project (AMP) is a nonprofit organization that creates platforms that empower artists to use multimedia to express their authentic vision.

AMP gives artists the tools to discover and expand their vision so that we can foster a community that values the authenticity of artists and their music.

Our Mission

Creating platforms that empower artists to use multimedia to express their authentic vision.

Our Vision

To facilitate a community that celebrates the diversity, authenticity, and growth of all artists.​

Our Values

Ambition, Artistic Expression, Authenticity, Boldness, Creativity, Diversity, Growth, Innovation, and Integrity.

Our Board of Directors

Viviane Cottle | President

Alex Krotz | Vice-President

Tanita Siladi | Secretary

Tristan Mathieson | Treasurer

Davina Kuh Jakobi

Trevor Norman

Branden Szymanski

Malcolm Cottle

Production Team

Alex "Chuck" Krotz | Audio Production

Alex leads all audio production for AMP's programs which includes audio engineering, mixing, and mastering. Alex has over a decade of experience in the audio recording arts, starting his career independently recording bands in high school. He studied at the Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART) before working at Noble Street Studios in Toronto. While at Noble Street, Alex worked with a wide range of artists from Billy Talent and Three Days Grace, to Shawn Mendes, to Drake and Tyga. In 2018, Alex launched his independent creative enterprise, ANAK Creates, where he offers freelance audio production services and creates educational content in audio production. 

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Malcolm Cottle | Video Production
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Malcolm leads all video production for AMP's programs which includes directing, filming, lighting, and editing. Malcolm has been doing videography for almost a decade as Malcolm Cottle Media where he produces music videos, wedding videos, event videos, and marketing materials for a wide range of clients. Malcolm has produced content for CrimeStoppers, the Michigan Museums Association, Michigan Humanities Council, 810 CrossFit, Alma College, the band PKEW PKEW PKEW, and more. Malcolm is also an accomplished musician and has a background in audio production, producing, and recording bands.