Music + Marketing for Kids’ Mental Health.
ABOUT
Music + Marketing For Kids’ Mental Health.
Seeking Permission, LLC is a coalition of marketers, musicians, and movement-makers using the power of storytelling, brand collaboration, and music-driven content and experiences to amplify awareness of the youth mental health crisis. And to inspire real change.

OUR VISION
We Partner With Purpose-Driven Brands And Nonprofits To Put Music Into Kids’ Lives.
Our goal is to raise awareness of the youth mental health crisis, and in doing so, raise funds to support youth mental health through access to instruments, music therapy, and programs that help young people heal and thrive. For brands, it’s a chance to lead where it matters most. For nonprofits, it’s a way to ampify impact through unforgettable music-led moments. Join our band of believers. Together, we can outdream the dark.

OUR MUSIC
We Also Write Songs In The Key Of Hope.
“Love's Gonna Break the Fall”
Buy now on iTunes, Spotify, and all of your favorite online music stores.
Credits: Written & Composed by Brian Kroening, Tom Fugleberg. Produced by Matthew Kirkwold. Contributing songwriter: Pamela McNeill. Lead vocals: Dan Rodriguez. Background vocals: Maureen Murphy, Devonne Fowlkes, Jason Eskridge. Musicians: Drums: John Richardson. Bass: Ian Allison. Keys: Kevin Gastonguay. Electric guitar: Matthew Kirkwold. Acoustic guitar: Brian Kroening, Matthew Kirkwold. Engineered: Steve Norwick at Drum Farm Studios, Menomonie, WI. Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds Studios, MPLS, MN. Mixed: Justin Cortelyou at Soul Train Studios, Nashville, TN. Mastered: Jonathan Pines at Private Studios, Urbana, IL.

“We Can Try”
Buy now on iTunes, Spotify, and all of your favorite online music stores.
Credits: Written & Composed by Brian Kroening, Tom Fugleberg. Produced by Matthew Kirkwold. Contributing songwriter: Pamela McNeill. Lead vocals: Maureen Murphy. Background vocals: Jason Eskridge, Devonne Fowlkes, Matthew Kirkwold, Sarah Roddy. Musicians: Drums: John Richardson. Bass: Ian Allison. Keys: Kevin Gastonguay. Electric guitar: Matthew Kirkwold, Brian Kroening. Acoustic guitar: Matthew Kirkwold, Brian Kroening. String arrangement: Tommy Barbarella. Cello: Jacqueline Ultan. Viola: Erica Burton. Violin: Devan Moran, Josh Misner. Engineered: Steve Norwick at Drum Farm Studios, Menomonie, WI. Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds Studios, MPLS, MN. Keven Israel at River Rock Studios, MPLS, MN. Mixed: Justin Cortelyou at Soul Train Studios, Nashville, TN. Mastered: Jonathan Pines at Private Studios, Urbana, IL.

“The Best For You”
Buy now on iTunes, Spotify, and all of your favorite online music stores.
Credits: Written & Composed by Brian Kroening, Tom Fugleberg, Matthew Kirkwold. Based on the poetry of Erin Hanson. Produced by Matthew Kirkwold. Contributing songwriter: Pamela McNeill. Lead vocals: Tony Cuchetti. Background vocals: Matthew Kirkwold. Musicians: Drums: John Richardson. Bass: Ian Allison. Keys: Kevin Gastonguay. Electric guitar: Matthew Kirkwold. Acoustic guitar: Matthew Kirkwold. Engineered: Steve Norwick at Drum Farm Studios, Menomonie, WI. Matthew Kirkwold at Meow Sounds Studios, MPLS, MN. Keven Israel at River Rock Studios, MPLS, MN. Mixed: Justin Cortelyou at Soul Train Studios, Nashville, TN. Mastered: Jonathan Pines at Private Studios, Urbana, IL.

JOIN US
Join our growing band of believers.
Use your time, talents, influence, and support to help give hope to children and youth struggling with anxiety and depression. Tell us who you are, how you can help, and we’ll get back to you!
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