About Music is Dope

A mission-driven platform that connects the music industry with the world of recovery

Meet the Founder

Marshall Kearney is an entrepreneur that knows firsthand the impact that music can have on the soul and mental wellness. Driven by personal family experiences with addiction and recovery, Marshall founded Music is Dope  with a simple but powerful belief—that music has the power to heal, inspire, and restore hope.

When Music Finds Its Deeper Purpose

Music is Dope is more than a platform. It's a bridge that connects talented musicians with recovery facilities that serve the most vulnerable members of our communities. Marshall's mission is to turn performances into moments of real and meaningful impact.

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Administrative and Outreach Coordinator - Amy Leblanc

Amy is a volunteer at Music is Dope and supports day-to-day operations in addition to assisting with outreach efforts to Musicians, Recovery Facilities and Music Venues.

Recovery and addiction have personally touched her life, making this work especially meaningful. She is proud to support an organization that uses music to inspire connection, healing, and hope.

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COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST - MARIA KEARNEY

Maria supports Music is Dope as a Community Outreach Specialist, helping build meaningful relationships within the community and connecting the organization with musicians, recovery facilities, music venues, and other potential partners. Having experienced the impact and loss caused by addiction, the mission is deeply personal to her.

She believes strongly in the power of music as a conduit for hope, healing, purpose, and meaningful connection. A top priority for her is sharing this mission with others through community outreach.

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A Path Where Sound Becomes Healing

Addiction touches millions of lives, reaching far beyond individuals into families, communities, and futures. But within that reality, recovery remains possible-and connection is often the first step. At Music is Dope, we believe music can become that connection. A bridge between struggle and hope. A way for people to feel seen, heard, and supported again.

We bring working musicians directly into recovery spaces to share stories, perform, and create moments of genuine human connection that inspire healing.

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