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Since its opening, TMC has actively offered a wide range of talent development programs, reaching participants from youth and students to senior citizens. These initiatives provide resources both in depth and breadth. This approach reflects the vision of TMC Chairperson Kay Huang, who explains: %u201cWe hope TMC becomes fertile soil for the music industry to grow, a place where every seed can take root, sprout, and thrive in good health. By grounding TMC on a solid foundation, we%u2019re creating a home where everyone who loves music can safely draw nourishment and grow strong.%u201dOpening Up Music Resources: A Shared World of SoundWith this spirit in mind, TMC has launched a variety of initiatives, including %u201cTMC Cloud,%u201d %u201cSenior Music Club,%u201d and %u201cOpen Lab,%u201d while actively preparing a comprehensive talent development program known as the Starlink Project. These programs may appear independent, but together they form a coordinated effort to pave the way for Taiwan%u2019s pop music industry.%u201cTMC Cloud,%u201d a sub-brand under TMC dedicated to talent cultivation, was created in response to a gap observed in the education system: the lack of accessible resources for nurturing creative skills. Taking the perspective of %u201ccreatives,%u201d TMC designed the TMC CL-1, a user-friendly, digital music platform that allows anyone, regardless of formal training in music theory, to experiment and compose melodies. Since its launch in 2023, the tool has been used more than 1.3 million times. Many users shared: %u201cThis is much easier than I expected and way more fun!%u201dIn the process of promoting these initiatives, TMC also began to confront deeper structural issues within music education, such as the gap between formal and informal systems, and the disconnect in both resources and mindset. Make a Sound into the Future126127