Coronavirus (COVID-19)

For the latest information about coronavirus, the symptoms and guidance for self-isolation please visit the NHS website

Although college is closed you can still access the library for research sources: Library Services

Free software has been made available. Check here for a list: Corona Virus giveaways – the best free software and services for musicians

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Free music education resources

Write or vlog a reaction to the current situation regarding Corona Virus – it must be focused on the impact of Corona Virus on the arts and in particular music.

What is your current understanding of the Corona Virus and it’s impact on everyday life?

How do musicians (and more generally artists) react to the current situation? What are the pros and cons?

Read this article for some ideas:

Pop Stars Live Stream

Here is an example of Live Streaming on Instagram
And another… have you checked to see if your favourtie artists are streaming free live concerts?
How are music distributors reacting? Look at Netflix and the reduction of quality

Updated Live Streams and Virtual Concerts Listings

Can livestreaming help artists?

Is the demand for music impacted due to the effects of Corona Virus?

What is the one resource that many people have a lot more of and how can this be used to our advantage?

You are completing a project which requires collaboration. How is collaboration still able to take place? Read about the model of music production that The Postal Service used. Look out for the interesting copyright issues that this band encountered:

The Postal Service

Listen to their music here: Sleeping In

How can this model be updated for 2020?

How are artists coping? What about festivals that are cancelled?

How have professional bodies reacted? For example, Musicians Union, Help Musicians

This is a comprehensive list of professional bodies and advice: UK music statement on coronavirus and the music industry

This blog gives some good information on how to react as a musician: Ari’s Take

Some companies are giving free access to software! Abode is giving students access to the creative suite: https://www.androidcentral.com/adobe-giving-students-and-teachers-free-access-creative-cloud

Moog is giving access to some of its apps: https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/16/21181915/synth-apps-free-moog-korg-kaossilator-minimoog-model-d-coronavirus

Advice on recording from home: https://www.musiciansunion.org.uk/Home/News/2020/Apr/Recording-Music-from-Home

What effect does this situation have on your own project and how do you intend to change it?

What do you wish to achieve as a musician in light of this new situation? New aims and objectives? Has your target audience now changed?