Musician during Pandemic

It been almost 2 years since the coronavirus pandemic began… As a musician myself who used to live a normal life like millions of other people who work in the music industries. 

Online teaching is something that I never link to my teaching career or even my learning path. To maintain my teaching career as well my earning my living, I have to venture into “teaching thru computer”. I am not gadgets craze person thus getting gadget like my colleagues will not be my first choice. With some of my knowledge & read up thru magazines as well online forum end up with a USB condenser mic plus an open back headphone. Which turn out to be satisfying. 

From trial and error in the beginning to now I might be able to give a little suggestion to those who just begin to go online. From face to face to online, printed scores to digital, physical examination to pre-recorded examination, recital to online recital… I even completed few online courses myself which turn out to be amazing experiences for me. 

Some of my colleagues and students who are reluctant to this new way of teaching and learning, well end up halting for a period of time. “ not realistic!” “unable to learn thru screen” “waste of time” “troublesome” etc …… What actually can’t be done? Never try never know.

In fact, I discover so many advantage of going online. Whenever & wherever you are. Time and expenses saving. What else you can actually teaching or learning in your most comfortable environment you want to… Even if you’re traveling (if you’re permitted to)! 

 

Most of my students discover the fun learning online. In fact, their improvement are greater than physical class. Better focus has been created during the process.  

 

What about live performance? No worry, may go online as well. Dozens of music recital, concert and even music festival go online. Same high level of quality being produced. The only different you can now perform in your most comfortable and stressless spot of your house where you used to practice most of the time. As an audience, you may now seated in your favourite chair located in your favourite spot of your most comfy house in your most comfortable outfit, and even with a cup of your favourite drink in hand.

 

I believe it’s a real hard time not only for musicians, as well for everyone… I always believe there’s a way for us to slot in and enable us to keep our profession going. Although some changes might happened during this period, but might not be all bad.