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A Musician's Guide to COVID-19

Updated: Apr 19, 2021

Opera Offstage Community,


We just wanted to take a moment to recognize that this is a scary, frustrating, and difficult time for a lot of people. Schools are closed, shows are cancelled, some people have been kicked out of their dorms, and some people have serious health concerns either for their own health or that of their loved ones. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣

This week we shared a podcast episode called, A Musician's Guide to COVID-19, which we hope brings insight, clarity and hope to the situation. In this episode we interview some music students and faculty that have been affected by the closures and their perspectives offer a lot of positivity! We also offer an overview of different resources available to artists in addition to job tips on successfully switching to remote teaching. At the end of the episode we give some examples of productive things musicians can do while practicing social distancing! Listen to the episode here. ⁣

We will continue to update this guide we find more resources that may help this community.⁣⁣ Please feel free to reach out to us over Instagram, Facebook, or using this form if you have any resources we can add to the list! And of course, be sure to share this resource so everyone can benefit!


 

Resources


Financial Resources

Covid-19 Freeland Artist Resource: A holistic resource for national and local emergency funds. Thank you Nicole Brewer, Ann Marie Lonsdale, Quanice Floyd, Tiffany Wilhelm, Brian Herrera, Hannah Fenlon, & Clementine Bordeaux for compiling such a fantastic resource!

I Lost My Art Gig: Website where you can create a profile people can donate to


National Endowment for the Arts has their own resources for both Artists and Art Organizations


Tell Congress to include displaced entertainment workers in relief package. It's important right now to reach out to your local and state representatives and help them understand the gravity of this situation for artists.



Scientific Information

Right now it is especially important to only read and share trusted and credible medical sources such as:

World Health Organization

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Washington Post: Slowing the Spread + the Importance of Social Distancing.

The New York Times: Visualization of the impact of Social Distancing

Covid Act Now: Interactive map that shows projections of infection in your state


General/Community Resources

It's amazing how the music community has rallied together to share resources, knowledge and services. Here are a few examples of highly active Facebook Groups that we suggest you join:

The NEW New Forum for Classical Singers Group

Empowered Singer’s Group

Voice Teachers for Young Singers

Musicians for Paid Gigs And More- Socal

Singer Friends LA


Resources for Young Musicians

Thank you to Sam, who sent in the following resources while earning her Junior Musician Badge! Keep up the great work, Sam!

Music Theory Lessons for Kids

A Guide to Music for Kids


 


Job Tips


Transitioning to Online Lessons

"25 Online Lesson Tips" by Nate Plummer. Also check out his interview on The Full Voice Podcast.


How to Optimize Zoom for “Music Mode” by the Royal Academy of Music.


Online resources for Aural Skills and Theory Practice

For Young Students:

For Personal Use/ Older Students/ Institutions:


Appcompanist: An easy to use app that plays your piano accompaniment for you.


Pre-Recorded Vocal Warm Ups for Females by Crystal Barron.

(Many recorded warm ups are easily found on YouTube. Share your favorites with us so we can add them here!)


Side Gigs You Can Do Remotely


Add a © for a role that you prepared but weren’t able to perform.



 

Productive Things To Do Under Quarantine


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We care about you all, and we hope this offers some peace in a trying time.⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Love, ⁣⁣⁣ Michelle and Jessie

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