How many ways can we think of to touch people's lives with music?
by Manisha Shahane
1. why not paid concert?
2. Make a music podcast
2.1. Podcasts are free and easy
2.2. what would be some topics?
2.2.1. quarantine concerts
2.2.2. Review bands you like
2.2.3. feature underrated musicians
2.2.4. pricing (how to charge for music lessons, etc)
2.2.5. Talk about your process
2.2.6. Discuss styles/types of music
2.3. have a radio show on open access
3. give music lessons
3.1. singing lessons
3.2. instrumental lessons
3.3. dance lessons
3.4. Your students can be anywhere!
4. bring joy to people!
4.1. bring comfort and community to those who feel alone
4.1.1. sing for seniors
4.2. karaoke
4.3. do a singalong
4.3.1. could be "highbrow" like the Messiah
4.3.2. could be pop culture like Katy Perry
4.3.3. could be children's favorites
4.3.4. could be folk songs
4.4. tell your story through music and help others tell theirs
4.4.1. people need different outlets in which to express themselves
4.4.2. not everyone is good with words
4.5. show others how music can be part of their lives; empower them to bring music into their lives.
5. put together a tailored playlist aka mixed tape, as a gift
6. collaborate
6.1. start a band
6.2. open invite to musicians for a music jam
6.3. organize local singing groups - infuse the joy of singing to others!
6.4. schedule family jams since your family is so musical
6.5. invite people to create a collaborative song
7. what is it you want people to feel? what is the desired effect on people?
7.1. energy in motion ... to be moved
8. In what ways have you been introduced to new music?
8.1. music apps playing something I haven't heard
8.2. there's a NYT podcast that covers music that I listen to from time to time
8.3. FB friends posting video links
8.4. Movies or TV shows where I like the soundtrack
8.5. An 11 year olds preference for Taylor Swift
8.6. my kids
8.7. zumba class!!
8.8. My kids
8.9. public radio "New Sounds" and other music shows
8.10. pick random countries and listen to their radio
8.11. when I travel, I pick up CDs from different countries
9. bridge cultures through music
9.1. diplomacy through music
10. singathon for a cause
11. I'd like to learn have access to different kinds of music, even ones that don't fit into a "genre" that I like.
12. hand out kazoos and have a neighborhood concert. kids would love this
13. music therapy
13.1. I was once in a drawing class where someone read poetry while we drew. No reason why it can't be music instead or as well
14. music education
14.1. Teach in schools
14.2. Teach after school program
14.3. Existing programs like MusicTogether or Kindermusik
14.4. teach virtual music lessons
14.4.1. teach kids
14.4.1.1. teach math through music
14.4.2. teach adults
14.5. teach music or songs when learning a new language
15. attend a sing along movie musical
15.1. create a sing along movie musical
16. curate mood playlists
16.1. Apple Music makes these easy
16.2. miss Songza
17. gather musicians for an impromptu music parade
18. Perform
18.1. free concert online
18.2. DJing out your window
18.2.1. Music completion - sing or be a judge
18.3. Concert out of your car- roving concert
18.4. celebrations where we'd normally be in person - do a serenade instead.
18.4.1. like house o house Xmas caroling only no need for it to be Xmas or Xmas songs`
18.5. Play and sing in restaurants
18.5.1. love those opera waiter restaurants!
18.6. neighborhood rooftop concert
18.6.1. choir practice in cars
18.6.2. teach others how to do this!