Covid 19 Social Distancing Music Resources - Things to Do

Here are just a few of some of the exciting free and low-cost options to continue making a musical world all around you.

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s biggest musicals are streaming free on YouTube for a limited time: 

Jazzday.com -Free Online Concerts - Click Here

Golden Gate Park Free Concerts - Click Here

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdmPjhKMaXNNeCr1FjuMvag

Lukas Nelson - #Quarantunes Evening Session

Free Concerts from Montreux Jazz. CLICK HERE

If you use KickStrap make a video for and submit for a possible Feature on DrumTalkTV. Details Click Here

Benson Music Shop Interviews - Catch Up On Reading

Music Enthusiasts - Links from NAMM and around the web:

• New DJ D-Nice Instagram: Join DJ D-Nice on his Instagram for his “Homeschool at Club Quarantine” where the DJ and rapper hosts at-home dance and listening parties on the regular. Follow on Instagram @dnice for more information.
• Worcester Cathedral: Live organ recitals every day at 6:00pm GMT on Facebook Live. You can catch live or past performances at https://www.facebook.com/worcestercathedralchoir/.
• Instagram/Twitter/YouTube: Many artists are offering free streaming of their content on social media platforms. Examples recently include a special St. Patrick’s livestream of American Celtic punk band, Dropkick Murphys (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j06g0TE_Ao), and Instagram livestream concerts by John Legend and Chris Martin through Global Citizen's Togerther, At Home project. 

For Educators

• New NAMM Foundation Webinar: Making Music Online - How-To's for Private and Group Lessons: The one-hour webinar presented by The NAMM Foundation invites educators to, "discover online group lessons and therapeutic music-making for children and adults, and business models to move in-store music lessons online to keep students connected and making music." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBzAig9MShA
• New BBC "Ten Pieces": This resource "helps classroom teachers and ensemble leaders open up the world of classical music to 7-14 year olds." Offerings include lesson plans, films, arrangements, and live events. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/ten-pieces
• NAMM Foundation Webinar: Teaching and Learning Music Online: This webinar designed for educators at every level tackles the idea that "teaching and learning music can continue and even thrive through the remarkable tools, resources, and people that are engaging in music online." https://www.nammfoundation.org/articles/2020-03-13/virtual-music-making-during-national-health-crisis
• Museum of Making Music: The Museum of Making Music is bringing the spirit of the physical museum online with a series of live stream videos aimed to keep us all connected through music. For a list of upcoming events visit https://www.museumofmakingmusic.org/events and past videos can be found at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIzjuY2B9G0FojyqYi7if9w.
• London Symphony Orchestra: Every Sunday and Thursday starting March 22, the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO) will be streaming a concert from their archive. LSO will also be providing program notes and supplemental activities to pair with each performance. https://lso.co.uk/whats-on/2019-20-season/alwaysplaying.html
• The NAMM Foundation "Webinar: Teaching and Learning Music Online": Available on March 18, this webinar is geared to music teachers looking for a toolkit to add to their collection of resources to adapt to online learning platforms.
• Save The Music "Music Education Resources": A collection of nearly 50 resources aimed mostly at educators for both distance learning and professional development, however there are quite a few resources that parents can adapt to supplement music education at home. https://www.savethemusic.org/grants/teacher-resources/
• National Association for Music Educators: NAfME has recently published a blog with a multitude of resources for educators, including material for student populations that may not have access to technology at home. https://nafme.org/music-teacher-resources-school-closures/

For Parents/Students

• GRAMMY® Museum: Opening their archives to the public, the GRAMMY® Museum is providing a first look at their Public Programs. Upcoming programs include Billie Eilish and Finneas, Brandi Carlile, and Kool and the Gang. https://www.grammymuseum.org/exhibits/traveling-exhibits/programs-at-home-1
• Smithsonian Music: If you have a inquisitive little musician at home the Smithsonian has a large collection of online resources to help inquiring minds nourish their musical curiosity. Check out their "Ask Smithsonian Music Videos" a video series designed to answer nearly any question related to their collections. https://music.si.edu/ask-smithsonian-music-videos
• Pinterest: Your kids will be thrilled when you show them this Pinterest board with over 297 musical instruments that you can craft together from household objects. You can just thank us later. https://www.pinterest.com/maestroclassics/homemade-musical-instruments/
• Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: There may be no better time than the present to encourage your future rock stars to make music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has a wonderful library of free online learning resources. Registration is required. https://www.rockhall.com/education