O ensino de música como alternativa de renda na pandemia : experiência de dois músicos da cidade de João Pessoa.

Abstract

Due to the 2020/21 pandemic, which led to the closure of various workplaces, musicians, like many other professional groups, found themselves in a challenging situation. The suspension of live performances and the closure of other venues, such as music studios and specialized music schools had a significant impact on the income and work patterns of these professionals. This research aimed to understand how music education emerged as an alternative employment option for two musicians based in João Pessoa. In order to comprehend the working conditions of these musicians and the impacts on their income, the study engaged with existing research on the working conditions of musicians in Brazil. Through semi-structured interviews, the research sought to describe the emergency transition to music remote education. The participants’ analysis accounts led to connections with the field of music education, strategies developed for conducting remote lessons, lessons learned, discussions about participatory digital culture, the expansion and creation of new teaching and learning music formats, and reflections on the prospects for musicians and music educators. Through this local perspective, the study aims to contribute to the broader field of music education, particularly in the context of the pandemic challenges.