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What's next for these local artists?
The pandemic has been both a blessing and a curse. Some were able to open new doors of opportunities and reconnect with themselves and other people. On the other hand, it is also a period that struck grave losses and severe crises. Everyone is left with one thing to do: to cope with the challenges of the new normal.
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The same is said for all the artists in the music industry—the veterans, the amateurs, and even the aspiring singers. They are compelled to find new means to continuously produce music whether it be finding new platforms for performing opportunities, learning music production and mixing on their own, broadening their access to resources, and nurturing their mental well-being. This also means celebrating the small wins and triumphs they were able to conquer all throughout the pandemic.
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Watch the videos below to know how Leela, Mac, and Kate were able to cope with the challenges of making music amid the pandemic, their recent achievements, and their long-term plans in the new normal.
TIPS AND ADVICES
I still wish younger Leela attended that songwriting seminar Sir Jude had in school a few years ago. It's really different when your thoughts and unsaid feelings become words through music. And it would feel so rewarding, for myself as an artist, if I know how to compose my own songs.
For other artists out there, don’t lose hope. As long as you’re happy with what you’re doing, and as long as you find yourself and see yourself doing this for many years, just keep on doing it.
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LEELA LABURADA
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Be yourself. Every time an idea pops in your head, jot it down. Keep writing. Always trust your ideas but don't expect all of them to be great. If you have an idea and you gave it your all to materialize it, that alone makes it great. You don’t have to seek for people’s validation to know if you made good music.
Always keep your eye on your goal and stay humble. And of course, love yourself. If you don't love yourself, it shows in your craft. How you treat yourself gets reflected in your craft.
MAC MAFIA
