BLOG 2 – FINDING A COLLABORATOR

Below is a mind map of possible individuals that I could collaborate with during this creative project. However, my first aim as aforementioned, is to find a reliable music producer as a starting point.

Figure 2.0. – Collaborator Mind Map

Because I have various ideas for this project, I believe that it will be possible to collaborate with at least two or more individuals (see figure 2.1.).

Figure 2.1. – Collaborative Ideas

These ideas vary and are possible outcomes for this project. However, it is important that I choose something that is suitable and reachable by the deadline – May 7th 2020.

COLLABORATOR ONE

To ensure that this project idea is successful, my main aim is to find a music producer. Having worked with a music producer previously to provide vocals for their EP during their course at dBs music, I thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to work with them again! Below is our conversation via Facebook chat –

TIMELINE IDEA:

Below demonstrates a rough starting timeline idea and the main aims that I am hoping to achieve for this project. Because this is a starting point, this will change and further adapt throughout the progress of this project.

• FEBRUARY 7TH: PROJECT BEGINS –

  FINDING A COLLABORATOR: MUSIC PRODUCER

• FEBRUARY 10TH: PROJECT PLAN –

  BEGIN PROJECT REALISATION – WHAT WILL I DO?

• FEBRUARY 12TH: RESEARCH –

  RESEARCH INTO IDEAS TO CREATE AN EP

• FEBRUARY 20TH: EXPLORE OTHER COLLAB IDEAS –

  FIND OTHER COLLABORATORS TO WORK WITH

• MARCH 1ST: BEGIN EP IDEAS –

  TRACK IDEAS, GENRES…

• MARCH 15TH: BEGIN OTHER COLLAB PROJECT –

  THINK OF OTHER AREAS LINKED TO THIS PROJECT

COLLABORATIVE IDEAS:

When collaborating with somebody else, it is important to form a schedule where we are able to meet up at least once a week, face-to-face. This is suggested by Management Association (2017) who states that ‘face-to-face collaboration has a process gain of understanding’. Cooper (2018), also highlights five important areas of ‘in person’ collaboration. I have further adapted this to apply in a more musical sense for this project.

1) TRUST

• Creating a reliable relationship and schedule – Once a week meet up (step-by-step, creating the tracks)

• ‘meaningful partnership’ – forming a relationship in this process through the music that is created

2) SHARING/COMMUNICATING IDEAS

• Easier to speak/discuss ideas rather than through email – demonstrating methods or ideas through music softwares, e.g. Logic Pro X.

• Able to learn these ideas/skills demonstrated in person – some things can’t be taught over email or through social media for music/album production!

3) EXPRESSION

• Easier to understand things when said/expressions/emotions – e.g. when listening to each others musical ideas like a chord sequences, melodies or forming lyrics.

4) VALUE

• ‘time and effort’ – shows that they are reliable and are actually willing to take time out of their usual schedule to to help/collaborate.

• Can lead to more collaborations in the future – learning to work with each other and if it has a positive outcome, then we can work together again to create more music!

Adapted from: Cooper, 2018

From this talk with Connor online, I believe that this could form something positive for the project. However, it is vital that I am still able to search for other collaborations in case this one does not succeed.

What Next?

1. Discuss and organise a meet up schedule
2. Explore other collaborations as part of the project
3. Begin to plan EP

Reference List:

Cooper, M. (2018). The importance of in-person collaboration. Available at: https://woodhouseworkspace.com/the-importance-of-in-person-collaboration-over-digital/ [Accessed February 26th 2020].

Management Association, Information Resources. (2017). Remote Work and Collaboration: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice: Breakthroughs in Research and Practice. Hershey: IGI Global.