Over what we have covered in class so far, I find that this assignment is going to involve a lot of thought considering what types of ideas I could use to approach this portfolio with. It is important that I create two different portfolios that are eligible to highlight identity and professionalism in order to display and evidence key workings of these themes in my work.
For my identity project, I am required to create a project that advances my own musical skills or ambitions. In class we discussed what types of projects we could undertake such as a gig/livestream, a release or a creative project. Initially I thought that I would really like to produce a release such as an EP, for I have not released new music since my first single in 2019. However, after discussion with the module tutor, an EP would not be suitable for this assignment. Therefore, I have come to the conclusion of a livestream on one of my social media pages for my music. A livestream is a project I would love to undertake because playing music live for people is what I enjoy most in music over working in recording studios.
As for my professional project, I am required to use my musical skills and knowledge to enhance the musical skills and/or ambitions in others. The first thing that came to mind was guitar lessons, as several people in my life have asked me to teach them. I feel this project idea would really show the professional side of what my abilities can achieve in teaching, for I taught myself guitar through books and YouTube videos. Therefore, as someone who taught themselves guitar, I know what methods and techniques are easier for a beginner at guitar.
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