Independent study
- Write a blog post reflecting on the realities of living as a sound artist in your chosen field and location. Try to reference the experience of other artists as well as your own.
The visit to Union Chapel in Highbury and Islington was really interesting and inspiring. Claire is a music composer and sound artist who also curates the event calendar at Union Chapel for 3 days a week. In the chapel there is a classic pipe organ that she has master to play and with which she now composes albums and film scores. Her advice about industry in the Q&A were very useful.
Living as an artist in London can be challenging and we are encouraged to look for an extra side job to secure your living expenses at least in the beginning. Claire gave us some tips for self-promotion, film work and music composition, she highlighted for us to progress in our career and find opportunities the use of social media, attending to events and playing shows. This was an interesting off-site visit where we have learnt some key point in the life of a professional sound artist.
