COLLABORATIVE EXPERIENCES OF ARTS AND DESIGN STUDENTS

WITH THEIR MUSIC CLASS: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY

Judah Angana
Kleezhim Faith Lumen Saclapus
Beulah Kate Sablas
Troy Bacarrisas Godoy
Louise Arthur S. Abales
Johannes Barrios
Hannah Uayan
Adrian Charl Obidencio
Reymark C. Simudlan
Music has always been around us. When travelling, doing household chores, for entertainment,
and etc. we need music to enjoy our daily activities. At an early age, some are trying to make
music for the community. Young artist need guidance and consultation to professionals to
produce good music, however, some lack of guidance and teaching. Music educators and their
students encountered a unique set of stressors as they adapted to distance learning in the spring
of 2020 and shared their experiences via blogs and think pieces for local and national news
outlets. Due to some hectic schedule, mentors may not monitor their students and eventually do
not make classes. It is some sad reality that needs to be addressed. One solution may be to have
more mentors to accommodate the need of the learners.
This study would access and evaluate the need of mentors in music art industry, the
collaborative experience a student would experience when enrolled in Arts and Design Track in
Senior High. Collaborating with a creative partner can be an amazingly empowering and
fulfilling experience. It's often the best way to bring new ideas into reality. and what lived
experiences students in Arts and Design could testify in their music major.

According to this article ‘The Importance of Collaboration in the Arts’ by Maya Ayson.
“Collaborating with a partner is not just an option for ambitious and passionate project-makers.
It's their best chance at success, sustainability in both times spent on it as well as pleasure from
completing such projects together. Collaborating with a creative partner can be an amazingly
empowering and fulfilling experience. It's often the best way to bring new ideas into reality.
The idea of creative collaboration with another person can be inspiring, but it's not always easy
to find the right partner. There are many more benefits than just being able to do things faster
and better - there have been some great brainstorming sessions where we get creative ideas out
into reality”.
It also said that, having someone to bounce ideas off of is great for keeping you well-drained.
You'll have more energy and creativity left over so you can focus on other projects or jobs too.
Collaborating with a person can be more satisfying than working on your own.
According to Laura Bishop.

Music performance is inherently social. Most music is performed in groups, and even soloists are
subject to influence from a (real or imagined) audience. It is also inherently creative. Performers
are called upon to interpret notated music, improvise new musical material, adapt to unexpected
playing conditions, and accommodate technical errors.
With factors that affect one’s musical artistic side, collaborative experiences help one grow to
make better music. Educators that would nurture a young artist for better music production. Does
lack of guidance to students in the field of music hinder them to showcase their talent? What are
the advantages of having a music mentor? What other fields in music could one possibly learn
from? These questions are what we want to know in our study.

A school is a place for learning which is why we make effort in travelling just to attend
classes. However, not everyone is giving appreciation to each one’s effort. Due to some hectic
schedule, mentors may not monitor their students and eventually do not make classes. It is some
sad reality that needs to be addressed. One solution may be to have more mentors to
accommodate the need of the learners. Organizing of schedule, good communication, and
knowing the limitations could help for productive experience.