Building Friendships through music: How the Pandemic Had Changed Our Connections
Many people have found that maintaining friendship during the pandemic has become more challenging. While group chats and phone calls help us stay connected, they can’t replace going out for adventures, sharing delicious meals, seeing movies together, or enjoying late-night chats on the couch.
In music communities, the situation is very similar. Live shows, jam sessions, and collaborative rehearsals were put on pause, cutting off the organic ways that friendship during the pandemic could have grown through shared creative energy.
Texting back and arranging endless Zoom calls often feels burdensome compared to the effortless emotional connection of in-person interaction.
Jordana, a young Londoner, shared:
“Everything that we would regularly do to support each other has been taken away. To not have nights out, dinners, day or weekend trips, or even be able to just sit in the same space has been hard. I don’t live close enough to have walked or exercised with them and I miss how even just being able to sit in silence with your closest friends solves things and lifts your soul.”
What Is Causing Our Friendships to Change?
According to Nedra Glover Tawwab, relationships expert and author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace:
“Work, family, and personal time have become blended because they are all conducted in the same space—home. The time people spent commuting is no longer an option for talk time. People will now have to figure out new ways to fit friendship into their schedules to stay in touch.”
With less downtime available, people are forced to be more selective about which friendships to maintain—especially since friendship during the pandemic demands even more screen time on top of work hours.
Nedra explains:
“This period in time is teaching us how to spend our time according to the health of the relationship. People are learning to value quality-over-quantity friendships.”
Why Do Some Friendships Feel Stronger Than Before?
Interestingly, the shared trauma of the pandemic has made some friendships more valuable. People check in more often, celebrate each other’s small wins, and lean on each other for support.
A 2020 study by Snap Inc revealed that 41% of British citizens believe their friendships are more important now than before, and 47% say their online conversations with friends during the pandemic have become deeper.
Physical distance offered us the time to reflect: Who do you actually miss? Perhaps it was meant to be that we lost touch with certain people during the pandemic while building stronger bonds with others.
Will Our Friendships Be Changed Long-Term?
This transformative time has shifted what we value in a friend. Many of us now prioritize deeper, more meaningful friendships. The pandemic has pushed us to question our core values, and in some cases, revealed unexpected sides of friends that changed our connections permanently.
Before the pandemic, many were addicted to digital communication. Now that digital contact has become our primary method of connection, digital fatigue is real. People may develop a stronger appreciation for face-to-face interactions as restrictions lift, leading to more genuine relationships going forward.
Music and Friendship: How Canyon Entertainment Group Supports Positive Connection
At Canyon Entertainment Group, music is more than just an art form — it’s a way to build authentic friendships. Through talent development programs, mentorship, and performance opportunities, Canyon Entertainment Group creates an environment where young artists can form genuine friendships and support each other, even during challenging times like the pandemic.
By encouraging collaboration and community, Canyon Entertainment Group empowers young people to rediscover the joys of in-person connections and shared experiences through music.
For more information about how Canyon Entertainment Group develops talent and fosters friendships through music, visit canyonentertainmentgroup.com
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