Dean Robert Fisher
Dear Dean Fisher:
We (the musicians of Nashville) are writing you in the hopes that you can expedite the reopening of Ocean Way Studios. You may or may not be aware, but Ocean Way is a crucial venue in the lives of 100’s of Nashville musicians. It is the only venue in Nashville that can accommodate scoring for Film, TV and Videogame scores. These projects make up more than half of the total bookings at Ocean Way and the work done there helps support 100’s of musicians. It is extremely vital to Nashville musicians and their families.
Musicians have been hit especially hard during this pandemic. Not only have most Nashville musicians (including the Nashville Symphony) been forced out of work but, for most, this work will not be coming back as quickly as the rest of the economy. Since most musicians depend on playing to audiences and large gatherings are going to be limited for a good period of time, recording, in many cases, will be their sole source of income at this time.
All the other studios we are aware of are already open but the one studio we really need to be open is Ocean Way. Pat McMakin and his staff have made significant plans to address any and all protocols required by the State or City to ensure the safety of our workplace. We have no doubt it will probably be the safest recording venue in the city. We know it can, and will, be a safe environment.
We are losing 100’s of thousands of dollars a week by not being open and that is work desperately need by Nashville musicians. Please consider helping our musician community in its time of greatest need and expedite the reopening of Ocean Way.
Regards,
The Musicians of Nashville
Updates
May 16, 2020
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support proves just how vital that space is to our community.
Reached 100 supporters
May 16, 2020
21 Comments
I certainly fully support the petition to Dean Robert Fisher to reopen the OCEAN WAY studio, Sincereley, Zoya Leybin (violinist)
Our families are suffering due to lack of work for the past two months. Dean Fisher, as a former faculty, one who helped provide the music for most ceremonies at Belmont University, and taught there for 13 years, I beg you to consider reopening the Ocean Way Studio. Many thanks, from all recording musicians!
I join this petition and ask that you would please reopen Ocean Way Studio. Alan Umstead has been showing concern and care to all of us during this challenging time, and as he states, these recording sessions are the only source of income for many of us. We need this... Thank you!
Alan Umstead has demonstrated great concern for the safety of the musicians and staff on recording sessions, and he has taken appropriate precautions to ensure our safety. Please reopen this vital venue such that Nashville's musicians can return to work while still maintaining social distancing guidelines.
During these difficult times, musicians are severely affected by the loss of income and lack of work. Opening Ocean Way Recording Studios would make possible for many of us to come back to some normalcy and allow many musicians in the state of TN to come back to work and balance their already dramatically hit budgets. Please, open Ocean Way Studios!
PLEASE! Allow this amazing studio to serve as the perfect place to allow musicians to get back to work and build something back up that has been lost.
Please make this happen. Numerous professional musicians can’t pay their bills. Thank you!
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Dean Robert Fisher
Dear Dean Fisher:
We (the musicians of Nashville) are writing you in the hopes that you can expedite the reopening of Ocean Way Studios. You may or may not be aware, but Ocean Way is a crucial venue in the lives of 100’s of Nashville musicians. It is the only venue in Nashville that can accommodate scoring for Film, TV and Videogame scores. These projects make up more than half of the total bookings at Ocean Way and the work done there helps support 100’s of musicians. It is extremely vital to Nashville musicians and their families.
Musicians have been hit especially hard during this pandemic. Not only have most Nashville musicians (including the Nashville Symphony) been forced out of work but, for most, this work will not be coming back as quickly as the rest of the economy. Since most musicians depend on playing to audiences and large gatherings are going to be limited for a good period of time, recording, in many cases, will be their sole source of income at this time.
All the other studios we are aware of are already open but the one studio we really need to be open is Ocean Way. Pat McMakin and his staff have made significant plans to address any and all protocols required by the State or City to ensure the safety of our workplace. We have no doubt it will probably be the safest recording venue in the city. We know it can, and will, be a safe environment.
We are losing 100’s of thousands of dollars a week by not being open and that is work desperately need by Nashville musicians. Please consider helping our musician community in its time of greatest need and expedite the reopening of Ocean Way.
Regards,
The Musicians of Nashville
Updates
May 16, 2020
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support proves just how vital that space is to our community.
Reached 100 supporters
May 16, 2020
21 Comments
Dear Dr. Fisher: Re-opening Oceanway would be a safe way to help bring some economic life back to musicians in Nashville. It can be done safely, as the studio setup allows for distancing without any negative impact on the work. Thank you for considering this weighty request. Gratefully - Joel
I certainly fully support the petition to Dean Robert Fisher to reopen the OCEAN WAY studio, Sincereley, Zoya Leybin (violinist)
Our families are suffering due to lack of work for the past two months. Dean Fisher, as a former faculty, one who helped provide the music for most ceremonies at Belmont University, and taught there for 13 years, I beg you to consider reopening the Ocean Way Studio. Many thanks, from all recording musicians!
I join this petition and ask that you would please reopen Ocean Way Studio. Alan Umstead has been showing concern and care to all of us during this challenging time, and as he states, these recording sessions are the only source of income for many of us. We need this... Thank you!
Alan Umstead has demonstrated great concern for the safety of the musicians and staff on recording sessions, and he has taken appropriate precautions to ensure our safety. Please reopen this vital venue such that Nashville's musicians can return to work while still maintaining social distancing guidelines.
During these difficult times, musicians are severely affected by the loss of income and lack of work. Opening Ocean Way Recording Studios would make possible for many of us to come back to some normalcy and allow many musicians in the state of TN to come back to work and balance their already dramatically hit budgets. Please, open Ocean Way Studios!
PLEASE! Allow this amazing studio to serve as the perfect place to allow musicians to get back to work and build something back up that has been lost.
Please make this happen. Numerous professional musicians can’t pay their bills. Thank you!
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Dear Dr. Fisher: Re-opening Oceanway would be a safe way to help bring some economic life back to musicians in Nashville. It can be done safely, as the studio setup allows for distancing without any negative impact on the work. Thank you for considering this weighty request. Gratefully - Joel