The COVID-19 pandemic forced artists and songwriters to improvise, collaborating over Zoom, recording in separate studios, and playing live shows over the internet. And while there will never be a true replacement for face-to-face interaction, the quarantine experience has taught the music community several important lessons that could positively impact the writing process going forward. On this panel, some of today’s top independent songwriters will discuss their experiences during the pandemic, and reveal quarantine tips they’ll be carrying with them into a healthier future.