With local schools closed down and people being encouraged to stay in their homes, the O'Hara family has turned their hobby into a way of connecting with the community.

Corry-Lyn O'Hara and her two boys, 14-year-old Cole and 12-year-old Eric, have been making the most out of their time by dedicating a few hours each day to learning new music. The trio then record and post their final product online.

"We called it our coronajams," Corry-Lyn laughed.

Outside of the family band, Corry-Lyn is part of another group called Sidelines and half of the acoustic duo Probable Crisis. The boys make up their own band called Honest Wear, performing at places like the Bear's Den in Fort Saskatchewan.

"I am just missing my band desperately," she stated. "And so getting these boys to learn these songs and be able to perform them, it's just good for us and everybody."

The challenge originally came from Corry-Lyn to her children, asking them to learn a new song everyday for two weeks, excluding weekends. Some of the songs they've played so far are: Here Comes the Sun by The Beatles, Into the Mystic by Van Morrison and Nirvana's All Apologies.

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"It's been really good for them. They love to perform, both boys are big performers. My older son (Cole) posts it on his Instagram so his friends are all happy to hear him play."

Although the boys completed their two week challenge, they wanted to continue the practice for the rest of the pandemic and will continue to make videos every Monday and Thursday.

On top of spreading joy through song, Corry-Lyn has offered her help unquestioned to those in need in Fort Saskatchewan.

"If anybody is suffering or just needs a box of cereal or needs something—we have to have ways of helping those families that aren't used to asking for help."

O'Hara said anyone in need can reach out to her on Facebook.