Initial ideas

My name is Umu Wilson and I have recently started studying media studies. we were given our first preliminary which is to create a front cover for a music magazine. This task will allow me to learn how to use Photoshop and play around with a professional camera and how to take a photo depending on the genre and mood of the magazine. I am still not sure about what style of music I want to use but I am thinking about Hip Hop, Pop, R&B , Soul and rock. I have mixed feeling toward the task as i am worried about learning Photoshop and the short amount of time i have to do so how ever i am excited to start get creating.