Here are some tips that will help you to optimize your online lesson experience:

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• If possible, use a laptop instead of a tablet or phone.  If a laptop is not an option, a tablet or phone will still work.

• Close other tabs and windows during the lesson.  This will minimize any delay in audio/ video.

• For piano, the best angle will be to the side of the keyboard so that a side profile of the student as well as the keys are visible

• For all other instruments, place the device you are using so that the camera is at eye level and shows the upper body of the student plus some a few feet of distance on each side.

• Do not place the device so that it looks up to the student- We don’t need to see up noses!

 

Using Zoom:

• The zoom app can be downloaded from the apple store if you are using an apple product.  

• Zoom for desktop is very simple to use.  You may be asked to download a simple plugin when  you launch the lesson link.

 

Resources:

• To tune string instruments, we highly recommend the Cleartune app, available in the app store. Then, use these links to help tune your child’s instrument before their lesson begins:

  • Violin: https://www.violinist.com/blog/laurie/20203/28139/?fbclid=IwAR3MJuJzR7dH5yBBHYonsUfA38aSyqy2CpWuAZ8zcDSmWbPiYfQVZbLaS0k and https://practicepizzazz.com/2020/03/12/how-to-tune-your-childs-violin/?fbclid=IwAR0BLHKfo8zudeZjBtfE1MMVqFcM0vw55fPA-Gk0FKeIlgmJ-1ATS8jqkqc

  • Cello: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEO_WtZqncE

  • Links to follow for guitar and ukulele

 

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