How Do Online Music Lessons Work?
3/24/2020
 Los Angeles Music Teachers allow instructors to upload course information for easy student access. Common LAMT lessons include free recording of your Zoom lesson which provide accessible exchange of information between teachers and students. If the teacher delivers a new song, it will include song materials, such as music sheet and notes, at their leisure. Online lessons, however, require scheduled attendance through online video calls.
One issue that arises in the online classes versus in person classes debate relates to performances, since teachers and students communicate virtually. If you’re in the need to perform in person, you can coordinate that with your teacher to do it once a month if its possible. If not, you can record a video of you performing the song and sending it to your teacher for him/her to give notes to you. If you need more information, please contact us at www.losangelesmusicteachers.com and we will reach out to you and discuss the benefits of taking lessons at this time of the coronavirus outbreak. Are online music lessons for you?
3/24/2020
 Perhaps when doing a search for music lessons you found teachers near you, but also noticed advertisements for online instruction. Here are things to consider if you're thinking of taking music lessons online.
Access to Teachers If you can’t find a quality teacher in your area, or any teachers at all, then obviously studying online will open up many potential options. Also, you’ll almost certainly be able to find someone that teaches exactly the repertoire, technique etc. that you’re interested in. Online lessons with a superior teacher are likely to be more worthwhile than in-person lessons with a mediocre teacher. Distractions Distractions in your home environment may interrupt online lessons depending on your living situation. However, keeping household members informed can prevent such problems and make you focus more on the lesson. Human Presence The value of human presence is undervalued when weighing the costs and benefits of virtual instruction. So many of us live isolated lives mediated by technology. There are obvious benefits for students, too. Not only do you get to interact with a live, breathing human, but the possibility of connecting more deeply with your teacher is enhanced when you are together in person. However, teachers online try to bring that in-person presence to the lesson so you do not feel like you’re not getting what you paid for. Instruments If the size of your instrument (e.g. piano) means you can’t bring it to in-person lessons, you may sometimes feel frustrated having to play a different instrument than you practice on at home. Online lessons allow you to experience the comfort and security of playing your own instrument for your teacher. Recitals Most music teachers like to offer recitals. While some online teachers may compensate for the lack of recitals by having students share performance videos with each other (perhaps even live performances). Recording The nature of online instruction means it’s also easy to record your lesson. You can save the recording for posterity, replay parts, or even replay the entire lesson again and take notes. Of course it’s also easy to record in-person lessons, as long as your teacher is comfortable with it (and most are). But have you ever done it? Sound Quality The sound quality of Zoom lessons, for both conversing and playing, will never match in-person lessons. But it is getting really close to it. Technology Online teachers are more likely to use tech than in-person teachers. This may include supplementary videos, phone apps, online games, computer software, etc. It’s also true, though, that many teachers who don’t teach online use state-of-the-art tech in their studios. Travel Perhaps the most obvious benefit of studying online is that no travel is required. Of course, the size of this benefit depends on your location. If you live in a small town and your teacher lives a few blocks away, you might not mind the walk. But if you live in a big city, especially one renowned for terrible traffic, then online lessons might be perfect for you. Technique Many superior teachers like to be able to physically adjust your arms and hands to improve your technique, just as a tennis coach will physically correct your strokes. In online lessons you will need to follow your teacher’s precise instructions to get the same benefits. Conclusion Both online and in-person music lessons have benefits and drawbacks. Considering the corona virus thats happening now, weighing the factors above that are important to you will help you decide whether or not online learning is the best approach for you. If it is, and you're looking into taking guitar, violin, saxophone, piano, flute, cello, or improvisation lessons, please contact us at www.losangelesmusicteachers.com  1) Flute Lessons are a Great Extracurricular Activity: Flute lessons are lots of fun, they teach you a creative skill, they challenge your mind and body, and they aren’t limited to seasons. Flute lessons are also far more affordable than many extracurricular activities.
2) Share Your Passion For Flute: No one goes into teaching a musical instrument without feeling passionate about it. If you’re passionate about flute, you and your flute teacher will share that passion and enjoy the adventure of making beautiful flute music. There’s no buzzkill like finding out that your friends don’t care about what you’re interested in, but if you have a flute teacher, you have someone who will share your love of flute. 3) Learn Flutey Things: Obviously, flute lessons will teach you flutey things! By “flutey things” I mean exercises, skills, tips, you name it, that are specific to the flute. Any band or orchestra teacher can offer valuable insight for improving your skills as a musician, but for flute-specific advice, you want private flute lessons. A flute teacher can help you improve your tone, fix fingerings, learn technique, and learn specific tools, exercises, and tricks to make you a better flute player. For example, did you know that it takes more air to play the flute than any other instrument except perhaps the tuba? A private flute teacher will teach you better breath control, which helps you develop stronger lungs so that you can hold notes for longer, play for longer without stopping to breathe, support your sound, and stay in tune. 4) They Know The Instrument: If you’re self-teaching and your flute stops working, or you have troubles with it, who do you go to? A flute teacher could test out your flute for you and determine whether it needs repair or replacement. If it’s broken and they can’t fix it themselves, they can get you to someone who can. 5) Get Valuable Flute Information: A professional flute teacher knows valuable information about the best flute brands, where to get a good flute, what to look for, how to get your flute repaired, how to care for it, where to get great flute music*, performance opportunities, etc. It’s definitely worth it to tap into this knowledge. For more information, please contact us at www.losangelesmusicteachers.com |
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