Online Learning

I can’t wait to use the MAC soundtracks in my own studio. Has anyone already tried this? What ages of children are able to hear the beat within the soundtrack, and match their own playing? What tips do you have in coaching children to be…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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One of my new students (a 16 year old, very disciplined at practicing, and he and his Dad both love SM so far, he is on Jackson Blues) just told me today that he is also learning some extra songs (songs he likes and knows…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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I’m about to acquire a young Muslim man who delayed beginning because of driving 40 minutes to my studio on low calories during Ramadan. That’s fine with me. I’m just thinking when Ramadan comes around next year the issue will rise again. He’s a pharmacist…

• Last updated 6 years ago
• Muslim, online lessons, Ramadan, Skype

Online self-study piano courses and YouTube instructional videos are here to stay. There are populations of people who can benefit from those, who otherwise would not have the opportunity to, or choose to, learn with a teacher. We as educators are still a vital resource…

• Last updated 6 years ago
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In this webinar we discuss the inevitability of technological advances, how those can affect our teaching studios, and the critical nature of remaining relevant and influential as music educators. Topics include: Introduction (00:05) What Does it Mean to be “Relevant”? (03:29) Paradox of Technology in…

• Last updated 6 years ago
• apps, facebook, marketing, music apps, music education, online learning, relevance, relevant, self-study program, ssp, teaching online, technology, YouTube

How do you teach online? Is it private lessons or can you set up groups? How do you charge? I’ve got folks from another state, where I’m from, wishing I could teach them. I’ve done both private and group lessons online, and I charge the…

• Last updated 4 years ago
• distance lessons, FaceTime, Laurie Richards, online lessons, Skype, technology, webcam, Zoom

We have bought a house in another town and will be moving in the fall. I am hoping to continue with my students via Skype, but have never done this. Advice and suggestions welcome! I do FaceTime lessons with a student who used to live…

• Last updated 4 years ago
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Hi Everyone, I am going to be starting my first online student (my mom). I’ve been doing some investigating of cameras, ways to connect, etc., and am looking for a bit of input.  If you have any thoughts about the following, I’d welcome the help.…

• Last updated 7 years ago

I received a call about teaching Simply Music at a school that’s 45 minutes away, and had a few questions if this would even work. Two of the students moved here from Australia and loved learning piano through the Simply Music method. Their traditional piano teacher is no…

• Last updated 10 years ago
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