All of our teachers offer online video chat lessons. Some teachers only offer online lessons due to their proximity to our studios. After being 100% online for almost two years, our in-person lessons resumed January 24, 2022.

 

Online lessons utilize hardware and software that allow us to conduct a lesson over the internet. Students can learn from home, while receiving the same high-quality lessons you've come to expect at our on-site facilities and from our teachers. 

 

The following are the requirements for these lessons:

1. A laptop or mobile device (tablet, phone with large screen) with a built-in or external camera, microphone, and speakers

2. A reliable high-speed internet connection

3. Google Meet app, which is free

4. An instrument in your home to use for lessons and practice

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The following are our recommendations for times when online lessons are only an option:

1. Have studied your instrument in-person for at least one year, and have attained a level where physical manipulation of the hands by the teacher is no longer necessary

2. Has reached a level of maturity where the hardware and software is not a distraction from the actual lesson

3. Can set up in a quiet area with your instrument, free of outside noise and distractions for the lesson duration

 

Even with online lessons, there may be times where we ask the student to come for an in-person lesson. This could be for a variety of reasons, including recital preparation, or to work on a particularly challenging skill or piece. Being geographically available for an occasional in-person lesson will be helpful, but is not required. 

 

If you have any questions or are wondering about your child's readiness for online video chat lessons, please be in touch with our office.