Online Video Lessons
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Virtual Classrooms
Andrew Green - Drums, Percussion
Emily Shankman - Voice, Violin
Eric Kummer - Drums, Percussion
Gregory Levinson - Audio Production
Jake Victor - Drums, Percussion, Piano
John Cicora - Piano, Guitar, Bass
Matvey Kostukovsky - Clarinet, Piano, Guitar
Natalie Lande - Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Piano
Sasha Brusin - Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Music Theory, Improvisation
Zhanna Bullock - Violin, Viola
Terra Sounds Virtual Recital Hall
Virtual E-Leaning Administrators
Benefits of Online Lessons:
- maximum convenience & scheduling flexibility in any time zone
- teachers are able to see, hear, and comment on your musical equipment and setup, which can help make practicing significantly more effective
- students are able to work through a variety of online note-reading, music theory, and rhythm exercises under the teacher’s guidance via screen sharing, which greatly enhances the effectiveness of lessons and helps create a well-rounded learning experience
Tips for successful online music & art lessons:
Computer and Zoom Setup:
- follow the Zoom technical requirements
- update your device beforehand so that you are not interrupted during the lesson
- preferably use a desktop or laptop computer (PC or MAC) with external USB microphone, external USB HD web camera, and external speakers or good quality headphones
- position your microphone as close as possible to the student's head and instrument
- avoid using phones, tablets and small earbuds
- use the best internet connection available (wired connection preferred)
- be sure to close other apps/processes that might take up bandwidth (downloads, audio/video streaming, social media, etc)
- use Zoom Original Sound setting to enable a music lesson mode
- use Zoom Screen Sharing and Whiteboard. The same button that allows screen sharing will give you the option for launching a shared whiteboard - very handy for drawing together on the screen!
- use Zoom Chat feature to share links
- use Zoom File Upload feature to share pre-recorded audio or video
- avoid using Zoom "Virtual Background" feature
- request a free Terra Sounds tech support call to improve your online lesson experience
General Setup and Lesson Tips:
- set up your computer and instrument in a quiet space
- have a notepad, staff paper and pencil ready for taking notes
- it’s a good idea to share your phone number at the beginning of the session, so that you could regroup in case you get disconnected
- be sure your setup is ready at least 10 minutes prior to the lesson
- share your feedback and let us know if you have any suggestions for ways we can improve the experience