Terra Sounds - eLearning

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