Piano Lessons in the Comfort of Your Home

• Families who are unable to travel from their home to lessons for a variety of reasons
• Those who wish to learn in the comfort of their home
• Students relocating to another part of the county
• Students in another time zone
• Students needing flexible scheduling
• Students in remote areas who want to learn to play the piano
• Both the young and the young at heart!

Basic Setup includes:

• Acoustic piano or full (88-key) digital piano with weighted action.
• Internet connection.
• A device with a webcam. This can be a computer, laptop or an iPad. Larger screens are better for learning.
• Video conference platform such as Zoom or FaceTime.
• Music and materials as recommended by teacher.
• A lesson room free from potential disruptions such as pets, siblings, television, and background music.

Optional Equipment:

• A second device for a second camera angle
• An external microphone

• Online lessons are live face-to-face lessons on Zoom (or similar platform). The content and flow of the lesson is the same as in-studio lessons.
• Students install a video conferencing app such as Zoom on their device.
• The teacher sends students a link to join Zoom and they will stay in the “waiting room” until admitted by the teacher.
• Multi-camera angles in the studio allow the student to see the teacher and to view the keyboard from above, from the side and at the foot pedal.
• Teacher and student both have copies of repertoire and materials. The “Share Screen” allows the teacher to illustrate concepts and mark music scores.
• Students write down their own assignments and practice plans.
• Video and audio files are used to reinforce concepts.
• Video exchange occurs between student and teacher prior to lesson.
• Students have access to lesson notes, video, and audio files through an online student portal.