Do Skype Piano Lessons ACTUALLY Work?? Josh Wright Piano TV
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ก.ย. 2024
- View Josh's FREE webinar training, "10 Unusual Tips To Take Your Playing To The NEXT LEVEL!": event.webinarj...
View Josh's premiere course, ProPractice Lifetime Access, and get instant access to every previous and future ProPractice video, forever! joshwrightpian...
View the VIP MasterClass Series here, featuring videos not seen on TH-cam: joshwrightpian...
View a full list of ALL the gear Josh uses: kit.co/joshwri...
Link to Yeti Silver Edition Microphone: amzn.to/2wGm7ES
Link to Ztylus case for Apple Pencil: amzn.to/2wGMmuU
(note: Amazon Affiliate links that help support this channel)
To download Josh's FREE ProPractice video pack (which he released at the beginning of the COVID-19 quarantine to help pianists continue to develop their skills in the possible absence of regular piano lessons) containing full-length ProPractice tutorials in all levels of study (Early Beginner, Mid-Late Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels) click here: joshwrightpian...
🔔 Subscribe for more videos like this: www.youtube.co...
Okay now this is very useful! Everyone has cancelled they’re lessons! Thank you
This BestWay2LearnPiano.blogspot.com is one of the most popular online piano courses online and has helped over 250,000 students around the world achieve their dream of playing beautiful piano for over a decade.
For all the reasons you give, this is a great solution to problems that adult students often face. BTW, I didn't notice many issues using my (brand new) Dell. I have yet to receive the Yeti. And I will definitely grab my iPad for downloading scores. All in all, for me, the benefits of taking lessons via Skype outweigh whatever the problems might be. Most importantly, I appreciate the ability to choose the teacher I want, the convenience of taking lessons at home, and the ability to fit piano instruction into an extremely busy schedule. Thanks again for the lovely experience today. This was hands-down the most enjoyable piano lesson I've ever had. See you next week!
Yes this video is perfect for all piano teachers right now because of this world wide situation
Quote *@Zen Wold
4 weeks ago*
"Yes this video is perfect for all piano teachers right now because of this world wide situation" End Quote: (Kerrching?)
But also including and not excluding the viewers; the learners; the students and or paying customers who make the musical teaching industry equally possible:
Ahem ;-)
@@siresquire9439 oh yes that too.
@@zenchenpiano ;-)
I also think that teaching over the net is the way to go....but not everyone is computer savvy. But when it comes to saving on travel and distance it’s worth considering.
Maybe you should upload a little sample of a Skype lesson with one of your students
Great idea !
The main downside of the skype lessons is the price? as the teacher could attempt to charge the same high rate, as for the real presense lesson! As for the skype lessons there are many very competent teachers in many parts of the world who would teach for 1/6 of the cost of the lesson, so it depends on how much the lessons are charged for.
The point about being able to play on your own piano is a really good point - I remember my childhood teacher's piano had the music stand much higher than mine and it always threw me and was frustrating as I could never play as well as I had at home
Thank you for you tips!
As a piano teacher, I agree with you, giving/taking lessons using skype is as effective (or almost) as in real life
Super Helpful! Thanks Josh!
This video helped me greatly when moving my guitar tuition students online. Many thanks for posting.
perfect, just what i need right now
Thank you Josh! This video is really helpful!
Thank you for your tips, really helpful
Wouldn't it be better to use a mic on a shock mounted boom? Then you could position it anywhere you want. Radio stations do this for a reason! It probably works! Actually there should be a mic for the piano and a mic for the teacher. And the same at the student's end. Using a mic that will pick up all the sounds of the room seems very unwise. What you want is a highly directional mic that picks up only the sounds you want. Do you want traffic noise from outside? Directional mics give you control. One challenge is the headset. Do you want to wear a headset while playing for your teacher? Will the cord get in the way? If the monitoring speaker is set low and the mic is directional feedback shouldn't be an issue so no headset would be necessary. There is really quite a lot to consider that we just take for granted when doing it live. Cameras: This would be far better if there were 2. One closeup at the keys and one to view the student's posture though the latter may only be needed for beginners.
The end result of this means a teacher can live in a country with no income tax on foreign income resulting in lower costs for the student. It might be very difficult to purchase a quality piano so one may have to be content with a digital one. But a digital signal from the piano may be able to be transmitted digitally - no mic necessary. That has to have some advantages.
I know this is an old thread, but for me it was quite informative. Do you have a video or tips for the setup on the student side, and what equipment they should acquire?
Piano teachers in Russia know English very well. They charge about £15 $20 an hour, and would give far more thorough tuition than the majority of piano teachers in the UK. The best UK piano teachers are Russian and post-Soviet immigrants anyway...
Wondering if using a usb microphone is preferred in this context as opposed to getting an audio interface with a mic?
Very useful for this new era of Skype lessons ! Thank you
Hey Josh, do you take photos of all of your music to take "notes" on and send your notes to your student at the end of the lesson? Only thing I worry about is copyright of digitizing music.
Hi Josh, great videos, and not just this one. I think Skype with adult lessons can work well... Even with a PC setup. What I would say though is keeping kids focused over Skype is significantly more challenging. Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Interesting, and a great video.
I would agree your 95% might be possible, though only in ideal conditions with an intermediate+ standard student. (It might even be 100% useful in certain scenarios like a 2nd pair of ears before a performance.)
I would caveat this with saying the final 1% is often what 'makes' music, musicians, and teaching - let alone 5%.
I would say 60-85% is more the reality for the younger student, and would discourage a parent thinking online lessons for (in particular) their young beginner is going to a valid alternative to real lessons.
An exception might be if the parent has some musical knowledge and is backing you up in a productive fashion - you might get to the 85%.
1 example; For beginners+ accompanying is such a valuable tool... (accompanying as opposed to playing to a backing that is...)...
Another important factor with beginners is to achieve maximum focus on tackling the reading barrier - often by pointing to music in front of them, sometimes while they play. There may be ways round this but it won't be the same.
Top tip - make sure your student's internet connection is not downgraded by someone trying to stream in HD simultaneously in the next room! - You are at the mercy of the student's equipment/connection/baby sister...
Thanks for the tip on the person streaming in next room
No wonder we lost facetime connection!
@@lindamcdermott2205 Cheers. I have just done my first zoom concert! - I would recommend trying to find a generally 'quieter' internet time if you do anything similar - Sat morn saw pupils who normally fade in and out of reality clear for the first time!
I am forced to do online/remote lessons thanks to coronavirus!!! Thanks for posting this ;)
If possible could you do a short demo with ano online student in real time, and demonstrate step by step how to connect? Thanks!
Hi Josh,
What’s the most effective way to advertise Skype lessons for piano teachers? Any tips? Thank you in advance!
Hey Josh, due to the corona virus, I'm trying to use Skype for teaching online music lessons. I'm just getting started. Any particular tips? (I already have numerous students in the area-French Horn, composition, and piano.) Do I need an external mic? Will the internal speakers on my I5 mac be sufficient? Thanks. 😊
Just to let you know Josh......I've had to turn my audio up full on YT and on my monitor (to hear this video) and it's still not very loud :o)
Do you have a recital with your online students around the world. If you do how do you go about doing that. If you don’t what do you do in the place of a recital experience?
This is great. I teach online bit have all the books plus a camera on the music when needed to point out mistakes Would that replace the need for an iPad? Or is the IPad needed for anything else? I am working with a desktop and a laptop.
It does not work for students who don't know the notes. The teacher has to sit next the students to help figure out the location of the notes on the keyboard, to demonstrate it and show the notes in the piece itself. Very inconvenient for the beginners from my own teaching experience.
This method is only good for the above intermediate or advanced levels students. Not for the beginners
skype is more effective if the student and teacher know what they are gonna do in the lesson , if u go blind of course is gonna take more time.
Thanks so much for this info! Do you charge the same for Skype as you do for private lessons?
I guess something like this won't work with my internet connection because I only have 1mbit upstream (~90-100 kbytes/second). With such a low upstream the quality would suffer immensely.
Paper cups and a string has very low ping and latency!
And which iPad and pen do you use? Thank you!
Josh, thanks for sharing. Do you still recommend the Yeti microphone for Skype lessons?
Thanks for this Josh.
I bought a yeti mike on your recommendation but find it doesn’t work with my iPad Air. Can you suggest a solution?
Is it possible to get a lesson for a composer or do you know anyone who teaches composing? Thanks
I teach composition, and am just figuring out how to do online music lessons. 😊
as a student, is a good microphone essential. will the built in mic on a mac suffice?
Do you take skype lessons for beginners? Can I get some details if possible?
Hi Josh,
which Piano Concerto's are good to Start with? I'd really love to start learning one but I have so much respect and don't really know which to choose.
I'm looking forward to an answer.
Max
MTBbrosator Haydn's short C Major.
But really, the answer to this question depends on your particular skill set. I've seen Bach's No. 5 (f minor) work well for kids as young as six and seven.
Totally helpful video! Tried to order the mic via amazon.....I am in Canada, and they do not ship that item to my location??? Any suggestions.....????
I would like to play with someone with two pianos over the Internet. Good and continuous sound and synchronous. Things are not going well with Skype, WhatsApp and Zoom. Do you have an idea?
Playing duets online is impossible, there is always a second or more of lagging. You can test it, if you play with someone, one of you count to three and clap (even with a metronome) one side is going to clap off time.
@@catalinaburgos6649 I'm afraid you're right, but of course it's great fun making music with friends!
The only way to make it work: is for one person to play and mute their friend. While the other person plays along and enjoys the feeling to play the duet. So their is no chemistry, and you can't sync ralentendos... I found facebook video calls to have the least amount of latency, but when muted it all doesn't matter. lol. Try it out. good luck
Hi Josh ! I would love to hear (or read) your opinion about the pedalling in the beginning of Liszt's Funérailles. All the good editions contain very long pedals (something like 8 measures), but it sounds messy to me...
I'm wondering if you ever use different views of your piano like an overhead view (two cameras on Skype). I'm just getting into this and find that the side view doesn't always clearly show my hands to the student. Would love it if anyone has figured out a way to get two views on Skype. I agree with TheGreenPianist - it would be great to see the actual view you give your students.
How can I find a Skype teacher? Im wanting to learn piano and singing lessons.
Hi just wondering if you already found a teacher? if you are interested please reach me at moninailo@yahoo.ca
Hi Cameron, i've been teaching piano for 25 years. Contact me for lessons at 514piano@gmail.com. It would be my pleasure to teach you.
Cool. So all I have to do to continue teaching through this pandemic is spend thousands of dollars on equipment. No big deal...
it is better to rest and wait! :) We cancelled our lessons for the quarantine. Cannot pay the same for what is not the same.
@@MishaSkripach not an option when the season has already been paid for and the boss tells you classes must still run...
@@carr0760 True! This is s tough thing. We have a lovely piano teacher, who has been charging £80 per lesson, he is brilliant and worth it in Britain. However, he is now insisting on us doing the facetime lessons for the same money - the thing is, for a Russian there is an excellent choice of teachers there in Russia who could do skype for £20. Pressure is very hard. Not even willing to check mistakes in the videos for free...
I have found FaceTime works better than Skype.
That makes sense to me too. Seems strange to be recommending a Microsoft product between two Macs when there is Facetime which is really good.
Skype isn't a microsoft product
@@JustMe-999a Not at first but they did buy it later. (11.5 billion)
I agree with what you are saying FaceTime is much better application. In our studio we use FaceTime when a student isn't feeling well or can make it because of a scheduling issue (there is no substitution for in person lessons). My daughter is taking violin lessons and sometime we have to do online lesson and for some reason our teacher doesn't own an iPad or Mac :-( so we end up using Skype for her lesson, it works but the image quantity isn't great.
I feel like you just shut down all PC users. PC users get a better camera that fixes it
For the price of an iMac you can get a PC and a couple 4k webcams lol.
First
No need to buy Apple's overpriced hardware. Just read about Hackintosh or OSX86 and learn how to use OS X on a PC.