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Getting Ready for a Virtual Lesson

While many of us look back on 2020 with hesitation, one positive outcome was discovering easier ways to stay connected. Virtual lessons became a reliable and effective option for music studios around the world—and they continue to be an important part of how we work together today.

All virtual lessons take place over Zoom. You’ll receive an email prior to your lesson start time containing your Zoom link. Please plan to join a few minutes early so we can begin on time.


Here's how to set yourself up for success

Get Zoom Ready Zoom can be accessed through a web browser or the Zoom app—either option works. Just be sure Zoom is installed (if using the app) and open before your lesson begins.

Join the Lesson When you click your Zoom link, you’ll enter a waiting room. I’ll admit you right at your scheduled lesson time.

Enable Original Sound for Musicians This step is extremely important. Zoom’s default audio settings filter out key musical details, which can impact tone, dynamics, and overall sound quality. Please be sure that original sound for musicians is enabled on your device beforethe lesson begins.Specific, device-by-device instructions can be found at the bottom of this post.

Bring a Second Device for Music Please have a separate device available for playing accompaniment during your lesson, such as a metronome or MP3/backing tracks. For example, you might use your phone for Zoom and an iPad for tracks, or a laptop for Zoom and your phone for a metronome.To avoid distortion and timing issues, do not play music from the same device you’re using for Zoom.

Set Yourself Up Have anything you may need for your lesson nearby—sheet music, Sing Ring, an instrument, or water—and choose a quiet space where your face and upper body are visible on camera.

PRE-MEETING INSTRUCTIONS 📱 Mobile App

  1. Open Zoom and log in

  2. Tap your profile picture (top left)

  3. Settings → Audio

  4. Enable Original Sound for Musicians


💻 Computer

  1. Open Zoom Settings (Mac: ⌘ + , | Windows: CTRL + , )

  2. Audio

  3. Microphone Modes

  4. Enable Original Sound for Musicians

MID-MEETING INSTRUCTIONS 📱 Mobile App

  1. Tap the three dots (bottom right)

  2. Settings

  3. Audio

  4. Enable Original Sound for Musicians

💻 Computer

  1. Click the ▲ arrow next to Audio

  2. Microphone Modes

  3. Select Original Sound for Musicians


 
 
 
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