ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS

As well as face-to-face lessons, Pro Music Tuition is pleased to offer online music lessons to our students. We provide 1st class tuition to all ages and can accommodate over Skype, Zoom, WhatsApp or Facebook to suit you. We have ensured our virtual setup allows our pupils to progress as if they were continuing with face-to-face lessons.

Online music tuition is a recognised method of teaching which is both effective and personable for the learning of an individual. Recently, this method of teaching has become more popular and a way for pupils to continue to learn during times which are difficult to visit our tuition centre. Taking online music lessons means no travelling time with instruments and there are more options for scheduling so is often more convenient for all the family.

You will need a computer, or fully charged laptop, tablet, or smartphone, Zoom, Messenger, or Whatsapp for our live Online lessons. Laptops work best with most instruments as you can angle the camera towards your hands. Dependable Wi-Fi connection, to provide a strong enough signal for lessons, so the lesson isn’t hindered by freezing. If your internet is slow, you could improve your low signal or internet connection by using an Ethernet adaptor that plugs straight into your USB port on your computer and into your modem for a direct connection for the best possible speed.

Students from age 5-7 may require a parent to be present to keep them focused and to assist with teaching materials. We’ve found our Live Online music tuition works well with all new and existing students of all ages and abilities throughout the UK, we have hundreds learning with us online every week from all around the world. Nothing should come in between students receiving high-quality music lessons, and we have ensured our virtual setup allows our pupils to progress as if they were continuing with face-to-face lessons.

We understand that looking for local music teachers can sometimes be a challenge but with Pro Music Limited peace of mind is assured! All of our tutors are DBS checked and hold a degree in music performance with some also holding a QTS in education. Our expert tutors undertake frequent training, therefore fully aware of the importance of internet safety.

Our tutors are qualified to examine closely at performance and have experience and understanding in identifying and encouraging students to improve poor techniques. Once a camera angle is set up correctly through the laptop, iPad etc. they can achieve an excellent view of their playing throughout each lesson that works well. Along with the view from the camera angle, we have a couple of tips for setting up your audio for ideal sound transmission through Zoom (on computers and laptops only) so tutors can also examine closely the performance during the Online lesson through sound.

• after your Zoom meeting has begun, in the lower left-hand corner next to “Join Audio,” click on the “^” symbol. Click on audio settings you are now able to test both your speaker and microphone. Under the drop-down boxes, select both the speaker and microphone that you will be using.
•  Under the microphone area, uncheck the “Automatically adjust the microphone volume.”
• Suppress background noise – select low for this option, this stops the computer from trying to suppress the sounds of the instrument.
• Music and Professional Audio – Select “Show in-meeting option to ‘Enable Original Sound’ from microphone.” 
• Only select “Echo cancellation” for a basic set-up for music with earbuds or using the computer microphone and speaker.
•  “High fidelity music mode” should only be used if you have a direct ethernet connection. 
• “Stereo audio” should only be used if you are using a different audio interface.
• Enable Original Sound – When the meeting has started, on the upper left-hand side of the screen you will want to click on “enable original sound,” and then all of your sound settings will be ready for your Live Online lesson.