Online lessons are a great way for us to work when we can't meet in person. Please read through and implement the following tips so that we can be effective and efficient with our time!

​Setup: 
  1. I need to see YOU and the piano.
  2. Ideal setup is laptop (preferred to phone/tablet) on a sturdy table off to the right side of the keyboard. Height should allow the camera to view the keyboard (hands) AND the player's entire upper body. The player will be able to see me as well by glancing at the screen

​Supplies: Have your notebook, writing utensils, and a metronome on hand (along with ALL your music), as well as your lesson assignment page from the previous week. I also recommend page tabs (sticky colorful tabs) to mark your assignments if you are in the Faber Piano Adventures series.

Please:
  • Minimize distractions and noise during lesson time. The audio is already somewhat compromised, so making it as "clean" a sound as possible is helpful to both of us.
  • Maximize your internet speed. Consider a wired connection. You may also benefit from minimizing other internet use during lesson time so that it doesn't slow down our connection.
  • Optional: consider using wireless headphones
  • ​Log onto Zoom a few minutes early and make sure the audio settings (below) are set. You will be directed to the waiting room until your lesson time begins.

If applicable:  Email or text your theory assignments (if applicable) prior to the start of lesson time.

Basic Zoom Audio Settings:
  • Check the speaker/output and microphone/input levels
  • Make sure "Automatically adjust microphone volume" is NOT selected
  • Select "LOW" for Supress background noise