Virtual music lessons- Advantages and disadvantages of online music education

Education and the methods of teaching the younger generation is a continuously changing procedure. Not only the amount of knowledge has been increased, but also the way of teaching went through an evolution.

Traditionally seen, teaching is a 1 on 1 process, based on imitation and repetition. At first, it takes place at home, then the child goes to school and the learning process continues there.

The recent changes in our daily routines caused by the Covid-19 pandemic made us rethink teaching and look for new possibilities. . Fortunately, with modern technology we can expand our possibilities.

What is a virtual music lesson? How online music lessons differ from lessons given in person.

There is nothing new under the Sun, not even teaching online. Way before the pandemic, online courses were already offered all across the internet. Especially online language courses were very popular, but it was the Covid-19 pandemic, that brought online teaching to a new level. Suddenly everyone had to get to know this new system, which seemed to be very futuristic at the first sight.

Teaching math, languages or history works well in the virtual classroom, but what about online piano or violin lessons? How does it suppose to work without being physically present at the lesson? Well, apart from attending a lesson in person, there is no other difference between online music lessons and music lessons in person. Both lessons are live, the teacher and the student can see and hear each other, the teacher gives the instructions and examples, and the student tries to follow the steps, given by the teacher.

What age groups online music lessons are suitable for?

Online lessons suit best for anyone from age of 8. It is important, that the participant can use a device for receiving that lesson and can follow the instructions of the teacher. If there are students younger than 8, it is highly recommended the presence of an adult during the online music lesson, who can help the young student to use the electric device and implement the teacher’s instructions.

What are the advantages of learning music online?

The biggest advantage of online music education is that the lessons are not stationary and you can pick the most suitable deal for you as you can browse the whole internet looking for the best combination of price and performance. There is no need for a long and tiring journey anymore. Online music lessons can be reached from anywhere and thus save time and energy. You can continue your lessons even during your holidays, spending your time off even more valuable.

What can make difficult learning music online?

Wrong set up of the devices, poor internet connection or poor quality of the instrument can lead to a very unenjoyable online music lesson. You must make sure, that you have the best conditions to hear and see properly, what your teacher says and shows you. If your teacher can not hear or see you properly, he or she won´t be able to correct your mistakes. It will lead to the worst scenario: You will practice the piece incorrectly, and you will only waste your time and energy.

How MusicEduOnline helps you to make learning music online easy?

The piano and violin lessons at MusicEduOnline are following a well-structured plan, making the learning procedure easy and enjoyable. By teaching music theory along with the instrument our students will understand musical structures better which will help them to progress faster.

After each violin or piano online lesson, you will get an e-mail. In this email, you will find a summary of the previous lesson and an explanation, how to practice your homework on your own.

If you need help with finding the most suitable musical instrument or device for your online violin or piano lesson, please ask us for help. We can guide you and find the best setup for you.