We continue to offer new and existing students the option of online video tuition. This gives you flexibility so you can continue learning from your suitable location or would like to meet with us during a particular week that you, or we, are not available for an in-person lesson.
How video lessons work
Lesson length
- 60 minutes for adults and older children
- 30 minutes for children younger than 8*
- *45-minute option reserved for 8-10 year old students at our discretion.
- 90 minutes for interested adult students
Software recommendations
We will connect using one of several video conferencing platforms including Skype, FaceTime Video, WhatsApp Video and Zoom. Which one we choose to use depends on which is the most convenient for a student to connect with on their largest possible device, so that they can clearly see demonstrations from their teacher.
The use of an external microphone and a speaker is highly recommended for students. This improves the sound quality and makes it as accurate to live sound as possible.
We recommend that you use the ethernet cable rather than Wi-Fi and minimise the workload on your server during the lesson, as the connection is more reliable that way.
With these guidelines, you can help us give you the most constructive feedback.
Lesson structure and materials
We will focus on the same aspects as we would in an in-person lesson: warm-ups, ear training and rhythmic activities, scales, repertoire, and music theory.
Before the designated start time of each lesson, students are to send a scan or photo of the following pages in their books:
- Their scales for the week
- Their repertoire for the week
- Any other etudes or exercises
In addition to these, students may also be assigned to submit a video recording of a scale, study or piece of repertoire for us to review before the following lesson. We dedicate a portion of that lesson to giving feedback and improving on elements demonstrated in the recording. In the case that a student is asked to submit a recording, this must be done at least 2 hours before the lesson start time so we have time to review the video and prepare our feedback.
I am an older “improving” viola player being taught by Jill. She is a reliable, efficient and an excellent teacher. My on-line lessons are well structured and enjoyable. Jill is encouraging me to be a more reflective player as well as re-establishing a good technique. I get email feedback and homework after every lesson. I am so encouraged and can’t wait to practice every day!
Isabel, Adult Learner
Fees and Cancellation
Our video lesson fees are the same as an in-person lesson at our home.
- 30 minutes: £34
- 45 minutes: £47
- 60 Minutes: £60
Fees must be paid before the start time of the lesson or as part of a student’s monthly billing, just like an in-person session.
The 48-hour cancellation policy stands as it does for normal lessons,
meaning lessons cancelled within 48 hours of their start time will still need to be paid for.
If you have any questions about online tuition, let us know by using our contact page.
We look forward to working with you.
Lammas Green Music Studio 