E-LESSONS

CAMERA ANGLE

• The best camera angle is replicating the perspective the teacher would have in the studio with the camera at music height on the right and angled to see the students hands, eyes and music. The best tool we have found to help is a tablet/phone holder that can be attached to a table or placed on the floor and bent into perfect position. Here are some holder options that we have tested.
• QUALITY - This is good quality that can be attached to the piano or a table. View on Amazon
• AFFORDABLE - This one is a good value but does not hold the tablet well if it is in a case. View on Amazon
• VERSATILE - This offers the most versatility by standing on the floor. View on Amazon

HEADPHONES

• Just as with in-person lessons, the teacher wants to coach the student as they play online. This is best done if the student is wearing headphones. Here is an inexpensive pair of Bluetooth headphones that that we know work well. View on Amazon

SOUND QUALITY

• The default settings on Zoom try to suppress background noise. You will want to go into the settings of your app and turn on "Original Sound" so that it doesn't try to cut out the sound of the instrument. See this instructional video for step-by-step instructions.