Skype and other videochat programs have transformed the simple phone call, but the technology is venturing into a new frontier: it is upending and democratizing the world of music lessons.Students who used to limit the pool of potential teachers to those within a 20-mile radius from their homes now take lessons from teachers — some with world-class credentials — on other coasts or continents. The list of benefits is long: Players of niche instruments now have more access to teachers. Parents can simply send their child down the hall for lessons rather than driving them. And teachers now have a new way to build their business.
“I’ve seen videos of individuals teaching students all over the world,” said Gary Ingle, chief executive of the Music Teachers National Association. “There will be people who would never take a music lesson unless it’s done online. As music teachers, we should be willing to meet students where they are.”
Coming Soon: SKYPE Choir?
Skype is becoming popular in music lessons around the world.
Will a SKYPE choir be next? See this from the New York Times:
I hope not.
Anne Miller says
My seniors are being spotlighted at their last concert and
are learning their own piece. I asked if they would be able to get
together and rehearse on their own. They looked at each other and
asked “Skype date”? They are already using skype to rehearse with
each other! I teach at an independent school and they live as much
as 15 miles from each other. Great idea!
David Avshalomov says
Jay Dougherty says
Kitty Babcock says