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CLASS DESCRIPTION

Are you a musician, private music instructor, or group/classroom music educator that wants to impart their expertise to students of all ages, abilities, or mobilities online? This class will help you get your online music lesson studio running with the right equipment that you likely already have and apply your current skills to online learning strategies for inclusive music-making and successful student retention.

In 4 steps, we will create an engaging and thriving online environment for students with:

1) Components for building an online music lesson studio

connecting with students-the pros & challenges with different webcam conferencing & booking sites
hardware & software-cameras, mics, lighting, interface, livecam software & screen-sharing, real-time jamming software & hardware

2) Learning tools & resources

lesson materials with music notation software, blanks, & free/paid sources, ear training, and practice tools
efficient organization for contacts, scheduling, cloud storage, and student feedback
lesson notes for practice between lessons with learning management system (LMS) builders or building your own with Google Sites

3) Combining teaching with musicianship & artistry

creating a rapport: from setting up & executing the first lesson with organic connection
online engagement techniques with gamification, incentives, & reflections
methodologies: using an established curriculum or creating your own

4) The practice, rehearsal, & performance

PRACTICE: things you’ll learn along the way with instruments & age levels with various learning styles and/or development, mobility, and abilities, policies for scheduling, and money management considerations with billing, payment platforms, and taxes
REHEARSAL: the lesson time with real-time jamming and other musical challenges like student camera positioning or poor connectivity while utilizing our OWN music theory and ear training techniques
PERFORMANCE: student ownership of their musicianship with online recitals, video duet/trios/groups, and encouraging in-person performance opportunities within their own communities

Whether you're just starting out as a music instructor or are an experienced online music educator, this course is for professional development for student-centric learning. Continuous engagement and retention of students is achieved by helping them take ownership of their learning while being the foundation of a successful online music lesson studio.

Just like you, I'm excited to impart my expertise while striving to innovate my online music lesson studio! If you'd like more information on my expertise, please my Skillshare profile or visit my website and reach out with any questions or feedback.

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Our project IS your online music lesson studio! Each video above corresponds with the Online Music Lesson Studio Checklist. However, you will have expert and fellow learner feedback in the discussion forum of this class to continuously support your online music lesson studio. Let’s collaborate on how to take new students or elevate your current student experience to the next level!

A completed project will have:
1) an Instructor Intro video like my Skillshare intro that uses whatever hardware, software, and techniques (speaking style, instrument demonstration, etc.) you’ll apply to your lessons. You may attach it to the project area or provide a link. Make it GENERAL so you can use it for multiple platforms.

2) 5 links and/or attachments for lesson materials you will use the most with students that support your curriculum/methodology, engagement techniques, and/or collaborations (whiteboards, livestreams, etc.).

curriculum-specific tools like this picture that associates Suzuki, Kodály, or Orff method rhythms to words & visual patterns
learning management system (LMS) for lesson notes and between-lesson engagement like Google Classroom, Moodle, or creating your own through Google Sites
lesson materials for notation, screenshots, engagement, and assessment (Musicnotes, Blank Sheet Music, Google Jamboard, Wheel Decide, iMusicOnline, etc.)

3) a website link to your chosen booking site’s/sites’ teacher profile(s) after going through the Booking Site Platform Comparison Checklist. With my personal teaching website, you can click on the various teacher profile links with the platforms I am currently partnered with.

The class doesn’t end with the project; we’d love updates in the class discussion on:

when you get your first bookings,
which platforms are working best for you
any challenges you’re still coming across with tech, teaching, and/or performing

We are now part of a personal learning network together to continue redefining and creating the ULTIMATE online music lesson studio!

Amanda Johnson

Whole-person education through music

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