The Awesomeness of Voice Lessons Online
And how to maximize this magical resource!
The unexpected (and not so unexpected) benefits of voice lessons online!
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Normalizing Online Lessons
For the last few years, the norm was online lesson delivery. These options kept us safe, and allowed us to keep working together during a time when we otherwise might not have been able to. It also allowed us to engage with people all over the world, and not only people in your neighborhood!
JRD Voice Studio had implemented a permanent hybrid lesson approach, meaning if you are in the Fraser Valley/
greater Lower Mainland, BC area (or willing to drive!), and want singing lessons, you can have them at the home studio recently relocated to Chilliwack, BC, online in our dedicated platform, or a combo of both! (Subject to schedule availability and acceptance of the studio COVID-19/Illness Waiver and Liability Release Form.)Online singing lessons are not better or worse than in-person lessons, they are just a different delivery system. I believe in teaching online - and we have a state of the art online platform that the studio and students love!
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So How Does This All WORK?
The Studio continues to use the latest in cutting edge online technology to deliver world class lessons with the lowest possible lag time and interactive tools for all students to enjoy!
Upon successful registration, you can make your preference known for which method of lesson delivery you want - in-person, online or a combination of both.
We have maintained a robust online studio presence, and will continue to do so - for a variety of reasons! It doesn’t matter if you are in Toronto, Hong Kong, the Fraser Valley or Vancouver Island, you will be able to connect for your voice lessons or group class online without leaving the comfort of your own home - no more commute!
We also use this platform so all studio members can participate in studio functions like group classes, studio showcases and masterclass/workshops from wherever they are!
Additionally, for ALL current studio members, online access is always available in case of illness, inclement weather or travel - even if you are an in-person student, you can hop online anytime!
Online lessons will remain a cornerstone of JRD Voice Studio’s offers, so no matter where you are, you can work with us!
If you choose online, the Studio will let you know which platform you are using for online lessons and give you all the instructions before your lesson - join me in the online lesson revolution!
Maximizing this magical resource!
Enhancing Your Online Lesson Experience:
A laptop to run the online lesson delivery platform (like Zoom, but it’s not Zoom!).
A secondary device like your phone or tablet/external speaker to play tracks from (I love this little Sony Bluetooth speaker).
A quiet place where you’re not distracted/feel like you can sing out, Louise!
All your tracks queued up from the studio Google drive, YouTube, or wherever you keep them.
All your sheet music, workbooks, etc. gathered together and ready to go.
Pencil, water, pets to show me!
Optional Peripherals:
Additional Equipment (highly recommended if using Zoom)
a USB Mic:
Here’s my FAVE
Another version: HERE
Another great mic option: HERE
If your internet is spotty? Consider plugging your computer directly into your modem via an Ethernet Cable
Music stand:
Final Thoughts:
None of the peripheral purchases are deal-breakers for online lessons.
However, if you are a pro-level/college singer in The Diva Package, and using primarily Zoom, I highly recommend the purchase of a USB mic - it helps with the clipping in the extremity of your range SO MUCH. Otherwise, your laptop/tablet/phone mic is perfectly adequate.
If you have been taking lessons of any kind online, most of these items you are used to having prepared - but if you’re new to the online game, just know this will help save time during your lesson, so we can, well, SING!
