Learn marimba online with our online marimba teachers
Online marimba lessons are happening more than ever due to COVID. But the great secret is not so much that people are using this technology at an increasing rate to learn marimba online. The secret is that this format has a lot of benefits for teaching music lessons. Beethoven at home has hundreds of professionals waiting to help you whether you need beginner lessons, advanced marimba lessons or you just want to learn to play your favorite popular songs or video game music. We offer nearly every instrument lessons including piano, voice, violin, wind instruments and percussion. Live online lessons are up to 5 times more productive than merely watching videos and attempting to learn independently. If you can already play by ear a little bit then working with a trained teacher will bring that talent into better focus for you.
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Student's Home: NO
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"Jaime is a versatile music teacher specializing in drumset, marimba, percussions, piano, vibraphone, and xylophone, teaching students from age 2 to adults. Offering lessons online and in your home in Richmond and Vancouver, Jaime aims to help students discover the joy and emotional depth of music through creative and expressive learning. With an educational background in Music Education and over 11 years of teaching experience, Jaime incorporates Kodály, Orff, and Dalcroze methodologies into her lessons, ensuring a rich and comprehensive musical education. Book an interview with Jaime today and embark on a musical journey that explores the vast landscape of musical expression. "
Online Lessons: YES
Student's Home: NO
Teacher's Studio: NO
"Jean Alejandra, with a BA in Honours Music from McMaster University, offers online and in-home lessons across a wide array of instruments including clarinet, piano, voice, and more. With a rich background in vocal and instrumental performance, her lessons encompass warm-ups, theory, and performance elements, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Fluent in English and Spanish, Jean provides a welcoming environment for students of all ages and abilities. Book an interview with Jean Alejandra for personalized music lessons that inspire growth and creativity."
Online Lessons: YES
Student's Home: NO
Teacher's Studio: NO
"Meilin with a Master's Degree in Music Performance, offers engaging lessons in piano, marimba, vibraphone, and more. Fluent in English and Mandarin, she tailors lessons to each student's interests, emphasizing strong foundational skills and interactive learning. Drawing from her training at the University of Toronto and experience with Orff teaching methods, Meilin fosters a love for music while exploring its deeper meaning. Whether online or in-home, Meilin ensures a fulfilling musical journey for students of all ages. Book an interview now!"
Online Lessons: YES
Student's Home: NO
Teacher's Studio: NO
"Kelsey is a dedicated marimba, percussions, vibraphone, and xylophone teacher, available for online and in-home lessons. Currently a sophomore at the University of Toronto, Kelsey's academic rigor is evidenced by a CGPA of 4.0, alongside prestigious awards such as the Avedis Zildjian Percussion Scholarship. Her rich musical upbringing and leadership roles, coupled with distinctions like the ABRSM Percussion Grade 8 with distinction, underline her exceptional skill set. Fluent in Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, Kelsey is well-equipped to offer a comprehensive and culturally enriched musical education. Book an interview now."
Online Lessons: YES
Student's Home: NO
Teacher's Studio: NO
"Daniel offers lessons in various percussion instruments including djembe, drumset, marimba, vibraphone, and xylophone, along with composition, music theory, and jazz improvisation. With a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from Australia's prestigious WAAPA and a Graduate Diploma in Philosophy from the University of Melbourne. He's garnered over 5 million plays on Spotify and Apple Music, featured on national and international radio, and embarked on four national tours. Fluent in English, Daniel provides in-home and online lessons, fostering a spirit of creativity, enjoyment, and discovery in his students. Book an interview now."
Online Lessons: YES
Student's Home: NO
Teacher's Studio: NO
"David, a seasoned percussionist, offers a diverse array of music lessons tailored to individual preferences. With over 30 years of teaching experience, including RCM-graded percussion and jazz/pop drum-set instruction, David's expertise ensures a fulfilling learning journey for students of all ages. Trained at Mohawk College and the University of Toronto, David's musical journey is marked by prestigious awards like the Zildjian Scholarship. As a session drummer and performer with esteemed orchestras, David brings real-world insight to his teaching. Offering in-home, studio, and online lessons, David invites aspiring musicians to embark on a transformative musical adventure. Book an interview now."
Online Lessons: YES
Student's Home: NO
Teacher's Studio: NO
"Brayden holds a Master of Music in Instrumental Performance from the University of Toronto and an Artist Diploma in Percussion from The Glenn Gould School. Recognized as one of CBC's "30 hot Canadian Classical Musicians Under 30, 2022 edition," Brayden offers engaging lessons emphasizing musical enjoyment. With a strong foundation in classical percussion and extensive experience as a principal percussionist, he instills technical proficiency while nurturing creativity. Whether teaching online, in-home, or at his studio, Brayden's philosophy prioritizes fun alongside fundamental skill development. Book an interview with Brayden now."
What benefits do online marimba lessons offer?
Choice of teacher: Online marimba lessons offer more flexibility in choice of teacher. Where before we would be limited by what teachers where in our neighbourhood or city, we can now explore music teachers from all over the country and the world.
There are also certain cognitive benefits to music learning online. The format forces a sort of concentration and listening that is hard to beat. Actually students and parents roften report increased attention span and retention of what has been learned.
You might have had a negative experience with online learning in groups. This is understandable. Online sessions with 30 some odd learners are less than ideal. However in the case of individual instruction the negatives are minimal and the positives are measurable.
What is the best method or software for online lessons?
Online marimba lessons, often referred to as zoom marimba lessons, are best managed on the Zoom conferencing service. Zoom is a software you download to your computer that uses your internet browser to hold a video call. There is no free trial it is simply free. There are paid plans but they are not needed for teacher or student unless you want to have group sessions longer than 40 minutes.
There are other platforms available like skype or facetime but they do not have the correct audio fidelity to do a good job of a music lesson. They may in fact work just fine for certain instruments but the reality is that the echo-cancellation of the software can turn a trumpet for example into an electric guitar. The advanced settings of the audio menu in Zoom will show you the best way to set up a zoom call for a music lesson.
It's very important to make sure you have a good trial run from the outset. Your goal is to learn to play in your lessons not to be learning how to set up the machine. Here's an easy tutorial. (zoom music lesson set up presentation)
Music teachers will appreciate the waiting room like functionality of the Zoom application. Students arrive and are put in a virtual waiting room just like in a real office. As a teacher you can even pop in to your virtual waiting room and send a message to a waiting student that you'll be another five minutes.
A special note about beginner lessons for children. If your child is younger your participation will be more important than ever. This is not new, young children with parents that are involved in their learning to play are more successful always. This experience can be very enriching to a parent child relationship and sometimes the parent winds up becoming a student and a teacher all at once.
What kind of equipment do I need?
The majority of students will be fine with a laptop or a tablet and a nice pair of headphones to start their online learning. Smartphones are a possibility but the small size of screen is less than ideal. Phones can be useful as a second camera to show certain different angles of for example marimba fingering or hand position.
Music teachers can invest in better and/or additional cameras or microphones but there's no reason we can't start with the basics.If you really want the very best rig possible here are my recommendations. Again this is not at all necessary and perhaps a good investment for the busy online teacher or the student that just loves gear:
- You want perhaps a better camera or a second camera and a stereo mic. Here is a link to a 4k camera with a built in stereo mic that will give you very professional result in your video lessons. The manufacturer is also called Zoom but there is no connection between the 2 companies.
- You also might want a workable tablet and writing surface. I recommend an iPad pro or the regular version with an Apple pencil stylus and the app goodnotes. This is helpful for drawing and writing on staff paper or sheet music while teaching music theory or marking up a score. The ability to read music and draw is a great advantage to be able to have.
- You will need a great set of headphones to use the best features in the Zoom software. They should be slim enough to allow you to play or sing without distraction.
Simply select a teacher from Beethoven at Home and Book an interview. Your teacher will contact you shortly to begin your lessons.
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