Learn viola online with our online viola teachers
Online viola 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 viola 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 viola 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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"Music is all about sound, and achieving a good sound starts with attentive listening."
"Cultivating a strong classical technique, honing an attentive ear, mastering note-reading, and grasping basic music theory serve as the bedrock for violinists to explore any genre they desire."
"Sharing musical skills with the students and contributing towards their growth and well-being is very rewarding experience."
"We all have rhythm and sound from the heartbeat to the sound of breath, and formal training in music is only a way to deeply get to know what already exists in every person. "
"I am dedicated to guiding students in their violin and viola journey with expertise and care."
"Learning with me will be a fun-filled experience that brings out the best in you!"
"As a teacher, I try to understand the difficulties and the needs of each of my pupils."
"When teaching, I focus on the technical needs and musical needs of the student simultaneously, encouraging the most progress and enjoyment of the lessons. "
"My goal is to make the learning process enjoyable and rewarding, while also encouraging self-expression through music."
"My lessons focus on both the technical and creative side of music, but I also work closely with my student's so that we can focus on their interests and goals that they have for their lessons."
"I am well versed in the different ways people learn, and I am able to accommodate their needs."
"I want my students to become better players, but more importantly I want students to learn to love and continue to love the art. "
"I Can Help You Rediscover Your Passion for Music and Overcome Adversity: Join Me on a Journey of Self-Discovery and Musical Growth."
"I believe that playing piano is one of the art forms of expression and I hope that students could play piano as a means of self expression and also enjoyment."
"My ultimate goal as a teacher is to nourish students’ love for music and help them develop lifelong relationships with their instruments."
"My pedagogy is based on the methods of Suzuki, RCM, Kato Havas, Paul Kantor, and Mimi Zweig. "
"I enjoy teaching using the traditional method of teaching & incorporating Suzuki method. "
"I want my students to enjoy music and that means listening to what they want, whether it's letting them pick their piece or moving on from a certain technique that they've just had enough of!"
"Teaching is a weighty responsibility, dedicated to each student's triumph."
"I lead fun, playful lessons with children. "
"An individual can learn anything at any age and I want to assist eager students to pursue a passion. "
"I am familiar with both RCM and Suzuki methods, and am happy to prepare you for performances, exams or events. "
"True joy and fun in music come hand-in-hand with the acquisition of proper technique."
"Music is not about how fast or slow you can play a piece, but the value it brings to you, and the audience you perform for. "
"Everyone can learn, have fun, and enjoy what they produce!"
"My aim as a teacher is to equip students with the skills for interpreting diverse music while fostering analytical and creative thinking."
"I'm a strong believer of the saying that music comes from within and every soul has it."
"I want students to learn and improve but I also want them to enjoy the process of learning, practicing and coming to lessons."
What benefits do online viola lessons offer?
Choice of teacher: Online viola 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 viola lessons, often referred to as zoom viola 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 viola 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.
HOW TO START ONLINE VIOLA LESSONS
A simple explanation of our process