ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS

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IN-PERSON MUSIC LESSONS

The Key Is The Teacher

I am frequently asked whether there is a significant difference between online and in-person learning. What I tell people is that they are focusing on the wrong issue.

The key is to find the best teacher, regardless of whether they teach online or in person.

Extensive research studies show that progress made in online vs. in-person private music lessons is the same.

Some of the best music teachers in the country teach exclusively online or exclusively in person, while some of the worst teachers also teach exclusively online or in person.

The ethos, character, ability to connect, and quality education depend solely on the quality of the music teacher, not the technology.

When considering what makes a good teacher, it's essential to look at how they approach learning and their unique perspective on what success means for each student.

It is important to keep in mind the two diffrent kinds of private lessons Traditional Lessons and Distictive Concierge Lessons when looking for a teacher.

Traditional Lessons

In the traditional private music lessons model, students typically receive a brief 30-minute or hour-long lesson once a week. The teacher quickly explains concepts and briefly goes through them, leaving students to figure things out independently for the rest of the week. There is little customization, room for creativity, or expansion of complex concepts, and actual artist development that could lead to a career in music is nonexistent. This approach often leads to poor results, with a national study showing a 50% dropout rate of music lessons by age 17.

Adult learning is also difficult in this structure because it is not structured so that adult learners traditionally focus on a subject.  

Concierge Lessons

String Expert has introduced a new type of private music lessons called Distinctive Concierge Violin Lessons. Based on the same concept as a concierge doctor, the music studio is small, with an exclusive number of students. This setup allows the teacher to give each student their complete focus and availability, unlocking the teacher's full potential. Students receive hour-long lessons that can extend longer if needed for a specific subject. They also get free makeup lessons and can attend drop-in lessons anytime there is an issue or concept that is difficult to understand. Students can also join any of the group classes for free. Additionally, their teacher is on call 24 hours a day for any concerns they may have.

The results speak for themselves. The average student makes a year's worth of progress in just six short months. Students enjoy playing, coming to lessons, and learning. The dropout rate for lessons is extremely low, and students find their true artistic selves. Many are creating albums and performing careers they never thought possible before.

It is about building connection

Your music teacher should be your most trusted advisor, counselor, and confidant—the definitive expert on all things related to music. Find a teacher who has devoted their life to helping students become great musicians, who takes their job as a fiduciary very seriously. Find someone whos life passion is helping students acheive their best.