MattA
Senior Member
What's your take on Skype lessons?
I haven't had lessons in a long time. I really want to get an expert eye on my technique and also to develop some more intricate concepts of playing.
A lot of answers to questions on this forum relating to technique etc are to get some good lessons. I don't know any really experienced teachers in my area so have been looking at various lessons over Skype. I think at least I would have to upgrade my internet connection, which I'm planning on doing soon anyway.
I want to hear from anyone who either gives or receives lessons over Skype. There are obviously some limitations in comparison to live lessons. Neither the teacher or the student have as good a view or perception of movement. Is this overly limiting? I find it hard to sometimes make out what a drummer is doing on a you tube video for example. Is this different on Skype do to being able to communicate and clarifiy these points?
Perhaps I should try for myself and find out, but I would like to hear thoughts from experience in any case. Thanks!
I haven't had lessons in a long time. I really want to get an expert eye on my technique and also to develop some more intricate concepts of playing.
A lot of answers to questions on this forum relating to technique etc are to get some good lessons. I don't know any really experienced teachers in my area so have been looking at various lessons over Skype. I think at least I would have to upgrade my internet connection, which I'm planning on doing soon anyway.
I want to hear from anyone who either gives or receives lessons over Skype. There are obviously some limitations in comparison to live lessons. Neither the teacher or the student have as good a view or perception of movement. Is this overly limiting? I find it hard to sometimes make out what a drummer is doing on a you tube video for example. Is this different on Skype do to being able to communicate and clarifiy these points?
Perhaps I should try for myself and find out, but I would like to hear thoughts from experience in any case. Thanks!
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