Cheaper ways to teach online piano lessons | Cunningham Piano
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A few weeks ago, I posted a video showing 3 ways that piano teachers could teach their lessons online, from the most basic setup using just a laptop or a tablet, to an advanced multi-camera/multi-microphone studio with the ability to switch easily between hi-definition cameras and even a view of an iPad showing digital sheet music with annotations. While several folks have commented on how helpful the video was, others noted that the top level studio was way out of their budget. To address this, I wanted to share some ways that teachers could replicate the functionality of a top online studio without spending too much money on extra equipment.
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Thank you so much for this video with so many options!!!
This is one of the most informative UA-cam videos I have ever watched. Thank you for taking the time to prepare this great tutorial.
Thank you so much! So helpful for those of us who need careful explanation with technology options! I appreciate your kindness in sharing this info!
great call, thank you for considering those who are less fortunate!
I love how you explained different ways of settings in detail. Well planned & presented. I have 2 questions: #1: how do you use the lapel mic & a USB mic simultaneously in zoom without changing the mic source? #2: is there any way to do advanced audio setting in zoom for students who use iPad/iPhone to make the audio sound better? On my end their sound is a bit unstable, kind of in and out. One advise I got is to have students place their device about 6 feet away, but that means they can’t see the screen that well if I need to demo something, share my screen or sheet music from my music app on iPad. Thanks in advanced for your input.
Great video Sir Hugh! I really needed this tutorial because my mom will be switching to online music teaching. She is 80 yrs old and we have a home music studio here in the Philippines. Thank you for your expert advise. 🇵🇭❤️🎶
Great video!! I'm a beginner virtual instructor and this video gave me so much confidence! Thanks so much!
Thank you for this! Excellent info!
I’m definitely trying a few of these tips tomorrow. Just started teaching online 2 days ago. Thanks again
Thank you for excellent explanation
I appreciate your time, your encouragement, and all that you have learned and shared. Especially helpful during a required remote learning time. All the best.
Sincerely, Monica W Padula
Thanks for this Hugh, really clear and thorough! I think I'm finally starting to understand how this works :).
Thank you very much sir. This video really helped a lot. It's a lot of vital information
this is so detailed, I love it sir
Great video, thank you, but I have a question: Can you please recommend some economical devices we may use to position the smart phone overhead? Thanks in advance.
Great explanation video! Congrats!!
Good job, well explained!
awesome
Very informative as I am starting to teach online piano/guitar. I came to your sightnfor answers on web cam for desktop and laptops? Please give more about setting it up.
Thanks for another terrific video, Hugh. I’ve learned so much from both this video and your previous one (teaching online lessons). I had a couple of questions: a. If I’m using only one USB mic, such as the Snowball, could you comment on the three settings it offers (at least on mine)? Should I opt for the omnidirectional setting to capture both my speaking and playing? b. When using another device as an additional visual (instead of a webcam), how do you overcome the feedback issues that often come with having a mic next to a speaker? Thank you so much.
Lots of good ideas here. Thank you for this and your other videos. 2 or 3 short questions:
1). I've heard good things about the NewZik app, but there's an older more popular app called forScore. Do you prefer NewZik? If so, why?
2). I think you are using an iPadAir, as opposed to the more expensive iPadPro. Do you find this cheaper device sufficient for all your needs?
3). There doesn't seem to be a way to completely solve latency issues, whether they're caused by the Zoom software, or whatever. Is this true?
1. I've used forScore for years, but have now switched to Newzik - there are many things I am really enjoying about the app - I'll have to do a dedicated review video soon! One of my favorite things is the ability to turn pages with my AirTurn while annotating the music.
2. No, I am using an iPad Pro 12.9 inch.
3. Latency will always exist when communicating in any medium long distance. Try singing "Happy Birthday" at the same time over the phone and you'll see what I mean. The best anyone can do is to try to minimize the amount of latency to under 20 milliseconds, which is the human threshold for detection, but that is difficult to do consistently. It's simply one of the limitations of physics.
This is really helpful and I love the detailed directions.
Question: Is it possible for me to set up so I can Play a Duet with My Student?
This is awesome Hugh. Such great tips...I can’t wait to start using my phone as another camera. Could you share the brand of iPad Pro cover you use? Mine has the flip cover which is so cumbersome. Thanks for the great presentation
I'm so glad you found this helpful, Margaret! I'm using an Apple Smart Keyboard Folio for my 12.9 in iPad Pro: amzn.to/2yraVxu
Great video 👍👍. I have a question, can I connect the audio interface with mic and guitar to my android mobile phone to take live skype classes? (I don't have a laptop) plz help.
Hugh - great, informative video. I’m teaching now at home with economical Zoom ipad/iphone setup with USB mic, mainly because all my pro audio gear is in my music studio that I cannot get to! I’ve heard from two sources that if you use Zoom account and desktop audio settings, they will also be represented on your IOS mobile devices. Do you know if this is true or not? Right now I have students using iPads and the sound is terrible, fading in and out. Hopefully they can change settings on a desktop or laptop. Enabling original sound is available on iPad, but nothing else. Thanks!
Thank you for your great, detailed videos! Have you had any recent issues with your ATEM, by chance? I've been using it to teach piano online since March, and about 2 weeks ago, my Canon Vixia HR f800 stopped giving me a picture. zoom recognizes the ATEM, but the picture is black. Tested it on Skype and Cisco Webex, as well. I've checked on the BlackMagic Forum and others seem to be having the same issue. No picture. Thanks!
Thank you for posting, It was helpful. I have a request. What specific product are you using for the overhead camera and tripod. (I'm very new at this) I looking for a overhead tripod for a samung galaxy lite smart phone.
I don't have a 'stereo' option, is that because I have a free version of Zoom? (The same counts for "pinning" a camera)
Thank you - very helpful! Can you connect your iPad and iPhone using the same address that you originated your meeting from, or do you need to use a different e-mail address? I’ve been inviting myself using my home address for my iPhone for camera 2 and my school address for my computer. Maybe I will have better control if I stick with the same e-mail address?
What do you recommend for a mic set up for violinists wanting to play over zoom on an iPad only set up?
I can make my hp become 2nd camera.
What camera good for 3rd? What brand?
Is it easier to change from one camera to another in zoom than in skype, I mean during the lesson?
It's about the same process with both applications - a little kludgy with both, but doable. Of course, a physical video switcher is much nicer to work with, but more of an investment.
@@CunninghamPiano Thank you. Beautiful playing btw
Hi I have Rode Nt1 not usb mic . Does this work good to have a good sound quality as your first scenario. ( i am using interface and mixer but when I use headphones I hear the back sound like on your others following scenarios you showed.) could you please help me?🙏
Might you explain? Did I miss something or did you plug your input microphones into the audio out jack? Everything I've ever used has the microphone plug into a USB port.
The Boya double lavalier microphones plugged into my MacBook's audio out jack - you saw that correctly.
What do you do if a student has sheet music thats in a book and you won't be able to see it and follow along with it because cause really see the sheet music?
what would be best course of action to take?
Try having your student scan the sheet music or take a picture of it and send it to you. There are a number of good scanning apps for iPhone, iPad and Android.