In order to avoid exposure to the coronavirus, we’ve all have had to limit our activities by staying home more often than usual. For music teachers and their students, in-person instrumental music instruction by nature can be a bit risky. I think we all would agree, music lessons are an important part of any musician’s success, no matter their age and ability. However, the current health crisis does not mean that students must stop getting the instruction they need to improve their craft. For those of us passionate about music instruction, virtual music lessons offer a safer alternative for students to sustain their progress in instrumental music while maintaining safe social distancing practices.

In this short video, I will share a few simple steps that can help make online music lessons as meaningful as in-person lessons.