Question 1

Are online music lessons as effective as in-person lessons?

Accepted Answer

For students age 13 and up, online music lessons are essentially as effective as in-person lessons. For students age 7 to 12, online works well for piano, guitar, and voice, though in-home may still be preferred for young violin beginners. For students under age 7, in-home is usually recommended.

Question 2

What equipment do I need for online music lessons?

Accepted Answer

At minimum: reliable high-speed internet (25 Mbps down, 10 Mbps up), a laptop or tablet with a working camera, a USB headset with microphone, adequate lighting, and the instrument tuned and ready before the lesson.

Question 3

Can I take online music lessons if I live outside major US cities?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Craft Music offers online music lessons nationwide. Any student with a reliable internet connection can be matched to a conservatory-trained teacher, regardless of location.

Question 4

What instruments teach best online?

Accepted Answer

Piano, guitar, voice, and music theory teach particularly well online. Violin and other bowed instruments work well for intermediate and advanced students, and for beginners age 8 and up. Very young beginners typically do better with in-home lessons.

Question 5

Can I switch between in-home and online lessons at Craft Music?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many Craft Music families in LA, SF, and Portland use in-home during the school year and switch to online during summer travel or busy months, without changing teachers.

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