{"id":2664,"date":"2020-04-20T16:16:17","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T16:16:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/?p=2664"},"modified":"2024-09-18T10:29:25","modified_gmt":"2024-09-18T10:29:25","slug":"making-the-most-of-online-singing-lessons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spotlight.com\/news-and-advice\/training\/making-the-most-of-online-singing-lessons\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Tips to Make the Most of Online Singing Lessons"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we all adapt to being indoors and using technology to continue learning, we share six tips to make the most of online singing lessons<\/h3>\n
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It\u2019s very important that you also know what you want to get out of your session before you join. Do you have a technical goal? Do you need rep suggestions? Share this with your coach.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n

We are now a good few weeks into lockdown and several months into the Coronavirus pandemic. After a brief moment of panic, the industry has adapted at lightning speed and vocal coaches, and indeed whole institutions, are now conducting lessons and courses entirely online.\u00a0This doesn\u2019t mean that everyone\u2019s feeling caught up, performers and parents of young performers may be wondering how to adapt to all the changes.<\/p>\n

Working online is undeniably different and requires a bit of adjustment, but with these tips, it also opens up opportunities for taking control over your process and maximising your potential.<\/p>\n

1. Set Your Goals in Advance<\/h4>\n

Hopefully, your coach will do some planning in advance to accommodate an online format, but it\u2019s very important that you also know what you want to get out of the session before you join. Do you have a technical goal? Do you need rep suggestions?<\/p>\n

Have an outcome in mind before you begin and share this with your coach by email before you take your lesson. If that’s not possible to contact them in advance then be sure to clearly state what you want to get out of your coaching at the beginning of your lesson.<\/p>\n

2. Get Acquainted with the Software<\/h4>\n

Find out what programme you’ll be using and do a trial session with a friend or family member before\u00a0the first lesson. Most programmes will tell you what internet speed requirements are needed so make sure your broadband package is up to scratch.<\/p>\n

Perform a sound test in advance to ensure your microphone and speakers are working properly.\u00a0It can be frustrating if you\u2019re paying for a singing lesson only to be unable to hear your coach or experience lag.<\/p>\n

If you are using a programme that enables you to record the session then do so, just make sure that you ask your teacher for permission first.<\/p>\n

3. Optimise Your Home Set Up<\/h4>\n

It is likely that your vocal coach has already spent several weeks of research and several hundred pounds of hard-earned cash to optimise their online set up, so make sure that you also have yours in order.<\/p>\n

This checklist may be helpful:<\/p>\n