Well, I think we have all gotten through week 1 of our quarantine for the most part unscathed.
Overall, myself and my co-educators feel things went well. For our youngest musicians, we are planning on going to smaller multiple lessons throughout the week. Contact your educator directly for more information on this idea. I.E., I am meeting with a young violin student 10 minutes early morning on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Since the younger generations are so comfortable with a screen in front of them, I feel they have made the adjustment much easier than their elders.
Suggestions:
Find a way to prop the phone/ipad/tablet to the side of your keyboard or above your student as if the teacher were standing behind them.
String and Woodwind/Brass players, place the phone/pad/tablet ON your stand with your music.
Have a pencil nearby.
Parents, try to leave the area if at all possible. Just as they have time with us in their real time lessons one on one, we would like to recreate this experience in your home. It won't work for all students, but we have found it hard when Mom or Dad are guiding answers. It's OK to let them struggle and figure things out.
Take their lesson time to allow yourself to breathe. You are all doing overtime, and wearing many different hats. We understand and relate. Let us give you this bit of respite and time to self care.
As always, we are here to support and educate not only your child(ren) but you too. I am offering homework/classwork help if necessary. I consider all of your children also my own, if only a bit each week.
Keep on Keeping that Beat!
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