Go Virtual with the Music School

Virtual Learning at the Music School


The Music School is able to provide many private lessons virtually!

To study virtually at the Music School, you will require:
  • an internet connection and sufficient bandwidth to share and receive video transmission
  • an internet connected device with a camera, a microphone, and a display large enough to view the instructor and instrument or topic
  • a quiet space with sufficient lighting
What are some online platforms your teacher may be using?
  • Zoom
  • Skype
  • FaceTime Video
  • WhatsApp Video
  • Facebook Video (through Facebook Messenger)
  • Google Hangout
  • Google Duo
  • Viber Messenger
Tips from our online teachers to help your experience be the best that it can be!
  • Gather your supplies before the lesson begins: instrument, tuner, music stand, sheet music, pencil, instrument maintenance supplies, etc.
  • Make sure the space where your lessons will take place has good lighting and that the outside light does not shine directly on to your electronic device.
  • Also make sure you are set up to have the lesson in a quiet space. Background noise and commotion are very distracting during a video lesson. Use headphones/earbuds if needed to help with this.
  • Test your equipment ahead of time to make sure you have a good internet connection.
  • Make sure your phone/tablet is set up so the entire action of playing can be visible on screen.
  • Speak loudly, clearly, and directly into the camera. A little lip reading might be needed if there's an occasional delay.
  • Because of possible delay, try to refrain from "talking over" the other party. If you need to interject, try giving a hand signal into the camera before talking

Rental Options

Do you have an instrument? No? Check out one of these companies!
  • Guitar, Electric Bass, drums, amps and other accessories: Guitar Center https://www.guitarcenter.com
  • String Instruments, bows, cases and electric string instruments: Fiddle shop https://fiddlershop.com
  • String Instruments, electric string instruments, guitars, mandolins and ukuleles: Johnson String Instrument https://www.johnsonstring.com
  • Woodwinds, brass, guitars, keyboards, folk and traditional instruments, drum and percussion instruments, concert and marching percussion, accessories, books and sheet music: Music & Arts https://musicarts.com
  • String Instruments, guitars, mandolins and ukuleles, drums, amps and other accessories, books and sheet music and media: Musician’s Friend https://www.musiciansfriend.com
  • Electric instruments, amps, drums and percussion instruments, keyboards, folk, band and orchestral instruments, microphones, accessories and parts: Reverb https://reverb.com
  • String instruments, cases, bows, accessories, sheet music: Shar Music https://www.sharmusic.com

PLEASE NOTE: Virtual lessons (and in some circumstances, classes) are delivered by the mode agreed between the instructor and student(s). Every effort will be made by Music School faculty to ensure an uninterrupted delivery of the program. The student’s internet connection and personal video conferencing setup are the responsibility of the student. The school is not responsible or liable for student's technology disruption, inadequate setup, or failure of functionality.


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This organization is supported, in part, by a grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. The Division promotes Delaware arts events on www.DelawareScene.com.

The Music School of Delaware is proud to be an active partner in the IN Wilmington Arts Campaign.
 
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