Online Lesson Tips – Westside Music Conservatory

Watch WMC’s Executive Director:
How to Set Up Your Home Studio for Successful Online Lessons

Click on video link for Series 3, Session 1
https://www.rcmusic.com/teaching/how-to-teach-music-online

Teaching Studio modified for Zoom instruction

Zoom Settings

(suggestions for optimal audio sound)

Also see our “Tips for Successful Online Music Lessons” infographic in the sidebar (right) or at the link below
- https://westsidemusicconservatory.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/WMC_OnlineLessonInfo-600-dpi.jpg

Desktop/Laptop
- Deborah H. How
  http://www.dhhowmusic.com

Direct Link to Video: https://youtu.be/i8rPSDHpViQ

NOTE: If you do not see the microphone icon in the lower left corner of your screen, please click on “Zoom.Us (top menu bar) > Preferences > Audio” and then follow instructions in video above.

iPhone/iPad
- Hugh Sung
  https://hughsung.com/pianos-blog/best-iphoneipad-audio-settings-for-musicians-using-zoom

Direct Link to Video: https://youtu.be/mfszcjY8VDI

External Mics and Speakers

(suggestions for optimal audio sound)

USB External Microphones
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-usb-microphones
- Blue Yeti mic in photo above:
  https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/yeti/
- Blue Radius II Shock Mount (2015) in photo above:
  https://smile.amazon.com/Blue-Radius-Microphone-Improved-Design/dp/B00TTQLA50
  Newer version available
Recommendations
- Omnidirectional
- Ability to mount to boom mic stand
  - On Stage Stands mic stand in photo above:
    https://smile.amazon.com/Stage-MS7701B-Tripod-Microphone-Stand/dp/B000978D58
External Portable Speakers
https://www.techradar.com/news/audio/portable-audio/10-best-portable-speakers-1069079
- Sony Bluetooth WiFi Speakers (2013) in photo above
  No longer available (2013)
- JBL Charge 3 Bluetooth WiFi Speakers (2017) in photo below
  https://smile.amazon.com/JBL-JBLCHARGE3BLKAM-Waterproof-Portable-Bluetooth/dp/B01F24RHF4
  Newer version available

Ring Light

(suggestion for professional lighting)

Ring Light
- Neewer Ring Light in photo above
  https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXDNNBW

Gooseneck Tablet Holder

(suggestion for overhead camera holder)

Gooseneck Tablet Stand
- Lamicall Tablet Stand in photo above
  https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GQNRQ86