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

https://www.rcmusic.com/teaching/how-to-teach-music-online

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
- Desktop/Laptop
- Deborah H. How
http://www.dhhowmusic.com
- Deborah H. How
- 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
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
- Blue Yeti mic in photo above:
- 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
- On Stage Stands mic stand in photo above:
- 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
- Sony Bluetooth WiFi Speakers (2013) in photo above
Ring Light
(suggestion for professional lighting)
- Ring Light
- Neewer Ring Light in photo above
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LXDNNBW
- Neewer Ring Light in photo above

Gooseneck Tablet Holder
(suggestion for overhead camera holder)
- Gooseneck Tablet Stand
- Lamicall Tablet Stand in photo above
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GQNRQ86
- Lamicall Tablet Stand in photo above