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Technology Tips for Online Music Lessons

Updated: Mar 31

By Robert Boer, Founder and Owner of MusicTutorOnline.

Teacher of Piano and Music Theory at MusicTutorOnline.


Showing ethernet ports on the back of a wifi router.


Tips for the use of technology BEFORE and DURING your online music lessons.


BEFORE YOUR LESSON


It is helpful to restart your device before class.


  1. Flushes RAM

  2. Speeds up performance

  3. Stops memory leaks

  4. It resets the internet connection


Other recommendations to take into consideration before the start of your lessons.


  1. Place your device as close to your WiFi router as possible.

  2. If you ever experience connection problems during your online music lessons, try connecting your device directly to your router using an Ethernet cable.


Many external factors influence WiFi connections, and even high-speed internet can lack the stability needed for video calling if your WiFi signal is affected. Therefore, we recommend using an Ethernet cable for a stable connection. Depending on your device, you may need an adapter. For example, an "Ethernet-USB adapter" would be the most common. Plug one end of your Ethernet cable into your device, and the other end into an available USB port. Some devices already have an Ethernet port, so in that case, only an Ethernet cable would suffice. Lastly, there are different types of USB ports. If you are unsure about your computer's specifications, please refer to your computer manual or consult with your local dealer for guidance.

An ethernet cable.

Not often talked about but essential: your internet speed consists of two types: download speed (used by internet providers in advertising) and upload speed. The upload speed is essential because it determines the quality of video conferencing. You can check both speeds with a simple "internet speed test" to see if your upload speed is stable. The recommended minimum upload speed is 5Mbps. You can check your internet speed here: https://www.speedtest.net/


WiFi slows down your speeds. A cabled Ethernet connection is always faster and more reliable, and can help give you the best possible online music learning experience.

Tech Tips for online music lessons by www.musictutoronline.com

DURING YOUR LESSON


One final essential technology tip for your online music lessons is to close all unnecessary applications during your music lesson's video conference call. Open applications you don't use during the lesson can slow down your device or cause minor issues.


If you, as our valued student, at any time, have any questions regarding the use of tech, don't hesitate to contact us at support@musictutoronline.com


For further reading, please refer to our tips on creating an effective setup for online music lessons. [https://www.musictutoronline.com/post/a-good-setup-for-online-music-lessons]


For more tips on learning music online, visit MusicTutorOnline's Blog at [https://www.musictutoronline.com/blog]


Robert Boer

Founder and Owner of MusicTutorOnline

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