Real instruction, wherever you are. One-on-one lessons via video call: same rigor, same repertoire, same results. No commute required.
Zoom, FaceTime, Google Meet. Pick whichever you're already comfortable with. No new software, no setup hassle.
For lessons where we actually need to play together (jazz improv, ensemble work, jamming) we use Jamulus, a low-latency audio platform that lets us trade phrases and lock in like we're in the same room. Free, open-source, takes a few minutes to set up.
Most instruments translate well to video. Here's how each one works remotely, rated honestly.
Acoustic and electric. Technique, chord voicings, lead, and songwriting all work great on video.
★ Works great onlineGroove, fingerstyle, slap, and theory. A simple clip-on tuner and your setup is all you need.
★ Works great onlineElectronic kits or practice pads work well. Acoustic kits can have latency. We'll figure out what works for your setup.
Works online (setup matters)MIDI keyboards with audio interface, or acoustic: both work well. Screen sharing for notation and harmony.
★ Works great onlineTone, intonation, and bow technique. Works well with a decent room and good audio settings.
Works onlineBreath, resonance, and range development work well on video. A decent microphone makes a big difference.
★ Works great onlineScreen sharing for charts, notation software, and ear training exercises. Some of the best online lessons are pure theory.
★ Works great onlineInterval recognition, chord identification, rhythm transcription: all teachable entirely by ear over video.
★ Works great onlineOnline lessons follow the same structure as in-person, just with you in your room instead of the studio. Here's what a typical session looks like.
We open the call, get your audio and video sorted, and you play me something: a scale, a riff, last week's assignment. Quick diagnostic, no pressure.
Technical exercises and a review of what you practiced. Consistency is what builds real ability. This is the foundation of every session.
New techniques, songs, or theory, clearly taught and demonstrated on camera. I can share my screen for charts, notation, or backing tracks.
Woven throughout every lesson. You'll understand why things work, not just copy patterns. Ear training develops your musical instincts.
Time to try things out, improvise, or ask questions. The lesson is yours. We go where the music takes us.
Every student leaves with a specific weekly assignment, accessible in the student portal so you always know exactly what to work on.
You don't need a recording studio. You just need the basics.
Online lessons are priced the same as in-person. You're getting the same instruction. Format is just a preference, not a surcharge.