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.