The Good and Bad of Online Guitar Lessons

If you can’t meet a teacher in person, online lessons are a great alternative. It may never replace the in-person experience, but it is useful, especially for people with limited time.

The Good

Lessons are available from anywhere in the world as long as there is a reliable internet connection.
There are a wider range of teachers to choose from.
It is nice to be able to stay in the comfort of your own home.
There can be more flexibility in scheduling, especially if the instructor only teaches online.
The ability to avoid the frustration of commuting, especially in busy cities where there is a lot of traffic congestion.

The Bad

It is difficult to play music together since there is usually a delay in audio and video.
Missing out on personal interaction can really make a difference. The one on one lessons can create a warmer atmosphere.
Without a good internet connection, the experience can be dismal at best. The dropped connections and stuttering can become too distracting with a slow internet.
Laptop speakers dramatically decrease the quality of sound compared to in person lessons.
For younger students who use devices with small screens, it is hard to see what the instructor is doing.

My Favorite Platform

I use several platforms to teach guitar lessons online, they all have pluses and minuses, but Zoom is my favorite. This program has a lot of versatility, but probably the best thing about it is the screen share. On one screen, the instructor can be visible while displaying the music on another. Zoom is packed with tools that help tremendously while teaching. There is also a whiteboard which can be used by both the student and the instructor. Once complete, the student can save all the information into their file. This is incredibly convenient!

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about taking guitar lessons online or in person.

The Good and Bad of Online Guitar Lessons