How Do I Do Voice Lessons Online?

You may be asking yourself how voice lessons work online. It’s true that voice teachers rely upon fine-tuned listening of the instrument to make adjustments in their pupils. Luckily, nowadays singers can get the same quality instruction over the internet.

Here are some suggestions for how you can help the lessons be just as productive as if we were in the same room.

1. The tech setup does NOT need to be complicated, but we do need to have a few things arranged prior to the lesson start time. Check out my hand drawn diagram to see what an ideal set up might look like for you.

2. If you don’t have the capabilities to set up as above, DON’T WORRY! We can have great online lessons with just your phone handy. We will make it work no matter your set up.

3. I suggest you use earbuds with a microphone such as the ones shown below. Blue tooth earbuds often diminish the sound quality and don’t function as well when accompaniment tracks need to be played on your end. If you don’t have headphones using your computer’s internal speaker is the second best option.

4. If you are able to use a laptop or desktop computer this will help diminish the time lag. Phones and tablets work great, especially if that’s the best setup for you, but computers tend to have a quicker connection.

5. Have a place to take notes handy.

6. Have the prerecorded vocal exercises open in your browser or downloaded onto your device prior to the lesson. When you sign up for your lesson you’ll be given links to the vocal exercises through your choice of Dropbox, Google Drive or my website. You can stream directly from any of the sources. If you access them from Dropbox or Drive you’ll also be able to download the tracks. They are here on my website.

7. Have water handy.

8. Come to your lesson with questions and ideas. Lessons are a collaborative process!