A Piedbells lesson is live. You and your tutor see and hear each other in real time, and the lesson is planned around your level and your goal. Here is what to expect.
Before the lesson
You need three things: your instrument, a device with a camera and microphone, and a steady internet connection. Find a quiet spot where your tutor can see your hands.
Tip. Put the device to the side of your instrument, at about shoulder height, so your tutor can see both your hands and your posture.
The 30 minutes
Lessons take place on Google Meet. A standard lesson is 30 minutes, and longer lessons can be arranged. Your tutor listens to you play, demonstrates, explains, and works with you on the next step towards your goal.
Between lessons
After each lesson your tutor shares materials and practice tasks in Google Classroom, and sets a short daily practice. Short, regular practice makes the next lesson easier. Every student gets a progress report each month.
Further reading
- How online learning works: lessons, practice and progress at Piedbells.
- How parents can support a child learning music: practice, praise and a good space for lessons.
- Google Meet Help: Google’s own guide to joining a video call.
- Google Classroom Help: how to find materials and hand in work.
Your first lesson is free
The best way to see how we teach is to try it. Your first lesson is a free 30-minute one-to-one lesson, with no obligation to continue.