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Would you consider online dance lessons, or maybe online soccer lessons? How about online martial arts lessons?

Of course not, the physical component and requirement for an in-person coach, trainer, or teacher would make these programs extremely difficult to learn, if not impossible, and music lessons are no different! 

In-person instruction for all activities that have a strong physical component always have been, and always will be the standard method for educating students for several reasons.

Through the pandemic most music schools and private teachers promoted On-Line Lessons as the next best method to learn by but this would prove to be incorrect. The drop out or cancelation rate for online programs skyrocketed to over 90%, why did this happen?

As long as there have been coaches, teachers, and educators teaching activities and programs there has been a human connection that is built on a relationship between the student and the teacher.

Most children’s activities have a physical component that cannot be taught through a computer monitor, and music is at the top of that list.

Many activities can be broken down into three basic sections:

  1. The relationship and interaction with the teacher. This has proven to be one of, if not the most important, factors to keeping someone involved with an activity.
  2. The physical component: A teacher or coach will work with the student to ensure they are mastering the physical components properly in order to learn and grow through the activity.
  3. New material: In all activities there is a portion of each lesson where new material is covered. For the student to learn and properly absorb new material it is crucial that number 1 and 2 above are observed and in place.

In the case of music lessons replacing the teacher with a computer monitor proved to have a large impact on both the relationship between the teacher and the student and the ability to properly or effectively teach the physical components.

It is for this reason that the drop-out rate surpassed 90%!

Here are a few more reasons why in-person music lessons are superior:

  1. Personalized instruction: In-person lessons allow for immediate, personalized feedback from the instructor. A teacher can physically observe a student’s posture, hand placement, and technique, offering instant corrections and guidance tailored to the individual’s needs.
  2. Interaction and engagement: Face-to-face interaction between the student and the instructor fosters a more engaging learning environment. Direct communication allows for better connection, understanding, and motivation, enhancing the overall learning experience.
  3. Real-time demonstration: In-person lessons enable the instructor to demonstrate techniques, musical nuances, and playing styles in real-time. This visual and auditory demonstration can be more impactful and easier to grasp than through a screen.
  4. Access to physical instruments: In a physical lesson setting, students have immediate access to the teacher’s instruments and resources. This can be particularly beneficial for beginners who might not have their own instrument or need guidance on selecting the right one.
  5. Accountability and discipline: Attending in-person lessons at a set time and location can instill a sense of discipline and commitment in students. It’s often easier to stay focused and motivated with a dedicated, scheduled lesson.
  6. Social interaction and networking: In-person lessons offer the opportunity for students to interact with peers, potentially leading to collaborations, group performances, and a sense of community within the music learning environment.

Studies have shown that over 99.4% of teachers today studied through In-person lessons. If the pandemic happened in 1990 as opposed to 2020 using the information available to us it could be said that the majority of music teachers today, simply would not exist.

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