Mar 3, 2021 | Computer support, Students, Tutor updates
PC / Android at top, scroll down for iPad / some phones. Windows 11 Fix at the bottom! As Zoom is built for the voice – it will by default block a lot of background sounds, including that of musical instruments. All students who have received a setup will have...
Apr 20, 2024 | Computer support, Tutor updates
We have updated our software to automatically end lessons, rather than relying on the student to log out. Please still request your students to log out as normal, allowing yourself time to get into upcoming lesson before the next student. However, if a student doesn’t...
Jul 13, 2023 | Computer support, Drums, Notation apps, Piano, Tutor updates
Here is a collection of games from our recent tutor catch-up. (Please note some theory games use American terminology which will be different to how you teach from grade books) Feel free to use this and do let us know if you have discovered any others we can add to...
Jul 14, 2022 | Tutor updates
This is a reminder to include a brief termly summary lesson report when requested, in addition to the weekly lesson report. Parents will be expecting this so please ensure you include this. It is very important to help with retention over the holidays as a frequent...
May 20, 2022 | Computer support, Piano, Tutor updates
Due to multiple suggestions from parents, we now request that all tutors please leave a recorded lesson for absent students, in addition to a lesson report. If you already know the student is absent (a member of the SAM team has informed you) then you can start the...
Oct 4, 2021 | Computer support, Piano
Having a top-down view of the keyboard is very useful when teaching and a requirement for your students. You can connect an iPad or phone, however, this can be awkward having to connect multiple devices (and logging out), whereas using a webcam makes it very easy to...
