Oct 31, 2021 | Tutor updates
This years Christmas collaboration is going to be… “All I want for Christmas is you” – by Mariah Carey! (Submission deadline: 27th November) For some context, here’s the video that we created last year, this year we want it to be just as...
Oct 13, 2021 | Computer support, Tutor updates
This is a reminder to please use the “Student performance” comment option within your lesson reports – Ideally once a half-term. If your student has played well in the lesson, please let us know! To elaborate on the importance of this from the points...
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...
Sep 25, 2021 | Computer support, Tutor updates
Please note – to see this update, you may need to log out and back in / restart your device / normal refresh your page or close your browser and re-open it. Comment feature – what is it and why have we added it? The comment feature has two main benefits: 1...
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...
Mar 3, 2021 | Tutor updates
Please remember to stay in the lesson for the duration, even if the student is late. We have had several situations where a tutor has left the meeting, assuming the student isn’t going to turn up, where they have actually just been running late and this has...
Feb 9, 2021 | Notation apps
While many tutors will use industry-standard notation software like Sibelius or Guitar Pro – there are also many free packages out there such as Noteflight. It has premium membership allowing additional features, however the basic version still allows great,...
Feb 7, 2021 | Tutor updates
Dear tutor, I hope you are well and staying warm wherever you are (it’s currently snowing in Brighton!) Please find below some information on 3 important areas one which one needs a response asap, please. Half-term holiday bookings, Grades / books and Blog. Half-term...
Jan 24, 2021 | Drums, Notation apps
“The brainchild of Programmer Lou Montulli and Educator Mike Johnston, Groove Scribe is a free tool that allows drummers to create, practice, share grooves and much more! It’s the seamless combination of a drum machine and notation software all wrapped into one....
