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Lessons are available online for anyone, anywhere!

Students interested in online-only  lessons will need a consistent internet connection that supports streaming, a place at home to set up that is distraction-free for the duration of the lesson and a desire to learn. 

Online Lessons: Behind the Scenes

Erin, here! I'd like to show you a few things in my dedicated home studio. This is what it looks like from my perspective:

iPad: This is my jack-of-all-trades device. Student sheet music is on here, so I can see everything students are working on without having to shuffle through books. I have access to our shared Google Drive and lesson notes from last week. It also functions as a 2nd camera. As another Zoom participant, I can position it on my left hand fingers so students can see them close-up from another angle. I can also share my screen and write in the music in real time.

Yeti Microphone: This device insures students can hear me. It enables students to hear nuance and dynamics and also cuts out background noise.

Speakers: The better to hear you with, my dear. 

PC: This is my main camera. It has a wide-angled lens so students can see all of me, including my face and my full bow. It allows me to sit closer to my students so I can see them well, too.

Cell phone: This device acts as a 3rd camera, so that students can see a close up of my bow and right hand. This signs into Zoom as another participant, and the camera is spotlighted or turned off as needed. 

Ethernet Cable Adapter: I plug directly into the router for the maximum streaming speed possible and to minimize the possibility of internet disruption.

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Ring Light: This gives me a youthful glow. Just kidding.... kind of. This bright, diffuse lighting helps make the video of me clearer for students

There are lots of photos on this website. Some are better than others. The best ones were all taken by former cello student and honorary Redbird, Cora Schiavone.

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