A Pianist's Guide to Teaching Online

This course provides participants with all the necessary knowledge and skills for teaching online private lessons and group classes for students of all ages and ability levels. The 20 sessions of content take around 10 hours to complete.

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Course Curriculum

Topics Include: Formats, benefits, and challenges of online lessons; synchronous vs. asynchronous teaching approaches; technology and set up for online studio; physical wellness in online teaching; lesson planning and video creation; teaching demonstrations: elementary, intermediate, advanced, and group classes; resources for online lesson activities; remote group teaching strategies; virtual recital formats and creative projects; and much more!

1. Video: Navigating the Course
1. Session Contents
2. Course Syllabus and List of Contributors
3. Welcome Survey
4. Reading 1: "An Introduction to Online Music Teaching" by Diana Dumlavwalla
5. Reading 2: "Highlights of Teaching and Learning Online" by Pamela Pike
6. Video 1: Benefits for Teachers and Students with Diana Dumlavwalla
7. Video 2: Synchronous and Asynchronous Teaching with Alejandro Cremaschi and Cody Goetz
8. Video 3: General Approach to Asynchronous Teaching with David Cartledge
9. Video 4: Benefits of Asynchronous Teaching with David Cartledge
10. Video 5: Using Student Recordings with João Paulo Casarotti
11. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading: "Video Conferencing Apps for Piano Lessons: A Comparison"
3. Video 1: Basic Equipment and Internet Needs with João Paulo Casarotti and Stella Sick
4. Video 2: Video Conferencing Application Comparison with João Paulo Casarotti and Stella Sick
5. Video 3: The Basics of Using Zoom with Anna Beth Rucker
6. Reading: "Tips for Zoom"
7. Video 4: Optimizing Sound During Lessons with Shana Kirk
8. Video 5: Ideal Device Angle with Shana Kirk
9. Video 6: Easy Video Lighting with Trevor Thornton
10. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Video 1: Equipment Setup Option 1 with Alejandro Cremaschi and Cody Goetz
3. Video 2: Equipment Setup Option 2 with Alejandro Cremaschi and Cody Goetz
4. Video 3: Asynchronous Video: Record, Share, Comment with Alejandro Cremaschi
5. Video 4: Uploading Videos to Google Drive with Michael Clark
6. Video 5: Uploading Videos to YouTube with Michael Clark
7. Video 6: Uploading Videos from Your Phone with Michael Clark
8. Video 7: Uploading Files to Dropbox with Michael Clark
9. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Activity: Create a List of Ideas
3. Video 1: Additional Devices to Consider with João Paulo Casarotti
4. Video 2: Cameras and External Microphones with Diana Dumlavwalla
5. Video 3: Ability to Switch Camera Views with João Paulo Casarotti
6. Video 4: Using Multiple Cameras in Zoom with Diana Dumlavwalla
7. Video 5: Application for Multiple Cameras with Alejandro Cremaschi and Cody Goetz
8. Video 6: Internet MIDI with Alejandro Cremaschi
9. Transcript: Session 4 Videos (PDF)
10. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading: "Caring for the Physical Body" By Vanessa Cornett
3. Tip Sheet: "10 Tips for Mental Well-Being" (PDF)
4. Video 1: Effects of Screen Time with Serap Bastepe-Gray
5. Video 2: Establishing Good Posture at Computers with Serap Bastepe-Gray
6. Video 3: Importance of Taking Breaks with Serap Bastepe-Gray
7. Video 4: Vocal Health and Warmups with Rachael Gates
8. Video 5: Protecting Your Hearing with Heather Malyuk
9. Session 5 Video Transcripts (PDF)
10. Activity: Check Your Own Setup and Routine
11. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Tip Sheet 1: "10 Tips for Communicating to Parents about Online Lessons" (PDF)
3. Tip Sheet 2: "10 Tips for Parents: Setting Up Online Lessons" (PDF)
4. Video 1: Adjusting Policies for Online Teaching with Craig Sale
5. Video 2: Pre-Lesson Tech Check with Timothy De Prey and Pamela Pike
6. Video 3: Helping Adult Students with Rebecca Bellelo
7. Transcript: Session 6 Videos (PDF)
8. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "Considerations for Scheduling Online Lessons" by Allison Shinnick and Esther Hayter
3. Tip Sheet 1: "10 Tips for Time Management" (PDF)
4. Tip Sheet 2: "10 Tips for Lesson Planning" (PDF)
5. Tip Sheet 3: "Checklist for Teachers: Getting Ready for Online Lessons" (PDF)
6. Video 1: Sharing Assignments in Chat with João Paulo Casarotti and Stella Sick
7. Video 2: Using Google Docs for Assignments with Diana Dumlavwalla
8. Transcript: Session 7 Videos (PDF)
9. Activity: A View into Your Studio
10. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "Three Challenges and Solutions" by Shana Kirk
3. Reading 2: "Teaching Approaches for Online Lessons" by Diana Dumlavwalla
4. Tip Sheet: "10 Tips for Objectives and Pacing in Online Lessons" (PDF)
5. Video 1: Bring Your Enthusiasm with Shana Kirk
6. Video 2: Have a Backup Plan: Phone and Video with Shana Kirk
7. Video 3: Be Ready with Multiple Apps with Diana Dumlavwalla
8. Video 4: Record Your Lessons for Student Review with Diana Dumlavwalla
9. Video 5: Adjust Communication for Lag and Latency with Diana Dumlavwalla
10. Video 6: Avoid Speaking During Playing with Stella Sick
11. Transcript: Session 8 Videos (PDF)
12. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "Creating Instructional Videos" by Alejandro Cremaschi
3. Reading 2: "Teaching via Video: How to Still Be 'You!'" by David Cartledge
4. Reading 3: "Flipping Piano Classes and Lessons with Rich Online Video Content" by Mario Ajero
5. Tip Sheet: "10 Tips for Creating Engaging Online Teaching Videos" (PDF)
6. Video 1: Creating Your Own Videos with David Cartledge
7. Video 2: Importance of Set-up and Preview with David Cartledge
8. Video 3: Example Angles and Videos with David Cartledge
9. Transcript: David Cartledge Videos (PDF)
10. Video 4: "Tools for Sharing and Commenting in Videos" with Alejandro Cremaschi
11. Transcript: Alejandro Cremaschi Video (PDF)
12. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading: "Smiling Faces and Adapted Approaches in Online Lessons with Children" by Sara Ernst
3. Resource Link: "Shareable Google Slides Templates for Online Teaching" by Angela Triandafillou and Trevor Thornton
4. Video 1: Effective Lesson Planning for Elementary Students with Craig Sale
5. Video 2: Developing Independent Listeners with Andrea McAlister
6. Video 3: Using Shared-Screen Tools with Angela Triandafillou
7. Video 4: Ideas for Asynchronous Videos with Elementary Students with Anna Beth Rucker
8. Transcript: Session 10 Videos (PDF)
9. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Video 1: Quick Solutions with Parental Assistance with Sara Ernst
3. Video 2: Focus Attention with Mini Objectives with Sara Ernst
4. Video 3: Smallest Steps in New Pieces with Sara Ernst
5. Video 4: Short Concise Directives with Rebecca Pennington
6. Video 5: Addressing Technique with Leah Claiborne
7. Video 6: Solutions for Duet Playing with Sara Ernst, Leah Claiborne, Anna Beth Rucker, and Angela Triandafillou
8. Transcript: Session 11 Videos (PDF)
9. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Video 1: Warm-up with Rebecca Pennington
3. Video 2: Hand Position and Technique with Amy Glennon
4. Video 3: Introducing a New Piece 1 with Amy Glennon
5. Video 4: Introducing a New Piece 2 with Angela Triandafillou
6. Video 5: Coaching a Review Piece 1 with Amy Glennon
7. Video 6: Coaching a Review Piece 2 with Esther Hayter
8. Video 7: Intervals and Rhythms with Rebecca Pennington
9. Video 8: Staff Reading Patterns with Angela Triandafillou
10. Video 9: Student Performance with Recorded Duet with Amy Glennon
11. Video 10: Creative Activity with Amy Glennon
12. Video 11: Improvisation with Amy Glennon
13. Music used in demonstration videos
1. Session Contents
2. Reading: "Inclusive and Online for Students Who are Special Learners" by Scott Price
3. Tip Sheet: "10 Tips for Teaching Special Learners Online" (PDF)
4. Video 1: Health and Well Being with Scott Price
5. Video 2: Lesson Structure with Scott Price
6. Video 3: Parental Involvement with Scott Price
7. Video 4: Provide Frequent Assurance with Scott Price
8. Video 5: Keep Schedules Consistent with Scott Price
9. Video 6: Provide Extra Time with Scott Price
10. Video 7: Literal, Concise Vocabulary with Scott Price
11. Video 8: Asynchronous Instruction with Scott Price
12. Transcript: Session 12 videos (PDF)
13. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading 1: "Ideas for Advanced Teaching" by Andrew Cooperstock
3. Reading 2: "Benefits for Advanced Students" by Nicholas Phillips
4. Video 1: Student Videos for Improved Sound with João Paulo Casarotti and Stella Sick
5. Video 2: Assignments for Next Lessons with Sara Ernst
6. Video 3: Vivid Descriptions with Diana Dumlavwalla
7. Video 4: Enthusiasm with Diana Dumlavwalla
8. Video 5: Address Physical Positioning with Diana Dumlavwalla
9. Video 6: Using Open Broadcaster Software with Nicholas Phillips
10. Transcript: Session 14 Videos (PDF)
11. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Video 1: Warm-up and Technique with Amy Glennon
3. Video 2: Introducing a New Piece with Allison Shinnick
4. Video 3: Discussing a New Piece with Arlene Steffen
5. Video 4: Coaching a Piece in Progress with Angela Triandafillou
6. Video 5: Guided Practice in a New Piece with Amy Glennon
7. Video 6: Screen-Sharing for Triads with Angela Triandafillou
8. Music used in demonstration videos
1. Session Contents
2. Video 1: Warm-up and Technique with Charl Louw
3. Video 2: Coaching Artistry, Student Performance, and Teaching with Marvin Blickenstaff
4. Video 3: Guided Practice, Student Performance, and Teaching with Marvin Blickenstaff
5. Video 4: Modifying the Technical Approach with Spencer Myer
6. Music used in demonstration videos
1. Session Contents
2. Tip Sheet: "10 Tips for Teaching Adults Online" (PDF)
3. Video 1: Encouraging Adults with Rebecca Bellelo
4. Video 2: Adjusting Your Pace with Chris Madden
5. Video 3: Combining Asynchronous and Synchronous Elements with Jackie Edwards Henry
6. Transcript: Session 17 Videos (PDF)
7. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading: "Teaching Group Classes Remotely" by Esther Hayter, Angela Triandafillou Jones, Rebecca Pennington, Allison Shinnick, and Trevor Thornton
3. Video 1: Elementary Ear Training Activity with Amy Glennon and Peter Groch
4. Video 2: Elementary Rhythm Activity with Rebecca Pennington and Trevor Thornton
5. Video 3: Elementary Staff Activity with Amy Glennon
6. Video 4: Elementary Movement Activity with Angela Triandafillou and Peter Groch
7. Music used in demonstration videos
1. Session Contents
2. Tip Sheet: "10 Tips for Asynchronous Group Classes"
3. Video 1: Asynchronous Classes with Children with Sara Ernst
4. Video 2: Blended Studio and Masterclasses with João Paulo Casarotti
5. Video Demonstration 1: Intermediate Pre-Recorded Videos with Rebecca Pennington
6. Video Demonstration 2: Intermediate Live Performances with Margie Nelson
7. Video Demonstration 3: Intermediate Ear Training Activity with Margie Nelson
8. Video Demonstration 4: Advanced Informal Peer Recital with Charl Louw
9. Music used in video demonstrations
10. Video References
1. Session Contents
2. Reading: "Extended Learning Projects" by Shana Kirk
3. Video 1: Platforms for Online Recitals with Sara Ernst, Rebecca Pennington, Anna Beth Rucker, and Leila Viss
4. Video 2: General Tips for Online Recitals with Sara Ernst, Rebecca Pennington, Anna Beth Rucker, and Leila Viss
5. Video 3: Pre-Recorded Live Broadcast with Sara Ernst
6. Video 4: Live Recitals on Video Conferencing Sara Ernst, Rebecca Pennington, Anna Beth Rucker, and Leila Viss
7. Video 5: YouTube Recitals with Leila Viss
8. Video 6: Multimedia Story Recitals with Anna Beth Rucker
9. Video 7: Creative Alternatives with Shana Kirk
10. Video References
11. Exit Survey

About this course

$79.00
198 lessons
6.5 hours of video content
Designed to be completed at your own pace
Includes a variety of short video lectures, articles, tip sheets, video demonstrations, and resource lists

Course Designer

Sara Ernst

Course contributors: Mario Ajero, Serap Bastepe-Gray, Rebecca Bellelo, Marvin Blickenstaff, David Cartledge, João Paulo Casarotti, Leah Claiborne, Michael Clark, Andrew Cooperstock, Vanessa Cornett, Alejandro Cremaschi, Timothy DePrey, Diana Dumlavwalla, Jackie Edwards-Henry, Sara Ernst, Rachael Gates, Amy Glennon, Cody Goetz, Peter Groch, Esther Hayter, Shana Kirk, Charles Louw, Chris Madden, Heather Malyuk, Andrea McAlister, Spencer Myer, Margee Nelson, Rebecca Mergen Pennington, Nick Phillips, Pamela Pike, Scott Price, Anna Beth Rucker, Allison Shinnick, Craig Sale, Stella Sick, Arlene Steffen, Trevor Thornton, Angela Triandafillou.

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