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We Offer Online Lessons!

How this works

As the Director, I have been teaching online lessons for over 6 years, and still have several of the same students for that entire time! I find teaching online to be just as rewarding and effective, and my relationships with my students are just as strong. Below are some frequently asked questions to help you decide if online lessons are a great fit for you and your family. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly with any questions!


Best Regards,

Katrina Degel

Director and Founder of Shining Star Music Academy

What you need:

A device:

  • smart phone
  • tablet
  • laptop or computer

2 out of 3 of these apps:

  • Skype
  • Duo
  • Zoom


What do we need?

what type of view do i need?

what type of view do i need?

A device:

  • smart phone
  • tablet
  • laptop or computer

2 out of 3 of these apps:

  • Skype
  • Duo
  • Zoom

Other needs:

  • headphones or ear buds available
  • a tripod or way to prop up the device
  • an email address for the student to receive homework emails

what type of view do i need?

what type of view do i need?

what type of view do i need?

Piano: we need a view of the keyboard that includes the hands, ideally from the vantage point of a person sitting next to the student. If you can purchase a tripod in order to have a good downward view of the keys, that is great. If you cannot, a device propped up on a tall stool or a music stand is great. 


Guitar: we need to see both hands


Singing: the student should be able to sit and stand during the lesson and be seen

What if there is technical difficulty during the lesson?

What if there is technical difficulty during the lesson?

What if there is technical difficulty during the lesson?

Any time lost due to technical issues is always made up that day or a day in the future.

what is the lesson length?

What if there is technical difficulty during the lesson?

What if there is technical difficulty during the lesson?

We offer 30, 45 and 60 minute lessons in guitar, voice and piano from age 4 and up. You can view our rates and lesson types on each instrument page HERE


Benefits:

online lessons are convenient and consistent

online lessons are convenient and consistent

online lessons are convenient and consistent

Regular lessons are CRUCIAL to student progress and enjoyment, and because online lessons are so convenient for families, they provide a great return on the lesson investment.  Students are in a safe space and learn better than if they were in a studio.

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online lessons are convenient and consistent

online lessons are convenient and consistent

We have many local students who take online lessons, some because they are outside of our teacher driving area. If you are able to drive into Gainesville for our community events and many performance opportunities throughout the year, you can join us!



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