Online Lessons
Online lessons will be offered on the Zoom platform. You will receive a Zoom link within your lesson reminder if your lesson is via Zoom. This link will be the same every lesson. You can also access the Zoom link through the Student Login page.
ADJUST YOUR AUDIO SETTINGS FOR MUSIC LESSONS IN ZOOM
Zoom’s default sound settings are designed for speaking. As a result of this, you need to adjust some settings to optimise sound for music lessons.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESKTOP COMPUTERS (FOR IPAD / SMART PHONE – SEE BELOW)
1. Click the Settings icon in the top right corner of the ZOOM window.
2. Select Audio from the Settings menu.
3. Remove the tick from the box “Automatically Adjust Microphone Volume”.
4. Click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR DESKTOP COMPUTERS (FOR IPAD / SMART PHONE – SEE BELOW)
1. Click the Settings icon in the top right corner of the ZOOM window.
2. Select Audio from the Settings menu.
3. Remove the tick from the box “Automatically Adjust Microphone Volume”.
4. Click the Advanced button in the bottom right corner.
5. Tick the box to “Show in-meeting option to Enable Original Sound from microphone”.
6. Close the Settings window.
7. When you are in a video meeting you will see a button in the top left corner that says “Turn On Original Sound”. Remember to click this button to “Turn On Original Sound” when you are in a lesson to ensure you get the best sound for music.
7. When you are in a video meeting you will see a button in the top left corner that says “Turn On Original Sound”. Remember to click this button to “Turn On Original Sound” when you are in a lesson to ensure you get the best sound for music.
IPAD/MOBILE Instructions
1. Login to the Zoom App
2. Click the Settings button in the bottom left corner
2. Click the Settings button in the bottom left corner
3. Tap the Meetings menu
4. Check the option to “Use Original Sound”
5. You can now close the Settings window.
6. During your music lesson, tap the three dots … More menu in the top right corner.
6. During your music lesson, tap the three dots … More menu in the top right corner.
7. Then tap “Enable Original Sound”. Remember to tap this option to “Enable Original Sound” whenever you are in a lesson to ensure you get the best sound for music.
