Online singing lessons may be new to you, but they’ve been around for quite some time now. There are definitely some considerations to take into account when considering an online singing lesson vs. an in-person visit for vocal training.
And that’s what this article is here to help you with. Your coach is still capable of giving you some of the best singing tips you’ve ever received, even if it is from behind a screen.
If you can’t quite come to a decision on what you’d prefer, read through the benefits of online singing lessons and weigh them against the drawbacks. It takes a little getting used to, but with the right motivation taking online vocal training may the choice that you stick with for a good long time.
Reduce the risk of COVID-19
Most people are up to their eyeballs in hearing about COVID-19, but the truth is it’s still necessary to take precautions to limit the spread of this disease. The fact that you reduce the chances of infection can be a major motivation when choosing between in-person or online singing lessons.
Whether you’re an adult or you’re taking your kids to a lesson, you have to consider the points of contact that you can avoid by taking a lesson directly from your home.
Rather than risk bumping into someone or touching furniture or items that risk of carrying the virus (waiting room chairs and tables), you can stay snug and safe with zero risks to your family.
It doesn’t even have to be forever, but rather than have no music lesson at all, you have the option to have an online vocal lesson as if your singing instructor had literally come to your home themself.
Online lessons give you more flexibility
You can literally plug into your lesson at any time when you’re at home. If you work this can be a huge bonus for giving you more options for lessons before or after work.
If your kids are taking the lessons, this gives you the option of scheduling an online singing lesson to fit better into your schedule. Whether that be as soon as they come in from school, after homework or after dinner you have more freedom to choose when the most appropriate time for a lesson will be.
Save time and money on the commute
If your vocal instructor is only 20 minutes away, you can save an hour of travel time by switching to singing lessons online. Logistically speaking, you would need to leave at least a half-hour before you get there.
Add another half hour to get out of the lesson and drive home.
You’re really dedicating 2 hours to a singing lesson and only getting one hour of singing in with your voice instructor.
With online voice training, you don’t need to worry about the logistics of getting to the class. That means you free up a whole hour of time and resources and can dedicate it to doing something more constructive.
If music is truly your passion, you can spend the first half-hour before the lesson warming up and practicing.
Spend another hour after the lesson practicing what you’ve learned.
You get two hours of singing in for the price of one!
Learn from the comfort of your home
Everyone is different, but for some people learning how to sing online can be less unsettling than going into a place that you’re not familiar with. Being in your own surroundings with no one but your own family around can be a big comfort to someone who’s new to singing.
Take the edge off when you’re singing by staying in familiar surroundings when you’re first learning to sing. Graduate to the studio once you’re more comfortable with performing in front of a live audience (which you’ll need to get used to eventually).
Create a good environment for studying at home and you may find your focus begin to improve.
Your vocal coach observe your routines in your environment
Whenever you have a professional helping you learn a skill that’s performance-based it’s always good to have them see you in the different situations for performing and practicing.
Your coach needs to see you perform at auditions or in a play when the pressure is on to truly give you’re the best coaching advice. Similarly, it becomes advantageous for your vocal coach to observe your practice routines in your own environment.
Your coach gets a sneak peek into your world, which may uncover any bad habits you’re doing during your warm-up or good habits you fail to do when you’re in person.
Most singers get a lot of practice in part from their vocal lessons-especially from home. Having your coach see you interact with your environment can help you with stronger training habits in the long run.
Step into the future with online vocal training
It may have presented a problem a while ago, but today the technology we have allows us to get really good video quality and sound through desktop computers, laptops, tablets and even phones.
It may not be for everyone, but if you’re willing to give it a shot, try an online singing lesson to free up more time and provide a safe and comfortable environment for learning to sing.
Call us to arrange an assessment whether you’re in Mississauga, Toronto or Oakville, we got you covered!