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Real Music Online
For music tutors the main benefits of teaching online are.
The Internet has around two billion users, therefore potential students.
Greater anonymity & privacy, students have no need to know the teachers real name or where they live.
Both teacher and student can save time and costs of travelling to lessons.
As A Musician What Could I Teach Online
Music theory and other discussions around music could be taught easily with nothing more than a computer, headset and Internet access.
There are two factors that need to be considered in regard to teaching a musical instrument online.
Then there is the audio aspect,how to allow both the tutor and student to clearly hear both sides without feedback or distortion.
The audio aspect can be achieved several ways, none of which require expensive hardware or great precision.
If your instrument is your voice then this is very simple, as all you need is a microphone and headphones, or even just a headset which combines the headphones and microphone.
Whether you have a Windows, MAC or Linux based computer you should have no problems teaching music online.
These tools are often referred to as "Instant Messaging" software or IM for short.
I would recommend you download and install all of the most widely used ones, e.
Skype, Live MSN Messenger, Yahoo Messenger and OoVoo.
Not only is this software free, but all of these are also free to use as often as you like to communicate one to one with anyone anywhere in the world.
All you need is a cheap USB or mini jack based microphone, headphones, and a cheap USB webcam with its own stand.
Depending on the instrument you wish to teach you may have to experiment a little with positioning of the webcam.
You can then swing it overhead of certain parts of the keyboard for close-up action.
Duct taping the webcam to a multi-angle poise light for example may help solve the lighting and positioning all in one go.
In this scenario you would mic up or direct input your instrument into the mixing console and have a separate microphone connected to talk through.
You could then output the mix to your computers audio 'line in' input and use that as your microphone source in the instant messaging tool.
Once you have it setup it will be ready to use each time and you'll be confident it sounds and looks great.
The types of music that can be taught online and the sorts of simple software and equipment required to achieve this.
This is an area that can be quite complex in an online world, but thankfully there are services out there which do all of this for you, leaving you to get on with teaching music.
Real Music Method (Breathing)
The ripples have grown to waves as an impressive number of clinical trials reveal that breathing deeply and slowly for as little as 10 minutes a day can lead to significant and lasting reductions in blood pressure.
The results are eagerly awaited.
Ascending tones guide the user to breathe faster and descending tones indicate slower.
When done correctly and consistently, the method works.
The result is a significant and
lasting drop in blood pressure.
Although these devices do show an encouraging level of success treating tens of thousands of hypertension sufferers, real-life results often fail to measure up to those obtained in clinical trials.
The first thing to look at is relaxation, a first requirement for therapeutic breathing to be effective.
This is where the conventional system using computer-generated tones falls flat.
Second, but closely tied to the first point, programs of this type often disappoint under real-life conditions because success depends on consistent use.
They are often keenly aware of expectations and eager to please.
More often than not, the clinical findings are questioned when the real fault lies with human nature.
The solution to both problems may be found in a new approach combining guided breathing with
real music.
Genuine music provides both the relaxation so urgently needed as well as the enjoyment to come back again and again.
And there's an added bonus in that music is a powerful therapeutic tool in its own right.
A study at a Japanese hospital found that music lowered systolic pressure by up to 44 points during a catheter insertion (yep, that's stressful!) compared to blood pressure experienced without music.
A study published in the journal
Biofeedback and Self-Regulation indicates that music deepens breathing and speeds relaxation.
Of course, not any music will do.
Many people also find that only music that is emotionally satisfying is effective.
Others find classical music too involving to be relaxing and prefer a more detached style of music such as new age or ambient.
It's too bad that music's effects on blood pressure are mainly temporary.
Luckily there's an even better alternative.
And it only takes 15 minutes a day.
10 Ways to Promote Yourself and Your Music
If not, your songs will remain on your desk or stored in a file cabinet.
Walking into a music studio and asking to see the boss in order to submit your songs is not an effective way to get your songs marketed in today's music environment.
Here are ten approaches to getting your music out to the public.
1.
Befriend them and then give them a demo CD or video of your songs.
They may even be willing to record them for you in a studio of live.
Make sure that the introductions are short (no longer than four measures) and get the chorus or them quickly.
2.
Always get permission to use their name before verbally dropping it to others, or including it in a correspondence.
" or "Your name was given to me by ___________" A name of a prominent mutual friend will probably get you past the receptionist.
If the answer is "yes," make sure you send a professional-looking package the very next day and mark it "Requested Material.
Make sure that your demo is "hot.
Pay them to sing the song.
Most producers have to hear a near finished product to appreciated what the song really sounds like.
This will greatly assist the producer to "hear" the song in light of a particular group.
4.
Make sure that they handles your type of music.
Don't waste time sitting in their office until you are offered a deal (contract).
Cold calls can be difficult.
It is best to contact him or her ahead of time and ask permission to send a demo of your songs.
State what you expect them to do for you.
Make sure to include your name, address, phone number, email address, and web site address on all items submitted.
Attend music industry conventions and meet people in the business.
Awards events, industry parties, showcases, and fundraisers are good places to meet people in the industry.
Get the names of influential people and ask them if you can send them your material.
5.
Call to ensure that your package was received and if there has been any reaction to the material.
Obtaining a foothold in this business takes perseverance, persistence and patience.
You must project an air of confidence in your ability and in the quality of your songs.
6.
Never call early in the morning.
Never call anyone between Christmas and New Year's or prior to a vacation such as July 4th, or Thanksgiving.
Online Marketing is a great avenue to explore.
It is relatively easy to create an immediate "buzz" and market your own songs online.
You can connect your music to organizations that promote "ringtones.
com, Pandora Radio, CD Baby, Facebook, You Tube.
fm, Twitter, Rovi/The All Music Guide, Live365.
com, and MySpace.
It is important to contribute informative articles in your area of expertise through press releases (music news), emails, newsletters, online surveys, and ezines.
My final advice for you is to explore every possible avenue to get your music out in the marketplace.
Every musician should own, study and absorb the excellent material contained in the book, How to Promote Your Music Successfully on the Internet 2011 by David Nevue.
musicbizacademy.
With perseverance, adequate research, and a "never quit" attitude, you can produce great music and be a success by making a living at music.
What music do you suggest listening to when doing homework?
What bands/songs do you enjoy listening to when doing homework? I can't concentrate without music, but can't concentrate with the majority of the music I own, so what music works with you?
I have observed myself that my concentration level is higher when music is played in the background while I am doing any work.
The best music is soft instrumental. Rock is too loud to distract you. If there are songs sung by someone are equally distracting as the lyrics and the modulation and pitch of voice distract.
The most important thing to remember is that the music should be something very soft, soothing.
Some which work best for me are
a) Yanni - tracks - Nostalgia, Until last moment, One man, Nightingale
b) Kitaro
c) Titanic tracks - they are instrumental
d) And if you like Indian music, then go for Sitar by Ravi Shankar
e) Santoor by Shiv kumar sharma
So, which one would you go for?
Happy home-working!!
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