Music is being taught over centuries. The digital age has transformed the way music is being perceived and taught globally. The Covid 19 pandemic has stalled the world; physical activities are restricted and limited. Hence, the world has quickly adjusted to the digital platforms. Technology has assisted the education sectors hugely during lockdown and limited physical movements. Music education too has shifted to the online platforms. Once it was perceived that music can only be taught in the traditional forms but now teachers and institutions across the globe has adapted to the online platforms. Software and applications like Google Duo, Skype, Zoom, Whatsapp Video Calling has become extremely popular amongst teachers and students. Since March 2020, Online Music Class is the only option in countries like India. There is too much crowd on the online platforms. Hence, selecting the right teacher and music school is important too. It is advisable to join schools and teachers of well repute and experience. Especially in India, where most teachers are not properly trained, it is of extremely important to join a progressive music school that follows systematic and updated curriculum along with providing classes from experienced and qualified music teachers. Online Music Classes are the present and future of music education. Both teachers and students can work from the comfort of their homes. Schools like Academy for Musical Excellence are providing online classes for Piano, Guitar, Drums, Violin, Keyboard, Western Vocals, Bollywood Vocals since the third week of March 2020. We have received extremely positive feedbacks from students and parents. In fact some are keen to continue online music lessons forever.
Online music classes in Kolkata are becoming popular too. Schools like AMEC are probably the first to start it in 2017. AMEC follows an international curriculum along with supplementary study materials. Students get to learn strictly with staff notation and they enjoy playing Indian and western music. “The students, in many cases, are learning at a much faster pace cause they are under lockdown. They are investing more time for practice, listening to music, exploring new ideas. This indeed is a great opportunity for students to progress at a faster tempo” expressed Ruchika Majumdar, Principal, Academy for Musical Excellence. The lockdown has created new opportunities and ideas. The smart ones have really used this moment to progress and experiment. The school has also hosted virtual concerts and master classes. Together, the online teaching and learning experience gives confidence that many students across the globe will shift to online learning.
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