We have all been challenged and changed, to some extent or the other, by the pandemic. However, one thing we have all learned from those days is to be as flexible as possible. We have found ways in which we can adapt and keep on doing what we wish to do including learning music.
The advantages of learning music in person
There are several advantages to learning music in person at a music school. First of all, you can get help with various technical aspects such as placing your fingers on the instrument/s you are learning. You get physical access to materials from teachers and instruments at the school where you are learning. You can form personal connections with the staff including the teachers as well as the other students that are there in your class. These schools also provide you with the right environment to concentrate and thus learn effectively.
The disadvantages of learning music in person
It is not as if a music university is a bed of roses as there are certain issues that you have to contend with in these cases. During times of health emergencies such as COVID safety becomes a major area of concern, and you have to take quite a few health precautions. You also have to carry your instrument to the school and back. Then, there is the added challenge of commuting to your school. At times, you may not always get the most qualified teachers for your preferred instrument in your vicinity.
The advantages of learning music online
There are so many reasons why online learning is considered to be the best option for music education Mumbai. To begin with, you can take lessons anywhere in the world – you do not have to bear the stress of commuting to school. If you do this in your home, there is some added comfort. You can take lessons even when you are traveling, ill, or in cases of family emergencies, to name a few. Such schools also provide you with the alternative to catch up in case you have missed classes.
The disadvantages of learning music online
Attending an online music school can be a massive headache when you are experiencing technical difficulties such as issues with the Wi-Fi connection. This can cause too much lag and/or buffering, to name a few. If you do not have high-level audio equipment with you it can be rather difficult for you to make out the tone, rhythm, volume, and phasing of the music being taught to you. These classes also tend to make it hard for the teachers to observe your technique and explain important concepts related to the same. Here, you cannot also play in harmony with your teacher.
Finally, you are the best person to decide if you wish to attend a music university such as the True School of Music or take online music classes at schools that offer such facilities. Your experience can always be different from others – so, just try out things before deciding.