Preparation Before Lessons

Keep your guitar tuned and have picks, capo, notebook, and lesson material nearby. Set your camera position before joining. Audio checks, camera adjustments, and tuning should be completed before class begins.

During Lessons

Larger Screen

Use a laptop, tablet, or desktop when possible.

Phone screens create limitations for notation, tabs, shared material, and demonstrations. Calls and notifications can interrupt lessons.

Lighting

Keep a light source in front of you and avoid bright windows behind you.

Strong backlighting makes your face and guitar difficult to see. Hand position and movement become harder to observe.

Audio Setup

Check microphone and speaker settings before joining.

Incorrect input or output settings, Bluetooth switching, echo, and audio delay can interrupt lessons.

Internet Connection

Use a stable internet connection.

Connection issues can create freezing, delayed audio, and interrupted video.

Practice Setup

Keep Your Guitar Accessible

Avoid storing the guitar in a way that adds extra steps before practice begins.

Keep the guitar within reach and ready to pick up.

Keep Tools Ready

Keep tuners, metronomes, and practice tools easy to access.

Avoid searching through apps or opening multiple menus before every session.

Reduce Distractions

Turn off TV, notifications, and background distractions during practice.

Avoid multitasking while practicing.

Practice Guidelines

Tuning Awareness

Tune your guitar before every practice session.

Temperature, movement, humidity, and time affect tuning. A guitar tuned yesterday may not still be in tune.

Follow Lesson Instructions

Work through assignments in the order they are given.

Skipping steps or changing material creates gaps between lessons.

Freshness of Mind and Body

Avoid working on difficult material when physically or mentally exhausted.

Difficult material requires attention and consistency.

Student Guidelines