Frequently Asked Questions and Resources for Parents
We are having trouble logging on and getting good sound. What's the best setup?
We recommend using the settings to turn on 'original sound'. In addition, the option to 'suppress background noise' should also be turned off. Check out this how to guide below:
We recommend using the settings to turn on 'original sound'. In addition, the option to 'suppress background noise' should also be turned off. Check out this how to guide below:
What kind of games work best to motivate young kids to practice?
Here's a list of games from Loving Practice, Developing Discipline!
Here's a list of games from Loving Practice, Developing Discipline!
What kind of opportunities to connect with other kids my child's age exist at Orpheus?
Orpheus has multiple ensembles that students will be able to participate in this fall. This includes Guitar Orchestra and Piano Orchestra, both of which are online! Also, click here to find FULL accompaniment's for the Adventure Through Sound songs to play along with!
Practice is a battle every day, how can I get my child to practice without fighting?
There is no one silver bullet for this, but rest assured - this is totally normal! Many of the best musicians in the world hated practicing! The trick is to communicate with your teacher, and make a plan with your child and their teacher to try something different. This might include different music, a special project, a reward system, a change to the practice routine...the important thing is to keep it creative and collaborative to avoid power struggles
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We are zoomed out! Can we take a break?
Everyone gets tired of video conferencing from time to time. Fortunately we have options for you! You can take a week or two off and then double up when you come back, you can switch to video-exchange lessons for a while where your teacher sends you a tutorial and you respond with a video showing your best work. Just talk to your teacher and come up with a plan!
Orpheus has multiple ensembles that students will be able to participate in this fall. This includes Guitar Orchestra and Piano Orchestra, both of which are online! Also, click here to find FULL accompaniment's for the Adventure Through Sound songs to play along with!
Practice is a battle every day, how can I get my child to practice without fighting?
There is no one silver bullet for this, but rest assured - this is totally normal! Many of the best musicians in the world hated practicing! The trick is to communicate with your teacher, and make a plan with your child and their teacher to try something different. This might include different music, a special project, a reward system, a change to the practice routine...the important thing is to keep it creative and collaborative to avoid power struggles
.
We are zoomed out! Can we take a break?
Everyone gets tired of video conferencing from time to time. Fortunately we have options for you! You can take a week or two off and then double up when you come back, you can switch to video-exchange lessons for a while where your teacher sends you a tutorial and you respond with a video showing your best work. Just talk to your teacher and come up with a plan!
It's easy to take the next step:
Music lessons are first come, first served
So contact us today to arrange your first lesson!
512-231-8999
Music lessons are first come, first served
So contact us today to arrange your first lesson!
512-231-8999
