Online vs. Offline – What is the Right Way to Learn Music?

There are so many online music courses on the internet today but you are somehow unsure of its authenticity, so you want to learn through music lessons. But then again, you might not have the time to attend those music classes. So what is the best option to learn music?

Music school 

Advantages 

1. It allows direct interaction with your mentor. Every lesson and exercise can be immediately provided with a feedback, so if you have any doubts or questions, it can be resolved then and there.
2. You will meet fellow musicians who are on a beginner or intermediate stage or like you. It is really healthy and fun to socialise with your peers as it encourages growth and more interest in that particular subject.
3. You can also perform as a part of the music school or with your peer group.

Disadvantages

1. If you are a working adult or learning in college, you might not get the time to come for music classes and the timings may not be flexible for you.
2. It requires commitment as you may be rehearsed through the same drills again and again, especially if you are a beginner which might make the sessions little monotonous.

Online Music Education

Advantages 

1. You can pursue your music lessons at your own time and in your own pace, there aren't strict time constraints. So you can adjust your time from your schedule and put your free time to learning music.
2. It is a very efficient tool if you have to practice technical exercises and learn theory as it separates the process of getting drilled with same exercises in your music classes. So you can save time going to your music classes and sit home in your comfortable surrounding and practice the exercises at home. Once you feel comfortable playing those exercises you can move on to the next one or even jumble around the different exercises in your own leisure.

Disadvantages

1. The drawback to online curriculum is the feedback system. There is a process involved for direct interaction through online and sometimes can be frustrating and time consuming.
2. You might miss out on few tricks and tips from technical point of view which again can be covered through various video lessons on internet but you have to be aware of such minute variations in your playing as well.

BlueTimbre is a unique Music Company that provides Music Education and  Recording Studio services. BlueTimbre also works with schools to provide end-to-end Music Education solutions for schools. 

The BlueTimbre team comes with decades of cumulative experience in running Structured Businesses, Music Curriculum Development, Music Education and Performance.