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.

3 Reasons Why Music is the most Important Subject at School

Music is everywhere. All you have to do is listen. It also teaches us a lot of things and can play a vital role in one's growing up. There are many benefits to gain from music if you are involved with it from an early age. In this write up, we will talk about how having music as a subject in school, how it benefits a child not just from educational point of view but the all-round development.

Personality

It shapes your personality. Learning music makes you more aware and teaches you to approach your tasks more logically. It also enhances your motor, visual and auditory skills. It is encouraged to be part of the curriculum of school as it is one of the most unique subject that has the quality to teach all the right traits and can act as a stress buster from learning all other educational subjects. Due to the structured and logical nature of the theory of music, it helps children to fare better in their other subjects. Also, it helps one to connect with each other through the language of music not just in school boundaries but with anyone  and anywhere. It encourages them to be more social and feel a sense of joy in playing together with their peers. 

Creativity

The most important reason to include Music in every school curriculum is its ability to cultivate creativity in students. In this modern era, creativity is often the trait that sets a person apart. You can be creative in any field, it is the talent to think of a problem logically and efficiently so that any task given to you, if not by the norms, you can still solve or overcome it your way. Every child should be given that opportunity, to let them able to think on their feet and there is nothing better than music to inculcate that skill in them. In layman terms, in music you are taught how to play but once you come out the other side as a skilled musician you can choose to play your instrument however you like and that freedom of choice grows your curiosity and hence your creativity.

Proof of its Success

Finland has one of the best education system in the world where learning music and musical instrument has a vital and crucial role to play. They have produced some very talented classical musicians and soloists in recent times but have also have the record of having highest academic achievements according to UNICEF report of 2007. So this proves that including music in one’s regular activities doesn't always mean you are forcing your child to be a musician, you are just allowing him to learn all the subjects from different fields and then they can decide what to pursue. Remember, music should never be a chore for them like other subjects, everyone should be allowed to grow in their own pace, build their own interest in it and that's when you will see the best effect of music on a child. 

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.

3 Ways to Decide on Number of Music Lessons a Week

How many Music classes in a week are sufficient? Does it really help to take session every single day of the week to improve quicker? These are the few questions we will address in this post.

First of all, how many classes does your music institution offer you in a week? Some of them may only take one class in a week while some of them gives 2 classes in a week and there are hardly institutions which offer more than 2 classes a week. So, how do you determine what is the right for you? How many classes should you attend in a week? Let us help you make that decision.

1. Not Everyday

Although there are very few institutions that offer you the facility of attending a session every day, it is not at all healthy for your mental capacity and for your progress. Most of these institution give you everyday class so that you can choose the day(s) best fit for you to come and attend your lessons. You have to understand that your mentor cannot move forward unless you complete the task or the lesson given to you in your previous session.If you keep repeating same lesson every day, it will become monotonous and boring which might lead you to being disinterested. You should keep some days for yourself so that you can work on it yourself  and practice in the comfort of your home. Practicing by yourself develops a healthy habit of you being connecting to your instrument rather than being evaluated by your mentor all the time. So, avoid every day classes and try to attend after giving yourself a break of 1-2 days for practice. Also, keep a few days for practice at home so that you can do your homework on the lessons you learned and then go to your next session ready for the next lesson.

2. Why 2-3 Classes in a week?

There should be a proper gap between your sessions in a week. Thus 2 -3 classes in a week of 6-7 working days is the best solution. You should spend time on the lessons you have learned before going to your next session which will ensure steady and effective growth in  your skills. Now as you go higher in grade, lesser your sessions in a week should be. Let’s say, an intermediate student should attend maximum 2 days in a week as the lessons they get are little complicated and the best way to master those lessons is to give committed time to it and practice as much as you can. However for a beginner student, 3 classes are more apt as they have to make sure they are not doing any basics wrong and should try to get feedback from their mentor little more frequently but nonetheless they should also keep some days for practice and avoid having sessions every day. Also 1 class a week is only helpful when you know your instrument extremely well (at a high level) and playing your lessons to your mentor as a way of understanding where you can do better otherwise don’t keep such a long gap in between your sessions.

3. Getting a Good Understanding of the Lessons

Now that we know how many classes in a week are really helpful to grow effectively as a musician, it is also important that you retain the lessons of your session and not memorize them on weekly basis. Music is a subject where everything you learn comes together in shaping what you play. Every aspect of the lesson you are learning is important for your playing , so get a good understanding of what you are learning and know the application of it in your instrument and practice till you get a certain command before you move to the next lesson. So, as much as possible, you must attend at least 2 sessions in a week, as it is important to get your lessons right. Also, as you get better you will reap the benefit of attending 2-3 classes per week even more so.

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.