2020年3月17日

How to prepare online Guzheng lesson

How to prepare online Guzheng lesson

Hello everyone,

Due to the recent pandemic, many schools have suspended in-person classes. At the same time, more and more educational institutions and private teachers have switched to online teaching. The good news is that guzheng can also be learned or taught online.

In fact, I have many years of experience in teaching guzheng online. Originally, I decided to teach online because I wanted to provide a learning opportunity for overseas students. Often it is challenging for these students to find a guzheng teacher in other parts of the world, such as Mauritius and Jamaica.

Some people fear that online learning cannot deliver the same result. While online learning might not suit everyone, working hard and practising frequently can certainly enhance the rate of success. Some of my overseas online students in Canada and Australia have successfully passed the reputable guzheng exams administered by the Central Conservatory of Music. (Note: The CCOM administers exams every year in different parts of the world, including the U.S., Canada, Australia...etc.)

So, for those who are interested in guzhengs, regardless of your age, if you are unable to attend face-to-face classes for whatever reasons, perhaps you may want to try the online learning method.

 

There are many advantages of online learning. You can take lessons at home at any time comfortably. It eliminates the need for transportation, saving time and costs. Wouldn’t it be great to save the travel time so you can do more guzheng practices or do some other important things?

 

Of course, online learning has some certain restrictions. You would need to consider things such as internet speed and availability of a computer or tablet.

The following devices are recommended for learning guzheng online with me:

-High speed and reliable internet, preferably with Wi-Fi

-A smartphone or tablet (such as iPad)

-At least one music stand

- A tablet stand/holder

-Video software: Skype; Messenger; WhatsApp; WeChat

 

After-lesson service - After each lesson, I usually record a supplementary video for my online students. The purpose of the video is to reinforce the materials taught during the class, and clarify areas where students find most challenging. Students can then follow the video instructions to practice more at home at their own pace. Students are also welcome to submit their homework to me by video for feedback.

 

Feel free to contact me (choose one)

Skype ID: cch.nancy@gmail.com

Facebook Messenges: Nancy Chan

WeChat: cch_nancy

WhatsApp: (853) 9219 3861

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For more information about Guzheng lesson, Please visit my website.



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You can refer below to see how my device is set up. If you have other suggestions, please let me know.

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iPad and iPad Holder


          

Mobile(horizontal),Music stand(add a transparent tape to hold the phone) or iPad Holder
 



Another side (mobile vertical)

  




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2020年3月13日

上網課前的準備



大家好,
經過疫情之後,很多學習機構都習慣了網上教學。古箏亦不例外。
我有多年的網上教學古箏經驗,當初原意是為外國的學生提供這學習機會,因為他們很難找到老師;又或者根本找不到老師(如:美國、英國、澳洲、毛里裘斯、牙買加...)只要肯努力,一定會有成績。我有些外國學生已經考取了中央音樂學院古箏試(如:加拿大;澳洲...)。

希望有興趣的人士不論年齡,因種種原因不能來面授上課,可以考慮網上上課。

網上學習的好處是:在家裏隨時上課,不用舟車勞頓,省回交通的時間及車費。好好這些時間用作練琴或做其他更重要的事情。

當然網上學習都有某程度限制:例如
網速,電腦手機及相關的設備....
建議用以下的裝置
- 最好有Wi-Fi
- 手機iPad
- 多一個譜架 iPad holder
- 視像軟件:Skype; Messenger; WhatsApp; WeChat ( 任選一款)

課後服務,我另會再錄影:是有關課堂的重點,該名學生感到困難的地方,好讓他們可在家中慢慢練習,亦歡迎學生錄影交功課給我。

聯絡我的方法(任選一款)
Skype ID :cch.nancy@gmail.com
Facebook Messenges: Nancy Chan
WeChat: cch_nancy
WhatsApp: (853)9219 3861

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可以參考我的裝置怎樣擺設,如你有更好的方法,亦讓我知道。

iPad 及 iPad Holder


          

手機(橫放),譜架(在譜架加一条透明膠紙承托住手機) 或 iPad Holder
 



手機的 另一方向及手機(垂直)

  




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