Yes!!! There are a few things that we cannot do in virtual lessons, such as playing duets with our students. However, our instructors send audio files for all accompaniment parts so that the students have something to play/sing along with. 

We have students from as far away as California and London who take virtual lessons with our instructors! We even offer "virtual recitals" for our students. They prepare their songs, make a video, and we share their performance on our social media. 

One of the most common questions we are asked is, "why should my child take private lessons if they are already in band or orchestra at school?" Learning to play a musical instrument can be a much more daunting task than a child (or parent) may expect.

Band and orchestra classes are rehearsals, not a private practice session. Each student is expected to come to class with their parts prepared so that the director can put all of the pieces together to create an ensemble. The director works to get dozens of students with various levels of playing abilities to perform together. Private lessons give your child individual time with an instructor to focus on their problem areas, help minimize frustration, and keep your child on track. It's sad to see a child give up on learning an instrument in the early stages when all that was needed was a little personal attention.

For more information about how private lessons improve performance in school music programs, please check out our blog post, "Does My Child Need Private Lessons?"

At Da Capo, we offer monthly recitals for our students. Recitals teach students to work towards and achieve goals, help them overcome nerves or fear of being in front of an audience, and help them build confidence. Plus, recitals are an exciting for their friends and families to hear them perform.

Students that regularly perform, practice more consistently and stay in music lessons longer than students that don't perform. That's why recitals are a core part of our lesson curriculum.