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The Virtual School of Music:
The Virtual School of Music is your online source for live music instruction offering one-to-one music instruction in the areas of woodwinds, brass, guitar, strings, bass, percussion, keyboard, and voice. Other individual classes include music theory, jazz improvisation, music education courses for music teachers and our new College Prep Programs. Group classes are available in the areas of music theory, basic jazz improvisation or sectional workshops.

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Private online music instruction is available on:

- woodwind
- brass
- strings
- guitar
- bass
- percussion
- keyboard
- strings
- voice

Our classes in academic music instruction includes music theory, music history, basic improvisation and songwriting. Classes are taught on a per semester basis (8 lessons per semester) or as an individual class upon instructor approval.

Curriculum:
Our instructors use music curriculum that assist students in gaining the skills and knowledge they need to reach their musical potential. To best serve our students, every student has a brief meeting with his/her instructor before lessons begin. This initial contact assists both the instructor and the student in getting to know the student's goals and objectives for taking online music lessons. Instructors will be able to give an initial assessment of the student's performance level and then begin to create an individualized program for each student.

Music Education for Music Teachers:
Band Directors and General Music Teachers love our classes as students receive access to world-renown musicians and music teachers - all via our simple online video conference tool. With minimal computer requirements, presentation screen and set-up, your students can experience the world of music right in their own classroom. Ideal for remote areas with limited teaching facilities and instructors, The Virtual School of Music can supplement your band classes, add to your current school curriculum, and provide lectures with handouts and quizzes - all without the cost of hiring another full-time music teacher!

Group Classes:
The Virtual School of Music can provide group instruction (6 or more students) for schools and private groups that are looking to add a music curriculum or supplement an already existing program via online instruction. Our online instruction can be used to supplement a current programs by having a “special guest instructor” for your students, or provide a weekly scheduled music class to strengthen your arts component in the areas of:

- music theory
- music history
- basic jazz improvisation
- sectional workshops

Song Writing:
If you have ever wanted to have an award-winning songwriter assist you with developing your song writing skills, or even comment on a song, our Song Writing classes are for you. Choose from taking one-on-one sessions, or group classes. Each session will provide you withhelpful song writing toolsthat will help strengthen your skills in the craft of song writing. Beginner through advanced students are welcome.

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