Benefits of Online Lessons

So I’d like to take a moment to consider some of the benefits of online lessons. No this post isn’t about whether online is better than in-person. Online lessons aren’t necessarily for everyone. This post is merely to look at the benefits in the current times.

So why online? Arguably, online means less travel, less traffic, less pollution, easier scheduling, and keeping ourselves and loved ones away from germs. For those of us that like to travel it may open doors for taking lessons on the road, pack-up the keyboard, or while staying with distant family or friends, using their piano to take some lessons. It may allow parents to make dinner, take a break, or get something else done around the house.

One thing that I’ve valued thus far through this pandemic was having more time to spend in my own dwelling. I was lucky to be able to keep teaching, but also enjoy the space that I call home. Not to mention that I feel that my life and surroundings have felt more orderly. The pandemic has helped me put in perspective what I value: time with my family, not running around, and a greater enjoyment of my own space.

We have a three year old running around the house, a list of house projects, dishes, cleaning, weeds to pull, cooking, jobs, exercise… These aren’t things I despise doing, but with the greater flexibility of just being able to be home, these things seem a little less daunting, more manageable, and lead to greater enjoyment.

So with one less thing to run to, maybe there’s a little more time for a hobby or two, or even a new creative endeavor..