Online Lessons
Whether you’re preparing for an audition, gearing up for a gig, or looking for regular vocal lessons, you might feel like time and distance are barriers. We get it—commuting for lessons takes time, and life is busy.
But there’s great news: You can now train with Dr. Natalie Eastman without ever leaving the comfort of your home.
Contrary to popular belief, online lessons are just as effective as in-person sessions. With the right tools and technology—like high-quality, musician-specific conferencing software—our online lessons provide everything you need to improve your voice and reach your goals.
Why choose online lessons?
- Convenience: No need to commute or rearrange your day. You can take your lesson from home, work, or anywhere you have an internet connection.
- Comfort & Privacy: Learn and perform in a space where you feel most at ease, helping you focus and grow with confidence.
- Access to Expertise: Work directly with Dr. Natalie, no matter where you are. The quality of instruction remains top-tier, whether online or in-person.
At A Higher Note LLC, our studio is fully equipped for seamless, high-quality online lessons, giving you the same focused, personalized coaching you’d get face-to-face.
Ready to get started? Register now to begin your vocal journey with Dr. Natalie from anywhere!
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Benefits of Online Lessons (There Are Many!)
We don’t recommend you wear your pajamas, but with the technology available to you through AHN’s online lessons and coaching or our KS! program instruction, you can dress comfortably, stay home, use your own comfortable furniture and floor space, avoid wasting time in traffic, and save precious gasoline by having your lessons through your computer’s webcam. Pretty nifty.
System Requirements
To have a video lesson or consultation with Dr. Natalie Eastman, you’ll need these arrangements:
- a reliable, high speed internet connection
- a reliable laptop, desktop. To use VoiceLessons.com, you will need a laptop or desktop. If we’re using a different platform, one of the backups, it’s possible you might be able to use a handheld device (larger screen is better; phone not recommended but use one if you absolutely must).
- a video camera with both audio and video enabled
- a microphone
- Chrome browser
- earphones/earbuds (preferably chorded, not bluetooth. Using bluetooth headphones increases latency, although it’s not the end of the world to use them)
You need to have the Chrome browser, because all of the best cloud-based, audio- and video-focused applications are usually optimized for Chrome and might not run/work on any other browser.
The Lesson Platforms We Use
We use VoiceLessons.com, which was created by a singer who is also a CompSci whiz and programmer, for singers and specifically for teaching singing lessons online. Backups are: 4DCreatives Connect Jam (also created by a musician for musicians, although not specifically made for singing), Online Studio through DuetPartner.com (similar to 4D Connect Jam: by musician for musicians, but not specifically created for singing). As a backup to the backups, we use Zoom. Zoom wasn’t created for music but still serves us well in the event that the other apps are having issues, because that does happen.
Additional System Considerations: Computer Memory/Space
Your device must be able to run software. Think about your computer’s capacity: if your system’s storage capacity is always close-to-full or running low on memory, you’re going to need to clean it up a bit to free up room for an optimal experience using the software. Video and audio heavy applications, and the videos they create, tend to be memory hogs.
Policies & Fees
A Higher Note LLC policies and fees.
FAQ
Is the video and sound quality good?
Yes! If you are using a high speed internet connection then video and audio calls come out very clear.
What if I don’t have a computer?
Don’t have a computer yet? VoiceLessons.com will not run on a device. It must be a laptop or desktop on Chrome browser. If you don’t have a computer you can borrow and use regularly, here are a few affordable options to consider:
- We can use a conferencing software such as Zoom. We’d just need to make some particular Audio settings.
- If you’d like to purchase a computer:
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- APPLE Laptop or Desktop
- WINDOWS Laptop or Desktop
- NOTE: These are all Amazon Affiliate links. This means: they won’t cost you any extra, but A Higher Note will receive a small (very small) commission from Amazon for referring the product to our site visitors. We’re not particularly endorsing any of these, although we are very partial to Apple products. They’re just ideas to get you started as you research for yourself.
Are online lessons effective?
Yes! Performing artists and vocal students all over the world use internet lesson technology to start and further their vocal education or to get coaching on specific vocal, performance, and technique issues while they are touring, when they move/travel, or simply because it fits better into their busy lifestyle. Instructors everywhere use internet technology to teach clients all over the globe.
Are lessons recorded?
Yes! Well, usually. 🙂 (Sometimes the instructor forgets to hit the “Record” button, because, well, we’re all human. But generally: yes!) Each lesson is recorded so that you always have a copy for your practice and to which you can refer. Depending on which platform your lesson occurs on, the recording might be stored in the cloud or it might be sent to you for downloading to store and view on your own computer.
Is there a minimum age for internet lessons?
Not really, however, here are a few considerations:
- For your child’s safety and the comfort level of parents, a parent or guardian of a minor (under 18) would need to sign a specific release form for internet lessons.
- For children 10 years of age or under, consideration needs to be given to attention span.
- Also, please consider the child’s facility with a computer and the internet: either a parent/guardian may run the online session (computer, camera, device, etc.) or ensure the child has the capability to run the system.