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The Richmond Music School goes online
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The Richmond Music School hasn’t stopped creating music during the COVID-19 pandemic, and has even come up with some new ideas.
Since mid-March, the school has been offering online lessons for many instruments, including piano, violin, guitar, ukulele, flute and voice.
“I hope that people will take this opportunity to connect with music, and to try something new, like learning an instrument,” says principal Meghan Verdejo, adding that the convenience of learning from home can be an advantage.
Online lessons can also provide some much-needed structure during these unpredictable times, says Verdejo.
And while ensembles haven’t been able to perform or rehearse together physically, the group classes in the Violin Outreach program have been able to continue online.
RMS has also introduced completely new programs, like the beginner percussion program, drum kit program, and group theory lessons.
“This is a perfect time to try something out of the box,” says Verdejo.
Students have been encouraged to share their practicing progress by uploading videos for the school’s Online Practice-a-Thon Contest.
With the Royal Conservatory of Music’s transition to online examinations, the school will also be offering online mock exams to help students prepare.
For more information, please visit Richmond Music School’s website.
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