CPTP139: How to Teach on YouTube and Skype with Josh Wright

Teaching online could open up so many opportunities for you to work different hours, make more money and reach students you couldn't otherwise. Whether you want to teach on YouTube, Skype or Facetime my guest today can definitely give you some great tips.

Josh Wright has been taught by an amazing pedigree of teachers and now shares insightful tips he has picked up along the way in his fantastic YouTube videos and online courses. He also teaches students both in-person and on Skype around the world.

In this interview, we dive into YouTube tips, tech setups and teaching ideas. Josh does lots of demonstrating in this episode so if you're a TopMusicPro member make sure to watch the video of this one in the Resource Library.

Transcript

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In this episode, you’ll learn

• Why Josh got started creating YouTube videos
• How to get a good recording setup for less than $200
• Why he believes YouTube tutorials do not undercut teachers
• Where the tips he shares come from
• The benefits of teaching piano online
• Tips for Skype and other online lessons
• What Josh does with students who love learning video game music

Links Mentioned

• Blue Yeti microphone
• Pro Practice Repertoire Series
• ForScore iPad app
• Do Skype lessons actually work – YouTube video
• Adult Piano Adventures
• Piano Marvel – use this link to get a special discount for podcast listeners or start a free trial!
• CPTP133 with Aaron Garner from Piano Marvel
• The Tim Ferriss Show
• Travel like a Boss

Special Deals for Listeners

Josh has been extremely generous in offering some special deals for listeners of the Creative Piano Teaching Podcast.

Use the coupon code "Tim" for 20% off any product from Josh's online store and "Timskype" for 10% off your first Skype lesson with Josh.

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Thank you for Tuning In!

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Whether you’re at the gym, on the bike or in the car, I know that you and your students will get lots out of what you learn in the long run.

Just make sure you try out some of the ideas before they get lost in the business of your next lessons!

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Do you want to teach on YouTube or Skype?

Have you tried teaching online before? What do you find to be the biggest challenges and benefits?