What with all the storms coming and going, and the prospect of the real cold setting in, I thought I'd let you know when we would do Skype/Facetime lessons as opposed to driving into town and meeting at the studio.
I generally go to town no matter what, but there are some exceptions.
We will do lessons via Skype or Facetime when there is:
1. Black ice. I don't want to drive if we have a bunch of black ice, and I don't want you to get in a smash up trying to get to a lesson.
2. Lots and lots of snow. I live ten miles from town. Some of you live that far and farther. Sometimes the snow plows get out this far in time for me to drive in, and sometimes they don't.
3. If it is -40 and is going to go colder that day. I'm okay with -40, but most people prefer to stay home.
4. Zombie apocalypse. ;-)
If you have an Apple device, Facetime is great. On ANY computer or pad or phone you can do Skype, which is free and available here: http://www.skype.com/
You MUST have high-speed internet. It will not work on dial up!
It's a good idea to set up Skype or Facetime NOW, rather than wait for 12 inches of snow to block you into your driveway.
Additionally: A great time to use Skype for a lesson is when you are too sick to come to the studio, but not too sick to play your instrument.
Keep warm and safe and I'll see you soon, one way or another!