Summer means fun in the sun, a more relaxed schedule, new activities, and maybe even some travel this year! We’re all excited to take advantage of the beautiful Minnesota summer (or to get out of the state for a while!), and many parents have questions about how they can keep their teacher and time slot in the fall if they aren’t able to make their scheduled lessons every week in the summer. In the past, we’ve offered three great options: Small group makeup lessons, Zoom lessons (which we’re all used to now), or subleasing the spot to a family member or friend. These options are still available, and you can learn more about each in this month’s insert! But this year, we’re also offering a fourth option we’re really excited about: prerecorded video lessons. WHAT IS LESSONMATE? LessonMate is an easy-to-use online platform that allows students to take a prerecorded video lesson created just for them by their teacher. If you aren’t able to make the makeup lessons, don’t have Wi-Fi to log into Zoom at the designated time, or aren’t interested in subleasing your spot, this a great way to take a lesson at your convenience and keep your spot and your favorite teacher when fall comes around. As a bonus, you can rewatch the videos as many times as you like. This is especially helpful when reviewing for musical ladder tests. LessonMate allows us to have a hassle-free way to address missed sessions while making sure you get the most value out of your kids’ music lessons. HOW DOES IT WORK? Let us know you’re interested in a video lesson, and we’ll take care of the setup. When your lesson is ready, you’ll get an email notification with a direct link to your lesson and your own LessonMate account. This includes a dashboard that houses all your video lessons in one easy-to-access place. WHAT DO YOU USE TO ACCESS IT? You can use whatever device you’re most comfortable with. LessonMate works well with most smartphones, tablets, and computers. You’ll just need internet access! If you have any questions about how to make the most of your lessons this summer, give us a call at 763-432-9713, and we’ll help you find the right solution for you. INTRODUCING LESSONMATE! VIDEO LESSONS MADE JUST FOR YOU
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