What equipment do I need for online music lessons?

You need your instrument, your books, a device with a camera and microphone, a quiet space, and a reliable internet connection. No special software or equipment is required.

Can I switch between in-person and online lessons?

Yes — hybrid lessons are available. Students who normally attend in person can switch to online for any lesson — useful for snow days, when a ride can't be arranged, or when a student is a little under the weather but well enough to participate.

Online Music Lessons | Piano, Guitar, Voice & More

Q: What platform do you use for online lessons?

We use Zoom and Google Meet. A lesson link is emailed with every lesson reminder so students always have it ready.

Why Online Lessons Work

The quality of the lesson
travels with you.

Online music lessons at SYNERGY are the real thing — not a compromise. The same skilled teachers, the same curriculum, the same approach. Whether you're a family in Brampton who prefers the convenience of home, or a student in another part of Ontario who wants SYNERGY's level of instruction, online lessons deliver exactly that.

Practical lessons and group theory are both available online — making it possible to complete a full lesson block, including back-to-back theory, without leaving home.

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Same teachers, same curriculum

You're taught by the same SYNERGY instructors using the same methods as in-studio students.

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Theory available online too

Group theory classes and private theory lessons are both available online — complete your full lesson block from home.

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Your regular time slot

Online students hold the same weekly time slot as in-studio students. Consistent scheduling builds consistent progress.

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Available across Ontario & beyond

Students in Brampton, the GTA, elsewhere in Ontario, and even internationally can access SYNERGY-quality instruction online.

Hybrid Lessons

Attend in-person or online —
your choice, every week.

Hybrid lessons mean that students who normally attend in-studio can seamlessly switch to online for any lesson — and then come back to the studio the following week without missing a beat. Same teacher, same time slot, no disruption.

Life happens. Hybrid lessons mean it doesn't have to affect your child's progress.

No advance notice required for hybrid switches — just let us know before the lesson time and we'll have the link ready.

When hybrid lessons come in handy:

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Ride can't be arranged

A parent working late, a schedule conflict, or a car issue doesn't have to mean a missed lesson.

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Student is a little under the weather

Well enough to play, but better to stay home? Online makes that easy — and keeps the studio healthy too.

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Inclement weather & snow days

Brampton winters are real. When roads are bad, lessons still happen — from the warmth of home.

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Just prefer to stay home today

No reason needed. If online works better for a particular week, that's always an option.

Getting Set Up

Simple setup — no fancy equipment needed.

One of the biggest hesitations families have about online lessons is thinking they need special equipment. You don't. A simple, stable setup is all it takes — and most families already have everything they need.

We actively encourage keeping things simple. Fussing with equipment before a lesson takes time away from playing. A device, a connection, a quiet space, and your instrument is genuinely all you need.

What you need:

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Device with camera & mic (phone, tablet, laptop)

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Reliable internet connection

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A reasonably quiet space

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Your instrument

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Your music books

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You do NOT need:

Special software or apps

External microphones or cameras

Recording equipment

A perfectly quiet room

Recommended device positions by instrument:

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Piano

Position your device to the side of the piano or keyboard, slightly above key level. This gives your teacher a clear view of both your hands and posture.

Angle the camera slightly downward toward the keys — your teacher needs to see hand position and fingering, not just your face.

Use a book, box, or stand to prop your device at the right height. A phone propped on a music stand works very well.

Make sure your face is also visible — teachers watch your expression and posture too, not just your hands.

💡 Piano tip: A tablet propped on a stand beside the keyboard, angled slightly down at the keys, is the most effective setup for most students.

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Guitar & Bass

Position your device directly in front of you, far back enough to see your whole upper body — both hands, the neck, and your posture.

A slight angle toward your fretting hand can help your teacher see fingering on the neck more clearly.

Avoid backlit setups — don't sit with a bright window behind you. Good lighting on your hands makes a real difference.

💡 Guitar tip: Sitting in the centre of a room with a lamp or window light in front of you gives the clearest picture of your technique.

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Voice

Position your device at face height, far back enough that your full upper body is visible — teachers watch breath support and posture, not just your face.

A quiet space matters most for voice — background noise makes it harder for your teacher to hear clearly. Closed doors help significantly.

Laptop or tablet built-in mics work fine for most students. A Bluetooth speaker or headphones with a mic can improve audio quality if needed.

💡 Voice tip: Stand or sit as you normally would in a lesson. The more natural your setup, the more useful the feedback.

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Violin & Strings

Position your device in front of and slightly to the side — far enough back that your bowing arm is fully visible. Bow technique needs clear sightlines.

Your teacher needs to see your bow arm and left hand simultaneously. A wider shot is better than a close-up of just your instrument.

Good lighting is particularly helpful for violin — your teacher watches bow placement on the string, which can be hard to see in dim conditions.

💡 Strings tip: If possible, prop your device higher than usual — seeing the full bow arc requires a slightly elevated, wider view than other instruments.

Common Questions

Online lessons FAQs.

What instruments are available for online lessons?+

All of SYNERGY's music programs are available online — piano, guitar and bass, voice, violin, cello, viola, and music theory (both group and private). Every instrument and program offered in-studio is also available online.

What platform do you use?+

We use Zoom and Google Meet — both free, both work on any device. Your lesson link is emailed with every lesson reminder so you always have it ready without any searching.

What equipment do I need?+

You need your instrument, your music books, a device with a built-in camera and microphone (phone, tablet, or laptop all work fine), a quiet space, and a reliable internet connection. No special software, external microphones, or recording equipment is required. We actively encourage keeping it simple.

What is a hybrid lesson?+

Hybrid means students who normally attend in-studio can switch to online for any lesson — and return to the studio the following week without any disruption. It's the same teacher, the same time slot, just a different location for that lesson. Common situations include snow days, when a ride can't be arranged, or when a student is a bit under the weather but well enough to play.

Is theory available online?+

Yes — group theory classes and private theory lessons are both available online. This means you can do a full back-to-back lesson block (practical + theory) entirely from home if you choose.

Do online lessons cost the same as in-studio?+

Yes — online and in-studio lessons are the same price. You're getting the same teacher, the same lesson quality, and the same program regardless of where you attend.

Can students outside of Brampton register?+

Absolutely. Online lessons are available to students anywhere in Ontario and beyond. SYNERGY's online program has always welcomed students from across the GTA, the rest of Ontario, and even internationally.

Same great lessons,
from anywhere.

The quality of the lesson
travels with you.

Attend in-person or online —
your choice, every week.

All programs, all online.

Simple setup — no fancy equipment needed.

Online lessons FAQs.

Ready to start from anywhere?

Same great lessons,from anywhere.

The quality of the lessontravels with you.

Attend in-person or online —your choice, every week.

All programs, all online.

Simple setup — no fancy equipment needed.

Online lessons FAQs.

Ready to start from anywhere?

Same great lessons,
from anywhere.

The quality of the lesson
travels with you.

Attend in-person or online —
your choice, every week.