Ottawa Hills | May 2020 | Forté Music School Has Gone Online
Forté Music School Has Gone Online
Over 500 students are taking online music lessons so they never have to miss a beat!
Over 500 students are taking online music lessons so they never have to miss a beat!
By The Village of Ottawa Hills - May 2020
Forté Music School is now offering music lessons ONLINE! That's right — from the comfort of your home, you can have hands-on, one-on-one instruction from your favorite Forté instructor! Music lessons help sharpen the mind, provide new experiences, and offer an emotional outlet. To help families retain a sense of normalcy, they can now log on and enjoy their weekly jam!
Forté continues to provide top-quality music lessons thanks to the hard work and dedication of our noteworthy staff. The transition to the online format has been of little treble to our superb instructors. Using familiar, reliable platforms like Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime, teachers can guide you to greatness! Some teachers offer online lessons year-round so students can stay connected from anywhere in the world.
Parents and students alike are enjoying the transition. "[My son] enjoys the online lessons!
He was so excited to see his teacher and to get involved again with his instrument after two weeks locked at home. He enjoyed having a change of pace with an activity he loves."
Director Virgil Lupu has been working around the clock alongside Heather Williams (office manager) and Bogdan Berindean (Assistant Director) to make sure all faculty and students have everything they need to make online lessons smooth and enjoyable. "Music has such a healing power, one that is vital in uncertain times. I believe that our instructors provide such experiences, experiences that are especially beneficial at this time." In initiating this transition, Virgil had to close the school for an early spring break. During this time, he and his staff created video tutorials for three different platforms, did over-the-phone and video call training sessions with all 35 teachers, distributed iPads, keyboards, and method books to ensure every teacher had everything they needed. "I really couldn't have done it alone. I am so grateful to have such reliable and hardworking staff."
About Forté Music School: Forté Music School offers affordable, quality lessons to students of all ages and levels of musicianship. Lessons are offered on voice, piano, percussion, strings, woodwinds, and brass instruments. The school is open seven days a week, all faculty members are friendly and professional musicians who enjoy helping each student pursue their passion for music.
Forté continues to provide top-quality music lessons thanks to the hard work and dedication of our noteworthy staff. The transition to the online format has been of little treble to our superb instructors. Using familiar, reliable platforms like Skype, Zoom, and FaceTime, teachers can guide you to greatness! Some teachers offer online lessons year-round so students can stay connected from anywhere in the world.
Parents and students alike are enjoying the transition. "[My son] enjoys the online lessons!
He was so excited to see his teacher and to get involved again with his instrument after two weeks locked at home. He enjoyed having a change of pace with an activity he loves."
Director Virgil Lupu has been working around the clock alongside Heather Williams (office manager) and Bogdan Berindean (Assistant Director) to make sure all faculty and students have everything they need to make online lessons smooth and enjoyable. "Music has such a healing power, one that is vital in uncertain times. I believe that our instructors provide such experiences, experiences that are especially beneficial at this time." In initiating this transition, Virgil had to close the school for an early spring break. During this time, he and his staff created video tutorials for three different platforms, did over-the-phone and video call training sessions with all 35 teachers, distributed iPads, keyboards, and method books to ensure every teacher had everything they needed. "I really couldn't have done it alone. I am so grateful to have such reliable and hardworking staff."
About Forté Music School: Forté Music School offers affordable, quality lessons to students of all ages and levels of musicianship. Lessons are offered on voice, piano, percussion, strings, woodwinds, and brass instruments. The school is open seven days a week, all faculty members are friendly and professional musicians who enjoy helping each student pursue their passion for music.
