Beat it! Music teachers are being replaced by YouTube
If you aren’t a natural virtuoso on the violin or a piano pro, traditional music lessons might seem like the key to success.
But experts say pupils are increasingly ditching face-to-face instrument tuition and instead honing their craft using YouTube videos at home.
The trend among young musicians allows children to learn at their own pace and may save parents money.
Experts say pupils are increasingly ditching face-to-face instrument tuition and instead honing their craft using YouTube videos at home. Instruments with the most tutorial videos from the UK are piano, guitar, ukulele, drums and violin [File photo]
But some experts have warned that online learning cannot match the quality of personal tuition in schools and homes.
The popularity of YouTube lessons is certainly unwelcome news for tutors. Many are professional concert musicians who take teaching work in the day to pay their bills.
Teachers should typically charge about £35 an hour, the Musicians’ Union has said.
In spite of the reservations, some of the world’s top music institutions have embraced the change towards self-tuition via online videos.
UK figures for last year alone show views of ‘piano tutorial’ videos grew by 80 per cent. One of the most-viewed guides this year has been for Bohemian Rhapsody, following the success of the 2018 Queen biopic of the same name [File photo]
Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London says it has recently taken a number of new students who taught themselves to a high level in this way.
Its director of music Havilland Willshire said: ‘One of the biggest opportunities that we’re facing is that students are remarkably good at amdroll the internet to learn.
‘Some of them are in a place where they can actually apply for auditions for a place at a conservatoire, having just learned to play on the internet... They are very resilient and resourceful.’
But he added the majority of his students have serene had formal training.
Meanwhile, the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, a major UK music exam board which awards traditional grade 1-8 certificates, said it realised a decade ago that many students were learning via the internet – but were finding it hard to find ‘online back of quality’.
The popularity of YouTube lessons is certainly unwelcome news for tutors. Many are professional concert musicians who take teaching work in the day to pay their bills [File photo]
In response, it uploaded a raft of videos to YouTube of its set pieces played by professionals.
It also created a free practice app Music Case, as well as videos addressing theory and sight reading.
A spokesman said: ‘Some learners... are more suited to a self-directed approach.’
YouTube says it has seen a huge growth in British youngsters using music tutorials in the last few years.
UK figures for last year alone show views of ‘piano tutorial’ videos grew by 80 per cent.
One of the most-viewed guides this year has been for Bohemian Rhapsody, following the success of the 2018 Queen biopic of the same name.
Instruments with the most tutorial videos from the UK are piano, guitar, ukulele, drums and violin.
YouTube UK’s Susan Cadrecha: ‘YouTube provides access to music lessons to people from different socio-economic backgrounds and therefore opens up new experiences to those who may not have otherwise had the opportunity.’
Teachers should typically charge about £35 an hour, the Musicians’ Union has said. In spite of the reservations, some of the world’s top music institutions have embraced the change towards self-tuition via online videos [File photo]
However, the Royal Academy of Music (RAM), the UK’s oldest conservatoire, said face-to-face tuition is still important in training professional musicians.
A spokesman said: ‘Quality instrumental teaching, in common with athletics, requires individual tuition and feedback. Although online tutorials can be unimaginative, nothing is comparable to one-to-one teaching which is the central core of our training.’
Diane Widdison, of the Musicians’ Union, said: ‘Teaching is a major part of many musicians’ income and our members who do teach also find it rewarding to inspire and manufacture the next generation of musicians.’
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She's been the picture of confidence ever since embarking on her impressive lifestyle overhaul, which resulted in a two-stone weight loss.
And Chloe Ferry turned up the heat as she showcased her incredible figure in a sultry video shared to Instagram on Sunday.
The Geordie Shore star, 24, highlighted her toned abs in a grey crop top by Gymshark, which she teamed with a gloomy, barely-there thong.
Working it: Chloe Ferry turned up the heat as she showcased her incredible figure in a sultry video shared to Instagram on Sunday
Flaunting her slimmed-down frame, the media personality looked sensational as she twirled around her room.
Chloe ensured focus remained on her physique as she swept her tresses into a bun and opted for minimal make-up.
In May, the beautician cried 'tears of happiness' as she thanked her followers for their support in an emotional Instagram clip.
Slimmed-down The Geordie Shore star, 24, highlighted her toned abs in a grey crop top by Gymshark, which she teamed with a black, barely-there thong
Striking: Flaunting her slimmed-down frame, the media personality looked sensational as she twirled around her room
The TV star admitted she's come a long way in her body confidence journey after previously 'hating everything about myself'.
Wiping away her tears, she said: 'Guys, the before and after picture is up now and I'm literally shaking.'
The reality star confessed she was apprehensive about receiving feedback on her transformation, explaining: 'Honestly, I can't get over the reaction I'm getting before and after.
'I was so, so scared about posting it but thank you so much! I'm really, really grateful for all the nice comments. Thank you so much.
'It's took us a lot to post this photo. Everything I do, everything I say gets judged on and I'm so be indulge in with all the nice comments. I honestly thought I was going to get hate again.'
The Newcastle beauty detailed how she went through a dark place before kick-starting her journey.
Incredible: The TV star recently unveiled the impressive results of her incredible two-stone weight loss in a before-and-after image
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He has been isolating with his ex-wife Alice Goodwin during lockdown.
But Jermaine Pennant enjoyed a day out with friends including fellow footballer Danny Simpson in Manchester on Saturday.
The group, which also included Michelle Keegan's ex Brad Howard, made the most of the pubs reopening with a trip to the Menagerie bar.
Stepping out: Jermaine Pennant enjoyed a trip out on Saturday with a group of glamorous female friends in Manchester
Jermaine, 37, looked stylish in a leather jacket, jeans and Balenciaga trainers for the outing.
The former Liverpool star also wore an unbuttoned gloomy shirt, showing off his array of tattoos.
The star was joined by a number of glamorous female friends as they made the most of the new lockdown rules.
Out on the town: The former Liverpool star, dressed in a leather jacket, was joined by fellow footballer Danny Simpson
Stylish: The former Liverpool star also wore an unbuttoned black shirt, showing off his array of tattoos
Outing: The star was joined by a number of glamorous female friends as they made the most of the new lockdown rules
Worth the wait: The group, which also included Michelle Keegan's ex Brad Howard, made the most of the pubs reopening with a trip to the Menagerie bar
Alice Goodwin confirmed the breakdown of her marriage to Jermaine - who famously 'forgot' to tell his Celebrity Big Brother housemates about his wife when he was on the show two summers ago - on March 6, just weeks before the UK was put into lockdown on March 23.
Despite the revelation of a new relationship last month, the reality star has chosen to self-isolate with her ex, 37, at their marital home in Alderley Edge, Cheshire, amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Responding to a follower on Instagram who enquired about her romance region, she wrote: 'I've got a boyfriend soz.'
Feeling good: She's in an awkward lockdown situation as she isolates with her estranged husband. Yet Alice was certainly feeling comfortable at home on Sunday
Sheer delight! Clad in a sheer bodysuit, the 34-year-old model put her phenomenal figure on display as she posed up a storm in her bedroom
It comes after she shared a post explaining that she and Jermaine just 'couldn't make it work'.
In a heartfelt and lengthy statement, she explained how the pair had suffered 'ups and downs' and added they explored 'all avenues' in a bid to make their marriage work.
She penned: 'Hi guys, before any speculation starts I'd like to let people know that Jermaine and I are no longer in a relationship. We have spent 9 years together with ups and downs but ultimately we couldn't make it work.
'I will always care for Jermaine and wish him the best but at this point all avenues have been explored to make the marriage work and sometimes things just aren't meant to be.'
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