CPTP139: How to Teach on YouTube and Skype with Josh Wright




Creative Piano Teaching Podcast show

Summary: <br> Teaching online could open up so many opportunities for you to work different hours, make more money and reach students you couldn’t otherwise. Whether you want to teach on YouTube, Skype or Facetime my guest today can definitely give you some great tips.<br> <br> Josh Wright has been taught by an amazing pedigree of teachers and now shares insightful tips he has picked up along the way in his fantastic YouTube videos and online courses. He also teaches students both in-person and on Skype around the world.<br> In this interview, we dive into YouTube tips, tech setups and teaching ideas. Josh does lots of demonstrating in this episode so if you’re an Inner Circle member make sure to watch the video of this one in the <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/library/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resource Library.</a><br> Transcript<br> If you’d like to download a PDF transcript of this episode, please click below.<br> Inner Circle Members: You can access your PDF download now from the Resource Library. <a href="https://members.timtopham.com/inner-circle/join-the-community/" target="_blank">Not a member?</a><br> In this episode, you’ll learn<br> <br> * Why Josh got started creating YouTube videos<br> * How to get a good recording setup for less than $200<br> * Why he believes YouTube tutorials do not undercut teachers<br> * Where the tips he shares come from<br> * The benefits of teaching piano online<br> * Tips for Skype and other online lessons<br> * What Josh does with students who love learning video game music<br> <br> Links Mentioned<br> <br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2OrvEUX" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Blue Yeti microphone</a><br> * <a href="https://www.joshwrightpiano.com/propractice-repertoire-series.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pro Practice Repertoire Series</a><br> * <a href="https://forscore.co/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ForScore iPad app</a><br> * <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHdrhDXka1Q" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Do Skype lessons actually work – YouTube video</a><br> * <a href="https://amzn.to/2OlIVhy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Adult Piano Adventures</a><br> * <a href="https://www.pianomarvel.com/users/subscribe/?promoCode=topham" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Piano Marvel</a> – use this link to get a special discount for podcast listeners or start a free trial!<br> * <a href="https://timtopham.com/cptp133-how-to-motivate-and-help-students-practice-with-aaron-garner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CPTP133 with Aaron Garner from Piano Marvel</a><br> * <a href="https://tim.blog/podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Tim Ferriss Show</a><br> * <a href="http://www.travellikeabosspodcast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Travel like a Boss</a><br> <br> Special Deals for Listeners<br> Josh has been extremely generous in offering some special deals for listeners of the Creative Piano Teaching Podcast.<br> Use the coupon code “Tim” for 20% off any product from <a href="https://www.joshwrightpiano.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Josh’s online store</a> and “Timskype” for 10% off your <a href="https://www.joshwrightpiano.com/store/c7/Skype_Consults.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">first Skype lesson with Josh.</a><br> Today’s Sponsor<br> Sheet Music Plus isn’t just fantastic because it’s the largest sheet music directory online (which it is!) they’re also doing their part to help music teachers with their program Easy Rebates.<br> If you sign up to Easy Rebates you get access to 8% cash-back on all your orders. You can also set up lists for your students to purchase and get the 8% cash back on those too!<br> <a href="http://sheetmusicplus.com/easyrebates" target="_blank" rel="noopener"></a><br> Since Sheet Music Plus has over 1,000,000 titles including print and digital downloads,