Typically these features “gate” the audio, which cuts off quiet sounds and make the audio unnatural. They work well with speech, but not as well with music or with instruments like drums. If your app offers options like “automatically adjust microphone volume/settings,” “automatic gain,” or “background noise reduction” you should try turning these features off. You will want to explore your app’s settings for more advanced features. These can drastically affect the quality of the audio your student’s experience. If you have a choice of devices, I’d suggest using a computer since you may have access to audio settings not found on smaller devices. Also, if you position those devices sideways in landscape orientation (horizontal) rather than portrait you’ll be able to make the best use of your screen and have a larger view of your teacher. The front lens is often lower resolution than the rear lens, but that shouldn’t matter very much for music lessons and this way the microphone will be pointing toward you. With both smartphones and tablets, you’ll need to make sure to use the front/screen “selfie-side” lens rather than the one you normally use to take pictures, so you can see the screen. It’s easier to see a student’s hands and what they’re hitting when the camera is positioned around shoulder height and angled downward. It may be easier to reposition the drums than move a computer desk. The ideal view is from the side, rather than the front. If you’re going to use your smartphone for lessons, invest in a mount and/or an inexpensive tripod so you can set it up offering your teacher a good view of you. One of the most important things you need to do is make sure your teacher can see your face, hands, and drums clearly.
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