1) It fills in some of the gaps associated with long distance transmission where variations in volume and clarity might temporarily interrupt instruction.

2) It’s a summation of what transpired at the lesson along with recommendations to improve practicing and performance.

While some students videotape their lessons over Skype, others ask the teacher to do it.

I record a lesson only with the permission of a pupil, and select portions of video that underscore areas of remediation. In this process, the camera is focused on my hands to maximize student benefit.

Following a lesson to Greece today, I sent an adult pupil a video supplement that explored phrasing and voicing as applied to Chopin’s Waltz in B minor.