BEST ZOOM AUDIO SETTINGS FOR MUSIC LESSONS (JULY 2023)

Best Zoom audio settings for music lessons

OPTIMUM ZOOM SETTINGS FOR ONLINE MUSIC LESSONS

Zoom offers several audio settings that can be customised to optimise the music lesson experience.

Here are some of the best Zoom audio settings for music lessons as of July 2023. 

  • Go to the Zoom preferences and select the “Audio” tab.
  • Ensure the correct microphone and speaker are assigned.
  • Adjust the input and output volume levels to a comfortable level.
  • For a better music listening experience, enable the “Original Sound for Musicians” feature in Zoom: This turns off the audio enhancements or noise suppression algorithms that Zoom applies by default, allowing a more natural, unaltered sound which is essential during online music lessons. 
  • Utilise the “Share Computer Sound” option: Check the “Share Computer Sound” box to transmit the sound directly to your students when sharing audio or playing pre-recorded music. In effect, this allows students to hear the music without any distortion caused by the microphone.

BEST ALTERNATIVE TO ZOOM

My current platform of choice for live online piano lessons is ‘Rock Out Loud‘ as it has the same features as Zoom but with a superior audio experience.  

In addition, the audio settings are already optimised for music lessons, meaning students don’t need to worry about manually adjusting the settings. 

Rock Out Loud Live