Frequently asked question [FAQ]

REAL-TIME LIVE TEACHING

Q1.

Is Live IBMT a good substitute to the traditional mode of teaching?

A 1.

Live teaching on the net [Live IBMT] has become possible because of the availability of advanced internet facilities. In this mode you can learn almost as you would have learnt sitting before a teacher [Guru] in a room in the traditional Indian mode. The only thing that will be missing is that your teacher [Guru] will not be able to touch you or you will not be able to touch your teacher [Guru]. Apart from this everything is almost as good.

Q2.

Can I get additional support from the teacher apart from the weekly lessons?

A2.

Yes, the individual problems are taken up separately. This is one to one teaching system and to take care of problems of the individuals are the TOP PRIORITY.

Q3.

Can I ask for some specific type of lessons?

A3.

The teachers usually assess the students’ performances and  observe the improvement graph. The lessons are chosen on the specific requirements of the students. So, if a student requests for some specific type of lesson then the teacher will assess the students’ performance and decide if that lesson is appropriate for the student.

Q4.

How long do I require to practice everyday?

A4.

It all depends on the level of your performance. If you are a beginner then 30 minutes practicing per day should be enough. If you are an advanced student then you may have to practice more to really feel the touch.

Q5.

Can I have the tips on playing at a high speed and with sweet sound?

Sure, you will receive all the required tips for this.

Q 6.

How are the time-slots?

A 6.

As the teaching will be real-time the teachers from Kolkata [Calcutta] are available during 8:30 am to 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. IST [Indian Standard Time +5:30 GMT]. Usual time allotment is around 1 hour for each lesson. But this is not rigid.  One may opt for 30-minute slot too. Please click to know available time slots. Kindly quote two acceptable time-slots when you mail your request for time-slot allotment.

The imparting of the lesson will be in the traditional style taking advantage of the digital technology on all possible areas.

Q 7.

How is the audio and video quality?

A 7.

The Live IBMT will be in Video Chat mode where you will be able to see your teacher and also talk and play your lessons to your teacher. The video quality is good enough to work and audio is quite good and enough to communicate as required for Indian music lessons.

Q 8.

What is the minimum required set-up?

A 8.

For live teaching you will require:

·          high speed [DSL/ADSL] internet connection with minimum 256 kbps. throughput speed.

·          A multimedia PC.

·          A pair of headphones. [external speaker MUST be avoided]

·          A microphone like SONY ECM 907 or the likes or better. You may also get two mono-microphones and connect these microphones to your soundcard through pre-amp/mixer. Two microphones are good because  you can use one for your instrument and one for your voice [talk]. For vocal students one good stereo microphone [SONY ECM 907 or the likes] is usually enough.

·          A web camera [without speaker]

Q 9.

What will happen in case of bad Internet situation?

A 9.

In the event of bad internet condition [e.g. fluctuating or low Internet speed making the exercise not possible] the lesson will be shifted to another time slot of mutual convenience of the teacher and the student and the matching availability of the free  time-slot. This will be free of charge.

Q 10.

What are the fees?

A 10.

For I hour slot [ideal for Indian Music Lesson]

For registration for the First Semester the required payment is US $500 [Fees for 10 lessons @ $40 + $100 as one time registration fees].

For following semesters the required payment is US $400 [@ 40 for 10 lessons]

For 30 minute slot

For Registration for the First Semester the required payment is US $350 [Fees for 10 lessons @25 + $100  as one time registration fees= $ 350]

For following semesters the required payment is US $250 [@ $25 for 10 lessons]

Fees for Off-line IBMT 

For registration for the First semester the required payment is US $100 [one time registration fees]  + $200 [10 lessons @ $20] = US $ 300

The follow up semesters will be US $ 200 per semester [10 lessons @ US $20 each]

Off line IBMT

Off-line IBMT may be made available on exceptional circumstances where the students declare non-availability of appropriate speed of Internet service at their end.

Special note for OLD STUDENTS

The already registered students [registered for off-line teaching] may shift to Real-Time Live IBMT. The registration fees is waived for the old students. The off-line IBMT is no more encouraged. Still, if any of the already registered students want to continue in the off-line teaching mode they may do so.

Q 11.

What is the mode of payment of fees?

A 11.

·          Before sending any payment you require to send a mail to us .

·          We prefer that you send the payment through www.westernunion.com

·          But, if for some reason you want to avoid this payment system you may write to us. For a different mode of payment you may have to add US $10 with the payment.