Re: [Harp-L] Skype

[Michael Rubin <michaelrubinharmonica@xxxxxxxxx>]

The best move imo is slightly expensive.  Band-in-a-box.com, the cheapest
version is all you and each student will need for around $165.  It
sometimes slows down skype reception, so the best possible move is to have
each person have 2 computers, one for skype and one for band in a box.  I
recognize money is money and not every student will be able to do this.
You tube has plenty of backing tracks.  The 2 computer move helps there as
well.
Michael Rubin
Michaelrubinharmonica.com


On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 3:05 AM, Gary hill <hillyshog@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi AllIt's been a long time since I posted, but i'm still here :-)
> I have recently moved home and have been giving some lessons via Skype.I
> like to use backing tracks extensively in my lessons and wondered how you
> guyshave yourselves set up for this.Currently I'm sending the backing track
> to the student so that he can play along withit from his end and if I want
> to give examples I use my set up from my end.So individually it works out
> fine.The problem comes when we want to jam a little, Skype doesn't seem to
> be able to keep up.Any suggestions?CheersGary
>