Webcam Lessons
Pete Martin offers webcam lessons for those who can’t attend in-person lessons. This means anyone anywhere with a computer, a webcam and a high speed internet connection can get fiddle and mandolin instruction.
- What You Need To Setup Webcam Lessons
- About Software
- About Webcams
- My Webcam
- About Paypal
- Next Steps
What You Need To Setup Webcam Lessons
All you need is:
- A high speed internet connection
- A web cam
- A free video/audio software program called Skype
- A Pay Pal account.
About Software
I use Skype as my software. It is free to use for lessons or any kind of video conferencing. You can download it here: http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/
The Skype homepage is here: http://www.skype.com
You will need to setup a user name and email me what it is. Mine is “petimar2”.
About Webcams
This page describes how to set up a webcam: http://cowboyfrank.net/webcams/HowTo.htm
Webcam reviews are here: http://cowboyfrank.net/webcams/index.htm#revews
More than you’ll ever need to know about webcams, instruction on their use and lighting, etc are here:
http://cowboyfrank.net/webcams/index.htm. Scroll the entire page.
My Webcam
I use a Logitech QuickCam Pro 9000. See it here:
http://www.logitech.com/index.cfm/webcam_communications/webcams/&cl=us,en
About Paypal
Paypal is a way to send money to someone via the web. You can find out about it here:
I use Paypal as my way of accepting payments for webcam lessons and books. I have used it to pay for merchandise (including some high end musical instruments!) and to pay for and accept money from Ebay auctions. I have never had any problems with it.
Next Steps
When you get all of this set up, email me at
Then, we will arrange a time where we can try it out to make sure it works OK (no charge for this). After that we can schedule a lesson.