revaldo29
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Online oud lessons!
Hey all,
I've had this idea for a really long time and I thought maybe I would run it by some folks on the forums to see if anyone has the resources to
make this happen. Becuase of the wide distribution know of oud players, many people find it very hard to get lessons. For myself, I have had to do
this thing almost completely on my on. These forums have been helpful but nothing can compare to a one on one lesson. So, my idea is to some how
create a source where oud players can get online and have lessons. With the distribution of highspeed internet connections now, I think that it is
very possible and may even be a success. It would be something through webcam and a simple computer mic I guess. This might also become an easy way
for experienced players to make some extra cash by just sitting infront of the computer for an hour while also providing the needed lessons for
learners. I, sad to see, do not have the know how to start something like this. I am a physics major and don't know anything about computers  . If someone out there is interested in this idea , lets toss some ideas around and see
if this is possibility.
Thanx,
Adnan
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mavrothis
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Hi Adnan,
I just wanted to let you know that your idea is definitely very possible. I have two good friends in San Francisco who studied Greek bouzouki over
the internet using cams/mics on their computers from one of the top bouzouki players in Athens, Greece (Nikos Tatasopoulos).
Payments could be done through paypal or something. Of course, there might be occasional problems with connections, freezing frames or something, but
it's probably not a bad alternative to being on your own. 
Take care,
mav
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Elie Riachi
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Great idea Adnan. Maybe someone can talk Mr. Issa Boulus at the University of Chicago (or other Oud instructors at some college) into offering an
online distant learning course using electronic Blackboard or other online learning environment. Students will probably have to enroll in the course
as a regular university course but they can be anywhere in the world with an Internet connection. Also setting up internet conferencing is another
possibility and I think it can be done with MSN massenger using a webcam and a mic. I am not sure how many simultaneous video confrences can be going
at the same time. But great idea and very practical. Like Mav said, payment can be done using paypal or even by a personal check.
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revaldo29
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Hey,
Elie, I have never taken an online course before but I know that it is a very common thing. If this program, Blackboard, or something similar can
be obtained by anyone, It might work for people giving private lessons. Do you know where this program or something similar can be purchsed?
Also, doesn't Jameel know Mr. Boulus on a personal level? Maybe he can check with him if an online music course is possible.
Thanx
Adnan
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Elie Riachi
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Hello Adnan,
I am not certain on what all is required at the source to run Blackboard or WebCT. But at minimum it must be ran on a server and requires a domain
name. I think the best way for an individual to provide lessons online is by using MSN massenger to do video confrencing, it works well most of the
time, its free and widely available on any windows machine.
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mysticoud
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I think a voice conferencing program would work, along with study sheets, etc. This is a program I've used for online gaming, all that you need is
someone with a decent connection to act as the server for the clients. Teamspeak2 dedicated servers are only about $10 a month, but you could set up
your own for free. The program is totally free.
http://www.goteamspeak.com/news.php
This would also be a good way for members of this forum to meet and play.
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SamirCanada
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Revaldo
what's up Adnan I tried sending you a u2u let me know if you got it... its concerning this thread
latter Samir
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revaldo29
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Hi samir,
I just read it and I added you. I don't have a webcam though. I'll go get one when I have a chance. btw, I use my gmail account, not my msn.
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