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| Jazz Master Classes Mike's Master Classes is a centralized source for studying with great Jazz Masters from around the world. This unique, on-line workshop format makes it possible for students to learn from different Masters and network with other musicians around the world from the comfort and convenience of their own home, or anywhere they are with a computer and a high-speed internet connection. Just as well, the Masters can be located anywhere, even on tour, and still provide this valuable service. "I am hosting live, on-line, interactive Jazz Master Classes – where Master and student musicians from around the world can come together. The Master is broadcasting the audio and video for the most part, and students are typing questions via the Chat function, " explained Mike Gellar. "While this is new technology for how I am using it, and quite challenging, MegaMeeting is putting forth the extra effort to make this work – it really is a first!" continued Gellar. The specific features of MegaMeeting that Mike's Master Classes implements most often are the video conferencing capabilities that allow students to see the Master demonstrate how to play a particular instrument, the built-in audio (VoIP) function which allows students to hear the Master playing the notes, and the Chat function. One of the main reasons Mike's Master Classes chose MegaMeeting over other web and video conferencing systems was due to MegaMeeting having the best synchronization, as well as the ease of use since there is no need for students and Masters to download software. write your comments about the article :: © 2006 Jazz News :: home page |