Waiting Room
Nov 16, 2021 - by Hunter McGranahan, Forte Co-founder and CPO
Read about one of Forte's newest features, the Waiting Room. With your busy schedule, this feature allows students to log on and warm-up, without interrupting your active lessons.
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In-lesson Recording
Nov 16, 2021 - by Liam Day, Artistic and Education Director, Forte
With in-lesson recording, teachers are now able to decide what to record. With an easy one-click button, start and stop Forte's recording feature, and automatically share with your students.
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Aspen PALs Program
Oct 26, 2021 - by Liam Day, Artistic and Education Director, Forte
The Aspen Music Festival and School utilized Forte for its community outreach program this summer. Liam Day, Forte’s Artistic and Education Director and an Aspen alumnus, shares his experiences supporting the program during a time when in-person lessons weren’t always possible.
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Forte’s Microphone Overload Notification
Oct 11, 2021 - by Liam Day, Artistic and Education Director, Forte
If your mic is too close to your instrument, or if its gain is set too high, your student will hear distorted audio, and you might not even realize it. This blog post introduces Forte’s mic overload notification and suggests adjustments that ensure you are producing optimal sound for your students.
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Background Noise in Online Music Lessons
Oct 11, 2021 - by Hunter McGranahan, Forte Co-founder and CPO
Forte has released new solutions for optimizing sound during your online music lessons, and for eliminating any troublesome background noises or feedback. Learn about our new Noise Suppression toggle, as well as simple things you can do to hear the most nuanced sound possible in lessons.
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The Case for External Mics
Oct 11, 2021 - by Mark Murtagh, Forte Co-founder and CEO
Using an external microphone can be a huge improvement for your online music lessons. Mark Murtagh, Forte's Co-Founder and CEO, explains the technological and functional differences between computer microphones and external microphones, and makes recommendations for external mics for every budget.
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