Livestreams are too long!
Sorry but as a newcomer I have to say the livestreams drive me nuts…I just don’t know how many times I can watch someone else’s zoom calls.
They are simply too long and mostly full of waffle. I have only so much precious time allocated to me on planet earth and the livestream, as a format, just eats away at it.
The Courses with their edited content and high production values are wonderful but the livestreams…I’m done. A cheap way of making content. Too much noise.
Lots to like about tonebase but the livestreams alienate me.
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Hello Andy,
So what livestreams are you talking about? I have been with tonebase for a while and have learnt much. You just never know during the waffling someone may say something that turns out to be a little gem.
Cheers
Michelle
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You can increase the speed of the stream if you want to save time.
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For me
they are not too long! Take your time on planet earth, it is not about speed!
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Oh ! Andy you do not need to be soooo impolite....just don't look at them !!!! or you can leave Tonebase if you do not like it ! I look at them only when I have the time and I choose the ones that are interesting for me! it is not sooo difficult....
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Well I wasn’t expecting everyone to agree which is fine. IMHO and all that. I didn’t think I was impolite by the way…we are paying yes? So strong feedback should be welcome.
Example: cleaning your guitar. Takeaway: get lemon oil and make sure it is pure. Use a soft cloth.
Done. I mean watching someone take their strings off their guitar is the equivalent of watching paint dry.If others are happy to watch other people’s zoom calls as a pastime you carry on. I’m just saying I’m not.
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I agree with Andy.
The topics are well chosen and I think all of them contain a lot of great information, at least for someone like me. The problem with some of them is the organization, or lack thereof.
First, an hour is a long time for any lecture, regardless how interesting it may be. There are studies that show complex subjects are often easier to learn if they are succinctly presented in relatively short takes.
Another thing that could be done is to start on time. Try to have the cameras, mics, screens etc all set up. It's disrespectful to the viewers to fiddle with the equipment while they're waiting for the 'main event'.
On the plus side, the presenters are all excellent musicians freely sharing their expertise and I understand they are not really into video production.
Because of that, I've found watching the lessons after the fact works better for me than participating in real time. I can fast forward to the 'meaty' parts. I usually watch the lessons on a big screen with my guitar in hand trying to copy the presenter. That's not so easy.
I often feel like a turkey watching the eagles fly.
Regards,
James Charlton (i.e. the turkey)
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I understand what you mean. However there is a good side of learning a bit the personal side of these people. Also, just don't watch the live stream. Watch the replay at a faster speed for the sections less interesting. Finally, keep in mind that livestream are different then courses. Just the fact that there is a live audience that can exchange and ask questions change the dynamic.
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They are long, and that for me is a good thing. I bookmark some of them and watch multiple times when I need to…
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So…..
Do what I do. Listen to the recordings of past live events at 2 times the speed until you get to the meaty parts that you want focus on.
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