Video Conferencing in Music Performance Learning from The Perspective of Selected Music Students

Abstract

Video conferencing has become part of the new norm in music education and music performance since the world was affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. From solo to large-ensemble music, people can watch live musical performances through their smartphones, computers, televisions, or any internet-connected device. Therefore, this study focuses on documenting the perceptions of undergraduate students from the UiTM Faculty of Music towards online music performance learning. To gather necessary information, a survey was distributed, enquiring the selected UiTM music students about their experiences engaging in one-to-one studio lessons and other performance-based lessons in an online environment and the advantages and disadvantages of video conference streaming from their perspectives. The outcomes of this study provided the required information that can serve as a practical guide or point of reference to music lecturers and students who want to incorporate online platforms in their teaching and learning method, whether through synchronous or asynchronous approaches, especially when it involves demonstrating music performance skills. Through observing and analysing the survey results regarding significant issues within the online learning environment, this study outlines and justifies how potential improvements in the online music performance classes can be realised based on the suggestions of those who took the survey, which will benefit the musicians, music educators and music students in Malaysia.