I want to know more about Speed Lessons

What are Speed Lessons?

Speed Lessons are the latest way to take a lesson! They cover standard orchestral excerpts and feature artist faculty from the Eastman School of Music teaching their own students.

What do I get when I purchase a Speed Lesson?

Speed Lessons include a video lesson and accompanying PDF. The PDF includes sheet music of the excerpt.

Can I watch Speed Lessons on my iPhone, iPad, Android or mobile device?

Yes, Speed Lessons are optimized for mobile devices. Now you can bring Speed Lessons to your practice room.

I don’t see the excerpt I want to study.

We are adding more instruments and excerpts all the time. Check back often.

I have a question about something that a professor said in a lesson; is there a way to contact him/her?

Sure. Contact Eastman faculty here.

I don’t see my instrument on the list.

Hold tight! We are working to offer lessons for all orchestral instruments, and voice. Please keep an eye on our website, or sign up for our e-mail list to receive updates whenever we add new lessons.

Navigating the Online Store

How do I download the Speed Lesson that I want to purchase?

After you go through the checkout process, you are redirected to the “My Account” page.  The “My Account” page displays all of your purchases and available downloads.  You can download your Speed Lessons from there.

What forms of payment do you accept?

Payment for Speed Lessons is conducted through PayPal, Inc.  Once you place an order, you will be redirected to the PayPal site where you will simply enter your Visa, Discover, or MasterCard information.

How do I register for a Speed Lessons account?

When you place an order for a Speed Lesson, you will be prompted to enter some personal information, a user name and a password.  This sets up your Speed Lessons account.  From your account dashboard you can view your recent orders, manage your shipping and billing addresses and change your password.

How much are Speed Lessons?

The price of a Speed Lesson depends on the length of the video you are purchasing.  The shorter the video Speed Lesson, the smaller the price.

What do I get when I make a Speed Lessons purchase?

Each purchase includes a video of the Speed Lesson, as well as a PDF of the excerpt(s) being played.

Technical Questions

Will my videos ever expire?

No! Once you have purchased them, Speed Lessons are yours to watch again and again. Make sure you come back to the website to check for new excerpts for your instrument!

I’ve downloaded Speed Lessons; what program can I use to watch them on my computer?

Speed Lessons can be watched on any program that is compatible with mp4 files.  Some of the most common programs are iTunes, Windows Media Player, QuickTime Player, and RealPlayer.  Speed Lessons can also be viewed on your iPhone, iPad or Android device!

I’m switching computers; can I transfer my Speed Lessons purchases?

Yes, Speed Lessons are available to the purchaser from any computer or mobile device.

What browsers and computers are supported?

All major desktop and mobile devices are supported by Speed Lessons content.

How can I be removed from the Speed Lessons mailing list?

You can unsubscribe from this list by visiting the “My Account” page and clicking on “Click here to unsubscribe from the Speed Lessons email list.”