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I also give violin / fiddle lessons by Skype. Like you, I have a niche of my own. Sometimes I give regular weekly lessons a la traditional mode, but I also give lessons on an "as needed" basis. This is mostly for intermediate players, particularly players of folk music, who don't have the money or the inclination for more frequent lessons. Some of them live in areas which are several hours drive away from the nearest violin teacher. (This always surprises me because I have a wealth of violin teachers and good violin stores close to my home.) Many of these students are self taught. I can help them prepare to play for a special event, help them with difficult technical issues, or give them an evaluation of their strengths and weaknesses and advice on how to proceed. Many self taught fiddlers have taught themselves bad techniques, and I help them unlearn their old ways and learn correct ways. I always wish that I could have taught them as beginners so that I could teach them good technique from the very start.

To see a brief sample of my teaching, go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McPmHXZcIMc&feature=endscreen

I get unexpected enjoyment from such things as seeing a kangaroo whiz past the window of an Australian student. The world is becoming a global village, and I enjoy teaching and learning about people of different cultures all around the globe.

Welcome, Skype teaching colleague ;)

Yes, I love that Skype teaching makes the world a village. I also like meeting people all over the world. Although I didn't have the chance to see kangaroo's yet :D.