Since Youtube began, I have noticed a large increase in the number of videos that show and explain so many things for today's up and coming musicians. Many of today's music students are using YouTube to connect with other musicians all over the world. I have used this myself on many occasions and find it to be an invaluable resource.

You can watch how other people play particular songs, you can learn tips and tricks, how to read music. You can see demonstrations of products old and new and learn how to get the best out of them. You can learn additional skills of things perhaps you have not looked at things like mixing and mastering.

This is also great for teachers too. They can teach a vast audience with this educational tool. All they need is a computer and internet access and it costs them nothing.

There is now a book on the subject released by Hal Leonard - YouTube in Music Education. This book has been designed for YouTube beginners and experts and it covers the entire topic  from how to set up a YouTube account to how to create and upload original videos. It has 10 chapters covering:-

Copyright laws, the best equipment setup to present online videos in the classroom, how to download videos for offline viewing, and a tour of YouTube's features, including subscriptions, playlists, and customizations.

For more information, visit their web site at http://www.halleonard.com/.