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Guitar World Debut! 15 Minute Practice Techniques for Guitar

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We are thrilled to have Steve Stine's Three Steps to Shred in Guitar World today! This master teacher knows how to get students to be really effective with their time, in three simple exercises a day. Lessonface co-founder Ashford Tucker worked closely with Steve in putting this piece together, and I can testify that he was immediately hooked on these techniques.

Showing Off Your Skills

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So now that you’ve started taking lessons with Lessonface and are busy learning as many songs as you can get your hands on, what’s next?  It’s simple, get out there and put your skills to the test. 

Performing is an important aspect of the learning process when studying an instrument.  It has a variety of benefits including building confidence and meeting fellow musicians.  Not to mention, performing is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have.

Meme-tastic Retrospective

nobody can take learning from you - bb king

Here are some of our 'greatest hits' - meme-wise. Feast your eyes if you are looking for some fun and inspiration in the form of images and quotes about music, music education, or learning in general. And share 'em, if you like 'em!  

music's the medicine of the mind

5 Great Ways to Protect Your Instrument

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​For those of us who rely on instruments to make our music, the idea of having those babies disappear is pretty painful. Even so, instrument theft is fairly common.

When Should My Child Start Learning Music?

When Should My Child Start Learning Music? LessonFace.com

Music lessons benefit kids greatly - be it in terms of academics, social development, fostering a good work ethic, or just for the fun of it. There’s no reason to eschew music lessons as you age - they also benefit adults, but if you’re a parent, the question isn’t whether your kids will benefit from music lessons, it’s when should my child start music lessons?

Must-Know Digital Music Resources: Become the Next Generation Musician

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Just as you are always eager to improve your bowing skills or sound clarity, in this day and age, being a good musician also means improving your digital prowess.  Below is a list of digital music resources that we have compiled, some of which are pretty popular and some of which you might not have heard of.  Either way, we think you should check them out!

Finding Sheet Music Online

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While tabs are a great way to get started playing music, oftentimes you’ll need sheet music to truly learn a song. This is especially true for classical music, as well as some popular music.

How To Learn A Cover Song

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https://www.lessonface.com/music-instructor/mike-smithRead on to learn how to slow a YouTube video down or speed it up like this clip of Lessonface drum teacher Mike Smith.

Learning to play a cover song is a great way to become tight as a band or to add fun to an album or live show. It breaks up the monotony, allows you to showcase your personality and tastes, and takes away the stress of having to write the perfect song.

How To Create The Perfect Music Practice Space

Lessonface Music Studio, Online Music Lessons

Practicing music isn’t always easy. You oftentimes have to deal with keeping the noise level down while simultaneously keeping the passion level high, and finding the time for practice can be a challenge - although one definitely worth overcoming. This article will focus on creating the perfect music practice space by looking at two options: renting a studio and soundproofing.

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