Most musicians know what a Metronome is and have practiced with one. Many musicians just think of it as a way to help you keep time but there is SO MUCH more to it.
Some of us have a love/hate relationship with them but a Metronome is one of the most valuable tools you can use to develop your playing regardless of instrument. So much so that personally, I feel that one hour of practice WITH a Metronome is equal to three hours without one. Yes, that is how much of a difference it can make and I’ll explain why.
There’s a lot to learn when it comes to reeds! If you haven’t read my “3 Reed Tips for a Beginner Clarinetist” article yet, I recommend you read that article first and then come back to this one! I’ll be sharing tips and knowledge on these little fellas in small dosages throughout different articles so that all this reed talk is easier to understand.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Harmonica, Federico Linari, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Federico reflects on the importance of patience in learning the harmonica, the value of enjoying the learning process, and creating lessons that spark curiosity and joy in making music.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Songwriting, Sean Shea, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Sean reflects on the profound impact that songs had on him during moments of personal reflection and how that inspired his own songwriting journey. He emphasizes creating an encouraging, hands-on studio environment where curiosity, playfulness, and process take priority over rigid outcomes.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Accordion, Jason Fawks, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Jason reflects on discovering the accordion through a unique teaching opportunity and falling in love with its versatility across genres. He emphasizes enjoying the musical journey, synchronizing hands and bellows, and fostering creativity and curiosity in his students.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Beatboxing, Paul Arnett, to share what first drew him to the art form and how he approaches teaching it today. In this Q&A, Paul reflects on discovering beatboxing through friends and early online influences, his decades-long journey of continual learning, and the calm, focused environment he creates for students.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Jazz Voice, Isabella Mendes, to share insights into her connection to singing and her approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Isabella reflects on the creative freedom that draws her to jazz voice, how she supports students with diverse musical interests, from the American Songbook to modern jazz, and the thoughtful structure of her in-person and online studio.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Brazilian Portuguese, Monica Fischer, to share insights into her connection to the language and her approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Monica reflects on her passion for sharing Brazilian culture alongside language learning, and how she structures her virtual classroom to create a clear, goal-oriented, and engaging experience.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Korean, Chiwon Chon, to share her approach to language teaching and student growth. In this Q&A, Chiwon discusses creating a thoughtful, student-centered learning environment rooted in structure, warmth, and flexibility.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Drawing, Anthony Galati, to share insights into his connection to art and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Anthony reflects on drawing as a lifelong practice and a powerful, cathartic creative outlet, as well as how his eclectic, art-filled studio supports exploration and focus.
