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Auld Lang Syne played by Lessonface teachers

Auld Lang Syne: Lessonface Teachers Share Their Talents

Kati Falk-Flores
Thursday, December 30th 2021

We all know the song Auld Lang Syne, but do you know what it means? Auld Lang Syne roughly translates from Lowland Scottish to ‘old times since’, or in other words, the good old days. This is fitting, because Lowland Scottish, a completely different language from Scottish Gaelic, has been obsolete since the 18th-century, other than being preserved in this classic song.

Drawing of two singers with the caption "POP" in bright red letters.

How to Make Your Audition POP: 10 Best Pop Songs for Auditions

Sonnie Sitz
Tuesday, December 28th 2021
Sonnie is a professional musician and educator who teaches Singing, Classical Voice, Pop Voice, and more. She is available for online lessons on her Lessonface profile.
Microphone and sheet music on a table.

Best Practice Technique for Music Students

Victoria Witmer
Tuesday, December 21st 2021
Victoria Witmer is a professional musician who teaches Violin and Viola lessons online. Find out more on her Lessonface profile.

Recording yourself playing is the number one practice technique I recommend to all my students.

2021 Year in Review

Claire Cunningham
Friday, December 17th 2021

Looking back on 2021 at Lessonface, we are humbled by the time and energy that was spent in lessons and classes that we had the privilege to facilitate, and honored by the music, arts, and language making that resulted.

Lessonface 2021 Teacher of the Year Erika Andres Talks About Her Musical Journey

Olivia Pasquarelli
Thursday, December 16th 2021

Every year, we honor our teachers with our Teacher of the Year celebration, which highlights the top teacher for every category on Lessonface. There is one overall teacher of the year, which is calculated with a combination of lessons booked, responsiveness, communication, and involvement with the Lessonface learning community. 

Child frustrated with practicing the violin.

Nurturing Your Child's Motivation for Music Lessons

Esther Howard
Tuesday, December 14th 2021
Esther Howard is a professional musician who teaches Violin lessons online. Find out more on her Lessonface profile.

Help!  My Kid Wants to Quit!

Child enjoying learning to play piano.

Developing Joy in Music Lessons for Children

Dr. Elizabeth Turner
Tuesday, December 7th 2021
Elizabeth Turner is a professional musician who teaches Piano and Singing lessons online. Find out more on her Lessonface profile.

End of the Year Recital Week on Lessonface

Kati Falk-Flores
Monday, December 6th 2021

Congratulations to all our participants in Recital Week! We’re so proud of each and every one of the 114 performers who chose to participate in our End of the Year Recitals, November 30th through December 2nd.

Helping students reach their goals is foundational for us as part of our mission, and getting to see the progress of these students is truly a joy.

Two different types of harmonicas.

Harmonica Lessons: Top 5 FAQs

Federico Linari
Tuesday, November 30th 2021
Federico Linari is a professional musician who teaches Harmonica lessons online. Find out more on his Lessonface profile.
Boy enjoying playing piano.

Teaching Music to Children with ADHD

magesh magesh
Tuesday, November 23rd 2021
Magesh is a professional musician and educator who teaches Drum lessons and Piano lessons online. Find out more on his Lessonface profile.

In my 23-year career as an instrumental music teacher, I have taught many students with Autism, Asperger's, and ADHD.

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