Lessonface has reached a huge milestone - we now have 1000 teachers on the platform in all sorts of music and language subjects! Online lessons are a critical tool in continuing education during widespread shelter-in-place measures. It’s exciting to watch our community grow and be able to provide such an important service to students all over the world.
For newcomers to the online teaching format, here are some tips to ease the transition, get comfortable with the Lessonface and Zoom platforms, and attract new students to your profile.
Nothing makes time fly faster than losing yourself in a creative project or hands-on craft. Here are some ways you can engage your attention and make the most of your time at home.
As people all over the world strive to keep social distance and avoid large crowds, many live performances are being moved from their original venues to online streaming. Attending these virtual performances is a terrific way to stay musically inspired, support the performing arts community, and make the most of extra time at home.
In response to the coronavirus and the rapid shift to online learning that's happening as a result, Lessonface has made some changes to our operations:
We are rolling out a new series of classes, the GO Series, aimed to bring together students and teachers in a super-accessible way. Read more about those classes here.
We are very proud of the teacher community on Lessonface! Each teacher brings their own unique qualities to our roster and through that we see that there are many paths to online music teaching success.
Teachers who have not yet taught online music lessons via video chat are often curious about what to expect. Lessonface exists to connect teachers with students for these live online music lessons, so we've spent a great deal of time thinking about the experience and about how to make it the best for everyone involved. We present our Teaching Music Online 101!
It’s common for guitarists to learn by ear, by mimicking their teacher, or from TAB. Players can improvise, write songs, and perform without having a clue about music theory or notation. Some don’t mind staying in the dark about the inner workings of music, and that’s fine. However, many of us get curious about music theory at some point. If that spark strikes you, don’t hesitate to seize the opportunity and start learning. Investing just a little time in the fundamentals can transform the way you see and hear music and open up new avenues for your playing.
Taking care of your violin ensures that you are getting the best possible sound your violin can offer. With a little bit of upkeep and preventative maintenance, you can catch issues before they develop into bigger problems. Follow these guidelines so your violin always sounds its best!
