Here's a quick list of gift ideas for the musician(s) in your life, submitted by Lessonface teachers!
First and foremost, there are Lessonface gift certificates, which you can purchase here. These are redeemable for any purchase on Lessonface, including one-on-one lessons, group classes, and self-paced courses. Save up to $100 in gift cards in our Black Friday sale -- ends midnight Monday, Dec 2! Terms and conditions apply.
Buying your first violin is an exciting, and sometimes daunting task. It’s an important decision since the quality of your violin can directly affect your progress. A good quality violin will be enjoyable to play. On the other hand, a poorly made violin can lead to frustration and slowed progress. Here are some tips to help you make the best choice.
There is a lot of great music out there that shares techniques, sounds, and inspiration with flamenco, yet is decidedly not flamenco. It might belong to a different style altogether, or it could be fusion or flamenco-inspired genre. It’s normal for the distinction to be a bit hazy outside of Spain. However, if you’re looking to learn a certain style of guitar (flamenco or otherwise), it’s helpful to be able to articulate what you want.
Picking out an electric guitar can be overwhelming, especially for the beginner. All the sizes, styles, and shapes available... it's a lot to sort through. Here are some tips for finding the best electric guitar for your personal musical aspirations.
The past week was an exciting one for flamenco! International Flamenco Day was Saturday, November 16th. Spanish-born pop star Rosalía, whose musical roots and inspirations lie in flamenco, won Album of the Year and two other awards at the Latin Grammys. And, best of all, Lessonface opened enrollment for our introductory Flamenco Guitar Workshop, starting January 2020.
In case you haven’t heard, Lessonface has several upcoming performance opportunities open to all members of our community. Recitals will be December 3rd and 7th, and you can sign up here. We expect these will feature primarily younger students (children and teens), but any age is welcome.
We asked Lessonface teachers to inspire us with their all-time favorite tips from their own mentors and masters. Here we present the first set of their responses.
Liz Rentas, popular piano teacher, shared the very encouraging tip above from all-time great Thelonius Monk.
Click on each image below to go to the teacher's page and get more great tips from them.
The majority of universities in modern times educate their music students to be classically trained. While this is greatly beneficial to understanding music and creating a solid foundation, it does not focus enough on modern music. By teaching strictly classical, it would sell students short of their full potential and capabilities. Educating students with electronic instruments, modern music theory, and the different aspects of music business is the logical way to ensure musicians are provided with the best education and all the resources necessary to be successful.
You may have noticed sometimes that people can play the same guitar and sound very different from one another, or a player can play a variety of guitars, and still sound like him or herself. This video tutorial explores some techniques that can be used by guitarists to create a signature sound.
