Our Latest Blog on Music & Instruments

We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Jazz Piano, Piano Composition, and Keyboard, Beverly Cashin, to share insights into her journey as a pianist, composer, and educator. In this Q&A, Beverly reflects on her early challenges with improvisation and how discovering effective, concept-based approaches shaped her teaching philosophy.

We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Crochet and English, Erin R., to share insights into her journey as both a creative maker and language educator. In this Q&A, Erin reflects on what first drew her to crochet and to teaching English as a second language, how she designs an organized and supportive online teaching environment, and the skills she believes are most important for long-term growth in both subjects.

We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Acoustic Guitar, Derek Gonzales, to share insights into his journey as a guitarist and educator. In this Q&A, Derek reflects on what first drew him to the guitar, the qualities that make it such a versatile and social instrument, and how he has created a dedicated, well-equipped teaching studio for focused online lessons.

We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Banjo, Chris Roszell, to share insights into his journey as a musician and educator. In this Q&A, Chris reflects on what drew him to the banjo and its expanding role across musical styles, shares his philosophy of building strong, well-rounded musicianship alongside technical banjo skills, and discusses the simple gear and practice tools he recommends.