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 Clarinet, Liz Ramirez, to share insights into her connection to music and her approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Liz reflects on discovering the clarinet by chance in junior high and immediately falling in love with the instrument.
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 Upright Bass, James Hunter, to share insights into his connection to the instrument and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, James reflects on what first drew him to the upright bass, how he creates an encouraging and organized studio environment, and the values he emphasizes in his lessons.
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.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Italian, Luisa Ardigò, to share insights into her approach to teaching and supporting students of all ages. In this Q&A, Luisa reflects on what inspires her work as an Italian teacher, how she creates a focused and welcoming teaching environment, and the importance of confidence, curiosity, and consistency in the learning process.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Classical Composition, Antonio Gervasoni, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Antonio reflects on composition as a deeply personal passion, his focused and minimalist teaching setup, and his belief that composition is accessible to anyone with the right skills, not just a select few.
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 Russian, Helen M., to share insights into her background, teaching philosophy, and approach to helping students build real-world confidence in the language. In this Q&A, Helen reflects on growing up in a Russian-speaking region of Ukraine, discovering her passion for languages, and shaping a calm, student-centered online teaching studio.
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.
