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Piano Instructor Beverly Cashin

Rockin’ the Rhythm!

Beverly Cashin
Wednesday, December 4th 2024

Music usually consists of notes and rhythms, and we study both aspects in piano lessons. For many people, the rhythm is harder to learn than the notes. That’s why we put extra effort into rhythm practice. Some people think the rhythm is more important than the notes! I know a  musician who said he’d rather play a wrong note than miss a beat. When the rhythm is  accurate, the song holds together in a satisfying manner.  

Traveling Flute Lady Kate Hicks

Traveling Flute Lady and Lessonface Instructor Kate Hicks

Kate Hicks
Tuesday, November 26th 2024

We all need a little more “levity” in our lives---moments when we can laugh with ourselves and relax a bit more with life’s experiences. And if we can help other people smile, then that’s even better!

guitar fundamentals with priyanshu

How to Play Guitar: The Fundamentals

Priyanshu Choudhary
Wednesday, November 20th 2024

Hi! I’m Priyanshu and I love the guitar. The guitar is a simple & beautiful instrument, and with the right guidance on the fundamentals, playing guitar will come as naturally to you as walking. I have been playing guitar professionally for almost a decade, and I got Grade 8 certified in Electric Guitar Performance from Rockschool London in February 2021.

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Why the Ukulele Is So Popular These Days

Kevin Fleming
Wednesday, November 13th 2024

Hello everyone on Lessonface! My name is Kevin Fleming and I have been a professional  musician and music teacher for over 25 years now. In that time, I have encountered thousands  of people that have come to me wanting to learn how to play music. Many love the sound of  the guitar and it suits them, while others are more enchanted by the banjo or the mandolin for other reasons. 

Two Shapes to Rule Them All

Rod Ferreira
Tuesday, October 29th 2024

Two Shapes to Rule Them All

Minor and Major Chords and Their Relationship with Pentatonic Scales

Let’s start with some boring, yet important, definitions:

Can Anyone Learn to Sing?

Aubrey Lauren
Monday, October 21st 2024

We asked Lessonface’s Singing Teacher of the Year Aubrey Lauren  the age-old question, “Can anyone learn to sing?”

Lessonface Band Instrument Guide

Willy Appelman
Tuesday, October 15th 2024

Welcome to The Lessonface Band Instrument Guide!

Joining your school band is a terrific way to learn an instrument and play music in a fun, social environment. Choosing an instrument can be daunting, especially for young students new to music, so we’ve put together this guide to help.

How Long Each Day Should I Practice Piano?

Claire Cunningham
Wednesday, October 9th 2024

Playing piano adds a sparkle to your life that stays with you every day! 

The very popular Lessonface piano instructor Beverly Cashin kindly answered a few common piano questions. This is the transcript of our interview. - CC

Platform Updates from the Past Month

Claire Cunningham
Tuesday, October 1st 2024

Our hardworking site development team made many improvements to our new beta in September, including some updates just last night. Huge thanks to all of our community members who have reached out with feedback since we first introduced the new version of our beta in mid-August. Your feedback is very helpful to make sure the platform works well for everyone!

Here are a few of the issues that were addressed in the last month:

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