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Teacher of the Month for June 2019 Steve Boniello

Steve Boniello is our Lessonface teacher of the month for June 2019! Steve has taught on Lessonface since September of last year, and since has been students' favorite for electric, acoustic and bass guitar. We asked Steve a few questions so we all get to know him better this month!

 

Why Real Conversation Is Key to Language Learning

Conversation is crucial for learning a language

Learning Languages apps: A good starting point, but no substitution for live practice if you want to be fluent.

Teacher of the Month for May 2019 Emily Zimmer

Emily Zimmer Lessonface May Teacher of the Month

Emily Zimmer is our Lessonface teacher of the month for May 2019! Emily has taught on Lessonface since September of last year, and since has been students' favorite and go-to teacher for guitar lessons, bass lessons and songwriting. We asked Emily to share some of her experience and words of wisdom! Watch the full interview on the Youtube video embedded below.

How to Help Young Students Enjoy Practicing

Girl with hands resting on piano

After several years of teaching adults and children to play the violin, I’ve discovered a striking difference in the way that adults and children approach the idea of practicing.

When adults start taking music lessons, they usually have a goal in mind. They want to learn to play their favorite songs, or be able to play in church. These goals make them intrinsically motivated to practice. When life gets busy, many adult students lament over their decrease in practice time.

What’s the best reason for not practicing?

....there isn’t one!

Howdy folks! My name is Magesh, I’m a professional drummer/drum teacher from Australia.

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How to make your violin practice time more effective

Beginner violin student taking a violin lesson online at Lessonface

Practicing efficiently is a learned skill. Just like you learn to use slurs or vibrato, a violinist must also learn how to practice.

Track Your Practice with Our Practice Log

Lessonface free music practice log

Lessonface has created a new optional perk for students: a practice log to help track your daily practice!

Print Your Own Practice Log Template

Easily download the free and easy-to-print practice log template page and notate the practice times by pen or pencil or with stickers.

Guitar 101 for Parents of New Guitarists

Kids with a guitar

Do you have a young child who just can't wait to start online guitar lessons this fall?  Students age five to seven need more parental involvement than most, especially at the beginning.  Learn these fundamentals so that you can help your child start off right.

Sign Up for the Lessonface Spring Recitals

Join in for the Lessonface spring recitals in June. We have a few different dates and times of day to accomodate students' various time zones and schedules. Those details and more are in the sign up form.

Please sign up here to participate!

Hopefully it goes without saying, but just in case you're wondering -- there is no fee for participating in the recitals and all current Lessonface students are invited to take part. 

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