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Teacher of the Month for June 2019 Steve Boniello

Yonit Spiegelman
Monday, June 3rd 2019

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!

 

Conversation is crucial for learning a language

Why Real Conversation Is Key to Language Learning

Daniela Busciglio
Tuesday, May 28th 2019

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

Emily Zimmer Lessonface May Teacher of the Month

Teacher of the Month for May 2019 Emily Zimmer

Yonit Spiegelman
Friday, May 24th 2019

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.

Girl with hands resting on piano

How to Help Young Students Enjoy Practicing

Lora
By Lora
Wednesday, May 22nd 2019

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?

magesh magesh
Friday, May 10th 2019

....there isn’t one!

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

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Lessonface Updated

Claire Cunningham
Friday, May 10th 2019

Today's update should further improve the site speed and other functionality.

If you find any ideas of how we can continue to improve, run into issues, or have immediate concerns don't hesitate to reach out to us!

Thanks for your patience as we improve the site.

Beginner violin student taking a violin lesson online at Lessonface

How to make your violin practice time more effective

Lora
By Lora
Friday, April 19th 2019

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

Lessonface free music practice log

Track Your Practice with Our Practice Log

Flavio Lira
Monday, April 15th 2019

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.

Kids with a guitar

Guitar 101 for Parents of New Guitarists

Leah Kruszewski
Monday, April 1st 2019

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

Claire Cunningham
Friday, March 15th 2019

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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