Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a musician, and why you should even bother? Here are five compelling reasons to find an amazing teacher on Lessonface.com and start learning an instrument today!
Thanks so much to Thomas Deneuville and Dana Wen for including Lessonface in their piece "Music Lessons 2.0" in the latest issue of I Care if You Listen. I Care If You Listen is an awesome classical music 'zine. If you have not already, you should go to the Apple store and check it out immediately (there's a trial before you start paying for the subscription).
As audition dates in several U.S. cities quickly approach once again for the Berklee College of Music many hopeful musicians are looking for guidance that can prepare them for this exciting and intimidating process.
Want to learn about the physical effects of recreational music making on the human body?
We just discovered the really fascinating website of Yamaha Music and Wellness Institute, a non-profit arm of Yamaha dedicated to the study of recreational music making as a wellness strategy. Results of some of their research is shown in a couple of very cool interactive tools and much more extensively documented in papers.
Music is one of those great studies that is simultaneously an art form of human expression and a technical field of expertise. Music has been part of my life since 7th grade, when I started playing the flute in concert band. I went on to become a self-identified band geek through high school. These were truly transformative years in my life. Now I’m at Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY where I’m studying Engineering and Management, but I can never forget the music that has been a part of my life since then.
We are thrilled to have Steve Stine's Three Steps to Shred in Guitar World today! This master teacher knows how to get students to be really effective with their time, in three simple exercises a day. Lessonface co-founder Ashford Tucker worked closely with Steve in putting this piece together, and I can testify that he was immediately hooked on these techniques.
So now that you’ve started taking lessons with Lessonface and are busy learning as many songs as you can get your hands on, what’s next? It’s simple, get out there and put your skills to the test.
Performing is an important aspect of the learning process when studying an instrument. It has a variety of benefits including building confidence and meeting fellow musicians. Not to mention, performing is one of the most rewarding experiences you’ll ever have.
Here are some of our 'greatest hits' - meme-wise. Feast your eyes if you are looking for some fun and inspiration in the form of images and quotes about music, music education, or learning in general. And share 'em, if you like 'em!
