Back to School Student Survey: Why Families Choose Lessonface for Online Lessons

Back to School Student Survey: Why Families Choose Lessonface for Online Lessons

As families head back to school, schedules get busier, extracurricular activities fill the calendar, and finding time for meaningful enrichment can become a challenge. For many Lessonface students and families, online lessons offer a flexible way to keep learning without adding another commute to the week.

Our 2026 Back to School Student Survey asked Lessonface students and families to share what they value most about their experience. Their responses highlighted several themes: great teachers, flexibility, convenience, access to specialized instructors, and the ability to make lessons work for the whole family.

And for parents looking for lessons for their children, one message came through particularly clearly: online lessons can be an excellent option for kids and families when they connect students with the right teacher.

Find a Teacher for the New School Year

Ready to find a lesson that fits your family’s schedule? Lessonface’s Back-to-School Buy One, Get One Free promotion makes it easier for new students to get started with participating teachers.

To get started, search for your instrument, language, or art in the search field, then choose the sale option at the top of the page. You can also jump straight to participating teachers in some of our most popular subjects:

Piano | Guitar | Voice | Violin | Flute | Fiber Arts | Spanish

Is Lessonface Good for Kids' Lessons?

Yes. Lessonface connects children and families with live, professional instructors for personalized online lessons across music, arts, languages, and other subjects.

Unlike pre-recorded courses or learning exclusively through videos, Lessonface students learn directly from a real teacher. Students can ask questions, receive personalized feedback, build skills over time, and develop an ongoing relationship with an instructor.

Survey responses from parents and families illustrate the difference that finding the right teacher can make.

“The ease of scheduling was the main factor for choosing lessonface. It also made it easier for me to find the right teacher for me. Collin Young is a fantastic teacher and I'm glad I found him, I even have my son taking lessons with him now. I also used lessonface to find a piano teacher for my daughter.” - Verified Lessonface Student

Another parent shared:

“We have been so impressed with Lessonface. Luke Fleisher is FANTASTIC and our boys look forward to seeing him and learning from him each and every week. It has helped both of our boys so much. Our small town didn't have an instructor available to help so we are so grateful that y'all connected with Mr. Luke!” - Verified Lessonface Student

These experiences point to one of the biggest advantages of online lessons for children: families aren't limited to the instructors available within driving distance of their home.

Finding the Right Teacher for Your Child

Finding a teacher who is a good fit can be one of the most important parts of a student's learning experience. Lessonface makes it possible for families to explore instructors based on instrument, subject, experience, teaching style, and other preferences.

For families in smaller communities or families living abroad, that access can be especially valuable.

One parent with four children explained:

“I thought the interface was very easy to use. I have 4 children and am currently using Lessonface for only one of them, but I'm considering using it for the others as well because our teacher is so good. Finding good people locally when you live abroad and don't speak the language is really tough, so this is a valuable resource for our family.” - Samantha K., Verified Lessonface Student

Students also emphasized the quality of the instructors they have found through the platform. As Jill B. put it:

“I have the world's greatest instructors.” - Jill B., Verified Lessonface Student

And another student summed up the experience simply:

“Lessonface is an amazing platform with amazing teachers. Payments are flexible and teachers are able to be filtered easily for students!” - Roselyn, Verified Lessonface Student

Online Lessons Make Music Education More Accessible

For many families, the challenge of fitting extracurricular lessons into a busy schedule has less to do with interest and more to do with logistics.

Driving to and from weekly lessons can be difficult when parents are balancing work, school, siblings, activities, and other responsibilities. Online lessons eliminate that commute, allowing students to learn from home while still working with a live instructor.

One verified Lessonface student described it this way:

“I think it’s a great way to learn a new instrument. Many people struggle to find the time for lessons. Being able to learn at home and not have to physically drive somewhere makes it so much easier to fit into a busy schedule. There is also a great opportunity to find lessons for instruments that you may not be able to find in a small town. I play the Oboe and there aren’t really qualified teachers around me. Lessonface has allowed me to learn from a professional Oboe player. It has made all the difference.” - Verified Lessonface Student

Another student called Lessonface:

“The perfect online music education solution that allows me to learn from a real human without leaving my home.” - Verified Lessonface Student

For parents, that flexibility can make the difference between an activity that sounds great in theory and one that actually fits into the family's weekly routine.

Kids Can Build Real Skills With Online Teachers

Online learning doesn't have to mean learning alone.

Lessonface students work one-on-one with instructors during live lessons, allowing teachers to adapt instruction to the student's age, experience level, goals, and pace.

One long-time student described nearly five years of learning across multiple instruments:

“I have consistently used lessonface for close to 5 years with multiple teachers. It has been a great tool for me that has allowed me to learn how to play the Oboe, piano, classical guitar and singing. I started at ground zero on a lot of these and got to a place where I was performing solos in orchestra and at church. People are amazed at the progress I’ve made all from my own home. It’s been so rewarding! I know I wouldn’t have made this progress had I had to drive somewhere for lessons. Mainly because I’m just so busy. But also because the quality of instructors in my area is poor. Lessonface allowed me to find some real quality instructors that have helped me to reach my fullest potential.”  - Verified Lessonface Student

That's an important distinction: online lessons aren't simply about convenience. They're about giving students access to teachers who can help them make meaningful progress.

A Flexible Option for Busy Families

Families don't all have the same schedules, and students don't all learn in the same way. That's why flexibility came up repeatedly in our survey responses.

One student shared:

“It’s a great experience, and it’s a great resource especially as a mom to small children. Lessonface is the only way I’m able to pursue an instrument right now.”  - Verified Lessonface Student

For families with multiple children, online lessons can also make it easier to coordinate activities without spending the afternoon driving from one location to another.

And because lessons happen online, family members who live elsewhere can participate in a student's musical journey, too.

“It’s the only way family members in other states can see my daughter perform live!” - Megan F., Verified Lessonface Student

Guided Practice Can Make a Big Difference

Another theme in our survey was the value of working with a teacher rather than trying to learn entirely on your own.

One verified Lessonface student compared guided instruction with learning through YouTube and online courses:

“The overall experience is very good! Easy to use, I really enjoy that I can download my zoom recording and rewatch the lessons during my practice. I'm impressed by the progress I could achieve with my teacher, before I was trying to learn with YouTube and some online courses, but I guess within like two weeks of guided practice I achieved more than after a month of self-learning.” - Verified Lessonface Student

Having a teacher provides accountability, feedback, and a personalized path forward, which is something that can be especially helpful for younger students who may need encouragement and structure to stay engaged.

Try Lessons With the Right Teacher

For families considering music lessons or other enrichment activities this school year, the most important question isn't simply whether lessons happen online or in person. It's whether a student can find a teacher they connect with and learn from consistently.

That's where Lessonface can make a difference.

Families can explore instructors, compare teachers, find specialized instruction that may not be available locally, and schedule lessons around their lives. Students can learn from home while still receiving personalized instruction from a real teacher.

As one verified student put it:

“We love Lessonface the way it is right now. We started with a free 15 min lesson with 2 instructors and found the one we jived with the most. Luke has been our instructor for over 2 years now.” - Verified Lessonface Student

This Back to School season, we're grateful to the students, parents, and families who took the time to share their experiences, and especially to the teachers who make those experiences possible.

Whether your child is picking up an instrument for the first time, preparing for an audition, returning to a longtime passion, or simply looking for a creative activity that fits your family's schedule, Lessonface makes it possible to learn from great teachers from the comfort of home.

Frequently Asked Questions About Online Lessons for Kids

Can kids take music lessons online?

Yes. Children of all ages can take live, personalized music lessons online with Lessonface instructors. Students can learn instruments and other subjects from home while receiving real-time instruction and feedback from their teacher.

Are online music lessons effective for children?

Online lessons can be highly effective when students work consistently with a qualified teacher who provides personalized instruction, feedback, and guidance. Lessonface students surveyed in 2026 reported meaningful progress, improved skills, and strong relationships with their instructors.

How do I find a music teacher for my child?

Lessonface allows families to browse and filter instructors to find teachers based on the instrument or subject they teach and other preferences. This can be particularly useful for families who live in smaller communities or have difficulty finding specialized instructors locally.

Are online lessons good for busy families?

Online lessons can make extracurricular learning easier to fit into a busy family schedule because there is no commute to a studio or school. Students can take their lesson from home, saving families travel time while still learning directly from a live instructor.

What can children learn on Lessonface?

Lessonface offers live instruction in music and a wide range of creative and educational subjects. Families can find teachers for instruments such as piano, guitar, violin, voice, flute, oboe, and many others, as well as lessons in arts, languages, and additional areas of study.

Why choose Lessonface instead of learning from YouTube?

YouTube and other self-directed resources can be useful learning tools, but live instruction provides something different: a teacher who can observe a student's playing, answer questions, correct technique, assign personalized practice, and adapt lessons to the student's needs and goals.

Can Family Members Watch a Child’s Online Recital?

Online recitals make it easy for family members and friends who live in different cities or states to watch a child perform and celebrate their progress. Lessonface’s online student recitals give students the opportunity to perform for an audience, while loved ones can tune in from wherever they are.

Students may also opt in to have their lessons recorded, giving them the option to revisit lessons during practice or share recordings with family members.

Ready to Get Started?

Make this school year a year of learning, creativity, and progress. Find the right teacher for your child on Lessonface and start learning from home.

New students can also take advantage of our Back-to-School Buy One, Get One Free promotion when booking a first lesson with participating teachers.

Explore teachers and find your child’s next lesson.