Choosing the Right Photo & Video

Ensure your photo has curb appeal

• Photo boxes on Lessonface have landscape (horizontal) orientation so your photo should have a landscape orientation.  Crop your photo to a 3x2 aspect ratio, or 560 X 340 pixels.

• If you have one, use a professional photo and avoid blurry photos (this typically includes those taken with webcams or phones)

• Look fun and encouraging to students (those pearly whites really can go a long way here!)

• Avoid using group photos

• Your face should be visible in the center of your profile photo

Check out your YouTube link

• The first frame of your YouTube video will be visible on your profile. This should be something that is enticing for people to view.

• It can be helpful for your video to exhibit your teaching experience instead of just your performance talent.

• You should be in your video.  A  video that just shows a static image of a beautiful instrument or landscape, while nice, doesn’t help build the connection between student and teacher.