Where Teachers Grow: TeacherFest 2026

Where Teachers Grow: TeacherFest 2026

Each summer, learning on Lessonface is not just for students. It is also a time for educators to reflect, refine, and reconnect with their craft. Lessonface invites music, language, and arts instructors to do exactly that through TeacherFest, a series of free online enrichment sessions designed to support and inspire teachers at every stage of their journey.

Taking place throughout July 2026, TeacherFest offers a flexible schedule of live sessions that educators can attend individually or as a full series. Whether you are looking to strengthen your online teaching setup, grow your student base, or exchange ideas with fellow instructors, TeacherFest creates a space for meaningful professional growth and connection.

Registration is free and open to all teachers. With practical insights and collaborative discussions at the heart of each session, this is an opportunity to invest in your teaching and your future.

Kicking Things Off

TeacherFest begins with the TeacherFest Kickoff and Lessonface Meet and Greet, an opportunity to connect directly with the Lessonface team. During this opening session, staff will share an overview of how Lessonface works for teachers, highlight new features, discuss what is coming next, and create space to meet and hear from educators in the community. It sets the tone for a collaborative and welcoming experience.

A Week Designed for Growth

TeacherFest is more than a lineup of webinars. It is a thoughtfully designed experience focused on the evolving needs of online educators. Each session is led by experienced instructors and industry professionals who bring real world strategies and firsthand knowledge to the table.

Participants can expect an engaging, supportive environment where ideas are shared openly and practical takeaways are front and center. From refining teaching techniques to exploring new tools, every session is designed to help educators feel more confident, capable, and connected.

Turning First Lessons into Lasting Relationships

The session Lessonface Power Users: Turning Trials into Long Term Students brings together Brad Ward, Liz Ramirez, Leah Kruszewski, and Jason Fawks to share how they consistently achieve strong student outcomes. This discussion dives into goal setting, understanding different learning styles, and building meaningful connections that lead to long term retention.

For teachers looking to strengthen student relationships and create lasting impact, this session offers valuable insight into what keeps students engaged over time.

Upgrading Your Online Teaching Setup

In Create a Multi-Cam Setup for Online Lessons Using OBS, Flavio Lira walks instructors through a step by step process for enhancing their virtual classroom using OBS, a powerful free broadcasting tool. From setting up multiple camera angles to managing scenes and integrating teaching materials, this session focuses on creating a more dynamic and professional learning experience.

For educators ready to elevate their technical setup, this is a practical and accessible starting point.

Delivering Professional Quality Audio and Video

Strong teaching deserves strong presentation. Maximizing Your Audio and Video Quality in Online Lessons with Kati Falk-Flores explores how to get the most out of your current equipment while improving overall production quality.

This session offers clear guidance on how to present content in a polished and engaging way without unnecessary complexity.

Sharing Creative Teaching Tools

The Teaching Tools Showcase, led by Isabella Mendes, highlights innovative resources created by fellow educators across music, language, and the arts. From custom sheet music to interactive games and visual materials, this session celebrates the creativity teachers bring to their work while offering fresh ideas you can immediately apply in your own lessons.

As part of Lessonface’s Summer 2026 showcases, educators are invited to present their own curricula, tools, and resources in time for the back to school season. Participation is free for both presenters and attendees.

Submit your information by June 20 to be considered for this year’s showcase. Reach out with any questions or complete the submission form to get started.

Growing Your Studio with Confidence

In Lessonface Recruitment Strategies for Teachers, a panel including Esther Howard, Federico Sposito, Louise Gast, and Erika Andres will discuss actionable ways to build and sustain an online teaching studio.

Topics include optimizing your profile, setting effective pricing, and using marketing strategies that attract and retain students. For teachers looking to expand their reach, this session provides clear, practical direction.

A Community of Educators

What sets TeacherFest apart is its emphasis on connection. These sessions are not just about learning new skills. They are about building relationships with other educators who understand the challenges and rewards of teaching online.

Each session creates space for discussion, questions, and shared experiences, making TeacherFest feel less like a series of classes and more like a collaborative community.

Save Your Spot

With a range of topics designed to support both the creative and technical sides of teaching, TeacherFest 2026 is an opportunity to grow, adapt, and thrive as an online educator.

Join one session or attend them all. Either way, you will leave with new ideas, practical tools, and a stronger sense of connection to a global network of teachers.

If you are ready to explore new strategies, connect with fellow educators, and elevate your teaching, TeacherFest is your next step.