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As an award-winning music educator, professional singer-songwriter, and social media creator with over 1.1 million YouTube subscribers and 1.4 million TikTok followers, I’m passionate about helping students achieve their artistic dreams while navigating today’s music industry.

Teacher of the Year for Songwriting - Lessonface 2025 (read my interview) New Students - Buy 5, Get 1 Lesson Free 🎁 Have you ever felt left out by conventional, intellectual approaches that focus on reading notation and copying other people’s music, rather than listening and feeling the heart of the music?

Hello! I'm Joaco Bustillo, I'm a professional songwriter, music producer, and music educator. Born in Bolivia and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina Graduated as Bachelor's in Contemporary Music from CAEMSA's Music School associated with Berklee´s College of Music in Buenos Aires and a postgraduate certification in Technological Higher Education to excel as an online music teacher.

Currently accepting students! Born in 2001, Ayla has been deeply passionate about music since even before she played any instruments or wrote songs. Having grown up in a family where the music of the Gipsy Kings, Buena Vista Social Club, and the Beatles were always playing, she began singing at an early age.

Hey there! I'm Emily Zimmer, a music lesson teacher with 25 years of experience in recording, performing, and playing guitar, bass guitar, and writing music professionally. Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of teaching music lessons and classes to thousands of students for over 18 years.

I hold a BA in music and a MMEd (master’s degree in music education). I have toured the US with various bands and ensembles including an indie-rock quintet, a 10-piece chamber rock ensemble, a big band orchestra and as a solo musician. I compose and perform my own music and just released my second album of original music.

For over 33 years as a musician and 29 years as an educator for all grade levels and teachers alike, I have the experience of learning from my previous students and applying more efficient techniques to current and future ones. Much like my students, I work towards learning the most innovative techniques while foreseeing the trends of the future in music and education.

Aliah Sheffield finds beauty in the in-between. Combining her moving vocals and introspective nature, the singer-songwriter and instrumentalist molds minimalist soul and R&B to create a welcoming space surrounding her ruminations on love, life, and speaking truth to the world.

As the 2020 Lessonface.com Teacher of the Year, I enjoy teaching students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. I have specialized in teaching ukulele, classical guitar, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, piano, banjo, voice, music theory, and songwriting for the past seventeen years, and celebrate and honor every students unique, individual, learning style and interests,…

Rod Ferreira is a seasoned guitarist, composer, and producer with a rich performance history across the United States. He has shared the stage with a wide range of talented musicians and has recorded several albums, showcasing his versatility across genres. Originally from Brazil, Rod holds diplomas in guitar, piano, bass, harmonica, and music theory.