Performing in front of an audience can be an intensely rewarding experience. So many hours of practice, so many weeks, and even months of dedication have gone into preparing the piece, that playing it in front of others can be exciting, exhilarating and profoundly enjoyable. However, oftentimes we as musicians are prevented from experiencing the joy of sharing music with others because of the performance anxiety that kicks in the moment we see the audience eagerly waiting to hear us.
Amara Leonard is a New York City-based comedian, teacher, and actor. She's coming on board to teach some of our first comedy classes this October, including a Free Intro to Improv class for kids! We had the opportunity to chat with her and learn more about the importance of improv for comedians and actors.
I'm a guitarist, you're a guitarist. It wouldn't be a stretch to assume that you own more than one guitar. Maybe more than three, or five, or nine as well as a big collection of pedals and at least two amplifiers, but I digress and I believe you get the point.
Young students often say they play better without a metronome. This is likely because they don’t notice their rhythmic mistakes as they focus on other aspects of their practicing.
We love to celebrate the accomplishments of our Lessonface students, especially since helping students achieve their goals is one of our guiding principles. In this video, we get to applaud what 6-year-old Evangeline has achieved in just five months of studying the violin with Lessonface teacher Jason DePue.
Fall is a perfect time to start learning music or to sign your child up for lessons. If you and your instrument are ready to go, all that’s left is choosing your teacher and booking your first lesson or class.
When singing, your first thoughts aren’t usually about your backside. It would be like thinking of your elbows while playing basketball or thinking about your teeth while going for a jog. So why is it important to think about your rear while vocalizing?
Interview with Comedian and Podcast Writer Louie Pearlman
We chatted with Sesame Street Podcast Writer, Louie Pearlman, about his advice for young comedians, writing for The Muppets, and his upcoming comedy classes on Lessonface.
The violin has seen many innovations in playing styles since it was created in the 16th century. In fact, there is quite a long history of violinists finding ways to blend this instrument into genres beyond classical and traditional fiddle music.
