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Guitar Essentials for Parents

Leah Kruszewski
Sunday, December 15th 2019

Is your child asking for a guitar for Christmas? An instrument and music lessons are a great way to jumpstart a lifelong love of music. Here are some tips and resources (compiled from several articles) to help you and your child make the most of their music education.   

Online Guitar Classes with Francesca Simone

Francesca Simone
Saturday, December 14th 2019

Online Group Guitar Classes with Francesca Simone

Classes start January 5

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For beginner guitarists

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Tuning Your Violin

Lora
By Lora
Wednesday, December 11th 2019

Tuning the violin isn’t difficult, but with a few tips and tricks, you can learn to tune quickly and easily.

Two Simple Exercises to Better Belting

Leah Hinton
Sunday, December 8th 2019

Lessonface teacher Leah Hinton stopped by the Lessonface studio to record this lesson on better belting! In the lesson, she covers average belting ranges, her first tip called the Stair Stepper, and her second tip of belting on a five-note scale. Watch it here!

Lessonface 2019 Gift Guide

Claire Cunningham
Friday, November 29th 2019

Here's a quick list of gift ideas for the musician(s) in your life, submitted by Lessonface teachers! 

First and foremost, there are Lessonface gift certificates, which you can purchase here. These are redeemable for any purchase on Lessonface, including one-on-one lessons, group classes, and self-paced courses. Save up to $100 in gift cards in our Black Friday sale -- ends midnight Monday, Dec 2! Terms and conditions apply. 
 

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Purchasing Your First Violin

Lora
By Lora
Tuesday, November 26th 2019

Buying your first violin is an exciting, and sometimes daunting task. It’s an important decision since the quality of your violin can directly affect your progress. A good quality violin will be enjoyable to play. On the other hand, a poorly made violin can lead to frustration and slowed progress. Here are some tips to help you make the best choice.

What Is (and Isn’t) Flamenco: Part Two

Leah Kruszewski
Monday, November 25th 2019

       There is a lot of great music out there that shares techniques, sounds, and inspiration with flamenco, yet is decidedly not flamenco. It might belong to a different style altogether, or it could be fusion or flamenco-inspired genre. It’s normal for the distinction to be a bit hazy outside of Spain. However, if you’re looking to learn a certain style of guitar (flamenco or otherwise), it’s helpful to be able to articulate what you want.   

5 Tips for Buying Your First Electric Guitar 

Sara Landeau
Sunday, November 24th 2019

Picking out an electric guitar can be overwhelming, especially for the beginner. All the sizes, styles, and shapes available... it's a lot to sort through. Here are some tips for finding the best electric guitar for your personal musical aspirations. 

What Is (And Isn't) Flamenco: Part One

Leah Kruszewski
Wednesday, November 20th 2019

The past week was an exciting one for flamenco! International Flamenco Day was Saturday, November 16th. Spanish-born pop star Rosalía, whose musical roots and inspirations lie in flamenco, won Album of the Year and two other awards at the Latin Grammys. And, best of all, Lessonface opened enrollment for our introductory Flamenco Guitar Workshop, starting January 2020.  

8 Reasons to Participate in Recitals and Open Mic Nights

Leah Kruszewski
Monday, November 18th 2019

In case you haven’t heard, Lessonface has several upcoming performance opportunities open to all members of our community. Recitals will be December 3rd and 7th, and you can sign up here. We expect these will feature primarily younger students (children and teens), but any age is welcome.

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