We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Accordion, Jason Fawks, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Jason reflects on discovering the accordion through a unique teaching opportunity and falling in love with its versatility across genres. He emphasizes enjoying the musical journey, synchronizing hands and bellows, and fostering creativity and curiosity in his students.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Bass Clarinet, Alexander Cha, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Alexander reflects on discovering the clarinet at a young age, his journey toward becoming a professional musician and educator, and the personalized, goal-oriented structure of his teaching studio.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Harmonica, Federico Linari, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Federico reflects on the importance of patience in learning the harmonica, the value of enjoying the learning process, and creating lessons that spark curiosity and joy in making music.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Classical Composition, Antonio Gervasoni, to share insights into his connection to music and his approach to teaching. In this Q&A, Antonio reflects on composition as a deeply personal passion, his focused and minimalist teaching setup, and his belief that composition is accessible to anyone with the right skills, not just a select few.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Artist Development, Jenessa Castano, to share her perspective on guiding singers and musicians through the artistic journey. In this Q&A, Jenessa discusses her passion for helping artists discover their unique voice, build confidence, and develop a sustainable, individualized path in music.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Bossa Nova Guitar, João Vasconcelos, to share his perspective on teaching this rich and expressive musical style. In this Q&A, João reflects on growing up immersed in bossa nova through his family, the importance of deep listening in developing an authentic feel for the genre, and the thoughtful, well-equipped home studio he uses for online teaching.
Best Gift Ideas for Musicians and Artists in 2025, Recommended by Lessonface Teachers
Finding the perfect gift for a musician can feel overwhelming. Whether they are a total beginner, a passionate hobbyist, or an advanced performer, the right tools and inspiration can fuel creativity and support meaningful progress. To make gifting easy, we reached out to the over 3,000 talented instructors who teach on Lessonface, asking them to share their favorite gifts that they genuinely recommend to their students.
Learning online has never been easier or more personal. Lessonface connects students around the world with highly qualified teachers for one-on-one and group classes over Zoom. Whether you’re pursuing music, art, language, or another creative skill, you’ll find expert instructors who can help you reach your goals from the comfort of your own home.
Maymester: A Month of Music, Arts and Language Group Classes at Lessonface
As the final days of Spring approach, and summer is on the horizon, Lessonface presents a new program for learners to engage in immersive courses in music, language and the arts: Maymester! This month-long program is designed to offer group classes in all three disciplines, providing a creative, fun, and enriching environment for students.
At LessonFace we think a good bit about the greater implications of our service, and one of the issues that occupies the top of our minds is how lifestyle changes our energy dependency. So, we asked noted energy expert Dan Fischl, Ph. D, to compare the energy usage of driving to a traditional lesson across town vs. meeting with an expert teacher on LessonFace.
