We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Italian, Luisa Ardigò, to share insights into her approach to teaching and supporting students of all ages. In this Q&A, Luisa reflects on what inspires her work as an Italian teacher, how she creates a focused and welcoming teaching environment, and the importance of confidence, curiosity, and consistency in the learning process.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Classical Voice & Opera, Denise Bayraktar, to share what draws her to this art form and how she supports singers at every stage of their journey. In this Q&A, Denise discusses the expressive power of the human voice, her highly individualized and goal-oriented teaching approach, and the importance of body awareness as the foundation of healthy, expressive singing.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Ear Training, Jessica Viner, to share why this often-overlooked skill plays such a vital role in musical growth. In this Q&A, Jessica discusses ear training as the foundation for strong singing, songwriting, and composing, and reflects on her commitment to building confidence and keeping learning enjoyable.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Spanish, Carolina Amoruso, to share her perspective on learning and teaching one of the world’s most widely spoken languages. In this Q&A, Carolina highlights Spanish as a gateway to global communication, culture, and connection.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in French, Evelyne K., to share insights into her approach to language learning and teaching. In this Q&A, Evelyne reflects on her experience as a native French speaker, why French remains such a popular language to learn, and how she creates a calm, supportive online teaching environment.
We spoke with 2025 Lessonface Double Bass Teacher of the Year, David Jerkovic, about his journey as a performer and educator. In this Q&A, David shares what first drew him to the double bass and how he views the instrument as both the rhythmic foundation and an expressive, versatile voice. He discusses the importance of creating a calm, intentional teaching environment, building trust between student and teacher, and approaching challenges as a natural part of growth.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in French Horn, Olivier Blakney, to share insights into his journey as a French horn musician and educator. In this Q&A, he reflects on what first drew him to the instrument and the rich emotional range that makes the French horn such a compelling voice.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in Acting, Stephanie Barton-Farcas, to share insights into her journey as a working actor and educator. In this Q&A, she reflects on what drew her to acting, why understanding the realities of the entertainment industry is essential, and how she structures a focused, professional learning environment for her students.
We spoke with 2025 Lessonface Saxophone Teacher of the Year, Andrew Larsen, about his journey as a performer and educator. In this Q&A, Andrew shares what first drew him to the saxophone, how he creates a student-centered and supportive teaching environment, and the mindset he encourages students to adopt as they build both skill and confidence.
We asked 2025 Lessonface Teacher of the Year in R&B Voice, Julieta Pizarro, to share insights into her journey as a vocalist and educator. In this Q&A, Julieta reflects on what drew her to R&B’s soulful blend of emotion and groove, how she creates a calm and welcoming teaching environment, and the mindset she encourages students to cultivate as they develop confidence in their own voice.
