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On Student Success — MET Orchestra Tubist Christopher J. Hall

Kati Falk-Flores By Kati Falk-Flores on Fri, 03/12/2021 - 7:41pm EST

After a conversation with Christopher J. Hall, Principal Tuba of the MET Orchestra since 1996, it would seem that when it comes to becoming a professional musician there are certainly particular actions that students can take; but it can essentially be pared down to one basic principle. Be the best you can be.

Quick Tips from MET Orchestra Percussionists

Kati Falk-Flores By Kati Falk-Flores on Sat, 02/27/2021 - 6:40am EST

We had the opportunity to ask percussionists of the MET Orchestra for their quick tips for students who are serious in their percussion studies. Read on for details.

A Conversation with MET Orchestra Harpist Mariko Anraku

Kati Falk-Flores By Kati Falk-Flores on Wed, 02/10/2021 - 8:21pm EST

“What advice would you give to students who are seriously invested in their future as a harpist?”

“Consistency. Commitment. Perseverance. Patience.

"Courage to keep going no matter what happens — and the courage to bounce back. Staying positive and motivated. Not being hard on oneself. Keep the spark and joy in music — and have fun. Enjoy and love the music that you’re playing in every moment.”

Why We Need to Sing Now

Kara Alfano By Kara Alfano on Wed, 02/03/2021 - 8:19pm EST
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In this era of COVID-19, singing can be considered a dangerous act. Even after many months of living through this pandemic, it’s still a challenge to get my head wrapped around that concept. Many people I know who are passionate about singing have been hesitant to continue doing it. When things finally head back toward normal, singing will likely be one of the last activities to do so, due to the risk of transmitting the virus through aerosol droplets expelled from the mouth while singing.

Advice from MET Orchestra Violists Milan Milisavljević and Désirée Elsevier

Kati Falk-Flores By Kati Falk-Flores on Thu, 01/28/2021 - 9:02pm EST
Milan & Désirée

ON BEING A PROFRESSIONAL MUSICIAN


What does it take to be a professional violist? We asked Principal Violist Milan Milisavljević and Désirée Elsevier, a member of the MET Orchestra since 1987, this question.

“If you want to be a musician you have to really want it. It requires a lot of hard work and a lot of concentration in ways that are entirely self-driven. No one is telling you to do it,”Désirée said. “You have to do it because you have to do it. It’s a tough ask in this economy.”

Lessonface 2020 Year in Review

Claire Cunningham By Claire Cunningham on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 8:39am EST

At the end of 2019, we at Lessonface made the decision to change our company's legal designation from Corporation to Public Benefit Corporation. The change was formalized legally in early April 2020 with adding our mission to our Articles of Incorporation.

An aspect of becoming a PBC is that at the end of each year we track how well we achieved our mission. Our mission, in key part, is: help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.

So, really, two major aspects that we're exploring in this article, for which we'd like to ask your feedback:

Online Music, Language & Academic Teachers of the Year 

Claire Cunningham By Claire Cunningham on Tue, 12/29/2020 - 5:11pm EST

Extraordinary Online Teachers of the Year

As the year comes to a close, we are proud to present our 96 Teachers of the Year - one for each active lesson subject on Lessonface, from acoustic guitar to xylophone. Congratulations to this amazing group, and all the other talented experts on Lessonface as well! In this challenging year, your guidance and joy have been an inspiration to many. 

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Happy Jingle Bells to All - Free Printable Sheet Music

Team Lessonface By Team Lessonface on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 10:10am EST
Jingle Bells Printable Sheet Music

Enjoy Free Printable Holiday Sheet Music, Our Holiday Gift to You

Jingle Bells printable sheet music is a fun addition to your holiday festivities.

So have fun playing & singing!

Arranged by Kati Falk-Flores.

Learn to Play Auld Lang Syne and Deck the Halls on the Ukulele

Claire Cunningham By Claire Cunningham on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 7:13am EST
Uke Holiday Auld Lang Syne and Deck the Halls Tab and Tutorial with Khabu

Want to learn a couple of timeless hits on the uke and delight your friends and relatives over the holidays? Ukulele master teacher Khabu Young demonstrates a couple of holiday classics in basic and more advanced versions in these video tutorials. 

Auld Lang Syne

For Beginners

 Watch and download the documents following this video to get learn the chords and a strumming pattern for Auld Lang Syne.

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Lessonface Gift Certificates

Lessonface Support By Lessonface Support on Wed, 12/23/2020 - 10:45am EST
Give music lessons and classes

Looking for the perfect present for the musician or aspiring musician in your life? Lessonface offers gift certificates for online music lessons and classes. 

With their gift certificate in hand, your favorite aspiring musician will be able to find a well-qualified, inspirational instructor suited to their specific schedule and interests for online lessons from wherever they are. Lessonface teachers cover 100+ instruments, dozens of genres, and are leaders in their fields.

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