Take a Course at Your Own Pace

New at Lessonface in 2025: Teachers are creating courses that students can take at their own pace, and as in-depth learning resources to supplement and enrich private lessons and group classes. Find the available courses below, and click the images or titles to view more details and enroll. More courses are being added every week. If you have questions about a course, send a message or book a private lesson with the instructor who created it, all at Lessonface.com.

Guitar and More Fretted Instruments
Piano
Woodwinds and Brass
Strings
Voice
Bass Guitar
Percussion
Other Instruments
General Music Resources
Languages
Acting
Dance
For Teachers

Guitar and Fretted Instruments
Beginner Guitar
	Blues 101 by Rod Ferreira Learn basic chords, blues patterns, pentatonic scales, licks and more.
	Blues For Kids by Nerissa Campbell Singer-songwriter Nerissa Campbell leads kids through learning about the Blues, including music theory, listening, improvisation, call and response, and, most importantly fun.
	Essential Flamenco Guitar Techniques by Leah Kruszewski This free course teaches five core techniques of flamenco guitar: thumb technique, arpeggios, rasgueos, picado, and alzapua.
	First Time Fingerstyle by Gabriele Cento This course is designed to help you take your first steps into the world of Fingerstyle Guitar.
	Guitar 101: The Complete Beginner's Course by Jen Phipps A complete beginner’s guide to getting started on guitar in any genre, covering everything from tuning to chords and riffs.
	Guitar Basics by Rod Ferreira This course is designed to help beginners to understand the very first steps of playing guitar.
	Guitar Tuning Guide by Tyson Farmer Knowing how to tune your guitar is the first step in every guitarist's journey! In this self-paced course, you will learn how to tune your guitar in standard tuning and alternate tunings with a clip-on, stand-alone, smartphone, or online electronic guitar tuner.
	Intro to Guitar by Sara Landeau Learn the basics of guitar (electric or acoustic) with phenomenal educator and guitarist Sara Landeau of the Julie Ruin. Topics include chords, strumming patterns, fingerpicking and a song that you can start playing right away.
	Learn to Play Guitar in a Day! by Marlene Hutchinson A unique created by Marlene Hutchinson to help busy people achieve their dream of playing guitar. Based on her popular private lesson format, this fun and engaging program is equivalent to eight weeks of lessons — all in just one day!
	Learn to Play Three Easy Christmas Songs by Brad Ward Learn to play three easy Christmas songs with video play-alongs and onscreen tablature and lyrics: Deck The Halls, O Christmas Tree, We Wish You A Merry Christmas
	The Musical Alphabet for Guitarists by Leah Kruszewski This free course teaches you the musical alphabet and how to find to the notes on your guitar without a fretboard chart.
Intermediate Guitar
	All the Diatonic Scales on the Fretboard by Rod Ferreira How to understand and find all the natural notes on the guitar.
	Blues Guitar Workshop by Adam Stoler Seasoned guitarist Adam Stoler shares his secrets on how to make your blues guitar sound like you mean it, with special focus on articulation, note choices and scales, picking, melodic phrasing, and how to comp and play a fun diverse blues progression.
	Guajira Arpeggio Exercise by Leah Kruszewski This free course teaches you an easy arpeggio study based on flamenco guajira, useful for any guitarist who uses their right hand fingers to play.
	Intro to Flamenco Guitar: Rhythms and Styles by Leah Kruszewski Learn to play four different flamenco rhythms and styles ('palos'): Soleá, Malagueña, Farruca, and Guajira.
	Mixing Scales: Pentatonic, Blues & Mixolydian by Rod Ferreira How to mix Pentatonic, Blues, and Mixolydian scales in your playing.
	Music Theory for Guitarists - Part 1 by Leah Kruszewski Music theory basics especially for guitarists. Learn how to find the notes on the fretboard, form intervals, build major scales and three types of chords from scratch, and more.
	Music Theory for Guitarists - Part 2 by Leah Kruszewski Build on basic theory concepts and learn about chord inversions and extensions, the minor scale, how to build and use the circle of 5ths, how to transpose and use a capo, and more kinds of scales, chords, and modes.
	Pentatonic Power - Develop Fretboard Fluency and Fast-Track Your Guitar Soloing by Brad Ward A course for beginners who want to take control of their soloing skills using the minor pentatonic scale.
	Playin' the Changes by Tom Dempsey Jazz guitarist and educator Tom Dempsey leads a workshop in jazz improvisation focusing on techniques to improve your soloing skills to get you to play on the changes. In this free course Tom will cover several common jazz chord progressions that apply to a wide variety of jazz tunes.
	Study in C Major by Rod Ferreira Learn the basics of the C Major Key with a fun & musical exercise
	Tracks and Charts by Duane Denison and Brian Kotzur by Duane Denison Play along with original songs from Duane Denison and Brian Kotzur as you work on different elements of guitar playing. Each song includes a chart which provides all the necessary details in treble clef, tablature, and chord symbols.
	Triads for Strings 1, 2 and 3 by Chris Rupp Learn to play triads on strings 1, 2, and 3 and improve your ability to play the guitar and understand chords, whether playing rhythm or lead guitar.
More Fretted Instruments
	Two Holiday Songs for Ukulele by Khabu Doug Young Ukulele master teacher Khabu Young demonstrates the timeless holiday classics Auld Lang Syne and Deck the Halls in basic and more advanced versions.
	Traditional Playing on the Mountain Dulcimer by Lorinda Jones Everything you need to know to begin playing the mountain dulcimer and continue your journey as an accomplished player.
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Piano
	Key to the Melodies: Beginners Piano Course Level 1 by Veronica Gaudreau Embark on a captivating journey into the world of piano playing over fourteen video lessons. You'll dive into the world of music and unlock the secrets of piano mastery step by step.
	Beginning Worship Piano by Makayla Stevenson Learn all of the foundational skills necessary to play worship piano – including the keyboard, basic chording, accompaniment patterns, and chord inversions.
	Intermediate Worship Piano by Makayla Stevenson Learn new accompaniment patterns as well as introductions and transitions, playing with nuance and musicality, new key signatures, and reading advanced chord charts. Prepare and lead a worship set focusing on the theme, structure, and keys.
	Early Advanced Worship Piano by Makayla Stevenson Master advanced topics such as 7th chords, fills and color chords, accompaniment patterns, and all 12 key signatures. Learn to improvise for spontaneous moments, play behind a person speaking, and use the Nashville Number System.
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Woodwinds and Brass
	Beyond the Fingering Chart by Michael Nunes Are you looking to better understand alternate fingerings or the mechanics of brass instruments? Beyond The Fingering Chart is a course designed to educate those looking to move beyond simply memorizing fingerings, and give advanced players and band directors and extra level of understanding to their craft. Free course preview.
	Finding Your First or Forever Flute and How To Make It Last by Erika Andres This free course will walk you through the process of finding an instrument so that you feel confident that you are getting the instrument that you need. And you will learn about possible accessories that you might require as well as how to take care of your flute so that it always keeps playing as well as when it was new.
	The Guide to Playing Flute Virtually by Erika Andres Are you ready to enter the 21st century and take your flute into the virtual world? This free mini course will walk you through technology requirements and how to set everything up so that your first virtual flute endeavor is successful.
	Learn to Play the Native American Style Flute by Ami Sarasvati This online course is the perfect place to start your journey of learning to play the Native American-style flute (NAF). No musical experience is necessary. In fact, for many people, learning to play the NAF is their first experience playing an instrument. This course will guide you through the basics of playing your flute right away. Free course previews.
	Meet the Band Instruments by Lessonface Resources This course is designed to introduce students to the band instrument of their choice. Top Lessonface instructors share short performances and insights on how to begin your musical journey.
	The Singing Sax by Willem Moolenbeek Learn familiar songs via PDFs and audio tracks, and develop a great saxophone sound by imagining yourself singing.
	Trumpet Practice with Antoine Drye by Antoine Drye Top NYC trumpeter Antoine Drye explains different approaches that you can use to practicing and warming up while at the same time building your musical knowledge and vocabulary.
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Strings
	Beginner Fundamentals for Violin and Fiddle with Mike Mitchell by Mike Mitchell A comprehensive course on how to play American fiddle music in 23 videos that you can view and review at your own convenience.
	Fiddle Tunes: Expand Your Repertoire by Alani Sugar In this course, you will work through a carefully crafted set of fiddle tunes designed to help you expand your repertoire within the bluegrass and old time traditions, giving you the tools you need to confidently step into a jam session and participate to your heart's content!
	Intro to Irish Fiddling by Katrina Zosseder Intro to Irish traditional music for experienced players curious about Irish fiddle. You'll learn about trad sessions, style, bowing, ornaments, and at least one full tune.
	Intro to Violin by Ludovica Burtone Ludovica Burtone teaches the basics of the violin, such as posture, tuning, the bow, the first notes and two songs, all in a concise step-by-step way.
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Voice
	Basic Vocal Warmups and Exercises by Aubrey Lauren A 7-video series of guided vocal exercises tailored to support singers at every level, across all genres. Each video focuses on a distinct aspect of vocal technique, with clear demonstrations to help students explore and develop their voices.
	Intro to Singing by Liz Tobias Learn the basics of singing with Liz Tobias, a world renowned singer and educator, who has taught at MIT and the New England Conservatory.
	Make a Joyful Noize by Soul Science Lab Gain confidence in Hip Hop songwriting and music production with activities, worksheets, and templates. The course includes step-by-step instructions and guided support to successfully learn foundational Hip Hop songwriting and music production techniques.
	Mastering the Voice by Dan Hegelund This free course caters to singers at every stage. Over 10 enriching weeks, delve deep into essential techniques and advanced concepts that will transform your voice and unlock your potential.
	Seven Day Next Level Singing Course by Tiffanie Cosby Throughout the next 7 days, you will embark on a musical journey to develop and improve your singing skills. Whether you are a beginner or looking to enhance your singing abilities, this course will provide you with the necessary tools and techniques to help you reach your singing goals.
	Two Exercises for Better Belting by Leah Hinton These FREE simple exercises teach voice students easy steps for better belting and include two backing tracks for practicing how to belt when singing.
	Interpretation of Mariachi Voice with Jonathan Palomar by Jonathan Palomar World-renowned Mariachi performer Jonathan Palomar shares advice and insights from his incredible career.
	Mariachi Singing with Vanessa Alonzo by Vanessa Alonzo Join Mariachi vocalist Vanessa Alonzo for a master class in different Mariachi vocal techniques and history of the art form.
	Understanding Mariachi Music by Octavio Moreno Learn fundamentals of mariachi vocal technique, the importance of understanding, and honoring its relevance as an instrument.
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Bass Guitar
	Building on Bass Fundamentals by Marco Panzarella Join Building on Bass Fundamentals and break through your playing barriers. Tailored for the aspiring beginner or intermediate bassist with at least a year of experience, this program is designed to push your boundaries and elevate your playing.
	Practice Techniques for Intermediate Bass Guitarists by Bear Williams Bear Williams teaches three practice techniques for intermediate bass guitarists. Course includes a bass backing track to play along with for practice.
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Percussion
	Beginning Drum Set Learning by Hans Muer Students will learn the very basics of drum set playing and play a basic rock beat along with music.
	Easy Hand Drumming: Conga Techniques & Combos by Derrick Raiter Discover the joy of hand drumming in this easy-to-follow course designed for all ages and skill levels.
	Learn Major and Minor scales by Derrick Raiter A fast and easy way to learn major and minor scales for marimba, bells, glockenspiel, or any keyboard instrument.
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Other Instruments
	The Complete Accordion Course by Stefan Nestoroski A video course for beginner and early intermediate accordion students of all ages.
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General Music Resources
	All About the Bass: How (and How Not) to Write, Arrange, and Produce It by Byron Fry Learn how to write, arrange, and produce great bass lines and set your music apart from the competition with experienced composer, arranger and producer Byron Fry.
	Become A Practice Warrior by Christopher Maloney This self-paced course will teach you the practice secrets of professional musicians and teach you how to become the new musical you, regardless of what instrument you play or what level you are at in your playing.
	Essence of Music Composition by Johnathan Couch Learn basic principles of contemporary composition and discover helpful strategies and methods for composing regularly.
	Good Music Practice by Fabrice Muller “Music is a discipline in which methodical, rigorous learning brings pleasure.” Not sure what I exactly mean by this? Please keep reading. Learning Music requires daily practice, which guarantees progress and the joy of seeing the fruits of your labor if you practice well.
	Harmony: How to Make It Do What's Best for Your Music by Byron Fry Discover how to use harmony to enhance your arrangements, from lush and sophisticated layers to power in the simple and bare.
	Intro to Creative Music Production by Jason Vaughn In this self-paced music production course, build creative confidence by turning simple ideas into short songs. This class is designed for beginners and focuses on helping students start without fear, explore music-making in a low-pressure way, and understand how producers shape ideas over time.
	Intro to Technical Music Production by Jason Vaughn In this self-paced music production course, you'll build technical confidence by understanding sound, mixing, and core audio tools. This class is designed for beginners and focuses on helping students make clear technical decisions without fear, confusion, or overprocessing.
	Intro to Songwriting by Yonit Spiegelman Harmony, melody and lyrics are the three main components of songwriting. Learn with the great Yonit Spiegelman how to put these three building blocks at the service of your feeling and creativity!
	The Key to Sharps and Flats by Tammi Burger Confused by scales, sharps, flats, and key signatures? Not anymore! This simple course breaks it all down using an easy-to-remember rhyme and formula that makes everything click—no matter what instrument you play.
	Learn to to Read Music by Alani Sugar This course is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to reading music notation. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking to refresh their skills, this course offers a step-by-step approach to understanding musical symbols, rhythms, and pitch notation.
	Master the Circle of Fifths by Alani Sugar In this course, we will cover all things Circle of Fifths/Fourths. You will answer the questions: 'What is the circle of fifths?', 'What is an interval?', 'How do I build the circle of fifths?', and 'Why is this information useful to me as a musician?'
	Melody, Queen of the Omniverse: How to Write Hits by Byron Fry Learn the art, mechanics and universal truths of great melody writing from experienced composer, arranger and producer Byron Fry.
	Musical Background Parts: Organizing Your Beautiful Chaos by Byron Fry How to organize your linear and rhythmic background parts to bring out the best in your music, taught by experienced composer, arranger and producer Byron Fry.
	Practical Music Theory by Yonit Spiegelman In this introductory course, Yonit Spiegelman explains the basic concepts of intervals, which are the foundation of melodies, chords, and more.
	Rhythm, King of the Omniverse by Byron Fry Learn how to how to use, speak, arrange, and produce rhythm with experienced composer, arranger and producer Byron Fry.
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Languages
	Español Basico: Basic Spanish Course by Carolina Amoruso Learn Spanish at your own rhythm! This course covers basic concepts of the Spanish language, from numbers and colours to conjugations of verbs in the present tense.
	Conversational Hindi for Beginners by Bhanu Sisodia Have you always wanted to speak Hindi but didn't know where to start? This beginner-friendly course teaches you the real, everyday Hindi you'll use in conversation, travel, and daily life.
	Intro to Russian Language by Helen M. Start your exciting journey into learning Russian! This course will guide you through fundamentals such as reading, counting, and basic conversation skills.
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Acting
	Acting 101 with Stephanie Barton-Farcas by Stephanie Barton-Farcas In 9 short videos, Stephanie Barton-Farcas covers some of the essential topics going into the 2024-25 casting year.
	Intro to Acting with Coach Darius by Darius Journigan A comprehensive course for beginning or experienced actors designed to build your acting skills from the ground up.
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Dance
	Belly Dance Esssentials by Viktoriia Montach A structured system of video lessons, practice videos, and a PDF guide designed to take you from zero to a confident, graceful dancer.
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For Teachers
	The Cascade Method for Teaching Pop Songs on Piano by Tara Boykin Learn how to pick out pop songs! You won't need to buy sheet music or spend time looking for arrangements. This method encourages creativity and allows you to adapt songs to all ages.
	How to Create a Self-Paced Course at Lessonface Teachers can now create self-paced courses for enrollment on Lessonface. Courses can be free or paid, and the pricing is set by the author.
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