Lessonface

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Lessonface Overview

• Lessonface is a versatile platform connecting students and teachers for live, online lessons in music, academics, languages, and arts.

• You have the freedom to set your own schedule, rates, and specialties.

• The platform handles video conferencing, scheduling, and payments seamlessly in one place.

• While students come from all over the world, most are based in North America.

• Lessonface caters to teachers of all levels of experience, providing support to help you succeed.

Lessonface Teachers

Requirements

For Music & Arts Teachers:

• Two years teaching experience + five years professional experience in your topic

For Language Teachers:

• A teaching degree or relevant certification,

• professional experience teaching the language, and

• be an advanced, superior or native speaker of the language.

Either type of teachers on the Lessonface platform can choose to list themselves in two distinct ways:

• Featured Teachers: Teachers with excellent reviews, high booking rates, and strong profiles may be featured on the homepage, boosting visibility.

• Private Teachers: By default, your profile is public, but you can opt to make it private, meaning only your invited students can book lessons with you.

Lessonface Salary

• Set your own rates for lessons or packages.

• Lessonface takes a 15% commission on lessons booked through the platform.

• If you bring your own students to Lessonface, the commission is reduced to just 5%.

• Teachers typically charge $20–$60 per hour, with some experienced instructors earning even more.

• Flexible payment options include PayPal or direct deposit.

Lessonface Class Types

• Private Lessons:

  • One-on-one sessions customized to each student’s needs and goals.

• Group Classes:

  • Interactive sessions with multiple students, great for collaborative learning.

• Self-paced Courses:

  • Teachers can create courses which students can take on their own time.

Lessonface Student Age

• Students range from children to adults, with many school-aged learners.

• The platform supports teachers in tailoring lessons to suit a wide variety of age groups and skill levels.

Minimum Teaching Hours

• No minimum time commitment is required—you’re free to teach as little or as much as you like.

• Consistent availability can help you attract and retain regular students.

Peak Teaching Times

• Teaching times vary based on your students' location:

  • North America: Afternoons, evenings, and weekends are the busiest.

  • Global Students: Early mornings or late evenings may be popular due to time zone differences.

• Peak demand often coincides with school vacations and holidays.

Lessonface Application Process

1.) Submit Your Application:

Share your experience, qualifications, and specialties through the online form.

2.) Profile Approval:

Lessonface reviews your application, often asking for additional information or a demo.

Create a “Student-Ready” Profile:

To get your profile approved on Lessonface, it needs to be "student-ready," meaning it’s polished and appealing to potential students.

What does "student-ready" mean?

Meet the teacher qualifications. Your background should align with Lessonface's standards.

Add 3+ specific details. Include clear examples like universities attended, places taught, performances, or other achievements in your About or Credentials sections.

Write compelling paragraphs. Go beyond listing facts—tell a story about your experience and why students should choose you.

Upload a professional photo. A clear, friendly photo makes your profile inviting.

Write in English. Your profile must be clear and professional.

3.) Start Teaching

Onboarding and Support: Lessonface provides resources to help you start teaching successfully.

Lessonface Reviews

Pros:

• Lessonface is a registered Public Benefit Company, part of their mission treating teachers equitably. They aim to keep their fees as low as possible so teachers can keep as much of their tuition as possible.

• Lessonface also ensured payments for lessons, and they enforce cancellation policies for students who cancel last minute, ensuring you get paid.

• On top of this, teachers also only have to pay a 5% commission rate for bringing their own students.

Cons:

• Since Lessonface is a platform with many teachers, especially in popular categories like music, standing out and attracting students can take time and effort.

• While Lessonface promotes its teachers, you may need to actively market yourself, particularly if you're new to the platform or teaching niche subjects.

• While Lessonface is open globally, its primary audience tends to be English-speaking students, which might limit opportunities for some teachers.

• Similarly, most of the students are based in North America, so the peak teaching hours may not align with a teacher’s availability.

Lessonface Technical Requirements

Because Lessonface also has real-time music lessons, their technical requirements are little higher than the typical online teaching platform.

• Required:

  • Internet Speed:

    • At least 1 Mbps upload and download speed (wired is preferred for consistent performance.)

  • Equipment:

    • Reliable computer or table

    • Webcam (built-in or external)

    • Microphone (built-in or external)

• Optional Tools:

  • Headphones or a headset for better audio quality.

  • External microphone for higher-quality video/audio.

  • Additional camera for multi-cam setups. This is particularly good for music lessons to to show finger placements or instruments clearly.

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