Lessonface

Lessonface is an online marketplace connecting students with teachers for live, one-on-one (and group) lessons, with a primary focus on music alongside language and arts. Founded in 2012 and based in Brooklyn, New York, it operates as a Public Benefit Corporation with a mission of connecting students with quality teachers for live online lessons.

Students search by instrument or topic (or request a teacher match), browse profiles with reviews from verified Lessonface students, then message, book, and meet teachers through the integrated video environment. Booking is flexible, many teachers offer free trials, and group sessions are available, with the marketplace covering more than 85 instruments and genres.

Lessonface charges teachers a commission of 15% of session fees, and teachers set their own rates, so student prices vary by instructor. The company reports having connected over 45,000 students with more than 3,000 teachers, and offers a subscription option teachers can extend to their students. It suits learners — especially in music — who want to choose from a wide pool of independent online teachers on a flexible basis.