How to Find an English Tutor in Boston

How to Find an English Tutor in BostonSo you want to find an English tutor in Boston? It's no secret that Boston is a thriving city that offers the best education and living experience in the United States. You can even earn your Bachelor's degree in the capital of the country in this ancient city.Boston has always been home to a large number of immigrants from all over the world. Not only does it offer good jobs but also large communities with strong family ties. The city provides a wide variety of opportunities for people interested in a career in education. If you are looking for a job where you will be able to help others learn English or work as a tutor, then you have the opportunity to enjoy all of these benefits right in Boston.A professional career in teaching English is one of the most sought after professions in the country. Most of the people who are going to work as tutors usually come from countries where English is not their native language.It's not enough to be a tutor though. You can also become an English tutor in Boston. Tutors work by spending their day teaching students through free lessons online. The students would also have a chance to interact with their tutor via email and by chatting online.English teachers are mostly women, but there are also many men who specialize in teaching English. Online tutorials for those who are interested in the profession are available in several locations. However, the person interested in becoming a tutor in Boston should also remember that Boston has a large number of tourists and if they fail to get hired there, they may also lose their job elsewhere.You can easily find various sites that offer tutorials and guidebooks for teaching English. Some schools in Boston also provide lessons online for parents.In Boston, one can either go to the public school system or choose to attend a private school. Once you have enrolled yourself in a private school, you are supposed to remain enrolled at that school for t he rest of your life. If you wish to teach English in Boston, you should think about going to a private school, as it would cost you less.

Spanish Vocabulary Intro to Spanish Prepositions

Spanish Vocabulary Intro to Spanish Prepositions Suzy S. Its tough learning a new language, but  have no fear an easy lesson is here! Here,  Spanish tutor  Jason N.  shows you how  to use prepositions to connect words together and create simple sentences A Look at Prepositions in Spanish Luckily, prepositions are  pretty  straightforward when it comes to  learning to speak Spanish.  Prepositions in Spanish are not too different from ones in English. Just like in English, prepositions connect words together and often focus on direction, place, or time. They usually precede the word or words they connect. There are simple prepositions, which are usually one word, and compound prepositions, which are typically  multiple words. Here, I focus on simple ones. Let’s go over the three most important prepositions: a:  meaning to, at in English de:  meaning of, from in English en:  meaning in, on, at  in English Prepositions in Spanish are mostly used the same way in Spanish as they are in English. Once you get comfortable with memorizing the vocabulary, it should feel like common sense, except for a few (almost all rules have exceptions). Now lets take a closer look at these three Spanish  prepositions. The first preposition is a, which allows you to discuss topics such as movement, actions, and time.  Below are some examples of the uses of a. Movement or motion (to)  Vamos a Atlanta el viernes  (We go to Atlanta on Friday)  Fuimos a San Francisco  (We went to San Francisco) Connect one verb to an infinitive (not translated directly)  Voy a jugar  (I’m going to play)  Aprendí a escribir  (I learned to write) Show how to do something (on, by, with)  Fue a pie  (She went on foot)  Lo hacen a mano  (They do it by hand)  Escribían a lápiz  (They used to write with a pencil) Introduce a person the “personal a” in Spanish, which has no direct English translation   ¿Conociste a Tim? (Did you meet Tim?)  Observé a Michael Jordan  (I observed Michael Jordan) State the time (at, is) Cenamos a las seis  (We eat dinner at six oclock) Estamos a martes  (It is Tuesday) The second proposition is de, which lets you say where something is from, how something compares, and descriptions of things. Below are some examples of the uses of de. Demonstrate possession (of)  Atlanta es la capital de Georgia  (Atlanta is the capitol of Georgia)  La clase de Jason  (Jason’s class) Address cause (from, with)  Están cansados de manejar  (They are tired from driving)  Estamos contentos de nuestro hijo  (We are happy with our son) State the origin (from, of)  Ã‰l es de México  (He is from Mexico)  Soy es el más inteligente de mi clase  (I am the most intelligent of my class) Describe a noun with another noun or infinitive (of)  Una taza de café  (A cup of coffee)  El jugo de toronja  (Grapefruit juice) Compare (than)  Sara es la más alta de todos los alumnos del sexto grado (Sara is the tallest of all 6th grade students)  Hay menos de  cinco personas en la clase del profesor Angel (There are less than five in professor Angel’s class). Bonus: Learn more about Spanish comparisons here! Idioms/phrases/sayings De pie (Standing) De ahora en adelante (From now on) The third proposition is en, which tells you where something is, how something is done, and when something occurs. Below are some examples of the uses of en. Specify location (in, on, at)  Están en mi casa  (They are in my house) Mira la pintura en la pared  (Look at the painting on the wall) Ellas están en la habitación  (They are in the room) Designate time (in) Iban a Los Angeles en el otoño  (They used to go to LA in the Fall) Viene en una semana  (She is coming in a week) Show how to do something (on, by, with) Vamos a Washington en avión  (We go to Washington by plane) Te vas al doctor en Uber  (You go to the doctor in an Uber) Idioms   En serio (Seriously) En broma (As a joke) En vivo (Live) Theres more where that came from!  Heres a handy Spanish prepositions list: Final Note If youre comfortable with these already, try tackling Spanish transition words. There are a lot of prepositions at your disposal, but dont let that scare  you! A consistent schedule for practicing Spanish  will help you improve at a steady rate. Sooner than later, these prepositions will be second nature in your vocabulary. Dedicate yourself to learning, but most importantly, have fun! Need more Spanish preposition practice? Find a Spanish tutor near you! Post Author:  Jason N. Jason N. tutors in English and Spanish in Athens, GA.  He majored in Spanish at UC Davis, lived in Mexico for 3 years where he completed a Master’s degree in Counseling, and studied Spanish Literature and Psychology at the University of Costa Rica. He is currently attending the University of Georgia.  Learn more about Jason here!     Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Fear Of Changing Careers Get Over It - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Fear Of Changing Careers Get Over It - Introvert Whisperer Fear Of Changing Careers: Get Over It Daily almost 60% of all workers get up and go to a job they hate.   I think this tells the story about the collective avoidance most of us are doing around this issue.   It’s not an economy issue; this problem existed before the downturn.   The economy makes a good excuse for doing nothing. How is it that the idea of changing careers strikes more fear in people than the idea of sky diving?   It would seem that when you weight the worst case scenario that the worst that could happen when changing careers is you don’t like the career and go back to what you were doing.   Hey, the worse case of sky diving is you wind up making a big mess that you don’t walk away from.   That’s much worse, so why all the fear around changing careers? Fear comes from the unknown.   For career change, it is the fear: you don’t know if you will really like the work not knowing if the pay is adequate not knowing if you’ll like the new boss not knowing how to figure out what you really might like to do fear of failure All good issues and all of them can be addressed while making this important decision.   Much different than being figuring out your options when you are hurling to year when the parachute doesn’t open. What do you do to move ahead? You really do need to acknowledge how you feel and get over it.   This isn’t going to kill you (unless your new chosen career is sky diving and maybe not then).   The best way to overcome fear is to shine the light of reason and logic on in.   Fear can’t exist when you turn the unknown into knowledge.   You don’t jump out of an airplane without first learning all the details important to a successful jump before you go.   You need to spend time learning about other careers.   You need to take action to educate yourself and turn that fear into inspiration.   In other words, the fears I mention are all things you can make go away with the very simple act of research. The biggest step is the first one.   You will discover that once you take the first step in this process that the others come along much easier.   Inertia is a good thing.   Just like sky diving the hardest part is actually jumping out of the airplane.   So, what do you do if you are having a tough time taking that first step?   Here are some suggestions: Figure out what your first step is â€" if you don’t know what that is, it’s hard to do Make a “due date” for your first step and ask someone to keep you accountable to do it Ask someone to take a first step with you (we often need a companion) Go to a professional career coach and have them map out your process Being in love with your career is important because it is such a huge part of our life.   Don’t let fear keep you from finding a great career. Fear can often immobilize us even on important things like making a career change.   You need to know you will have the fear, at least to some degree, and the best way to push through it is with action and insight. Do you know what your next career step is?   Many people don’t. I want to help you accelerate your career by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my eBook on how to construct your Career SMART Goals â€" that will help you put together your actions and keep you accountable.   Get your copy now and start your action plan today: CLICK HERE Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleash your professional potential.

A Guide to Drawing Techniques

A Guide to Drawing Techniques Drawing Techniques to Suit You ChaptersWhat is Observational Drawing?What is Caricature Drawing?What is Editorial Cartooning?What is Technical Illustration?Discovering Drawing TechniquesDrawing is something everyone does at some point in their lives.We learn to paint and draw from a very young age, even before we learn to talk.From the basics of our first stick figures to the moment we learn how to draw animals more realistically and get used to gesture drawing, as a means of expression and communication, drawing can provide a basis for a variety of careers.Art and drawing can take many forms, but the basis is the same for all of them: being able to draw basic shapes, use basic techniques, colours and put a piece together.Contrary to what some people may think, drawing isn’t a talent you’re born with â€" it is something you can learn at any age.This is probably the most important thing to bear in mind. Drawing is universal and anyone can learn how to do it.As the French sculptor, Auguste Rodin said:  There is no one beautiful style, beautiful drawing, nor beautiful colours: there is only one true beauty, the beauty of the truth which reveals itself.What are the different types of drawing? What are their characteristics? FernandoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EmmaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidDrawing Teacher 4.75 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (7) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorrenDrawing Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Julia janeDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EvelinaDrawing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat is Observational Drawing?Let’s begin by looking at observational drawing.Why?Because it forms a basis for so many disciplines in drawing.Your art teacher wil l start teaching  basic drawing lessons in techniques through exercises involving simple objects in class.How can observational drawing help beginners?Learning to master control of your drawing toolsDeveloping observational skillsFaithfully reproducing real-life objectsGetting used to artistic techniques including working with one point perspective, proportion and light and shadeObservational drawing is hard work and can take a lot of time.The objective of observational drawing is to reproduce an identical representation of the model on paper. In order to achieve this, you have to learn to ‘disconnect’ your brain and focus on how the thing in front of you actually looks, rather than interpreting it a three-dimensional object.Sketching a landscape demands an eye for detail as well as a good amount of patience ¦ source: Visualhunt - Aidan MeyerConsider your hand as an extension of your eyesight.Learning how to draw the human body, a face, and even a still life drawing are all dif ficult exercises the first time you attempt them, however, practicing them is essential to becoming a skilled artist.Getting the hang of representing characteristics of an object opens up the diverse world of art to you.Having the ability to perfectly reproduce a portrait, landscape or another object gives you the means to express yourself through your art and explore your creative side further.Coming up with ideas is one thing, but knowing how to materialise them on a blank sheet of paper is another.Regularly practicing your observational drawing skills will allow you to work on new techniques and styles that you will use throughout your artistic career.What is Caricature Drawing?Once you’ve learnt how to draw a portrait of a person, you can start to have a bit of fun by exaggerating their features  in a move away from realism to produce a caricature portrait drawing. Not only will this give you a chance to use your imagination, the person you draw will also appreciate your effor ts!Drawing caricatures has a long history spanning several centuries.The traces of caricature drawing on Greek vases show that the practice may go back to antiquity.Caricatures, like most styles of drawing, began as engravings, but the development of printing (which came about during the Renaissance) facilitated the distribution of satirical drawings.The birth of satirical drawing is strongly linked to a major event in European history: the French Revolution.Drawing became a means of criticising society and condemning the abuse of power.Satirical newspapers started to develop and the caricature became a universal method of expression.The reason for this was that anyone could understand a drawing, so a shocking picture which ridiculed a certain person had a greater impact than words when it came to changing someone’s image.Does the idea of creating amusing portraits appeal to you?In order to be able to do this, you’ll need to have mastered the drawing basics.Drawing a caricatured portrait requires the artist to have good observational skills which will help them to decide which characteristics should be exaggerated in their picture.You should also work on your figure drawing and portrait drawing abilities in particular, as learning how to draw people will provide a firm foundation for learning to draw faces and how to sketch caricatures.Whether you learn about the art of drawing through step by step drawing tutorials, extra-curricular art instruction or an online drawing course, the pencil is yours to master!With any portrait, you should start by tracing the main characteristics of the face whilst ensuring a resemblance to the person you are drawing.Next, work on the details which will make your caricature an exaggerated piece rather than a portrait.Do they have sleepy eyes?A particularly wide smile?An interesting hairline?It all depends on the appearance of the person you’re drawing.Drawing a caricature is an opportunity for you to have fun with your art through exaggerating small details whilst keeping your portrait recognisable as the person you’re drawing.Drawing caricatures doesn’t just mean drawing what you fancy. The people who look at your finished piece should be able to recognise the person in the picture upon first glance.To learn how to create art like this, try to sketch celebrities and members of your family, as drawing faces you know well will give you the means to analyse their appearence. FernandoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (8) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EmmaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £75/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DavidDrawing Teacher 4.75 (4) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaDrawing Teacher 5.00 (7) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LorrenDrawing Teacher 5.00 (2) £18/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Julia janeDrawing Teacher 5.00 (5) £60/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors EvelinaDrawing Teacher £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ZangmoDrawing Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsWhat is Editorial Cartooning?There is only one step when going from caricature drawings to editorial cartoons.Editorial or political cartoonists are caricature specialists.Their job is to give their opinion on a news item through their humorous pencil drawings. They usually achieve this by criticising aspects of society or political affairs without a sitter to pose for their painting.Political cartooning is particularly prevalent in France, where the controversial right-wing satirical comic, Charlie Hebdo, was born.The 2015 attack on the makers of Charlie Hebdo put political cartoonists at the heart of current affairs and demonstrated the risks associated with their profession.Editorial cartooning aims to provoke a reaction from those who look at the drawing and encourage a newspaper’s readership to ask questions. In order to do this, editorial illustrators use dark humour, stereotypes and irony.E ditorial cartooning is less about the drawing and more about the subject it depicts. What should shock readers isn’t the cartoon, but the story that has inspired it.Editorial illustration is all about the message behind the caricature ¦ source: Visualhunt - DonkeyHoteyEditorial illustrators don’t think up the horrors they depict by themselves, rather they find them in society.We must also remember that an editorial cartoonist is above all a type of journalist who analyses and produces criticism. Instead of writing an article, they send a message through a quick drawing.The most effective cartoon satire is funny as well as thought-provoking!What is Technical Illustration?Is your mind more mathematically-oriented?Are you a scientist at heart?Technical drawing can be considered to be the opposite of creative drawing. This style of realistic drawing is essential to engineering and concerns representing all kinds of prototypes of products through drawing.It is particularly important as a means of communication, as finished drawings should aid the transmission of essential information which can help developers with new concepts and products.Here are a few examples of the uses of technical drawing:ArchitectureVehicle designElectronicsThe key word in technical illustration is precision.Before producing a specific piece, a concrete representation of all of its angles is required.Drawings from numerous angles, with cross-sections and scaling create an exhaustive representation of the product which includes useful information for the manufacturer.Technical illustrations are usually created by a team of professionals working on a project.Each technical illustrator must strictly conform to several characteristics of the product they are drawing, such as:The format of the drawingsCharacteristics  depicted in the drawingKey points to highlight on the drawingThe number of angles the product is drawn fromYou may picture a technical illustrator sitting in front of a desk, working with their pair of compasses and a protractor. Today, the discipline of technical drawing has changed significantly since these days, and professionals now work on computers with design software.Technical illustration demands a great deal of attention to detail and self-discipline, and its practitioners are rewarded by their ability to work in a variety of fields.Discovering Drawing TechniquesWe’ve looked at the main types of drawing. Before finding your feet in the world of art and discovering your personal drawing style, you should learn some drawing techniques.If you’re still at school, your art teacher will introduce you to the different drawing materials used by artists.Getting to know your drawing tools will open up a world of creation ¦ source: Pixabay - pixel2013Depending on the type of sketches you’re aiming to produce, you’ll be able to choose from a range of methods, and some with suit your project sketchbook better than others.By now, you’ll have alrea dy gained some experienced sketching with a graphite pencil on paper. Don’t be afraid to experiment with your materials, tools and techniques and see how your work varies depending on these things.Here are a few things you may come across when trying out new ways of creating art:Charcoal: Charcoal is something you’re bound to encounter as an artist. It is created from burnt shrub branches and it particularly suited to portraiture.Red Chalk: As its name suggests, this chalk is pigmented with earthy reds as well as ochre and even orange tones. Red chalk is ideal for creating depth in pictures.Graphite: Graphite is the proper name for the lead found in everyday pencils. It is usually the first drawing tool we encounter and especially useful for creating contrast with shading techniques.When it comes to producing your own drawings, you’ll quickly find that you can change the style of your drawings by changing your drawing technique.You may use thick strokes to sharpen an outline, use negative space, blending, doodle and experiment with textures, hatching, contour, use different types of drawing pencil and paper, learn to create shadows in a perspective drawing, or even try digital drawing and learn about rendering!So, whether you choose to draw with a ball-point pen, oil pastel, coloured pencils or watercolor paints, experimentation is the best way to find your personal drawing and painting style!Search for a private tutor to begin taking drawing lessons:drawing courses Londondrawing courses Leedsdrawing courses Glasgow

Watch Now How to Play Pumped Up Kicks

Watch Now How to Play Pumped Up Kicks Suzy S. The song Pumped Up Kicks has been a huge hit for indie rock group Foster the People, spending eight consecutive weeks at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the U.S., and even earning a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.   Following the breakthrough success of the song, Foster the People have now earned their place alongside similar genre-defying bands like Phoenix and MGMT. And best of all, this catchy song is easy to play.   There are four main chords youll need to know, and you can be on your way to leading the karaoke with your friends and family.   Join TakeLessons staff member and guitar instructor Aldo B. as he shows you the four Pumped Up Kicks chords youll need to know below: Did you find this tutorial helpful?   What other songs would you like to learn how to play?   Leave a comment below or stop by our Facebook page to sound off! Looking for a guitar teacher near you? Click here to search by your zip code and lesson type! Like these posts?   Sign up to receive daily updates right to your inbox!   Click here to subscribe. You might also like Watch Now: How to Tune a Guitar Videos We Love: Man With No Hands Plays Guitar Videos We Love: Walk Off the Earth Thinks Outside the Box

Learn the Violin Using Online Resources

Learn the Violin Using Online Resources Advice for Learning to Play the Violin Online ChaptersSet Clear GoalsPut Together a Programme For Online Violin LessonsPractising the Violin RegularlyPlay as much as PossibleListen to Violin PiecesChoose the Right Online Violin Lessons and ResourcesBe Motivated and PersevereWhether film soundtracks, classical music, or rock ‘n’ roll, the violin (or fiddle) is attracting new fans. But before you start playing Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, you need to have a look at a few tabs or study some music theory.Learning music theory (treble clef, bass clef, keys, reading sheet music, etc.) can take some time. You’re not going to become the next Vivaldi during your first lesson, after all.Music requires a lot of concentration, motivation, and teaching skills, learning to read sheet music and understand music theory needs to be done progressively, and the violin can be one of the hardest musical instruments to learn.If you want to learn music in more interesting ways, there are some who choose to learn violin with apps and new technologie s. There are plenty of ways to learn to play the violin on the internet (websites, YouTube videos, etc.).Which methods should you use in order to learn as effectively as possible?How do you avoid picking up bad habits without a tutor there to correct you? TomViolin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StacyViolin Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValtieViolin Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors BenedictViolin Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TaisiiaViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AmyViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuísViolin Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoViolin Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsSet Clear GoalsWhy do you want to learn how to play violin?This is the first question you should ask yourself before you go online or start looking for violin te achers.Your goals won’t be the same if you’re wanting to become a professional violinist as they would be if you just want to play violin music with your friends on the weekends.Take more online violin lessons to improve your skills.There are plenty of good reasons for learning violin. (Source: StockSnap)While the basics will be the same for both, an amateur musician can skip over a lot of music theory and focus on violin playing while someone aspiring to go pro will need to be well-versed in the international language of music.This is why you’ll need to understand what your goals are and why you’re learning.  This can also help you focus on your learning and stop you giving up when things get tough. This is especially true when you’re teaching yourself as you’re the only person you have to answer to and there’s no music teacher spurring you on.Motivation can come in many forms. You might have a show at the end of the year, be playing at a friend’s wedding, you might have joined a band, or you might be applying to a music school at the end of the year.  Find a reason to stick at it.Put Together a Programme For Online Violin LessonsOnce you know what your goals are, you need to move onto the following step: putting together a plan.  When it comes to music lessons, it can be tricky putting together a coherent plan to follow.For example, you might find a video on vibrato you want to watch right after learning how to correctly position your hands.These two lessons can’t really be put one after another. Vibrato is far too complicated for somebody who’s just learnt about where to put their hands.  In order to make sure you’re progressing as you should, you need to make sure your lessons follow a coherent structure.So how do you do this?You could find books on violin playing in a library or even go on websites specialising in learning how to play the violin. Music schools also tend to explain the structure of their courses.You need to find the r ight order for all the violin topics you’re going to teach yourself:Positioning your handsImproving your postureHolding the violin bow and bowing techniqueNote valueRhythmMusic trainingFinding sheet music for violins and broadening your repertoireImprovisingTempoPerforming a concert as part of an symphony orchestra, quartet, or soloistComposing musicMaintenance such as changing violin strings and tuning your instrumentEtc.Some programmes might not suit your needs, either.Why not put together a list of violin learning objectives. (Source: Congerdesign)Don’t hesitate to change things by adding or removing certain lessons if they’re not suited to what you’re trying to learn.Practising the Violin RegularlyTo succeed in music, or any other art for that matter, you need to regularly practise:You should be able to practise the violin at any given moment.Don’t regularly change your daily schedule.If you leave too much of a gap between your lessons, you’ll start forgetting things you learnt in previous lessons. Studying regularly is key to retaining information you've taught yourself or learnt from a violin teacher.The more regularly the practise, the less likely you are to give up. By setting aside an hour each week for practising the violin, you’re forcing yourself to work on your playing. TomViolin Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StacyViolin Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValtieViolin Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors BenedictViolin Teacher 5.00 (8) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TaisiiaViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AmyViolin Teacher 5.00 (1) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LuísViolin Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MomokoViolin Teacher £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsPlay as much as PossibleJust like friendships, you need regularly work on playing the violin.  Y our efforts will be in vain if you only practise the violin every two months.  As we said, you need to practise regularly if you want to make any significant progress.If you only practise once a month, you’ll not make as much progress as someone practising regularly even if you practise for just as much time.  About an hour per week is the very least you can practise.It can be quite difficult to schedule 10-minute practice sessions. By the time you get your violin out, choose a video, and learn in such a short time.  Between 30 minutes and an hour is generally enough time to get settled and learn effectively.This gives you enough time to go back over the last lesson and build upon it with new topics. If you are learning the violin as an adult, remember that learning new things will take more time than if you were still a child. That, and everyone learns at their own pace - you will get there eventually!Check for the best violin lessons near me on Superprof.Make sure that you make time for playing violin. (Source: Obpia30)Learning the violin can take a lot of time.  The more you practise, the closer you’ll get to your dream of quickly mastering classical pieces by Vivaldi, Mozart, or Bach.  So go get your violin!Listen to Violin PiecesEven if you don’t have perfect pitch, you can work on it by regularly listening to violin pieces.  You can then move onto playing these pieces.  By regularly listening to violin pieces, you’ll get better at hearing mistakes and correcting yourself.Without a teacher, it can be difficult to notice your own mistakes.  So here are a few songs that are great for those learning how to play the violin:Palchelbel’s CanonLindsey Stirling - CrystallizeLouise Attaque - Je t’emmène au ventJean-Jacques Goldman - Tournent les violonsAmazing Grave - TraditionalShostakovich’s Second WaltzPerfect - Ed SheeranYou can also find plenty of YouTube channels with these songs and tutorials on how to play them.You might become the next big thing on the platform like Lindsey Stirling.Why not film yourself playing and put your performances on YouTube?If you're still looking for music for violin, why not check out some of the greatest violinists of all time:NameBornDiedAntonio Vivaldi16781741Johann Sebastian Bach16851750Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart17561791Niccolò Paganini17821840Pablo de Sarasate18441908Jascha Heifetz19011987David Oïstrakh19081974Yehudi Menuhin19161999Isaac Stern19202001Choose the Right Online Violin Lessons and ResourcesWhen you learn the violin online, you have to carefully choose which resources you use.  It’s very easy to get lost in all the resources available on the internet.Do You Want An Online Violin tutor?It’s important that you consider who’s teaching the lesson you’re going to follow.Are they a real violinist?How many years have they played?Are they a good teacher?You should check out a few of their videos before deciding on whether or not you’re going to follow their course.  It’s u seful listening to other beginners so that you know which common errors you should avoid before embarking on your journey.It's important you choose the right teacher. (Source: Sasint)Choose the Right Resources for Your Learning StyleSome classes will be better than others depending on your background as a musician and your learning style.  Take the time to get to know the resources you’re going to use.Try finding complete courses that don’t stop once you’ve learnt the basics. There’ll come a time where you’ll have to go from a beginner to an intermediate player.Be Motivated and PersevereEvery musician will tell you that motivation is key to learning a musical instrument.  You shouldn’t really look at naturally gifted musicians such as Mozart to inspire you but rather look for rags-to-riches musicians.Sometimes a lack of time can cause problems, but a lack of motivation will always cause you problems. In addition to setting up a programme and following it to the letter, m ake sure you actually want to learn to play the violin.If you have the necessary motivation, learning will come naturally to you.When you’re motivated, it’s a lot easier to put the effort in.“Music is the language of emotions.” Immanuel KantDon’t forget to bring your passion for music to teach of your lessons. Beginner violin lessons can end up being quite dry before you learn how to play anything of note.  The same goes for any other music classes (guitar, saxophone, piano, clarinet, flute, ukulele, accordion, harmonica, bass, drums, harp, trumpet, synth, etc.).After all, when it comes to music theory lessons, using the bow, left hand fingering techniques, and violin scales, violin lessons and music classes aren’t always really exciting.  This is especially true when you’re teaching yourself to play the violin. Motivation will play a major role in this case.

Should I Go To University of Minnesota

Should I Go To University of Minnesota The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Erik received his Bachelors degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics and his Master of Science from University of Minnesota. He is currently a tutor in Minneapolis specializing in Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, Mechanical Engineering tutoring, and several other subjects. See what he had to say about his experience at University of Minnesota: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Erik: University of Minnesota has one of the biggest student bodies in the country, so there are people of all different backgrounds, as well as student groups for just about everything. There are two campuses. They are linked by a commuter bus which runs frequently and is free for students. The university is situated across the river from downtown Minneapolis, but it is large enough to be more like a small city itself. Almost everyone that you encounter during the day is affiliated with the university somehow. Most students walk or bike to class, but those living on or near the St. Paul campus also take the commuter bus to class. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Erik:The professors at University of Minnesota are very willing to talk with you if you have questions or comments about the course. In every course I have taken, the professor has encouraged me to visit him or her during office hours. In addition, an academic adviser is assigned to every student to help students plan their academic career. Teaching assistants are highly qualified and knowledgeable graduate students whose job it is to help students understand the course material. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Erik:Dormlife is a good chance to get to know other students. Many lasting friendships are made in the dorms, and each dorm organizes activities to help students meet each other. A meal plan is also available. For my dorm, the meals were buffet-style with no limit on quantity. Students can also opt to eat out. The facilities for cooking may be limited depending on which dorm the student lives in. VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Erik:University of Minnesota is a huge school, so almost every possible area of study has a major. The school is highly ranked in Psychology and Chemical Engineering. I chose to study Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics because I have always liked math and science, and there are great research opportunities at the university. As an undergraduate, I had access to computer labs, a wind tunnel, and other lab facilities, and I always felt like the professors were there to help me when I had problems. If the student is proactive and motivated, there are a great number of resources to take advantage of, from student groups, to seminars, to public speaking and networking events. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Erik:A lot of students struggle when faced with the prospect of making new friends. Fortunately, whether you are very outgoing or not, there are people with the same interests as you at University of Minnesota. That is why it is great to take advantage of all the clubs and activities organized by the school. I struggled with meeting people my first year until I studied abroad in Hong Kong, where I was forced to talk to others and ended up forming great friendships. I did not participate in Greek life, but there are several fraternities and sororities if you choose to go Greek. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Erik:The Career Center has resources like mock interviews, career counselors, and online portals where employers can find your resume and reach out to you. There are also classes (like Careers in Engineering) that teach you what jobs are out there and how to position yourself to succeed coming out of school. There are career fairs in the fall and spring where recruiters from reputable companies come and talk with students of all ages. Many students get interviews through these events that later lead to internships or full-time employment. VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Erik:The libraries range from small libraries in specific departments to large buildings that service all the students in a given college. The libraries are usually full of students who are working, and they have cafes or convenience stores attached. Most libraries are open late (until 10:00 p.m. or midnight, with some specific computer labs staying open 24 hours a day). The libraries are never so crowded that you cannot find a seat or computer. VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Erik:Minneapolis is a big arts and culture city. There are a lot of festivals, concerts, and public events that are free and sponsored by the city. It has an exceptional number of diverse and highly-acclaimed restaurants, due in part to the large Somali and Southeast Asian populations. As a student, I would frequently take the bus downtown or walk to the West Bank for concerts or to eat at a new restaurant. The location of the campus makes going downtown easy, but there are still plenty of activities on campus if you choose to stay closer. The majority of students stay on campus, but almost everyone goes out once in a while. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Erik:The student body is 50,000+ (including graduate students). Class sizes range from 30-100 students, and they are usually on the larger end in your freshman and sophomore years. I never had an issue with the class sizes because the professors always stop to ask questions, and they are available after class or in office hours. In addition to the larger lectures, there are smaller discussion sections. During these discussion sections, a teaching assistant goes over the material and can answer your questions. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Erik:I remember working on my first engineering group project for the class Aerospace Structures. We worked on a design that was to be submitted just before Spring Break. It was such a learning experience to rely on each other, rather than the professor or a TA, to solve our problems. We met in the library and stayed late, trying to finish before the deadline. These late nights are the most memorable nights of schoolwork that I had, and they were where I learned how to work with others. Check out Eriks tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

4 Ways Technology Can be Used in the Classroom

4 Ways Technology Can be Used in the Classroom There are many tools, apps and programs you can use to take your teaching to the next level, but dont forget about those that allow students to share their work and knowledge with you and their classmates. Here are four types of toolsand examples of eachthat go beyond the traditional to achieve 21st century learning: Online presentation tools Tools like Google Slides let your students create, edit, collaborate and present what they learn. They can snazz up their presentations with embedded video, animations and design. Mind mapping tools The mind map helps students boost those brainstorming, idea organization and visual learning aptitudes. Check out mind mapping tools line Coggle and iMindQ. Digital publishing tools Your students can transform their hard copy projects into digital books or zines with tools like Flipsnack or iSpring Flip, which convert and combine various documents into online flipbooks. Interactive writing tools Transform that essay or book report into something visually exciting. Storybird uses illustrations to inspire students to write and publish their stories. Quill offers writing and grammar activities that you can weave into your lessons and discussionsplus you can add independent practice opportunities. ReadWriteThink is a great resource for all kinds of interactive, online literacy tools. Technology has impacted education in every way. Make sure youre incorporating it into your students learning experience from start to finish. Look around onlinethere are endless options! See how Huntington can help your students succeed.