How to Make Composing Fun for Singers and Pianists

How to Make Composing Fun for Singers and Pianists Suzy S. Want to learn how to compose a song, but not sure where to start? Here, Saint Augustine, FL teacher Heather L.  shares her strategy for teaching the process and making it fun at the same time! Read on to learn more Teaching my voice and piano students how to compose a song is a huge part of my curriculum. It is multi-functional, in that it works to hone students sightsinging, musicianship, creativity, and theory knowledge in practice. And with most students out of school for the summer, its a great time to do something out-of-the-box, like composing! One of the easiest ways to get even the youngest students to write and then sightread their own music is a simple game. First, on a sheet of staff paper, I draw a five-note scale in a tessitura where the singers comfortable. If the student is a pianist, Ill choose a position where theyre comfortable. I prefer the simplicity of C major for beginners, but I might use an entire scale for more advanced students. Below it or beside it, I draw a series of notes. For instance, for my six-year-old voice student, Ella, I drew a quarter note, then a half note, then a dotted half, then a whole note. Depending on the students theory level, I sometimes write the number of beats beside each kind of note. Now, the fun begins. Ill ask the student to choose a note from the scale thats been custom tailored, so to speak, just for his theory level. Then Ill ask him to choose what kind of note well use. So my voice student, Ella, asks, May I please have an F and a half note? I write a half note on F. Ella then asks, May I please have a G and a dotted half note? I reply, No, Ella. Its in 4/4 time. Only four beats fit into this measure. With a dotted half added to a half, thatd be five beats. Thats too many. Okay, Ella says, Ill take a quarter note on C and a quarter note on D. Many of the best piano curriculum books feature a few exercises in which you must write a few measures of melody, but this game extends it and makes it accessible either for voice students who dont have those books or for piano students who may not be quite ready for the exercise of simply coming up with something. Eventually, of course, you will slowly grow to take charge of this game and be able to compose a song more freely and independently. As that time comes along, Ill begin to allow more freedom with only some constraints. For instance, if youre an intermediate student, I would ask you to write your own eight measure piece, but Ill give you the time signature, the key signature, and perhaps the left hand chord progression. Making it even more fun could mean writing some lyrics first and trying to write the melody to match. When I was growing up, it was always the running joke that singers were the dumbest of the musicians when it comes to theory and composition. Often, pianists werent regarded much more highly. But perhaps, thats because they were never given the encouragement needed even to try. Heather L. teaches singing, piano, acting, and more in Saint Augustine, FL, as well as through online lessons. She is  a graduate of the prestigious Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and has performed with the New York and Royal Philharmonics, the New Jersey and Virginia Symphonies, the American Boy Choir, and the internationally renowned opera star, Andrea Bocelli. Learn more about Heather 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 Photo by Tim RT

How to Plan Your First Tutoring Classes

How to Plan Your First Tutoring Classes Academic Support: How to Look After a Student ChaptersThe First Class: Outline the Work ConditionsRules to Establish During Your First TutorialEvaluating the Student’s LevelAcademic Support: Finding Interactive Exercises to Do with Your StudentYou need to carefully plan academic support tutorials. To teach each student, you need to take care when organising their lessons.In 2016, there were over 12 million students being educated in the UK. In England, 4.5 million were in primary schools, 2.75 million in secondary schools, 1.8 million in further education, and 2.6 million in higher education.There are a lot of students who struggle with school and may have to resit certain exams. Fortunately for them, there are tutoring services that can help them avoid this.In this article, we're going to look at preparing an academic support class. 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This means that you need to outline the conditions before they start receiving tuition.Make sure that wherever you want to teach your student is clean and tidy. (Source: bedrck)Academic support isn’t just teaching students, they also need to establish a relationship where both parties feel comfortable with one another. In a way, they’ll have to be on the charm offensive.Both need to be enjoying the classes.I remember having a bad time with a student studying economic sciences. I didn’t think I could do it. The student was stubborn and unhappy about being for ced by his parents to get tutorials. He sighed every time he was asked a question and I had to stop the tutorials.That said, the tutor and the parents have to agree on an hourly rate before they start.  Generally, academic support tutorials cost around £20 to £25 per hour. Of course, these rates can vary wildly depending on the subjects being taught and the level being offered.You will also factor in whether you would teach at your home or your students...It’s worthwhile offering discounts to those who you’re going to be working with for a while. Supplemental instruction needs to financially viable for families.Rules to Establish During Your First TutorialMost parents agree that academic support can help their child.  You have to present yourself well when teaching academic support tutorials. When you meet with the parents and the student, you’ll probably be judged on your appearance.Let us explain.  You’ll make your first impression the second they open the door to you.   It's important that it’s a good one.  You should treat the meeting like an interview. That said, it doesn’t mean that you have to wear a suit or a shirt and tie! You need to be presentable and confident.While you needn't wear a suit to your tutorials, you should dress appropriately. (Source: Free-Photos)This is true for all subjects. Whether it’s maths, physics, chemistry, French, English, German, Spanish, or music, you have to make a good first impression.It’s important for those working for tutoring companies and for themselves on platforms like Superprof.Make sure that you present yourself correctly and:Wear appropriate clothingAre cleanSmileDon’t stand with your arms crossed or your hands in your pockets and remember to shake hands and make eye contact when greeting people.The students and their parents will welcome you into the room where you’ll be working. Tutorials often take place in either the living room, the child’s bedroom, or the dining room.When you arriv e at a student’s house for tutorials, consider using a bit of humour to break the tension and show the student that you're both friendly and approachable. A quick joke will put a student at ease and realise that you’re not a prison guard who’s been hired to punish them for bad results at school.  Make sure to show them that you're not just an old fuddy-duddy. This helps the student to feel more at ease.It’s important to be on time, maybe even a few minutes early. A private tutor who arrives late may encourage the parents to find a tutor who's far more punctual. Tutoring jobs aren't always the most secure so make sure you do everything in your power to succeed at it and make it sustainable.Since tutorials often take place in the evenings after school, weekends, or during the school holidays, you also don’t want to waste a student’s free time either with poor timekeeping.When you become a tutor, unless you're working for tutoring companies, you're pretty much your own boss . You'll be teaching students in primary school, secondary school, college or sixth form, and if you want to have a successful tutoring business, you'll need to ensure that you have long-term students.Don't worry though. As you've seen, the market for private tutoring is huge and the market is growing. There are one to one tutoring opportunities out there, you just need to make sure that you offer a valuable service and guarantee that a learner will get quality tutorials from you at the right price.If you're struggling to find students, don't forget that you can also work as an online tutor and offer your tutorials to students all over the country.Whether an in-home tutor or tutoring online, you may make use of these resources...Evaluating the Student’s LevelWhy is the student getting tutorials?Do they need help catching up, passing a certain exam, help with their homework or a personalised programme for those applying to top universities?Make sure to regularly evaluate students' progress. (Source: tjevans)Once you know the reason, you’ll need to work out their level. You’ll need to know how old they are and what class they’re in before you meet them. See if they’re doing well at school or not.In the very first tutorial, even an experienced tutor won’t get very much done as they’ll be working out which methods will work with their student.  In order to evaluate their level, you should do a quick level test for the subject you’re teaching to get a good idea.  You should then ask the student for some of their previous test results.Students in secondary school or sixth form may already have an idea of which topics they struggle with.  It will help them to focus on problematic topics and ask themselves important questions why they’re finding them so difficult.Once this has been done, the tutor can start working out their approach, the activities they’re going to use, whether they need coaching, support, or just a bit of help, etc.You can always ask the student why they think they struggled in a given test in order to work out how they learn or do the test again and see where they go wrong.An appraisal of their abilities and a meeting with their parents is a good idea for their first tutorial.It’s even better to start the tutorials at the start of the school year. While you won’t be able to look over any tests, you’ll be able to offer appraisals each term.  Mention to your student that they can get in touch with you at any time via email if they have any questions outside of class. In fact, our tutors are experts in helping students improve.In search of online teaching jobs? You should check here now!Academic Support: Finding Interactive Exercises to Do with Your StudentEven if you haven’t planned the tutorial down to the minute, you still need to have activities for the student to do.You can share documents and resources now without using any paper. (Source: JESHOOTScom)Whether you’re teaching sciences (maths, p hysics, chemistry, biology, etc.), history, geography, English, or foreign languages, the advantage of private tutorials is that you can adapt them to any student and focus on a given topic.You can help students to catch up right from the start by going back over something they didn’t understand in school that very day.Don’t forget that since they’re paying for it, families expect their tutor to be good. This  means you’ll need to show them how your teaching approaches benefit their students.Digital resources are great for helping students to learn. It doesn’t matter if they’re in primary school, secondary school, sixth form, or college, there are plenty of great mobile apps on both Google Play  and the App Store  as well websites for learning.There are plenty of academic support websites where you can find exercises for tonnes of different subjects. Mathematics tutors will appreciate the large number of websites offering games and digital activities for topics such as a lgebra, calculus, trigonometry, and geometry.There are also free apps that you can download for various subjects with exercises for students. One on one tutoring needs to be more enjoyable than a student's regular classes as well as give them the necessary study skills to help them achieve academic success in their regular studies.Your job is to provide a refreshing approach to learning and differentiate yourself from the type of teaching they receive at school.

Introverts and extroverts The brain chemistry behind their differences - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / Introverts and extroverts The brain chemistry behind their differences - Introvert Whisperer Introverts and extroverts: The brain chemistry behind their differences Have you ever wondered why some people get excited by thrills and action while others find peace in reading a book, watching a movie or listening to music? Do you know what does it mean to be an introvert or an extrovert, and what makes them different? If you’ve, then you’re one of many because the debate over being an intro or extrovert has been going on for quite some time. Both of these terms are a type of personality and are known as the core traits of an individual. The difference  The terms ‘introverted’ an ‘extroverted’ were coined in the 1920s by Carl Jung, the noted psychologist. While he goes into the details of both these personalities in his journal Psychologische Typen or Psychological types, the main difference between the two is how they interact with the outside world and socialize. While extroverted people get a particular ‘high’ when they interact with others in a noisy environment, introverts often need to ‘recharge’ on their own after attending a party. According to stats, there are almost 50-74% of extroverts in the entire population who are also known as the ‘social butterflies’. On the other hand, the rest of the 16-50% consists of introverts who drive their energy from enjoying some ‘alone time’. Other than social interactions, introverts also take longer to decide, whereas extroverts are more likely to do and then think. Though there are a lot of tiny differences between these two personalities, it is good to remember that no one can be a complete introvert or extrovert. Everyone will have some characteristics of the other nature but will prefer one over the other. This article is going to explore the possible neurological and chemical reasons of why an individual becomes an introvert or an extrovert. However, you must bear in mind that though differences between the brain anatomies of both personalities have been noted, some external contributors, such as the type of people you were surrounded with when you were growing up, also matter. It’s all in the neurotransmitters    According to some research, it all boils down to dopamine, adrenaline, and acetylcholine, the three critical chemicals in our brain. Dopamine, the feel-good chemical, is responsible for your feeling of happiness, while adrenaline is the ‘spark’ that is ignited in situations which are dangerous or otherwise exciting. In the 1960s, Hans Eysenck, a renowned psychologist, believed that extroverts have a lower level of arousal. He theorized that extroverts have more receptors for dopamine in their brain as compared to introverts, and this is why they need more stimulation from the outside world to feel alert and active. On the other hand, introverts become over-stimulated in such a situation because they are sensitive to dopamine. This theory also helped explain why extroverts are often found taking risks and challenges and crave social interaction while introverts can find happiness in taking a stroll in the park. The Journal Frontiers in Human Neuroscience published a study in June 2013 that tested the reward centers of introverts and extroverts. The study, which was conducted by neurobiologists Yu Fu and Richard Depue, recruited 70 male freshmen from the Cornell University and put them through an introversion and extroversion personality test. Once the results were collected, the researchers did a double-blind where some of the subjects took Ritalin, a stimulant that boosts attention through the release of dopamine. Afterwards, all participants were asked to watch videos in a lab. Later, when extroverts where shown the video without taking Ritalin, it was found that just the video acted as a reward and motivation for the extroverts because they had associated the environment and context with the award. However, introverts showed no such association and the drug’s effect didn’t translate into any reward for them. On the other end of the spectrum is acetylcholine, which like dopamine is responsible for making you feel good; but the difference between the two chemicals is that while dopamine sets a ‘fire’, acetylcholine is subtle and makes you feel relaxed and content. In her book Quiet Kids: Help Your Introverted Child Succeed in an Extroverted world, Christine Fonseca explains that introverts prefer acetylcholine over dopamine. While dopamine loves excitement, thrill, outward interaction and the occasional jolt, acetylcholine is released when we turn inwards and engage in low-key and calming activities that are mentally engaging. As a result of this chemical being released in our body, we reflect, think deeply before making a decision and can focus on one thing for a long time. So, if you get brain power by writing or sketching, know that you are an introvert who is led by acetylcholine. The difference in neural pathways and system    Other than the variation in neurochemicals, science has also found a difference between the neural pathways and system of introverts and extroverts. Though there have been tons of research on this subject, one that stands out from the rest is the study conducted in 1999. During this study, conducted by Dr. Debra L. Johnson, researchers measured the cerebral blood flow of each personality with PET or positron emission tomography scans and found stark differences between the two. They found that while the extrovert’s blood flow went through the cingulate gyrus, temporal loves, and posterior thalamus, the introverts experienced more blood flow in their frontal lobes and anterior thalamus, both of which are responsible for problem-solving and memory. These findings are in line with why extroverts are more outwards focused while introverts pay more attention to what they feel inside. Another difference uncovered by Dr. Marti Olsen Laney has to do with the nervous systems of the two personalities. While all our nervous systems have two sides; the sympathetic side and the parasympathetic side, it was observed that extroverts mostly use their sympathetic side. This side, which is also known as the ‘fight, fright or flight’ mode, is activated when your body gets ready for action and dopamine increases at the back of your brain. On the contrary, introverts use their parasympathetic side which is also called the ‘rest and digest’ mode. While the body gets activated through the sympathetic side, the parasympathetic relaxes your muscles, restores your energy and metabolizes your food. Unlike releasing dopamine as is right with the sympathetic side, acetylcholine is released which relaxes you and makes you alert. Other alterations    Dr. Marti Olsen also says that genes may be responsible for the introverted and extroverted personalities in her book The Introvert Advantage. According to her findings, a great deal of research has been done on the D4DR gene, which is known for novelty seeking. In her book, she says that even though no one gene can decide a temperament, the D4DR, which is on the 11th chromosome, is seen to be longer in extroverts than in introverts. Finally, a study conducted by Randy Buckner of Harvard in 2012 discovered that introverts tend to have larger and thicker gray matter in their prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex, which is associated with abstract thought and decision making, doesn’t have as much gray matter in extroverts. The scientist concluded that this might be the reason why introverts relish reading an excellent and thoughtful book that boosts their mental cognition and keeps them fit. The takeaway    The human brain is one of the most complex parts of the body and though a lot of research has been done on extroverts and introverts, a lot more need to be conducted to understand what sets these two personalities apart. For now, the plethora of information that is present is enough to suggest that whether introvert or extrovert, it is essential that you focus on your brain health and give it challenges so it can become stronger. AUTHOR BIO ABOUT Alycia Gordan

A Major Type of Lipid Found in Cell Membrane Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace

A Major Type of Lipid Found in Cell Membrane Online Biology Tutors Tutorpace Lipids are the esters of fatty acids with various alcohols. Lipids are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Some lipids may also contain elements like phosphorous and nitrogen. A simple form of lipids is hydrocarbons with a carboxyl group at one end. Lipids are nonpolar and hydrophobic (water hating) and are insoluble or partly soluble in water. They are soluble in organic solvents like ether, acetone etc. A major type of lipid found in cell membrane is the phospholipids. Each phospholipid has 2 fatty acids and a glycerol. One end of the phospholipid has a phosphate group and this phosphate group is polar and hydrophilic (water loving) .The other end has two long chains of fatty acids and this end is non-polar and hydrophobic. In aqueous medium, the nonpolar tails of phospholipids segregate away from water and form a double layered structure called lipid bilayer. When exposed to an aqueous solution, the charged heads are attracted to the water phase and the non-polar tails are repelled from the water phase. When two single layers of polar lipids come together to form a double layer, the outer hydrophilic face of each single layer will orient itself towards the solution and the hydrophobic portion will become immersed to the core of the bilayer. The structure of lipid bilayer helps the membrane to be selectively permeable and fluid nature. Phospholipids play an important role in absorption and transportation of fatty acids.

Thanksgiving in Argentina

Thanksgiving in Argentina One of the best Thanksgivings Ive had was actually spent outside the United States, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, three years ago.Our Argentine turkey.Thanksgiving, of course, is a holiday usually only celebrated in the U.S. and Canada, but my wife, two other yanqui friends and I put together a pretty nice Thanksgiving feast for all of our Argentine friends. It wasnt easy to get all the necessary ingredients, especially the most important one, the turkey. But one of our friends from the U.S. knew a butcher who said he could get them delivered from the countryside, and Thanksgiving day another friend from the U.S. stuffed two small turkeys (by U.S. Thanksgiving turkey standards) into a backpack, got on the subway and brought them to our apartment.We had tried to do the traditional Thanksgiving feast at the traditional time, which is around 3 pm, but our Argentine friends nearly revolted, and we ate closer to 10 pm. We had turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes all of our traditional Thanksgi ving foods, as well as fernet and coke, and mate. Despite a small kitchen and a smaller stove, we managed to roast two great turkeys, and more than enough food for everyone that came I think there were 18 in all. Ive never been so proud of my turkey roasting skills.After eating a dinner which I think all of our Argentine friends enjoyed, we talked, played games and music, and had a good time. It was great. Our friends there had shared so much of their culture with us, so it was cool to share a uniquely U.S. and Canadian tradition with them.In some versions of the original story, Thanksgiving was originally a cross-cultural celebration, when European settlers and Native Americans, came together to give thanks for a good harvest season. Of course, the relationship between the Europeans and Native Americans didnt turn out so well and this version of Thanksgiving might not even be accurate, but whatever, those guys were jerks. Argentine Thanksgiving was great.

English Vocabulary related to Marriage - Intermediate Level English Words

English Vocabulary related to Marriage - Intermediate Level English Words Here you will learn useful English vocabulary related to marriage and weddings. I will explain the meanings of English expressions in detail and provide you with examples.Scroll down to complete an interactive exercise and practise your English vocabulary related to marriage. Don’t keep this to yourself. Tell the world. English Vocabulary related to Marriage MARRIAGE (noun) it means to become a husband and wifeex. This actress was married five times and her last marriage made her the happiest.WEDDING (noun) it is the ceremony which starts the marriageex. The wedding was supposed to start at 3.00 pm but the bride was late for almost an hour.BRIDE the woman who is getting marriedGROOM the man who is getting marriedBEST MAN the special frend of the groomBRIDESMAIDS special friends of the bride. The average number of bridesmaids in the UK is three. Usually bridesmaids have to wear the same dresses with matching shoes.The head of the bridesmaids is called A MAID OF HONOUR. She is responsible for keeping things organised, helps the bride get dressed and stay calm on the day of her wedding. A maid of honour usually plans brides HEN PARTY.HEN PARTY (NIGHT)   a party for the bride-to-be and her female friendsSTAG NIGHT a party for the groom-to-be and his male friendsAfter the wedding there may be a RECEPTION, which is a party for all the guests.A HONEYMOON is a holiday for the bride and groom after the wedding. Quite often the newlyweds chose an exotic destination for their honeymoon.NEWLY-WED a recently married person  People usually celebrate their WEDDING ANNIVERSARY. This is the day on which they got married.ex. Were going out for dinner this Saturday. It is our wedding anniversary. Weve been married for 5 years.TO GET ENGAGED to Usually, a man makes a PROPOSAL (an offer of marriage) to his girlfriend and gives her an engagement ring.Unfortunately, if the marriage is unsuccessful they may BREAK UP (to end a relationship) or SEPARATE (to start living separately).  If they legally end their marriage, they GET DIVORCED.ex. Sarah got divorced when she wanted to get married again. English Vocabulary related to Marriage - Quiz Loading...

Why does your child need math - ALOHA Mind Math

Why does your child need math Math is used in various aspects of life, learning math is very important for every kid. Math skills that are picked up during early years will play a big role in the child’s success during school and everyday life. Understanding and picking up math can sometimes be a challenge, it’s the parents’ job to identify this and help the child to embrace the challenge positively in order to develop the right skills in a timely manner. Given the right tools and environment, children can pick up maths very well. It is the parents’ responsibility to provide the right tools at home and ensure it is available in school. However, sometimes, it is the parents who slack with reasons such as â€" math is not useful for career fields other than health, science, engineering etc., the parents themselves had a tough time with the subject and hence they believe the child is bound to face the same issues. Having challenges with grasping math has no relationship with intelligence levels. Before giving up on the child’s math development skills, parents need to understand the role that math plays in the child’s development. Math is used in our everyday lives to: Calculate any transactions that involve numbers like purchasing items, estimating prices, time management etc. Maintain accounts, money management etc. Do calculations that are necessary to make important decisions Apply mathematical logic to create solutions or solve problems Operate devices It is thus evident that a child needs to be able to use math skills in various scenarios of day-to-day life. Children have different methods and motivation to learn, employing techniques that consider such factors are key to learning success. Children learn math when they are able to relate numbers to real life experiences. An ideal learning environment is one where the child is able to explore and solve problems using toys and any other available information. At Aloha Mind Math we understand children and the conditions under which they best grasp mathematical concepts. In addition we use the concept of Abacus which has been proven to be a powerful tool for learning math. At Aloha we utilize Abacus to develop an overall brain development program which helps children calculate huge mathematical sums within a short period of time, and more importantly, without a calculating device. Visit our website for further information http://www.aloha-usa.com

Why You Should Vote This November

Why You Should Vote This November Photo from Flickr.com by Walt Stoneburner However, you as a student should vote, and here is why. Learning something in the process. Instead of passively standing by, you will actively take a stance in trying to shape the future of this nation, and by doing so, learn a lot about others views and your own. These issues DO pertain to us as students. Think of it as the country you will inherit when you graduate and move into the so-called real world. If youve ever complained about something or blamed something on the government, now is the chance to have those opinions voiced. Also, vote now or forever hold your peace if you do choose not to vote and then you choose not to praise or complain about political decisions. Democracy only works if everyone speaks. You may think My vote wont count. Remember Florida? Every vote counts. Even if your vote is a murmur, a sea of murmurs becomes a powerful, unified shout. Rule of the people doesnt work if the people dont care. Exercising a fundamental right that is denied to many living in this country. As a U.S. citizen, you have the privilege of being born with the right to vote. The 15th, 19th, 24th, and 26th amendments to the Constitution and countless leaders have fought for this right, and some are still fighting. In some countries, youth just like you fight and die for this right.  Vote because you can. I encourage you to vote this fall because you do have a voice that should be used. Step up to the plate and make a stand!