Mathease Tutoring is a Fun Way to Introduce Your Child to a New Language

Mathease Tutoring is a Fun Way to Introduce Your Child to a New LanguageIf you are tired of having the same routine from your child's teacher, or you want to start a new adventure in raising a little girl, Mathease Tutoring is the perfect solution. It can be a great way to introduce your child to a whole new world of possibilities and the fun never stops. Mathease Tutoring is the best way to get the child involved with a language learning program in a fun and interactive manner.Mathease tutoring takes place in a special room known as 'dorm', which is set up to match the child's bedroom. Each child gets one full hour of tutoring a day, usually during the afternoon or evening. The rooms are equipped with all the necessary hardware for learning, including a computer with an internet connection. Parents can log in to the internet on their laptop and find out what their child is learning and which activities they are doing that will help them learn better.It's easy to keep track of what y our child is learning, from the titles and subject of the vocabulary they are learning to the number of correct answers they are providing. The computer can be connected to the internet for live monitoring of how your child is performing. At the end of the day, the computer screen shows the results of their work and gives them a grade for how well they have done. Mathease Tutoring is also the perfect way to get the child involved with his or her own personal tutor, who will come and watch over the child whenever he or she is out of the room.Mathease Tutoring is not just about keeping tabs on what your child is learning, it's about learning together as a family, so that your child can grow into a confident, intelligent, capable person. Mathease is a fantastic choice for families, who want to ensure that their child's education is getting the most from every learning experience.There are plenty of things you can do to ensure that Mathease is right for you. Your main concern should be whether you want your child to have an educational experience in a fun and creative environment, or whether you would prefer a more structured approach.If you have a job and don't have time to stay at home with your child, then Mathease tutoring could be for you. It is very popular with families who have a job that requires them to travel a lot, or whose children attend school. It is often convenient to use Mathease when you have an extended family to stay with you, as you can get the entire family involved.If you are unsure about Mathease tutoring, you may want to call your local Mathease Tutoring centre. They can give you more information and let you know more about the system, so that you can decide if this is the perfect learning system for you.

Tutoring One of The Best Jobs For College Students

Tutoring One of The Best Jobs For College Students Working as a student is never easy. Even if its part-time, going to work straight after a long day at school or vice-versa can be really stressful. However, have you ever thought about tutoring as an alternative to all of those traditional student part-time jobs. Here are some reasons why this job is perfect for college students. It can be rewarding Helping other people is always a big reward for you. Once you help someone learn something new and you see that understanding in their eyes, you will see just how proud you can be of yours and their achievements. It becomes a joint effort to succeed, to learn something new. It pays decently Tutoring jobs are great because they pay a lot, depending on your subject and credentials. This is a great thing for students as it can help them pay off their debts and make enough money for all their needs. They can set up a savings fund for themselves and start planning the future. Depending on how good you are as a tutor, you can earn a lot more money than you would in an average coffee shop or bar. It looks good on your resume Tutoring looks good on every resume. It shows just how skilled you are in various areas and that you are a good communicator. Especially if you get recommendations from your clients, it can help you get a job you want sooner. Its flexible Tutoring, as a job, is flexible in many ways. For one, you can teach any subject you want that is in demand. For instance, if you are really good at math, you can offer lessons in math but you can also offer all sorts of tutoring like writing help, English language help, biology, physics and so on. As long as you can prove that you have knowledge in the subject that you want to tutor, you can pick whatever topic you like, its your choice. The second reason why tutoring is so flexible is because you can change your work hours as you wish to fit your schedule. You can have classes in the morning one day and work in the evening but have classes in the evening the other day and work in the morning. You just have to set a schedule with your clients and make sure that you are both on the same page so there are no misunderstandings. If you need a day off or if you get sick, you can easily do so because you set your own schedule and. You can learn a lot Tutoring is not just about you teaching other people its also about you learning something new. By teaching others and preparing for those lessons, you can find a lot of valuable information that you otherwise wouldnt. You have to teach others so you try to learn more on the subject, stay on top of trends and news related and so on. Your students often ask fun and inquisitive questions that you have to answer and by answering, you learn more. All in all, tutoring might even make your student life a lot easier because its so rewarding on the intellectual level. Its fun Above all, tutoring is fun. You get to meet a lot of different people who need your knowledge, you get to hear many fun stories from their lives while learning. Think of it as offering a gift to someone a gift of knowledge. But you also receive a gift by giving to them. After tutoring for a while, your students become your family. Tutoring is not just another college part-time job. Its an experience that youll cherish and a learning opportunity that will make you a more responsible and proactive person. Working with children is especially fun because they do their best always and they can always put a smile on your face. Tutoring Is One Of The Best Jobs For Students While other jobs have strict rules and times, drain your energy and dont do anything good for your mind, tutoring offers many benefits like learning, helping other people, flexibility and a decent payment. Its one of the best jobs for college students in the world. Hopefully, these tips will point you in the right direction when it comes to tutoring.

What To Look For In An Internship

What To Look For In An Internship Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels Internship or Not? Before you can even begin to decide if an internship opportunity is right for you, you have to decide if an internship at all is right for you or not. Is there any benefit in doing an internship for you? It often depends on the career field you want to go into and the opportunities that you have available to you. Can you afford to do an internship if all of the opportunities are unpaid? Can you make the commitment to do the internship and actually get through it? Because if you flake out partway through, that will not help you to make a good impression or to gain any skills or knowledge. Have you settled and decided what you want to do? Because if you are not sure, then doing an internship in what ends up being an unrelated field might not be that helpful in the long run. On the other hand, maybe you are really set on a career path and having the internship experience in that field will truly help you to determine if it is the right one. You might love the experience and have the satisfaction of knowing that you are really excited and passionate about what you want to do. On the other hand, actually being in that career field might show you that it is absolutely not the right path for you and help you avoid getting stuck in a job that you will end up disliking. Maybe you are not convinced of the value of an internship? The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) “Class of 2014 Student Survey Report” suggests that “students compensated for their internship are much more likely to have received a job offer than those students with an unpaid internship.” The report goes on to say that 61% of graduating seniors had an internship experience and that 52% of those graduates who received job offers before graduation held internships while still in college. It is up to you to decide if an internship experience will truly be valuable to you and help you get where you want to go! Infographic by Danielle Wirsansky Paid or Unpaid? If you have decided that you are still interested in completing an internship after reading the above section, congratulations on forging a path all your own! The next step now after deciding an internship is for you is to consider whether you are willing to do a paid or unpaid internship. As the UrbanDictionary.com definition pointed out, a lot of internships are unpaid. That is not to say that paid internships do not exist, but they are certainly less common and are much more competitive since just about everyone would prefer a paid internship over an unpaid one.  The Viscardi Center  reported that roughly 46.5% of internships were unpaid. But to be fair, even if an internship does provide compensation, it is often minimal and definitely below a living wage. Some might compensate you with a weekly stipend, a lump sum of money regardless of how much work you do, or will cover your costs to travel back and forth to work. Can you afford to do an internship where you will not be paid? Can you afford to spend your summer doing an unpaid internship instead of a paying job to help you cover costs through the next school year? Summertime is a prime time for internshipsâ€"but it is also when a majority of college students get their hustle on and work instead of going to school simply so that they can afford to return to school in the fall. Will you get enough out of the internship that you will still benefit enough from the experience that you can overlook not being paid? Will you gain skills, experience, connections, and a valuable credit on your resume that will be worth the financial deficit? Or are you advanced enough that you might as well get a real job rather than hold down an internship? Maybe you have had a few internships already or simply have a lot of work experience in a specific field. You already know that you want to do it and what it will be like, so that is not even a concern for you. All you need to do is graduate and you are ready to rumble and climb the ladder straight to the top of your field. At that point, an internship may not be for you. If you cannot afford to do an internship where you will not be paid, do you have the skills and credentials to land the more competitive paid internship? If not, then an internship experience might just not be in the cards for you at present. You have got to keep your finances in check before you can really consider anything else, and there is nothing to be ashamed of if you are not in a place where doing an unpaid internship is financially sound. Most college students are brokeâ€"it is a common struggle. Just because an internship is not in the cards for you now does not mean that it will not be sometime further down the line. Commute? Once you are past the question of paid versus unpaid, you then have to figure out the commute. How far do you have to travel to get to this internship? Is it in walking distance? A short drive? Perhaps a long drive or even a train or bus ride drive away? You need to know how far you have to travel and then consider the costs of said travel. If you are doing an unpaid internship, can you really afford to commute an hour away? Especially if they are not going to compensate you for travel? And even if you are doing a paid internship, are they paying you enough that a distant commute will be worth your time and effort? Is what you are going to gain from the internship worth the commute? They say time is money and your time (and money) is precious too! It is not only about being compensated for far travelâ€"but is it worth the sacrifice of the amount of time it will take to get there? If your commute is easy and not too far, it may be way less of an issue. But you always want to consider this aspect when looking for an internship. College Credit? The next question you should consider is whether or not you can get college credit for this internshipâ€"and whether or not you want it to count for credit or not too. Some college majors have a required internship component to them, which means that every student enrolled in the program must complete one in order to graduate with the degree. If this is the case, you definitely want to make sure that you are going to get college credit for your internship, regardless of it is paid or not. Get your requirements done and out of the way! There is nothing quite as satisfying as killing two birds with one stone, right? If you do not need the college credit for your major, see if there are any other aspects of your college career that having that internship credit might come in handy. Some honor societies will accept internship credit as part of their requirements to graduate from the society. Even some honor programs hosted by the university itself might allow you to fulfill some component of its requirements with internship credit! If any of this is the case, then you absolutely want to be sure to apply to internship programs that will offer you college credit accepted by your institution, and you need to be sure to accept an internship in the same vein. If you absolutely do not need internship credit, then this widens the internships you can both apply for and accept. Just be sure you know about these requirements before you take on an internship experience without college credit, only to find out later that you needed it! pexels.com Room for Advancement? This is not the biggest thing to consider when looking for an internship, but you should consider whether or not there is any room for advancement for you with this company. Do they ever hire their interns after the internship is up? That same NACE Study from 2014 reported that 42% of students who did paid internships (with for-profit organizations) received a full-time offer upon completing their internship. That is a pretty decent number! Doing an internship that could or will lead to a permanent job upon graduation is a really useful use of your time and can be really beneficial to your career. You show future employers that you made yourself so valuable, the company did not want to let you go! And by clinching that job with the same company, not only do you take a whole lot of stress off of yourself since you will not have to frantically job hunt as you near graduation, but you will also know exactly what to expect since you have already worked with this company in the past. Graduating from school and moving out into the real world and starting your career can be daunting. But having that internship experience in your back pocket will make it all so much easier for you to navigate, if it is the right fit for you. While you do not want to look a gift internship in the mouth, always be sure to ask yourself questions to make sure it is the right fit for you!

italki Language Challenge 2014 9 Lessons In!

italki Language Challenge 2014 9 Lessons In! For Week 3 of the Challenge, LindsayDoesLanguages gives us an update on how her Challenge is going.  She runs her own language learning blog  where she blogs about her adventures learning and teaching different languages.  Below is her latest post that we felt we had to share with all your Challengers!  Reposted with permission. Almost half way through the italki Language Challenge and Im still alive! I havent been swallowed into the depths of German grammar never to return, nor have I been so overwhelmed Im rocking back and forth in the corner. Nope. Still going, still learning and still loving it. I made a rough plan of when Id need to have lessons each week to achieve the challenge, fitting them around life accordingly. Unfortunately, Chinese New Year isnt marked on my year view calendar and seeing as my German tutor lives in China, I suppose there was always bound to be some disruption. We seem to have come out the other end surprisingly not too far behind what Id anticipated at this point, which is good news. As for my German? I am feeling much more confident and prepared for my oral exam in May, which back at the start of the year was a big scary thought! The good news? I still have 11 lessons to go (1 later today Im not that far behind my schedule!) and Im quite excited to see how I feel speaking German after these additional lessons. Stay tuned as Ill be posting a video of my progress after all 20 lessons (eek!). That sounds good! Can I do it? Unfortunately, the deadline for this italki Language Challenge has passed but the site is open all year round with an abundance of tutors in a huge choice of languages. Im even on there myself as an English tutor. ?? Great! So I just chat for an hour? You can make the lesson as intense or relaxed as you like it. If youre after some hardcore grammar or starting from scratch, maybe a professional tutor would be the way to go. However, if you already have a sprinkling of the language you want to learn, there are also community tutors on offer, which is great if you need conversation practise to boost your language! Is that all I have to do to become fluent? If youre a genius, maybe. But unfortunately, most of us need to use loads of different sources with different approaches to pick up a language to a good level books, CDs, apps etc. Although, many polyglots, including Benny Lewis (who knows a thing or two about learning languages!), swear by speaking the language with a native speaker as soon as possible to get ahead. How can I make the most of italki lessons? Id recommend using Anki to learn vocabulary. If you have this open in the background whilst youre with your italki tutor, you can quickly and easily add any new words to your learning list! Also, italki always recommends that you write a Notebook entry after each lesson to reinforce what youve learnt. Ive never personally done this (oops!) but whether or not you write it on the Notebook page for natives to correct or in your own private notebook, it will definitely help you to revise what youve just learnt. Most importantly is probably when and where you do your lessons. Ive already written about the benefits of taking a lesson in a public space, but sometimes being on your own in a quiet space can be just as effective. Try both and see what works for you. Also, take time to decide whether you are more alert in the morning, the evening, on your lunch hour, at weekends. Take advantage of this and plan to have lessons at your most productive time when possible. I hope these tips have been useful for you! Are you taking the italki Language Challenge? Or have you been tempted to try italki after reading this post? Id love to read about your progress in the comments below! italki Language Challenge 2014 9 Lessons In! For Week 3 of the Challenge, LindsayDoesLanguages gives us an update on how her Challenge is going.  She runs her own language learning blog  where she blogs about her adventures learning and teaching different languages.  Below is her latest post that we felt we had to share with all your Challengers!  Reposted with permission. Almost half way through the italki Language Challenge and Im still alive! I havent been swallowed into the depths of German grammar never to return, nor have I been so overwhelmed Im rocking back and forth in the corner. Nope. Still going, still learning and still loving it. I made a rough plan of when Id need to have lessons each week to achieve the challenge, fitting them around life accordingly. Unfortunately, Chinese New Year isnt marked on my year view calendar and seeing as my German tutor lives in China, I suppose there was always bound to be some disruption. We seem to have come out the other end surprisingly not too far behind what Id anticipated at this point, which is good news. As for my German? I am feeling much more confident and prepared for my oral exam in May, which back at the start of the year was a big scary thought! The good news? I still have 11 lessons to go (1 later today Im not that far behind my schedule!) and Im quite excited to see how I feel speaking German after these additional lessons. Stay tuned as Ill be posting a video of my progress after all 20 lessons (eek!). That sounds good! Can I do it? Unfortunately, the deadline for this italki Language Challenge has passed but the site is open all year round with an abundance of tutors in a huge choice of languages. Im even on there myself as an English tutor. ?? Great! So I just chat for an hour? You can make the lesson as intense or relaxed as you like it. If youre after some hardcore grammar or starting from scratch, maybe a professional tutor would be the way to go. However, if you already have a sprinkling of the language you want to learn, there are also community tutors on offer, which is great if you need conversation practise to boost your language! Is that all I have to do to become fluent? If youre a genius, maybe. But unfortunately, most of us need to use loads of different sources with different approaches to pick up a language to a good level books, CDs, apps etc. Although, many polyglots, including Benny Lewis (who knows a thing or two about learning languages!), swear by speaking the language with a native speaker as soon as possible to get ahead. How can I make the most of italki lessons? Id recommend using Anki to learn vocabulary. If you have this open in the background whilst youre with your italki tutor, you can quickly and easily add any new words to your learning list! Also, italki always recommends that you write a Notebook entry after each lesson to reinforce what youve learnt. Ive never personally done this (oops!) but whether or not you write it on the Notebook page for natives to correct or in your own private notebook, it will definitely help you to revise what youve just learnt. Most importantly is probably when and where you do your lessons. Ive already written about the benefits of taking a lesson in a public space, but sometimes being on your own in a quiet space can be just as effective. Try both and see what works for you. Also, take time to decide whether you are more alert in the morning, the evening, on your lunch hour, at weekends. Take advantage of this and plan to have lessons at your most productive time when possible. I hope these tips have been useful for you! Are you taking the italki Language Challenge? Or have you been tempted to try italki after reading this post? Id love to read about your progress in the comments below!

How to Prep for Summer Session AP Assignments - TutorNerds

How to Prep for Summer Session AP Assignments - TutorNerds 4 Ways to Organize Summer Session AP Assignments Students who are taking their first advanced placement course in the fall will discover that there are several assignments due on the very first day of class. This can be an unpleasant surprise for students who thought they would not be doing any academics over the summer. One of the best ways students can get through these assignments is to be highly organized. It’s important that students dont leave these assignments to the last minute, but they also dont want to spend their whole summer working on something that should only take a couple weeks our private Orange County AP tutors are here to help. 1. Obtain the syllabus or assignment sheet Some AP teachers will hand out a syllabus for the first semester or the first few weeks of class in the fall. Others will simply provide an assignment sheet and let students know what to do on the first day. the first thing students should do is analyze the assignment sheet to determine how much time they will need to work on assignments over the summer and also figure out how intense the class will be. One great tip that students can take is to finish all assignments before school starts even if theyre due the first or second week of school. For instance, a teacher might assign a book that doesnt have to be completed until the second or third class period. But, realistically, students wont have time to fit that in when theyre dealing with the first day of every single class. They should also look at which assignments need to be completed early on and which can be completed towards the end of the summer. 2. Start reading If students are in literature or other reading intensive course, they will likely be assigned a novel or two to read over the summer as well as several chapters in a textbook. Students should start doing this almost right away because it can take a substantial period of time to get through it. Additionally, students will want to actively read, meaning they take notes and ask questions about the material as they go along rather than speed read or skim through the material at the end of the summer. Taking notes ahead of time will help students participate in class as well as help them remember to ask questions about elements of the material they didnt understand. 3. Start tutoring early If a student is planning to work with a one-on-one tutor throughout the school year, they are encouraged to meet with him or her over the summer so they can look at the syllabus and assignment sheet together. The tutor can suggest how much time might be necessary to work each week and can help the student develop efficient study skills appropriate to an AP class before the first day. This means that if they hit the ground running with difficult assignments in week one, something that happens more often than not, the student will be well prepared. 4. Start a study group It can be challenging to get through all of the assignments required in an AP course when working solo. Its a great idea to talk with some motivated piers before the start of fall semester and arrange a study group. During the summer, students can meet and talk about the novel or textbook chapters that theyre covering and start to determine each persons strengths and weaknesses, so they can help each other out when appropriate. Its also a chance to get to know some new friends and stay organized over the summer. Dont wait to book your private Orange County summer tutor. Call TutorNerds today for more information. Members of the TutorNerds team and our private tutors write every blog post. If you have any questions about our blog, please email us at pr@tutornerds.com.

Is Private Science Tutoring Worth It?

Is Private Science Tutoring Worth It?The field of private science tutoring has gained quite a lot of popularity over the last few years. In fact, many private science and math tutors now charge tuition fees for their services. Many tutors are also working from home, so that they can devote all their time to tutoring kids. Private tutors charge these tuition fees to parents, not as the basis of a salary, but as a reward for their work.Most parents, especially if their child is in elementary school, would prefer to teach their child science and math instead of giving them a study guide. But then again, if you are in the workplace, there is no way you can be sure that your child will be able to do well in the classroom. So you need to make sure that you are teaching your child the right principles so that you can be sure that he will be a good employee. But if you want to have your child learn something faster, then private tutoring could be the answer for you.Tutoring is great for thos e children who will need additional tutoring during their life because private tutors are trained in their own special fields and understand the importance of discipline. And the best part is that your child is not taught at school in the same room with other students. Most teachers prefer to leave the class if the child is just struggling. That means that your child will never be subjected to the pressure from the other students that can cause problems in learning.Some parents who want their child to excel in science and math may be afraid of enrolling their child in a public school because of the heavy fees. However, it is always possible to get your child into a private school. There are some websites that offer private science and math tutoring, but you should first visit the website of the school before going ahead and making a final decision.You should take note that to become agood science tutor, you should also be the kind of person who can motivate your child. You should ha ve a successful family background because this can give you the necessary confidence to do well. Moreover, when you hire a private tutor, the first thing that he or she will do is check that your child is really interested in science and math.If you are hiring a private tutor, it is important to find someone who can give you the right instructions and methods of teaching your child the subject. Not all private tutors are capable of this, but only some are able to be selective and choose the ones who are interested in teaching. This is why parents need to ask their child about his interests and how they will help him in his studies.It is not easy to find private science tutors, since this field is growing rapidly. But you can start by checking the history of the tutoring companies. Do not hesitate to ask the tutors how long they have been working in the field.

Lifelo Learners Tutoring

Lifelo Learners TutoringLifelo is a learning and tutoring website that allow individuals to teach others. In an effort to broaden the offerings, they offer tutoring and education in several fields, such as cooking, reading, and design. The results are rather impressive.The name of the website itself is somewhat misleading. While they do provide tutoring, they do not deliver lessons in one's own home. They connect students with tutors who have extensive experience in their field. The tutors are available by phone or online to assist students in a variety of subjects, and when possible, to direct them to additional tutors.Students can sign up for a trial, but when it is time to pay for the service, they will be presented with a unique link. Clicking on this link initiates registration with the website.Once the payment is processed, the client is presented with a final price for the session, which could vary from free to an annual fee. As part of the agreement, the client is also given a certificate of completion and membership to the website.The basic tutorial typically takes less than five minutes to complete. The information provided by the tutor includes the basics of the subject being taught, as well as the activities to help facilitate the process. In some cases, this involves shopping lists or other items needed for the session.Lessons typically last approximately five to ten minutes, and most tutors can see the student to ensure the session is effective. During this time, the tutor makes use of the website to provide additional advice and instruction as needed.Students can contact their tutors at any time to schedule lessons. Most services are offered through a secure chat, as opposed to a web browser. As long as the student and tutor are using the same email address, it is all but impossible for the client to accidentally make an erroneous purchase or send an erroneous email.

How to Choose a Piano

How to Choose a Piano Choosing the Piano of Your Dreams Chapters What Is a Perfect Piano? What You Need to Take Into Account The Last Things to Check before Making your Decision What Can Help You When Choosing a Piano? One More Thing for Choosing Your Perfect PianoWhatever the reason (professional or hobby), it’s difficult to define what “perfect” is.Nothing is perfect. But it’s not the philosophical concept we’re interested in here. That’s a question for another day.We're more interested in choosing the perfect piano!you. What's right for one person won’t be right for another.There are a few things you should think about before choosing your piano.What will help you most in terms of playing better? With so many piano brands, how can you decide whether to go with Yamaha pianos, a Casio piano, a Kawai piano, or even a Steinway Sons piano?That’s why I’m going to tell you my thoughts on this beautiful-yet-complex instrument to give you a better idea of what to look for.Hopefully this advice will help you choose the right p iano.Have you ever wondered how big a piano really is?Which is the best piano for you? (Source: Ivan Guaderrama) What You Need to Take Into AccountA piano includes several parts which form a mechanism. It’s important to know about the mechanism when you’re buying a piano.  Knowing what they’re made of can help you narrow down your options and choose the piano that’s best for you. It’s very easy to know which parts you should be looking at.The PedalsWhether there’s one sustain pedal, like most electronic pianos, or three like you'd find on an acoustic piano (an upright piano or a grand piano), a piano has to have pedals.You haven’t learned how to play the piano properly unless you’ve mastered using the pedals, coordinating your hands and your feet, and exploiting the various effects these pedals can give you.If you get the chance, you should definitely test the speed, precision, and comfort of these pedals before you buy.A bad pedal can have a negative effect on your piano playing. Don’t ever forget to consider the pedals when buying your piano.Discover our best tips for buying your first piano!The KeyboardIt may seem obvious when choosing a piano to consider the piano keyboard. There are several types of keyboard and the number of keys can vary.This might be key to your decision. (Source: Wikimedia Commons)It’s the keys themselves that really make the difference. Depending on how you like to play, you’ll have to choose between a light or heavy set of keys. This basically means whether the keys are easier to press down or not.If you're an absolute beginner you might even consider not opting for weighted keys.  In this  case, you'll need to ask your piano dealer about “keyboards” rather than pianos.Quick tip: If you’re starting out, you should be should be looking for a lighter action. These keys are easier to press down and generally more forgiving (but less expressive) when it comes to playing.Join the discussion: is the piano a com plete instrument?The Music RackThis is the last thing you have to check. You need somewhere to put your sheet music without it being a nuisance when you’re playing.There’s nothing more annoying for a pianist than having to struggle with their music because the music rack doesn’t suit them.Scrambling through the pages is always a pain and while it may seem like a minor detail, it’s a minor detail you can’t ignore. The music rack is an indispensable accessory for any piano player.When it comes to playing the piano, just like any other talent, it’s the details that will make the difference between improving and stagnating. LouisPiano Teacher £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors AlisonPiano Teacher £32/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ErenPiano Teacher 5.00 (6) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors BarbaraPiano Teacher £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Chi yuenPiano Teacher 5.00 (5) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors TomPian o Teacher £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ValtiePiano Teacher £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielPiano Teacher 5.00 (5) £37/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors The Last Things to Check before Making your DecisionOnce you’ve looked at a few pianos and started narrowing down your options, you need to move to the second step. This step includes things that you have to know about the piano before you can make your decision.You’ve seen what you need to be checking for. This step includes a few must-know tips and tricks.You need to be aware of the different types of pianos available to budding pianists (electronic pianos, uprights, or grands).This will help choosing the piano that’s best for you. A bit of research before buying can pay dividends, especially in the case of those just starting out or those wanting to learn how to play the piano.There are plenty of websites with information where you’ll find all the info you’re every going to n eed.Don’t forget to consider where you’ll put your piano. It’d be a horrible shame to buy a wonderful piano then have nowhere to put it.You need to also think very carefully about your budget and how much you’re going to pay for your piano.How expensive is a piano, really?How much should you pay for your first piano? (Source: Roland)You should consider buying from a specialized music store or piano store where there’s always a chance to haggle the price of any piano for sale.Finally, think about how long you’re going to have this piano. Is it a medium-term or long-term purchase?You also need to be aware of what your piano-playing goals are, too.A skilled and experienced concert pianist won’t have the same wants and needs as someone just playing piano for fun. You need to think about how often and for how long you’ll be using your instrument. You don’t buy a piano in the same you’d buy a pair of shoes!Find out what essential accessories every piano player should h ave! What Can Help You When Choosing a Piano?It’s a question you need to ask yourself when buying any musical instrument, especially a piano. The same goes for any hobby. You need to be knowledgeable and know what you’re looking for.Sometimes the number of options can be confusing:Digital PianosGrand PianosSilent PianosConcert PianosUsed PianosAcoustic PianosUpright PianosIf it’s a child’s first piano, the parents decide what they get. However, it’s a decision the whole family should be involved in. They know the musician and can give them some great advice.If you're having piano lessons near me, you should ask for advice from your piano teacher. As an experienced musician, their opinions should be taken very seriously.You could even take them to the store with you when  the time comes to buy your piano.Don't have a piano teacher yet? Or, you do but s/he can't help you? Instead of searching for piano lessons near me online, talk with Superprof's piano tutors!Don’t forge t you can also ask the opinions of the staff working in the music stores themselves. Those working in music stores aren’t like your stereotypical greasy used car salesmen.This is because they’re usually passionate about music.If you’re passionate about something, you tend to be pretty knowledgeable about it. Talk to them! That way you’ll never feel lost, even if you are just starting out.Find out about piano lessons Derby here. One More Thing for Choosing Your Perfect PianoWhen it comes to choosing your perfect piano, there aren’t any right answers.Is this the piano of your dreams? (Source: URWallpapers)You have to be patient, organized, and informed.  I’ll say it again: buying a piano is a huge investment. It’s a long-term investment. You therefore have to take everything into consideration.If you’re learning how to play, you should probably be looking at used pianos rather than brand new ones. However, if you’re going to be using it a lot and turning pro, then a brand new piano might be right for you.Before starting your research, make sure you’ve carefully worked out your budget. Though sometimes you just have to go with your gut. You have to make sure that playing remains an enjoyable activity. A musician has to be proud of their instrument: the look, sound, and the feel.Don’t forget to try before you buy. Try them out as much as you can (consider playing the same song on each one for a fair comparison) and give yourself an idea of why one piano is better than another.You can only try out the pianos in a real store and not when buying on-line. There’s another important decision you need to make.How much will all the “extras” cost? There are a number of them that you’ll need:  A piano bench or stool, a metronome, a lamp, piano music, etc.Thinking about just the piano itself isn’t enough. You need to consider everything.I’d also recommend avoiding pianos with wooden frames. Let me explain why...Wood ages and wears. You also need to frequently polish and varnish it and if you don’t, it can harm the sound of your musical instruments.So avoid old wooden pianos!If you’re not going to buy a digital piano, you'll have to consider the cost of tuning. While the piano’s a beautiful musical instrument, it’s also a bit of a diva and requires a piano technician to come around once or twice a year to get it tuned. Piano tuning isn't cheap, either!Choosing an instrument that’s going to be with us most of our lives is a huge decision. You have to take it seriously.In fact, you should be asking yourself how your piano is going to be used:To learn how to play?For piano tutorials?For music theory?To learn to play with the left hand?For practicing chords?Which learning method is going to be used?For basic music lessons?Once you’ve found your perfect piano, you’ve got the ball rolling.You’ll start progressing thanks to one key fact: you enjoy it.This is what will make you an accomplished and well-rounded m usician.Now discover everything you need to know about buying a piano...

Music is a Universal Language The Truth About Learning It

Music is a Universal Language The Truth About Learning It Suzy S. Youve likely heard the saying Music is a universal language. If thats the case, then how should we be teaching it? How can you effectively learn the language? Read on as Aurora, CO teacher Zach S.  explores the idea   I recently was able to go to a master class taught by Victor Wooten, and he brought up something that is not talked about nearly as much as it should be in music. Music is a language. Now what does that mean? It means that music has rules (music theory) just as languages do (grammar), and that music can be used to communicate with others. I will go more in depth into those two aspects of music as a language, but if you read one thing from this post, this should be it: You do not learn a language by studying grammar all day, you learn a language by talking and by listening. The same approach should be taken to music learn to talk (play) but also learn how to listen. Communicating with Music I love music theory. I have studied it for seven years and it is my favorite class in college right now. With that being said, there are a lot of problems with the way music is being taught. When handed an instrument the first thing I am told to do is learn to play scales. Why? There is nothing musical about scales. I am not able to communicate with a scale, just as I am not able to communicate by saying the ABCs. The first thing we teach a child when they are learning how to speak is a word, but in music the first thing we teach a student is a scale. Why not teach the student how to communicate? Why not teach them how to express themselves first and then teach them how it works second? What I do with students in their first lesson is have them play. I dont care what, I dont care how, I just want to see what they have to say. Then I play back, and by the end of our lesson we are able to communicate and my student has learned how to say something with his instrument. That is why they came to me in the first place, to learn how to talk with their instrument. Why not teach the student that first? Learning How Communicating With Music Works Now this is where music theory comes in. After a little bit of communicating with music, we start to learn why it works. Just as toddlers start to learn grammar in grade school. It is not the FIRST thing that is taught, but it is still taught. One can communicate without any knowledge of grammar, but the ideas one can get across are simple. As one learns more grammar they are able to get more and more complex ideas across to the listener. This is why one should learn scales not to be able to play through them at rapid fire, but to be able to use the scale to get a more complex idea across.  Lets take my main instrument, for example, which is bass guitar. I can hang out on the root of a chord and I will sound good. I then can add in some different rhythms to give it my own little flair. That is with one note, but if I learn the scale that goes with the chord, then six more notes open up. I am able to get a more complex idea across just because I have studied the grammar behind music. This is why music theory is important to allow musicians to better express themselves. Conclusion Music is a universal language. Everyone feels something from music, so that should be the first thing taught to students how to communicate using your instrument, how to be in a band, and how to contribute to the sound. That should be the first thing taught by a teacher. Then it is the teachers responsibility to open up the vocabulary of the student, to allow the student to be able to say more, and say something complex. Music is taught backwards currently; we teach students the grammar and then hope they stay with it long enough to the point were they are allowed to say something. Lets teach student how to say something first, then worry about the grammar behind music. Thank you for reading! Zach S. teaches music theory and bass guitar in Aurora, CO. He is currently a Music Major at CU Denver, and has  played bass guitar and studied music theory for seven years. Learn more about Zach 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 Melissa Wiese