TakeLessons Rock Star Teacher of the Week Katherine C.

TakeLessons Rock Star Teacher of the Week Katherine C. ksurmacewicz An award-winning and highly sought after mezzo-soprano and recording artist, Katherine C. of Elmwood Park, IL is this weeks   Rock Star Teacher of the Week!   Katherine has been with TakeLessons since October 2009, and teaches singing and opera voice, music theory and music performance in the Chicago area.   Her students call her a great teacher with lots of enthusiasm and praise the attention to detail that she brings to each lesson.   Katherine has taught at both the high school and college level, and her lessons focus on helping her students learn proper singing techniques, including how to prepare the body for singing and correct breathing techniques. Among the many achievements in her opera career, Katherine created the role of the Young Nun in the world premiere of Stephen Hartke’s The Greater Good during Glimmerglass Opera’s 2006 Festival Season, which was later recorded on the Naxos label, and recently returned to the company as Aglaonice in the critically acclaimed production of Philip Glass’s Orhpée. Next, she makes her role debut as Hansel in Hansel and Gretel at the Syracuse Opera, where she will be awarded the comprimari “Artist of the Year” in 2010. Other notable engagements include a role debut as Sesto in Giulio Cesare and Un Musico in Manon Lescaut at the Florida Grand Opera.   Congratulations on your accomplishments, Katherine!

College Board Sat Exam Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

College Board Sat Exam Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace SAT, also known as Scholastic Assessment test is a standardized test taken by high school students to gain admissions in colleges and universities in the United States. SAT is owned by the College Board and is taken by high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. SAT scores help a student be recognized during the admission process to get into a college as it shows the academic achievement of the student. SAT exam consists of 3 main sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics and Writing. There are sub-sections in each section and students are given a very limited time period to answer them. Therefore, time plays a very important role during the exam and students are expected to practice answering questions at home in a similar time limit. In the Critical reading section, students are given comprehension passages and then questions are followed based on the given passage. In order to get good score in this section, students must improve their vocabulary skills and should also have good knowledge about sentence structure, clauses, fragments, organization of sentences etc. The Mathematics section, also known as Quantitative or Calculation section, consists of 3 sub-sections which majorly contain multiple choice questions and few grid-in questions. The questions are asked in usual math topics like Algebra, Plane geometry, Coordinate geometry etc. The Writing section contains multiple choice questions as well as an essay for the students to write about. Therefore students should prepare accordingly for each section and must practice subject questions while preparing for the test.

4 Ways Learning a Second Language Boosts Your Career

4 Ways Learning a Second Language Boosts Your Career Suzy S. Want an easy way to boost your career? Learning a second language can be a fantastic way to get a leg up. Learn more in this guest post from our friends at Lingualia Finding employment in a struggling economy isnt always easy, especially if you are planning to move to another country or if you are simply looking for a new employer altogether. So, how do you improve your chances of getting the job? Learning a foreign language is highly recommended becasue of the benefits and advantages in the workplace today. Understanding and being able to speak foreign languages can greatly improve your own chances of being hired into any position you desire, regardless of where you are currently living. The Benefits of Learning a Second Language Obviously, if youre moving to another country, understanding the native language of the country can drastically improve your quality of life, as well as your chances of landing a position or a job. Learning a second language not only helps you connect and communicate with individuals from around the world, it helps you  get to know more about other cultures and lifestyles globally. This will give you insight into various nationalities and countries  with which you may be doing business. Youll be able to  better communicate with contacts you work with, including business associates, coworkers, and even potential partners. The more capable you are of communicating with business professionals from around the world, the easier it becomes to solidify working relationships and to create new potential business partnerships. If youre an entrepreneur, its much easier to find investors and those interested in your business model if you are capable of speaking and understanding their language without the assistance of a translator, as this helps to build trust and a real working relationship. Finally, learning foreign languages also improves your overall mental agility. Understanding more than one language can improve your memory and  slow the brains aging. (Editors note: learn more about the mental benefits of being bilingual here!) Methods for Learning a Second Language So now that you know the benefits, whats the best way of learning a foreign language? These days, its possible to learn a language with the use of both traditional and online methods. While language tutoring is a go-to method, as youll get a customized lesson plan based on your language-learning goals and learning style, its also smart to use additional tools and resources in between your lessons. Lingualia,  for example, is a free online tool and resource with games and interactive lessons. Incorporate private lessons and additional resources into your learning, and youll set yourself up for career-boosting success! Alfonso Sachettini is the co-founder of Lingualia, a mobile application for language learning available for iOS and Android.   Photo by Mays Business School at Texas AM University 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

6 Easy-to-Learn Classic Country Songs for Guitarists

6 Easy-to-Learn Classic Country Songs for Guitarists Maile Proctor Looking for some beginner-friendly country songs to play on guitar? Here,  Katy, TX guitar instructor Zachary A. shares some of his favorite classic country songs that are easy to learn and fun to play Country music has changed a lot over the past couple decades, but the classic country songs from the 50s and 60s still highlight the country music genre. The music written by Hank Williams Sr., George Jones, Carl Perkins, and Waylon Jennings was revolutionary. Each one of these artists has left a profound footprint on the genre, and paved the way for new country artists. Country songs are generally pretty basic, which makes them fairly easy to play when youre learning guitar. Most of the songs consist of three or four basic chords, and use the blues chord progression of I-IV-I-V. Country songs are perfect to play around a campfire, and sing along with your friends. Classic country songs have simple rhythms, but they are powerful, timeless, songs that resonate with listeners. Country songs are heartfelt and emotional, and perfect to play or listen to when you feel sad or blue. Here are six country songs that are easy to play on guitar. * The First three songs are from the legendary country artist Hank Williams Sr. Hey Good Lookin This song uses G7, C, C7, F, and D7. The song uses a few basic chord progressions, the I-II-V and the I-IV-I-V, all in the key of G major. Honky Tonk Blues This is another great song that you can learn fairly quickly. Its in the key of C major, and it uses the I-IV-I-V-I basic blues chord progression. The chords used in the song are C, F, and G.  This one may be one of the easiest songs to learn and play because it’s just one simple chord progression. Your Cheatin Heart This song uses a couple basic sets of chord progressions, which are pieced together throughout the song. Those are the V-I, and the I-IV-V-I, which repeat in the sequence V-I-I-IV-V-I. You will use the G7, C, C7, F, and D7 chords, and you will play the song in the key of G major. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain By Willie Nelson Play this simple, timeless classic in the key of E major. The song uses the G#, F#, E, E sus, B7, and A chords. The song is mainly in two different chord progressions: IV-I-V-I-VI, which repeats and ends the second progression on the IV, and III-II-I-I-I. Mamas Dont Let Your Babies Grow up to be Cowboys Performed by Waylong Jennings and Willie Nelson This song was performed first by Ed Bruce, and made famous by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson. The song actually only consist of two simple chord progressions I-IV-V and II-V-IV. The song is in the key of D major. You will use the D, G and A E, B chords to play this song. Mama Tried By Merle Haggard To close out this list of epic classic country songs, I want to include my favorite country song of all time, Mama Tried by Merle Haggard. The song is in the key of D major and primarily uses the I-IV-I-V chord progression. You will use the D, G, and A chords to play this song. All of these legendary country songs provide a foundation to help you create and write your own music. So if you want to write a country hit, or record a song thats number one on the charts, then these songs are a great place to start! Cant get enough country music? Here are some more great country songs for guitarists. Looking for a great guitar instructor in your area? Search here for guitar teachers near you!  Zachary A. is a guitar instructor in Katy, TX specializing in beginning and intermediate students. He is currently earning a degree in  music theory. Learn more about Zachary 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

Do Online Math Tutor Reassure Subject Skills

Do Online Math Tutor Reassure Subject Skills Getting online math tutor for maths is a matter of convenience and comfort for students. They need not feel shy about getting tutoring help. Thinking that it reflects negatively upon their learning capabilities. Actually, e-tutoring leads to their reassured subject skills. The benefits you get from online Math tutor Working with online Math tutor is beneficial as he helps you with extra coaching. Helps you via more practice problems and exercises. And thus enhances knowledge in specific areas of subject learning. The tutor boosts your confidence through concentrating on topics. Topics where you need extra practice and thus redoubles your subject skills. Working with online math tutor in one on one session is a booster. It proves to be a booster for strengthening your weak areas in subject learning. The tutor sits with you in a personalized tutoring session. In that session he identifies your weak areas and provide customized solutions for your learning issues. Online math tutor allows you to take your time in learning tough topics. And explains topics in an easy to understand manner for you to pick up the concepts with ease. Again, the tutors are certified professionals who have qualified knowledge in subject areas and are capable of handling any challenge with befitting replies. So, taking access from a qualified tutor is good for broadening your vistas of knowledge and preparing yourself for further courses in Math. Above all, Math learning is made fun through games, quizzes and puzzles. The entire scenario changes when a student is in the company of an e-tutor. He gives up his negative attitude towards Math and shows interest in the intricacies of the subject. Math homework help- Shoots answers at the neck of the moment Math threats are unexpected and sudden. Even those brilliant students may miss a number to arrive at wrong answers. Last minute hiccups are very common in tricky homework sums and some assistance in the late hours is a great rescue for students. Math homework help from online tutorials proves handy for students who break their heads over an Algebra sum or Calculus problem. Instant correction of errors is very important in Math homework- which is possible through working on white board with tutors while practicing homework sums. Any tricky problem is done without strain through the help of virtual tutors and one more plus about their help is the convenience of recording the sessions for future reference. Thus online tutors for Math make a difference in learning for students who are ambitious of achieving great targets in their Math studies and these tutors are also a supporting pillar for those who want to pass their Math classes without hurdle. Aim for big in Math with virtual tutors and find the results in a short time.

A Bad Job Can Make Your Life Miserable - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / A Bad Job Can Make Your Life Miserable - Introvert Whisperer A Bad Job Can Make Your Life Miserable If you haven’t heard me say this, let me repeat myself here: “It’s not JUST a job; it’s half your life.” Some people think you can cleanly separate your job and your life. That’s simply not true. You are living your life the entire time and therefore, there is no separation between the two. It’s like if you tried to think of sleep as separate from your life. Sleep, just like a job, consumes part of your life. Also, you want both to work well because it has a huge impact on other parts of your life. I think this is an important concept to think about because like anything that isn’t going well your life, you need to figure out how to improve it. It’s also such a big chunk of your life that you should enjoy it just like a good meal. How to improve your situation? I think there are a few things you should do: Put together an improvement plan. Figure out what isn’t working well and put together a plan to improve each item one at a time. Change you. Many times, all we have to do is to make a change in our outlook or how we interact with someone to make a huge impact. Focus on what does work. All jobs, no matter how bad, do have some redeeming aspects to them. Figure out what those are and focus on those. So, my friend, if your job isn’t like a good meal; change it. Life is too short for bad jobs (and also bad food). Go to top 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! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

Different Traits to Look for in a College

Different Traits to Look for in a College Different Traits to Look for in a College Choosing a college is one of the most important decisions of your teens lifeand unsurprisingly, it can be overwhelming for both teens and their parents. Youve probably received plenty of advice on what to consider when evaluating your teens college options: cost, location, major/program choices and size. However, there are other elements to think about as well. Here are several less common topics to explore during your teens college search: Academic focus Your teens certainty about his or her major and career path should definitely influence the college search process. If he or she is positive about pursuing business, narrow the search to include universities with strong business schools. If your teen is deciding between veterinary sciences and marine science, be sure that the colleges he or she is considering offer both programs. Similarly, if the nearby college is an engineering school, he or she shouldnt waste effort applying if your teen has no interest in engineering. Teaching vs. research Clearly, a students experience at a top research university would be quite different than at a liberal arts college. Perhaps your budding scientist wants to study under the most renowned researchers in the country at a large university, even if it means fewer classes actually being taught by those professors. However, your teen shouldnt rule out the small liberal arts college, which may offer more undergraduate research opportunities than universities that reserve those opportunities for graduate students. The admissions teams at your prospective colleges can help answer questions about their faculty teaching/research expectationsand how that impacts the student experience. Class size ratios for all classes It usually isnt difficult to find out a colleges student-faculty ratio or percentage of classes with 20 or fewer students (check ranking institutions such as U.S. News World Report if the information isnt easy to locate on the college website). However, do a little homework on the class size ratio for general education courses, too, since those will make up most of your students schedule during the first year of college. A school that boasts an 18:1 student-teacher ratio might also have a high number of required general education classes with class sizes of 200-300 or higher. If learning under this model would be challenging for your teen, he or she should take this under serious consideration. Retention rate One measurement that might matter especially to parents is that of the first- to second-year retention rate. In other words, how successful is a college at retaining students? According to the ACT, which conducts research on this topic, universities and colleges with higher retention rates tend to focus on areas such as involvement experiences, personal future building and academic stimulation. U.S. News World Report publishes retention rates for many colleges. Selecting a college should be a careful and thoughtful process. Encourage your teen to explore as many facets of his or her top choices as possible. While the ultimate decision may come down to the gut feel test, the more your teen knows about a college beforehand, the more informed his or her decision will be.

Should, Must, Have To, and 102 year old Marathoner, with Video and Exercises

Should, Must, Have To, and 102 year old Marathoner, with Video and Exercises Hello English learners! This week weve got videos and exercises about a man who is still running long distance races at the age of 102, and about using the words should, must, and have to in English.Do you know what the difference is between these sentences?He should run everyday.  He  must run every day.He has to run every day.Dont worry if youre not sure, the video below will help you. After the video, try the exercises.  Should, Must or Have To VideoShould, Must or Have To ExercisesAnswer the questions below in comments, and we will respond.1. Write one sentence using ‘should’ about your health.2. Write one sentence using ‘must’ about your parent or partner’s health.3. Write one sentence using ‘have to’ about your exercise routine.Choose between must/mustn’t or have to/don’t have to/ had to/didn’t have to1. You ______ be 55 to enter this race it’s called the over the hill gang.2. You _____ win the race to receive a medal.3. You ______ smoke close to the runn ers it would be bad for their breathing.4. You _______ have a dog to run in the tail waggers race.5. Yesterday I __________ run 5 miles with my brother.Listening Exercise: The 102 Year Old Distance RunnerWatch the video below, then answer the questions. Answer the listening questions in comments, and we will respond.1. What day was the race?2. How long was the race?3. What was his time?4. What age did he start running? Esraa On Sunday 10 kilometer 1 hour 32 mins and 28 seconds 89 LOIEnglish Hi Esraa! Good job!