How to Sing and Play Guitar 5 Methods To Try

How to Sing and Play Guitar 5 Methods To Try Suzy S. It doesnt matter if youre a guitar player who wants to sing along with your music, or a singer looking for accompaniment it can be tricky for all of us to learn how to coordinate playing the guitar and singing at the same time! Luckily, there are several ways to master how to sing and play guitar, and with a good amount of practice, you can learn how to master the skill. Before you begin, however, its smart to have a strong foundation in both playing the guitar and singing separately. Make sure youve learned the basics and corrected any bad habits, such as poor posture or incorrect technique. Next, you can move on to trying out the methods detailed below. Everyone learns differently, so try out each, figure out which one feels the most natural, and practice it often. With time, youll learn how to sing and play guitar like a pro! Method 1 Find an easy song that uses only a few easy guitar chords and has an uncomplicated rhythm. Memorize the words to the song and practice just singing it. Get a metronome and set it on 4/4 time, then play the song while singing, “1 and two and 3 and 4” repeatedly. After this exercise, begin singing the song and playing your music in 4/4 time. Method 2 Choose a song, set it up on your iPod/MP3 player, and sing or hum along with it. Practice until you can sing it without the music. Experiment with singing it in your head, too. Play the song on your guitar until you can play it without thinking about the chords, the progression, or anything else. Sing and play at the same time. Dont concentrate too hard default to your memory, and your subconscious should take over! Method 3 Distract yourself (and really work on your multi-tasking abilities) by watching television while playing and singing the song slowly. By shifting the focus elsewhere, youre less likely to get tripped up and it will become a more natural feeling. Method 4 Pick a song and memorize the words. Sing it aloud and sing it in your head without the guitar. Play the music on your guitar until you have memorized it too, and can play without even thinking about it. Now, go through the song (singing and playing) measure by measure. Repeat each measure, or a few measures at a time, until you can get through without errors. Method 5 Guitarist Ken Tamplin offers some great advice on how to sing and play guitar at the same time. Ken’s basic advice is to train yourself to play the song and sing the song on autopilot. He recommends the following process: First, get your guitar parts down. Practice and patience is the key to synchronizing your guitar playing and vocals. Stop thinking about playing and singing as two separate things. Play guitar and practice counting out loud in 4/4 time. Practice playing and counting in 4/4 time in your head. If you can, get a drum machine. Practice playing and singing along with the drum machine, adjusting the tempo as necessary. American musician and poet Sidney Lanier once said that Music is love in search of a word. You, too, can express yourself through your music and words! Find a method that works best for you, and enjoy the process of learning how to sing and play guitar like your favorite musicians. 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  SabrinaDan Photo

Things to Consider When Selecting an Online Tutoring Centre

Things to Consider When Selecting an Online Tutoring Centre 0SHARESShare You may find numerous tutoring services available on internet which may get you confused while deciding which one is the right service. However, online tutoring services stay at top preferences over all other types of tutoring. Carry out research and consider following things while selecting right online tutoring center that gives more value for money. Convenience: Online tutor conduct tutoring through internet right at your home gives lot of convenience. This will save time and efforts of parents chauffeuring their children. Availability: The tutoring services that offer unlimited tutoring help should be considered. The online tutors are available round the clock on demand is often preferred to work with you on daily homework help. Instant support also helps at the time of test preparation. Qualified tutors: It is fact that internet is the platform to reach highly qualified and expert tutors all across the world. However, it is very difficult to find out reliable tutor online if you do not know how effective would be learning with them.   Tutoring websites register qualified and experienced tutors once they qualify through stringent selection process. Subject Covered: Consider tutoring center that offers tutoring in more number of subjects that is part of your academic curriculum. Choose the one who caters varied services like tutoring from lessons, homework help, assignment work, test preparation etc. It should act as single platform for help and support on your school academics. Pricing: Consider that pricing should go with features while choosing online tutoring center. Besides this, choose one which offers affordable pricing. Customer Care: Quick and apt customer care service and support is very essential in education industry. The service provider who is available on multiple communication medium like email, live chat, telephone, and fax is more preferred. The contact page of tutoring website displays the available medium of contact. [starbox id=admin]

How An Algebra Solver Help Students Achieving Higher Grade on Algebra

How An Algebra Solver Help Students Achieving Higher Grade on Algebra 0SHARESShare Many of you might have trouble with math and you might need math help. If youre in Dallas/Fort Worth, you can visit private math tutors or you could go to online tutoring websites. Online tutoring websites contain everything you might need for math. You can get Math Help and you have an Algebra Solver. If you are a parent, your child might have the need for a math tutor. Private math tutors can be really expensive, and thats where online tutoring websites come in handy. Children these days love computers and online tutoring websites can really be fun for them and can absolutely help with their study habits and math knowledge. On the other hand, if youre a student, you come across the same situation. Math can get boring; also, private tutors can be boring. You probably love computers. You can and should visit online tutoring websites where you can get help for math and have fun. You even have an Algebra Solver on the website. If you need the help with math, online tutoring websites are a great choice and your parents should tell you the same. On the tutoring website you have everything you need to get help with math and you will save a lot of time and money. After all, time is money. Private tutors get expensive and with online tutoring websites, you can learn the same things you would learn with a tutor and get away without damaging your finances. Parents will love the idea to save the money and online tutoring websites allow them to do so. Online tutoring websites are interactive and fun and you should definitely give it an opportunity. Whenever you want, you can visit those websites and with private tutors, you have a schedule to follow. Again, you should definitely give a shot to online tutoring websites. [starbox id=admin]

Video Lessons How to Say the Date in Spanish

Video Lessons How to Say the Date in Spanish Suzy S. Another day, another set of Spanish words to learn! Follow along with tutor Sam H.  to learn how to say the date in Spanish, including the days of the week and the months in Spanish. Video Recap How to Say the Date in Spanish Time to learn some new Spanish vocabulary! Days of the Week in Spanish Lunes = Monday Martes  = Tuesday Miércoles  = Wednesday Jueves  = Thursday Viernes  = Friday Sábado  = Saturday Domingo  = Sunday Months of the Year in Spanish Enero  =  January Febrero  = February Marzo  =  March Abril  =  April Mayo  =  May Junio  =  June Julio  =  July Agosto  = August Septiembre  =  September Octubre  =  October Noviembre  =  November Diciembre  =  December Formula  for  Saying the Date in Spanish Es el __ (number) de _______ (month).   Want to learn more? Check out the schedule for our live, online Spanish classes, taught by Sam and our other tutors. New students get $25 to use toward any class! 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

Designing an ACT Study Plan Here are our Recommended ACT Study Materials

Designing an ACT Study Plan Here are our Recommended ACT Study Materials ACT SAT Prep and College Admissions Blog When designing an ACT study plan, one key question is “what materials will I use?” Luckily, the most effective material is also the most inexpensive (more on that later). To begin, it’s helpful to ask yourself one basic question: am I fundamentally comfortable using online materials or not? There are many web-sites and “apps” available to help you prepare for the ACT. But for some people, plain old paper and pencil is still their preferred way to learn. I tend to encourage students to at least consider an online approach, since it’s generally very convenient and because many online resources are “adaptive,” meaning they give you suggested practice content based on how you’ve performed on previous practice problems to build on your strengths and address your weaknesses. But, if an online approach just isn’t for you, don’t force it. Before jumping into the specific recommendations below, it’s also important to log one key point. Whenever possible, you should use official practice materials from ACT.org. Why is this so important? Because companies like Kaplan and Princeton Review, while they have good intentions, may write questions which aren’t exactly like the questions you’ll see on the official ACT. These companies are in the business of developing practice content, and their business model requires that they create a lot of it. Some of their practice exams, for example, might be easier than the real ACT. Other exams might be harder. They might accidentally spend too much time on some concepts, and not enough on others. This could mean that you, as a student, get a false read at how prepared you are if you rely primarily on content not originally produced by ACT.org. In other words, you should focus on preparing with material that comes “straight from the horse’s mouth,” so to speak. Once you exhaust ACT.org’s free and low cost material, then consider moving on to another source. The best free ACT practice: Preparing for the ACT Test PDF ebook- FREE Remember when I said the most effective material was also the most inexpensive? If you are going to begin studying for the ACT, step #1 should simply be to download ACT.org’s free PDF ebook Preparing for the ACT Test. It is completely free. It discusses the test’s structure, required content knowledge, and mathematical, reading, writing, and science concepts tested on the ACT. It also includes brief reviews of test-taking strategies for each section, as well a full-length practice test, including a writing section, that we recommend students take as a “diagnostic,” around which they can design a customized study plan. It is an extremely valuable piece of the puzzle as you begin to prepare for the ACT. Additional Real, Previous Practice ACT Exams - FREE In addition to the 2016/2017 practice test mentioned above, MyGuru has located two other previous ACT exams which any student could and should incorporate into their study plan to track progress over time. Click here for a real practice ACT exam from 2005/2006 Click here for a real practice ACT exam from 2014/2015 The best ACT preparation book: The Real ACT Prep Guide - ~$26 We also recommend all students purchase the Real ACT Prep Guide. It’s a physical, paper book (though there’s also a Kindle version) that comes with: three official practice tests, clear explanations for all answer choices, all-new test forms, including the writing test, strategies for each section of the ACT, and hundreds of additional practice questions in an “online bonus content” area. The best online ACT preparation: ACT Online Prep - $29.95 ACT.org also offers online practice. Their low-cost product includes a library of lessons around the content assessed in all four ACT subject tests, as well as a personalized learning path, where students take a short-form ACT test to get a predicted score range, and then a recommended study path is provided based on that prediction with hundreds of practice ACT questions and explanations. This path adjusts based on the test-date entered by the student. There is also a full length practice exam for students to get a predicted ACT score. At this point, by simply acquiring the ACT study materials recommended above, a student could have access to: A mix of hard copy and online study materials All relevant details on the topics covered, question types used, and structure of the ACT exam. Key test taking strategies on each section A diagnostic assessment of strengths and weaknesses with guided study plan 1,000+ practice problems 7 full length practice tests The total cost for all of this? Less than $60. The author and publisher of all of this? The same organization that write and administers the ACT exam you’ll be taking. Now, if you’ve exhausted these materials and are looking for more advanced “mobile” online ACT prep, we recommend two other ACT prep solutions. Each of these solutions has a few key features: Lots of video lessons Lots of practice questions with solutions Ability to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses and design customized study plans Full length practice tests The first solution, Score Beyond, also offers a more advanced “self-adaptive” feature that adjusts to your answers in real-time, and offers subsequent problems automatically tailored to either help you build upon your strengths in an area where you’ve proven some mastery, or provide additional practice in an area in which you are struggling. Score Beyond’s packages also come with private 1-1 online ACT tutoring and the ability for parent, student, and tutor to track progress over time in the shared dashboard. Magoosh, our final recommendation, has less powerful “self-adaptive” features, no online tutoring support, and a less functional dashboard feature. However, it’s video lessons are impressive, and they offer free email support for context related questions. It’s also much less expensive. Hopefully the main point of this blog article was clear; use official practice materials from ACT.org as much as possible. They are effective, and they are cheap. However, more advanced online and mobile prep options are also available for the ACT for students looking for more help, or advanced adaptive or performance tracking/dashboard features, or supplemental online ACT tutoring.

Cut Back - Phrasal Verb of the Day

Cut Back - Phrasal Verb of the Day Today’s phrasal verb of the day is: Cut BackInfinitive form: Cut BackPresent tense: Cut Back/ Cuts Backing form: Cutting BackPast tense: Cut BackParticiple: Cut BackCut Back is a separable English phrasal verb. Cut Back means reducing or using something less. The context is generally around but not limited to consumption as well as money. Its meaning can be used in three different ways:When you spend less money on something1. If I don’t cut expenses back to a minimum, I think I might end up with having nothing to eat by next week.2. Since Brad has set his eyes on the latest gadget, he cuts back on spending money for video games.When you consume less food (liquid or solid)1. Friends warned Benny that if he doesnt cut back on fast food, he might end up looking like the human version of Barney the Dinosaur.2. Since Benny has been criticized on his appearance, he is now cutting back on french fries; he now orders the regular size fries and no longer upgrades his soda.3. I wish youd c ut back on coffee so you wouldnt have to be jittery whenever the teacher calls your name in class.When you do something less often1. The nutritionist advised the athlete to lead a more balanced lifestyle by cutting back on training and adding more carbohydrates to his diet.2. If you really want to quit smoking, my advice is to cut back a little on a weekly basis.Note: Cutback (n.) when used as a noun, means that the value spent on something is reduced.i.e.: The cutback in production cost has frustrated the producers of the film.iframe width=560 height=315 src=//www.youtube.com/embed/TzZ7b2hVweM?rel=0 frameborder=0 allowfullscreen/iframeExercises: Write your answers in comments and we will correct them.Fill in the gaps from the video above:Hans: Sardine? Bonnie: Im trying to ___ ___.Exercises: Fill in the blanks below to complete the sentence with the correct form of Cut Back.1. The annual reports indicate that if the company won’t ____ the daily expenses ___, the company might be in danger of suffering significant financial losses by the end of the year.2. They said that moderation is key to a well-balanced diet. I think you should be _____ ___ on cholesterol, before you gain extra weight.3. ____ __ on sweets may be a good option for people who have hypertension.4. Sally thinks that her husband ought to be more consistent with his effort to ___ __ on his drinking. The problem is, he is inconsistent in _____ ___ and oftentimes drink more than he has compared to the previous nights.5. My mother told me that I need to learn to distinguish between want and need.  She told me that I may need to ____ ___  on shopping a little since I don’t really need all those shoes anyway.Change the example sentences above to negative sentences (or positive, if the sentence is already negative). Then change them to questions.

6 Certifications To Add To Your Resume to Give It A Boost

6 Certifications To Add To Your Resume to Give It A Boost Photo Via: pixabay.com 1. HR Certifications Just because the position you are applying to isn’t an HR opening doesn’t mean that an HR certification isn’t useful. In fact, HR certifications are some of the highest regarded in the business world. Human resources is a department on its own, but the knowledge is universal, meaning every industry (for the most part) shares the same, common standards in terms of their business practices. For that reason, having a strong background/knowledge in HR as well as those endorsements on your resume is without a doubt in your best interest and will likely set you apart from the competition. 2. Project Management Certifications Again, regardless of the position you are applying to, project management certifications are so important to include on your resume. Any department head wants to bring on somebody that is capable of taking on a management position, either down the road or immediately, and having a project management certification on your resume demonstrates your readiness to do this, even if your job experience doesn’t quite yet. Project management is another item that spans across industry and position, so no matter what you are applying to, it’s going to be relevant. 3. Software Certifications When it comes to applying to a position, you typically will list out your experience with different software and other technical components. That being said, if you’re able to endorse those skills with certifications, you’ve just set your resume further apart from the competition. Many employers want an individual that’s tech savvy and that is capable of using similar software that is used by the company itself, so if you can list that experience and include a certification that demonstrates your knowledge, they are going to have very few questions as to whether or not you could quickly catch up with their systems. 4. Marketing Certifications Slightly less universal, but still ultimately useful, marketing certifications are a strong addition to any resume. While they do work better for certain positions over others, it’s a good resume addition no matter what. While these certifications aren’t as important as some of the above, these certifications do demonstrate your ability to connect with a brand or company and to promote it from within. So while this is best for those seeking marketing positions, this is a useful certification as well that gives your resume that slight boost that you’ve been looking for. 5. Sales Certifications Again, you don’t have to work in a sales position in order for a sales certification to be considered useful. Sales, at its core, has to do with promoting something: either your company, a position, a product or service, etc. Therefore, no matter the position you are applying to, having this experience highlighted in your resume is going to be useful, universally. If you and a candidate are similar in every single way except that you have certifications in sales, an employer may be more likely to consider your candidacy for an interview, simply due to the increased experience, no matter how slight. 6. Technology Certifications Last, but not at all least, boosting your resume with technology related certifications is one of the best things that you can do. Nowadays, employers are seeking employees that are technologically savvy and that can demonstrate their abilities in their day to day role. Whether you have highly regarded capabilities (i.e. HTML experience) or more common knowledge (i.e. certifications with certain platforms), this experience is worth highlighting on your resume, and the more certifications you can associate with that knowledge, the better off you are. Basically, it comes down to how well you can sell yourself on paper, and certifications are a fantastic way to do that. Again, building a resume is a challenge, but it’s essential to your candidacy for any given position. So where do you begin in boosting your resume outside of your job experience? Always begin with certifications, as these not only demonstrate your ability to learn, but also showcase your strengths and willingness to expand your horizons. There are so many certifications out there and available for your perusal, but these six are a great starting point. Good luck and happy resume building!

Westview Cambodian International School

Westview Cambodian International School Westview Cambodian International School Westview Cambodian International School is the great extension to secondary education by the passionate leadership team of Learning Jungle International School Cambodia (LJIS) offering educational services only from preschool to elementary program. With the strong support from parents, students, staff and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, Westview Cambodian International School is created to offer the International Secondary program built from the world renowned standards of education, American Common Core Standards (ACCS) and the Khmer language, history and culture into one unique curriculum from grades 7 to 12. Our mission is to educate Cambodian youth to become confident, equipped with global competencies while embracing their Cambodian identity, culture and values. Westview students will be well-informed individuals who have the intellectual, creative, technological and organizational skills and resilience necessary to succeed in the academic environment and in the post-graduate world. Westview students will be effective communicators who have the skills necessary to interact in their local community and global society. Westview students will be critical thinkers who are able to examine a situation and respond appropriately, using growth mindset and perseverance to solve problems. Westview students will be active, open-minded collaborators who employ appropriate communicative and leadership skills to be productive contributors in a variety of settings. Westview students will be responsible and caring family members, friends and citizens who will positively contribute to back to their family, country and the world.