Singers, Dont Forget the Most Important Part of Performing!

Singers, Dont Forget the Most Important Part of Performing! Sign up successful Developing Stage Presence by Emphasizing Particular Words or Phrases Given this dynamic, a singer can enhance his  or  her performance in a number of ways. A particular word or phrase might be emphasized with more volume or ornamentation (or conversely, as a contrast to the bombast around it) if the word or phrase is of particular importance to the message. When I perform He Aint Heavy, Hes My Brother (my version is closest to Neil Diamonds version), I always put extra focus on the words Why not share? just before the songs climax. Listen here: This crystallizes the meaning of the song into a single, simple phrase, and I sing it as though my obligation to the audience is to have them internalize just these three words if they take anything from my performance. In other cases, words may be sung with a particular inflection of strain or of release, as per the singer’s vision of the song’s message. I put an extra level of strained intensity into the line Stop this heartbreak overload in John Waites Missing You in order to show that the narrator has reached the limits of his emotional angst and thus must cry out in fury: Meanwhile, I sing the line Take away all my sadness in the song Have I Told You Lately (my version is closest to Rod Stewarts version) with exceeding calm and relief, expressing that although the tone of the song is rather sad, the narrator is reassured into solace by his lover. Developing Stage Presence Through Body Language Body language can also be an important element in conveying a story to an audience, even if one’s body is partially occupied by playing an instrument while singing. An audience will always respond to conviction and comfort, and these can be displayed not only through a singer’s familiarity with the song at hand, but also through confident posture and the willingness to connect both with individual listeners and with a crowd in general. Some artists accomplish this through their banter between songs, or their willingness to perform a cover of a well-known song to which the audience already may have a strong nostalgic attachment. Others draw from techniques employed by dancers (purposeful movements, exuberant energy), actors (poignant facial expressions), speech-givers (different rhythmic cadences to emphasize key thematic concepts), or folk-tale narrators (a tangible sense of wondrous exploration in each new piece that is sung). Perhaps the most universal connection between singer and audience can be achieved through strategic use of eye contact. Eye contact need not (and perhaps should not) occur for every moment of a song â€" a singer may look above the audience’s head, look down, and/or close his or her eyes for certain lines in a song, and often these moments not only infuse an enhanced urgency or poignancy into a line that is sufficiently powerful to compel such a change, but can continually renew an audience’s interest every time that eye contact is re-established. Need some specific exercises to practice that will help improve your stage presence? Check out the quick tutorial below. When I teach voice lessons, it is sometimes necessary to work on things such as intonation, situational breathing, projection, eye contact, vowel sounds, and other tools. These instructions help develop the basic parameters of a capable singer. But I always strive to gear these devices toward helping the student achieve a unique interpretation of each song he or she works on. Keep these performance tips for singers in mind . The real magic occurs beyond the physical framework of the notes; it occurs in the message that is communicated. Steve G. teaches singing, piano and music theory lessons in Davis, CA. He earned his PhD in music theory and composition from the University of California Davis and also tutors math and writing.  Learn more about Steve 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  Barry Lenard

Maths for Dyslexics Advice for Tutors

Maths for Dyslexics Advice for Tutors Maths and Dyslexia: What's Different About Teaching a Child with a Learning Disability? ChaptersReading and Writing Difficulties Affect Learning MathsThe Multisensory Approach to Maths LessonsHelping People Affected by SpLDs to Learn MathsTips for Teaching Dyslexic Children Trying to Learn MathsBeing Empathetic in Maths LessonsTeaching maths to kids isn't an easy task.Maths teachers need to be knowledgeable, motivating and strict yet empathetic.Having these qualities means teachers are able to enthuse their pupils whilst also making sure they have the right amount of self-discipline to stay on track with their education. MyriamMaths Teacher 5.00 (13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £200/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr parikhMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KamalMaths Teacher 5.00 (9) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PetarMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GowsikaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RubenMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ConorMaths Teacher 4.75 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsReading and Writing Difficulties Affect Learning MathsDyslexia is a Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) which causes problems with reading, writing, spelling and processing information.SpLDs such as dyslexia  and it lesser known cousins, dyscalculia, dysgraphia and dyspraxia aren't just detrimental to a person's academic career, but their  day-to-day lives as they affect short-term and working memory, concentration and organisation. Typically associated as a reading disorder, dyslexia also affects a child's comprehension of maths concepts.Whatever a student's SpLD, it is crucial that they don't feel overwhelmed when learning maths or any other subject, so that they are not at risk of falling behind their classmates.Children with SpLDs often lack confidence ¦ source: Pixabay - ambermbTo give your student the best chance of success, wha tever their age, experts recommend taking a multisensory approach to learning to ensure that information is received through various channels.Just like some people are visual learners and other kids learn by doing, people with SpLDs have learning preferences, but it helps if the information is repeated by a different method.This will help kids to develop a well-rounded understanding of the maths topic and lay the basic math foundations for more complex operations.The Multisensory Approach to Maths LessonsThis approach uses senses such as sight, hearing, touch and movement to transfer and retain information.So how should you go about this?Visual LearningWhen teaching maths to a dyslexic student, you should make your learning strategies as visual as possible.Use revision cards to write out formulae and draw them in practice if you can.Add fun activities into your math lessons. Because of their concentration difficulties, playing mental maths games can be useful for students with SpLDs as it involves them in the learning process without overwhelming them.Students can also log onto maths games websites in their own time. Free math websites such as Primary Games Arena are full of fun math games for kids to practice solving math problems involving counting, telling time, order of operations, times tables, inequalities, probability, reasoning, fractions, adding and subtracting, multiplying and dividing, sorting digits and practicing sudoku.Simple visual aids can make a big difference! ¦ source: Pixabay - MeditationsFrom the point of view of the student, this approach to learning is more interesting and rewarding as completing educational games and math puzzles comes with a feeling of accomplishment. This can help to improve self-esteem and confidence in their abilities and math skills.Colours can also be incredibly helpful for children with dyslexia and other SpLDs as they serve as a visual aid which can be used to organise revision materials into topics or group an d distinguish ideas.Colour can be used when writing on a whiteboard, decimal numbers and place value can be demonstrated by writing the tens in a certain colour, for example, and coloured paper can be used for handouts (some dyslexic people are particularly sensitive to the appearance of black ink on white paper).Tip: Make sure you mark your student's worksheets with a different colour than they have used, however, stay away from red  when correcting timed quizzes and math worksheets, as it has negative connotations.Use of TimePeople with SpLDs have a poor sense of time going by, this is why they struggle to concentrate for long periods.They can  easily be distracted if they have to listen to the teacher talk for a long time or follow a video which is more than 10 minutes long.When it comes to making the most of the available time, keep in mind that dyslexic people have a poor short-term memory which can make it hard to take notes and follow instructions. MyriamMaths Teacher 5.00 ( 13) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors MarkMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £200/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors Dr parikhMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors KamalMaths Teacher 5.00 (9) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PetarMaths Teacher 5.00 (8) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors GowsikaMaths Teacher 5.00 (5) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RubenMaths Teacher 5.00 (1) £15/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ConorMaths Teacher 4.75 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsHelping People Affected by SpLDs to Learn MathsThe most important thing is to take your time. Don't rush lessons and give your student enough time to copy from the board and take their own notes.Remember to make sure that the learner has fully understood a chapter before moving onto the next one.Repeat instructions as many times as is necessary, emphasising key words and vocabulary so the student is familiar with how to appropriately use mathematical language.Concentration and MotivationTake plenty of breaks. Dyslexic people are more productive when only concentrating for short periods of time and have the opportunity to move from their seat.People with SpLDs need to move around and alternate between math activities, so don't hesitate to regularly change between topics. This keeps students' minds engaged with what they are learning as information is always fresh.Make what seems impossible possible ¦ source: Pixabay - tigerlily7134Dyslexia and other SpLDs do not prevent learning, but they slow it down. However, once tutors and tutees are familiar with each other and the task at hand, students can make good progress and become the true mathematician they always wanted to be.Having Enough SupportSpLDs cause problems with the ability to retain and process information. In particular, this means problems with short-term and working memory.To combat this difficulty, it is recommended that a maths tutor give out handouts and chapter summaries which serve as visual aids when the time comes to revise.Use visual markers such as numbers, highlighters and asterisks to define the most important information.Are boys better than girls at Maths? We debunk the maths myth here.Organisation and StructureWhen providing maths help to a dyslexic person, you should help them organise course content and ideas. This will help them to organise their thoughts and knowledge in their own mind by having a visual representation of how topics are interlinked.Create organisational models during your maths lessons and encourage your student to use them in their day-to-day lives.Here are some examples of organisational models:Use a colour-coded system to organise topics and make it easier for the student to access previous notes and worksheets.Stick to a routine. Dyslexic people find it difficult to view themselves in the near future, so having a schedule can help them prepare for the day ahead. Draw up a calendar for them to stick to their bedroom wall so they can quickly look at and modify it if they need to.Get your student to use an exercise book for their work. This way, all worksheets and homework are in the same place, so there is a smaller chance of work going missing.Provide Other ResourcesThe more math resources and help you provide for an SpLD student, the bigger the reward.If you can, try and suggest that they receive help from teachers other than yourself. Providing variety in learning is beneficial for students and teachers alike, as everyone is supported by each other.The student should also feel comfortable to discuss their learning with other pupils at their school or college, however, if an educator fears that they are falling behind their classmates due to their learning difficulties, they should seek one-to-one guidance for the pupil.There is a lot of technology available to help students with SpLDs. For instance, there are interactive math games, voice-activat ed word processing software and digital recorders, which all appeal to the way in which the dyslexic brain works.Tips for Teaching Dyslexic Children Trying to Learn MathsDon't offer wordy handouts to read as a revision methodAt the beginning of each lesson, recap what was leanrt in the one beforeAlways break down operations into small steps, giving visual indications to help students follow alongUse colours when teaching and highlight key wordsRegularly revisit topics covered in previous lessons to give students a chance to consolidate their knowledgeSpace out homework to give learners enough time to understand: instead of learning 3 theorems over a fortnight, learn 1 theorem per week and check the student's knowledge before moving onto the next oneHelp students memorise the essential elements of the course and let them represent the main points with diagrams, graphs, and drawings. As the learning progresses, the pupil will have made a folder of their own notes which they can use fo r revision.At the end of each lesson, make a simple list of the main points, emphasising key words. The aim of this is to break the lesson down into sections.No matter what their age, helping a dyslexic child with math is rarely easy, however, it is incredibly rewarding when they get the right support.Learning is easier for the dyslexic brain in the digital age ¦ source: Pixabay - Icr3crThen it comes to teaching maths to children with SpLDs, it's not just subject knowledge that matters but the ability to be supportive in a way that is beneficial for the learner.Patience is of utmost importance, as is being aware of why the strengths and weaknesses of dyslexic people vary the way the do. For example, dyslexic people sometimes speak very quickly, since they have better visual understanding, but when it comes to reading, they can be very slow.The more visual aid you provide to a dyslexic student, the more likely they will be able to understand and remember what they're being taught. L et them use graph or lined paper to solve maths problems. Lined paper is particularly useful for tracking a problem horizontally or vertically, depending on the type of maths question.Why not use coloured paper in your lessons? This can be useful to people who suffer from Irlen Syndrome, which is linked to SpLDs.Being Empathetic in Maths LessonsFinally, never forget to demonstrate empathy, tolerance and patience with your pupils. Explain as clearly as possible, give concrete examples for each explanation, and always look to motivate the learner.A maths tutor needs to teach students various  methods to correct their own mistakes in maths exercises as a form of lesson revision.Avoid using too much complex vocabulary and opt for visual examples instead. Since 'dyslexia' means 'difficulty with words', it's best to keep things simple if you can to avoid any confusion.There is no one way of helping people with SpLDs to understand math concepts such as addition and subtraction, multiplicat ion and division, negative numbers, algebra, geometry, graphing, rounding, estimation, arithmetic, solving math word problems, calculus, long division of polynomial equations and finding the exponent, but with enough math  practice, these students are also capable of maths mastery.

Senior Year College Checklist

Senior Year College Checklist This is it: the culmination of high school! If your teen graduates next spring and intends to go to college, theres a lot for your teen to do this school year (in addition to keeping up those grades, of course). Heres a checklist to keep you and your teen on track: Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You and your teen should complete this form as soon as possible after October 1. Check with the colleges to which your teen is applying to confirm their college financial aid deadlines. Review the Student Aid Report (SAR). The SAR will arrive via email within a couple of weeks of submitting the FAFSA. This is what colleges your teen listed on the FAFSA use to determine eligibility for financial aid. Its essential that you make any necessary corrections to the information on this report as quickly as possible on the FAFSA website. Explore an SAT or ACT prep class. If your teen is intent on improving that SAT or ACT score, Huntington can help. Check out our SAT prep and ACT prep programs for students who seek to improve on one or more SAT/ACT sections or raise their overall score. While the above tasks involve both you and your teen, here are several to-dos that are your teens responsibility: Visit the guidance counselor. Theres so much to keep track of during senior year. The guidance counseling office is a great resource for information. Encourage your teen to stop by early in the school year to ensure your family is on track with all college-related tasks. Register for the SAT or ACT one final time. If your teen wants to raise a score, fall is the best opportunity to do so before college deadlines come up. The February ACT exam is a last-chance option as well, depending on colleges application deadlines (the SAT isnt offered in January or February). Register for all required tests. Those include the SAT, ACT, Subject Tests and Advanced Placement exams. Narrow the list of colleges. Your teen should decide on the top colleges on his or her list and collect all important information, such as application deadlines, application requirements (e.g. letters of recommendation or admissions essays) and scholarship/financial aid deadlines. Request any letters of recommendation. Colleges that require such letters will expect them with your teens application package, so it is important for your teen to make such requests of teachers/counselors as early in the school year as possible. Work on the essay. If a college requires it, your teen should give the admissions essay sufficient time and attention. Its best to have a teacher review and edit the essay before it goes into the application package. Start completing all applications in the fall. Early decision/early action deadlines can be as soon as November 1. Regular application deadlines tend to vary, but could also come as soon as January. Assemble a list of all scholarship possibilities and start applying. Many scholarship deadlines fall between October and March, so by mid-fall semester, your teen should begin submitting those applications. Read our blog post on how to tackle the scholarship search. Review acceptances and make a decision. Together, you and your teen should review and compare financial aid packages when they arrive in the late winter/early spring and discuss what college is the best fit from a financial perspective. Then, your teen must make his or her decision based on the factors of most importance (those might include location, field of study and cost) and notify his or her college of choice. Need help getting your teen prepared for the SAT/ACT, SAT Subject or Advanced Placement exams? Want to help your teen finish high school with a strong report card? Call Huntington at 1-800 CAN LEARN to learn more about our learning and exam prep programs.

CMS Releases Breaking the Link Equity Report - Heart Math Tutoring

CMS Releases Breaking the Link Equity Report - Heart Math Tutoring CMS Releases Breaking the Link Equity Report CMS Releases Breaking the Link Equity Report March 2, 2018 By Heart Staff Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools released Breaking the Link, a 70-page equity report on school demographics, teacher qualifications, test results, attendance data, and more. This kicks off the district’s strategic planning process for 2018-2024. We applaud and thank the CMS Accountability Office for this endeavor. Any challenging effort for meaningful change must begin with acknowledgement of hard truths,” the report says. Thus, this report… seeks to provide a solid, data-based picture of our schools with the most recent data available. While some of the “links” between race, poverty concentration, and outcomes may already be well-known, we wanted to pull a few data points near and dear to Heart’s mission. Math from Elementary to Middle School 51% of Grades 3-5 students in high-poverty schools are proficient in math, and the rate drops to 30% during Grades 6-8. Low-poverty schools have math EOG proficiency rates in 78%-83% range during K-8. (Breaking the Link Report page 21) Why does proficiency decline by over 20% in high-poverty schools, after more years of schooling? Is the math foundation weaker in high-poverty schools? Is reading a larger barrier to middle school math in high-poverty schools? Are there other instructional differences in math during elementary school between high and low poverty schools? During middle school? Math I In high-poverty schools, 86% of students who took Math I during grades 6-8 scored proficient! Unfortunately, only 32% of students who take Math I during grades 9-12 are proficient. That 86% proficiency rate is higher than the Math I proficiency rates in low- and middle-poverty schools in grades 9-12, as well. (Breaking the Link Report, page 21) Math I is frequently an honors class during middle school, requiring students to self-select and qualify. Could we help Heart students be ready for Math I sooner, possibly improving their odds of passing above 31%? Both confidence and skills would be key ingredients here. Graduation and ACT Scores The ACT measures content mastery across English, math, reading, and science. Though 78% of students in high-poverty schools graduate from high school in four years (page 30), only 21% have ACT composite scores high enough for entrance into UNC system colleges. The minimum score requirement is 17, and the average in high-poverty high schools is 14.1. (Breaking the Link Report, page 27-28). We must keep an eye on the concrete skills that individuals need to “lead productive lives” â€" borrowing from CMS visioning statements â€" and look beyond high school graduation rates to understand college or career readiness. With thanks to CMS’s Accountability Office and the project team for their work on this report, we close with their words: “The next era of our district’s evolution is to provide the excellence we offer in some schools to every child, preparing all students to lead productive lives. This commitment requires us to undergo consistent self-reflection and evaluation, and then act.” (All images are from Breaking the Link.)

USMLE tutor Dr. Afshan highly appreciates TutorZ

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Why Tutoring Works

Why Tutoring Works Allow me to start with a confession: I’m proud to say that I have been tutored.Being a student at Emory University comes with a lot of privileges and a lot of pressure. I meet many students who aren’t living up to their own expectations of what a “good student” is, or maybe their parents’ expectations of what that might look like. Many such students also resent going to teachers during office hours or seeking tutors to help explain more difficult topics. Why, you ask? They are ashamed. They are embarrassed.Being a student at Emory University means that you have gone from being one of the smartest, most intelligent, hard working, individuals in your high school to being, well, average. It is a long way to fall.Emory students are not used to asking for help, in fact, they are not used to needing help. That’s what college is all about: self-realization. The moment you realize you need help is the moment you become, in my eyes, a “good student.” A good student works hard, yes, but more importantly, a good student realizes when they need help: they have study skills.For me, it was calculus. I am a writer, a scientist, an athlete, and maybe even a statistician on a good day, but I am not a mathematician. The problems began in high school: I spent long hours working through algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, and statistics, but I avoided calculus like the plague.I was fairly certain that no path I wa s ever going to go down would require calculus. My dad said you couldn’t consider yourself “educated” unless you had taken calculus. I begged to differ, and differ I did. That is, until I went to college and decided to become pre-med, along with 70% of Emory’s freshman class (not a real percentage, but surely not far off if one were to take a poll of the incoming class). Most medical schools require a semester to a year of a math, which includes calculus (insert ominous background music here). So, like a good student, I waited until summer to I devote my undivided attention to taking calculus and relearning all the high school math I had so diligently forgotten.I chose to take calculus at UC Berkeley since it was close to home. After the first day, I knew it was going to be a long summer. My mom realized it, too, and offered to find me a tutor. I held my tongue and nodded. The next day, my new tutor arrived. As if having a tutor wasn’t humbling enough, he was also three ye ar younger than me and absolutely brilliant. I wish I could say the summer flew by and I aced all my calculus tests.This is where I have to insert the disclaimer that tutors are not magic, they can’t take your tests for you (as much as you wish they could) and they can’t swap brains with you (though I’m a Neuroscience major and I’m working on that part). What my tutor did do for me was help me understand concepts and work through problems that I would have given up on, had I been working on my own. My tutor improved my study skills. While, my tutor couldn’t fix all my math woes, he certainly assuaged them, and summer proceeded at a tolerable pace. My sophomore year brought organic chemistry. This time, I knew what to do: I had a tutor set up within the first week of classes!Since I tutor all ages, I will be the first to say that you absolutely should not wait until college to seek tutors. Had I been smart enough to get help earlier on in my math career, I surely would not have struggled as much with calculus as I did. Or, at the least, I would not have had to devote an entire summer to it.The earlier that you, as a student, realize that seeking tutoring is not a sign of weakness, but a sign of strength, the sooner you can become a better student. When I did well in organic chemistry it was never because I was smarter, or even that I studied more, it was because I was (and am) a “good student”: I know enough to know when I need help.It is not embarrassing to have a tutor. What is embarrassing is doing poorly in a class because you let your pride get in the way of your education. The next time you find yourself struggling with a class or concept, make yourself proud: ask for help (you can brag about your super cool tutor later).

4 Things Every High School Senior Should do Before Graduation Day

4 Things Every High School Senior Should do Before Graduation Day Irvine High School Tutoring Tips: 4 Things Every High School Senior Should do Before Graduation Day It’s an exciting time of year for students about to finish high school as they are closing one chapter and opening another. Students entering college in the fall will begin a whole new life as an adult student with a lot more freedom and the ability to start choosing classes that theyre interested in as well as making their own schedule. Before they get to college life, there are some things that every high school senior should think about before commencement to make sure they are on track and heading towards success our private Irvine college prep tutoring is here to help you prepare for college. 1. Look at your final GPA Its essential for high school seniors to take a look at their grades going into final exams and then double check their GPA before they forget high school forever. Its important that all grades are correct and that their scores are sent to the college of their choice, assuming they had a conditional acceptance. Theres often a little bit of paperwork to complete at the end of the year, and many students forget about it because they are excited about moving on from high school and enjoying summer (READ: Irvine Math Tutoring Tips: How to Excel at Math this Summer). 2. Apply for scholarships Students will likely already know if they won a substantial scholarship, but there are additional opportunities to help finance a college education. There are tons of smaller scholarships ranging anywhere from $500 up to several thousand dollars. Most require that the student already has been accepted and agreed to attend a particular college or university so now is the best time to apply. Many students will have to write a short essay or describe why they are deserving of a scholarship, something that can seem daunting after already taking AP exams and writing lots of essays for college admissions. However, writing a short essay can be a lot easier and take a lot less time than it would to earn $500 at a part-time job. Every penny makes a difference. 3. Attend the final meeting of a favorite club or organization Many seniors will stop attending extracurricular activities due to senioritis. Unfortunately, students are missing out on a lot when it comes to clubs theyve been a part of for the last couple of years. In the last weeks of school, students have an opportunity to say goodbye to good friends and teachers, contribute to the community they are leaving, and put their final stamp on their high school career. End-of-year meetings also tend to be more social than official so students will have an opportunity to enjoy the social aspect of extracurricular activities. 4. Celebrate your achievement It’s also important for seniors to take a step back and celebrate everything theyve achieved in the last four years. Theres been a lot of hard work, seemingly endless tests and exams, tons of tutoring sessions and group study, as well as plenty of homework assignments. Now is the time for students to celebrate all their hard work before moving on to the next chapter (READ: 4 Habits Students Need to Develop Before Going to College) . Graduating high school is a major accomplishment, and all grads should be very proud of the work they accomplished. While its important to celebrate and enjoy your summer, you also have to start preparing for college. Our private Irvine college prep tutors are here to help. 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.