I am a passionate student of History . My greatest passion comes from telling the stories and increasing the knowledge people have about our past because they are the facets that make us the human beings we are today.
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...i was a kid. I started off with the piano and eventually picked up a few other instruments along the years. I graduated the University of New Orleans with a focus on guitar and since then have spent my time gigging around town. Learning and improving your skills with an instrument takes time but the only way to get better is to find songs and techniques you love and to practice them.
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Of all the amazing qualities humans possess, the most valuable proves to be our capacity to learn. If you become an extraordinary learner, you can become extraordinary at anything.
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...them. I have worked with students ranging from seven years old to adult peers. The lessons I lead will be aligned to the needs and the motivation of the student, so they can learn their own tools to overcome any future challenges. On my own time, I am a singer in two university choirs, I practice martial arts, and study for my classes. I am looking forward to working and growing with all my students!
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I love playing classical, blues, and rock on my guitar! I have been playing for more than 15 years and I love to teach all levels. I have a fun a friendly teaching style that will meet you where you are and get you to where you want to go.
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I am a Computer Science major from Northeastern University, and I am here to help with any of your elementary, middle, or high school subjects along with AP, SAT, and SAT Subject tests which I have taken in the past 4 years
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...musician. For the past 2 years I have been studying Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology, and have also been enrolled in classes at Vandercook College of Music. Here I have greatly expanded my musical horizons, taking music theory classes, playing in the jazz band, and learning to play classical guitar. guitar has had a tremendous impact on my life and it all started with a great teacher. I hope to share what I...
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I'm a Romanian-British singer-songwriter and I love playing and teaching music. I play guitar, ukulele and piano and I've been teaching kids and adults from all around the world. After studying music and getting my Bachelors and Masters degrees I had the pleasure of working as a Featured Soloist on cruises and traveling the world. I have taught music, english, guitar and singing, and I'm sure that I can help you reach your goals! :)
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...(TORCH). I greatly enjoyed this experience, as I discovered my love of teaching. I tutor students of all ages in reading, math, government, and chess. In my sessions, I strive to encourage young people to arrive at ideas and solutions to problems themselves, with an emphasis on instilling habits of critical thinking and open-mindedness. Outside of academic pursuits, I have a love for blues guitar (Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan are my favorites), chess,...
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...Chemistry. During the course of my degree I taught multiple classes and was a walk-in tutor for the Science and Math learning center.In my years of being a teacher and a student I've found there is always more than one way to explain any given subject. Moreover,since everyone comes from a different background some explanations make more sense than others to different people. With me as your tutor I will find a way to explain...
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...programs in the U.S.A. > I have a B.F.A. and a CELTA certification, and I'm even certified as a Wildland Firefighter. As a U.S. native, I speak with a clear; easy to understand, 'highly refined', neutral accent. I possess an open-mindedness and wealth of experience that enables me to quickly assess, assimilate, and apply; in an adaptive and harmonious manner with resolve, the 'best of the best' of educational methodologies, ideologies, and resources; to best...
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...can. Additionally, I've been a writing tutor for two years at my college. I am trained and have experiencing editing academic papers, cover letters, shorter assignments, and creative writing. I am myself a writer, and you can count on my for support in all parts of the writing process, from brainstorming to outlining to those last grammatical touches. In my free time I play music, make prints, and cook with my friends. I'm excited to...
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...to test prep to music composition. I've taught businessmen, teenagers, and a classroom full of 10 year olds. And I've gotten results every time. I strongly believe in the power of personalized education, tailored for the individual student and human being. When I'm not tutoring, I spend most of my time on my two indie rock bands, in which I play guitar and bass and write many of the songs. I also like to take...
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...presented in scholarly, peer-reviewed platforms. I have done pre-med student observations in cardiac and cardiothoracic surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Johns Hopkins Hospital. I enjoy teaching and tutoring students of all levels from K-12 to college. I am an experienced and effective tutor with special interests in Spanish and French, the arts, cultures, math, science, English composition, and reading. I believe that my passion and genuine interest in to learn and to understand contribute to...
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...studio sessions. I have had the pleasure of teaching many students of all ages and skill levels throughout my career. One thing that I have learned in that time is that a student learns better when the curriculum is geared toward their specific interests. As a guitar/music teacher, the first thing I try to do is learn what kind of music the student is passionate about and then create a lesson plan based on those...
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...the students face, as they begin to better understand the material. My tutoring style is very relaxed and conversational. With experience, I've noticed by providing an environment where the stakes are low and mistakes are encouraged for learning, has been the best environment for students. Outside of tutoring and psychology, my love for animals, shines through my work with pets. I am also a music and plan to incorporate music, with my future career in...
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...there. The graduate school mentor-tutor is more of an advising type role giving students other ideas to tackle their problems OR how to deal with a "difficult" professor. In the end, it is all about the journey! You can learn all things with time and patience. Most of the time it is confidence that keeps one from learning something new. Most people that succeed have a "never give up" attitude until they grasp the new...
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Hello! My name is Daniel Gordon and I work in the pharmaceutical industry as a microbiologist. I received my PhD from the University of South Carolina in Biochemistry, and am very passionate about organic chemistry and the small world of molecular biology! Nature is the inspiration for all great inventions, and has so much to teach us. I want to inspire my students to learn from the natural world around them!
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I am a senior at the University of Arizona studying Economics at the Eller College of Management. I have held several leadership positions including instructing a class of 5th-8th graders for a month long summer camp on how to develop a software game. I am the oldest of all my siblings and cousins and I have been tutoring/mentoring them throughout their life.
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Learning to play guitar is a fairly fluid process but there are many things to learn. A guitar tutor must find what level the student is at and understand the type of guitar playing they are most interested in. Varsity Tutors can connect you with a guitar tutor who can provide a proper amount of practice and help you work on improving your technique and abilities.
Guitar tutoring can focus on many topics, including:
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Scales
Solos
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Rhythm
Learning the guitar can be very exciting, but requires a lot of practice. You must follow through with activities even when not with your tutor, but a tutor can be not just a teacher but also someone to play along with. Lessons can first be organized around explaining the parts of the guitar, so you understand what the fretboard, sound hole, tuners, and saddle do. Beginning in standard tuning, your tutor can show you the notes on each string and how to identify them as you play and move from fret to fret and string to string.
If you are ready to work with chords, your tutor may structure lessons around open chords or power chords. They can move on to barre chords if you're ready. When it comes to guitar tutoring, there are many levels of learning, and a tutor can move through them depending on your pace and style of learning. You can receive help with soloing along with various techniques such as bends and alternate picking.
Improvisation and song creation are a big part of being a guitar player. Your tutor can provide invaluable practice and suggestions in terms of rhythm, strumming, and picking. Whatever you're learning, there's not usually an obvious way to teach guitar. That's why a personal tutor can be so beneficial. Individualized help can focus on the topics you need the most work in, and on developing the confidence to continue moving forward.
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