...English professor in Nashville, TN (and former professional musician) with over 25 years of experience in both areas. I currently teach courses in writing (both expository and creative), poetry and drama, cinema studies, and world literature. I also lead ACT prep courses for high school students every summer and give private guitar lessons. I foster a warm, friendly, student-centered learning environment that is positive, encouraging, and offers emotional security. My style is best described as...
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...through Varsity Tutors, and before starting here I have had extensive teaching experience both in and out of the classroom. I have taught ESL here in the U.S. as well as in Morocco, Nicaragua, and Spain, both to classes and in individual lessons. I have also taught Spanish and Italian, and practiced conversational French with interested students. I am passionate about seeing my students progress and gain confidence over the course of our lessons together,...
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...writing children's books, or reading a book on world history. I am an English major from Emory University, which I attended on a merit-based scholarship. I have been tutoring SAT or ACT prep and other high school subjects for the past 15 years in Asheville, Atlanta, and Miami, and honed my techniques with several excellent organizations before joining Varsity Tutors for their Atlanta launch. I focus on simple strategies that can be applied universally to...
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...a variety of teaching methods, including interactive presentations, group discussions, and hands-on activities. Everyone has a unique learning style, and it's my job to adapt my teaching approach to meet your needs. My goal as a tutor is to help you achieve your academic goals and develop a love for learning that will last a lifetime. Outside of teaching, I enjoy playing guitar and running, and I'm always looking for new ways to learn and...
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...at William and Mary, and I'm here to help students prepare for the SAT, ACT, AP computer science, and AP calc tests. Here are my credentials: - 790 on SAT math, 770 on SAT english - 34 composite on ACT - 5 in AP Calc AB and BC - 5 in AP Computer Science A My main vocation is programming, and I'm extremely experienced in Python, Java, JavaScript, and fullstack engineering in general. I have...
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...as I can remember, music has always been a part of my life and sharing my passion for it with others is a joy unto itself. I have taught kids of all ages (K-12) through Barack and Michelle Obama Academy, Artportunity Knocks, and Private Lessons. My goal with each class/lesson is for every person involved to walk away with something concrete to think about/experiment with. I graduated from Georgia State University with a B.A. in...
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I am a recent graduate from Washington University in St. Louis with a bachelor's in cognitive neuroscience. I have been accepted to medical school and will be starting next fall. In other words, I've had my share of standardized testing. I hope to make life easier for students struggling to overcome these hurdles, and maybe spark some enjoyment of learning along the way!
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...of Florida State University with a Bachelor's in Music Education. For the FTCE, I primarily focus on Reading, ELS, and Essay Portions of the General Knowledge. I am also well versed in the Music portion as well as high school AP Music Theory requirements. I have worked in music with infants to late adulthood, specializing in piano, music theory, double bass, and clarinet lessons. I currently teach music k-12 at an classical private school, primarily...
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...student at the University of Arizona. My bachelors degree is in Sociology, and my minors will be Chemistry and Health Sciences. I work as a scribe in the ER, as well as in the Campus Recreation Center as a supervisor. I have tutored many of my peers in a wide variety of subjects, but my favorites are chemistry and writing. I value tutoring more than anything, because I used to struggle as a student with...
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...Doyle, and I've been playing music for over 13 years. I started out as a bass player, and taught myself to play guitar in high school. Currently I'm studying flamenco guitar at the New York Guitar Academy to expand my techniques. In my experience teaching, I find that students feel the most rewarded when they are able to hear themselves improve quickly, so I focus on performance first and then music theory concepts afterwards. I...
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...Ninshi Academy in Mexico, where I passed an N2-level Japanese Language Proficiency Test. I'm also a graduate of Fermatta Music Academy in Mexico, where I received a Bachelor's in Musical Composition, and have since composed over 200 songs for different Mexican artists. I started teaching English privately when I was 15 years old and have since added a wide repertoire of subjects to my tutoring, out of which I'm most passionate about music theory and...
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I go by PV in case my name is hard for you to pronounce. I am a senior engineering major at ACU and have been tutoring students on campus for almost 5 years now. I hope I'll be able to help everyone that comes to me for help.
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...of Belmont University in Nashville, TN, receiving my Master of Music in Composition. During that time, I also spent a lot of time studying audio engineering and computer programming. Over the past decade, I have taught private lessons and college courses in music technology and computer science. As an educator, I believe one of the most important aspects of learning is hands-on engagement with fun and interesting exercises; it's one thing to have a topic...
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I have been playing music for a long time. I started on piano and then moved to guitar in highschool. I have a lot of professional experience teaching, performing, and recording music. I genually love teaching and helping others experience the joy and freedom of expression that music can offer. I make an effort to keep lessons light and fun. References are available on request.
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...trainer 4. A seasoned tutor since 2007 5. An entrepreneur and business woman since age 9 6. Music teacher (Piano & Guitar) 7. Product Manager, Product Owner, & Scrum Certified Additional Subjects I teach: 1. Personal Budgeting 2. Women's Studies 3. Life Coaching 4. Weight Training 5. Amazon Self-Publishing 6. Minimalism/Decluttering 7. Goal Setting 8. Mock Interviews 9. Healthy Eating 10. Time Management 11. Career Sales Advice 12. College Application Coach 13. Professional Email Composition 14....
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...about anything with a positive mental attitude, a good reason for learning, and consistent effort. My specialties are in CompTIA Security+/Network+/A+ exams, R programming, macroeconomics, microeconomics, and some Python programming. Right now, I am working on a PhD in Information Technology focused on data science and analytics. I also have a master's degree in IT for business intelligence and analytics as well as a bachelor's degree in Economics. I understand how to teach people how...
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Howdy, I'm Kohl, a Chinese and Comparative Literature and Translation student at Yale University. I am also an opera singer and rugby player at the college, and will be pursuing education, translation and music after college. I have tutored students of many different ages and learning abilities, and especially enjoy the unique and flexible environment of tutorial. I love learning and encouraging others to love learning!
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Hi! I am Mr. Ron Ron A. Policarpio. I am a licensed Secondary school teacher both in the Philippines and in the United States of America. I have worked with lots of kids with different needs, as I have worked for almost 10 years in the Philippines and 2 years and counting in the USA. It is my pleasure to be your tutor!
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...aspiring to attend law school within the next year and eventually become a practicing lawyer. Beyond my educational background, I am passionate about tutoring in sociology, writing, communication, English, Math, and guitar. I enjoy writing and assisting students in crafting strong essays. I have a dynamic teaching style that aims to make learning individualized, engaging, and understandable. I believe that with tailored guidance, any student can reach their educational goals. A fun fact about me...
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Guitar Tutoring FAQ
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:
The parts of a guitar
Holding a guitar properly
Fretboard notes
Chords
Scales
Solos
Improvising
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.
There are different types of guitar lessons. They may be text, graphical, or video based. Guitar tutoring can be a flexible and exciting experience. If you're fascinated and motivated, Varsity Tutors can connect you with a qualified instructor so your search for "guitar tutoring near me" is complete. We can also set you up on a Live Learning Platform, so you can use a mobile device to conduct digital study sessions. To learn more, contact us today!
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