...majored in Music Education and Theory and arranged numerous charts for the world famous Showtime Marching Band. Day is a studio owner and a freelance engineer whose clients have included Elle Varner, Guy Davis, Estelle, Fabolous, Joe Budden, and Bilal. He has also provided live sound for artists and performers, including the Isley Brothers, Smokey Robinson, Tony Danza, Keb' Mo', Regina Bell, Joan Baez, Martin Sexton, Eric Roberson, Sinbad, Lisa Lampanelli, and author Marianne Williamson.
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I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance at the University of Tennessee - Martin. I am most passionate about and have experience with tutoring Guitar, Music Theory, Math, and Science. I love to see my students succeed.
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...and I earned my Bachelor of Science in Music Industry Studies. As a composer and producer, I have recently worked on several artistic projects, such as short films, a web series, and an online children's piano textbook. I am fluent in Logic Pro X, composition, mixing, songwriting, and other necessary aspects of music creation. I would love to share my knowledge and skills with students whom are interested and understand the importance of combining technology...
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...Literature, math, and SAT Prep. I have taken countless Literature courses throughout high school and college, and it is one of my very favorite subjects. I have also had significant experience with math courses, from algebra to multivariable calculus as an engineering student. I am also excited about helping students prepare for the SAT because I have taken it in the last two years, and I remember all too well what a daunting experience it...
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...can become skilled in any subject with the right teaching methods and practice. Nobody is inherently bad at something---they're just unfamiliar, haven't found the right way to learn yet, or both. My tutoring style is to guide the student to the solution in a collaborative way such that they feel accomplished and understand the core physical or mathematical concepts. I primarily tutor Physics and Math. My favorite subject to tutor is any type of Physics,...
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...I am easy going but will make sure that you master the concepts you need to succeed! Guitarist with 25 years experience in a variety of styles. Pianist Composer Songwriter Performer Singer Princeton Nassoons - America's 2nd oldest a capella singing group founded in 1941. Sang Baritone and was a featured soloist. Tours to Europe University of Washington Music Theory NJ Regional and All-State 1st Baritone Musicals: Brigadoon, Wizard of Oz, Camelot, Carousel, Grease, South...
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...several DAW softwares such as Logic Pro X, Ableton Live, and ProTools. Aside from my technical experience, I have written and produced film scores in an award winning film featured in the United Nations global film festival in 2017 and was later awarded a citation from the New Jersey State Assembly for extraordinary work. My goal is to benefit my students in any way I can. Whether that means helping them become more confident in...
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...a wide variety of subjects including SAT, ACT, SHSAT, math and reading. Before teaching, I worked at CTB/McGraw-Hill, one of the companies that makes and scores standardized tests. I obtained my Bachelors at Oberlin in Music, played in several chamber music ensembles and worked at the college radio station WOBC. Outside of teaching I work as musician and dancer, and have performed in Broadway and off-broadway shows performing regularly throughout the city. I have also...
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...Katelyn! I have experience in communications, Spanish, teaching music, writing, English and computer/technology/social media services. I've been studying Spanish for more than 10 years, I've lived in Peru, and I work at a nonprofit as a Spanish translator. I've also been playing saxophone and piano for more than 10 years, and I work in the communications field as a social media coordinator. From speaking Spanish to using computers to learning how to play jazz, I'm...
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...Mathematics from the Caltech and am currently pursuing an MA in Jazz Composition at the Berklee College of Music. I have been tutoring a wide range of subjects since tutoring, including STEM, music, and SAT/ACT. I enjoy working with students of all levels and appreciate that every student has a different learning style. My teaching style is warm and compassionate, and I strongly believes in working alongside students to build confidence and proficiency.
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...Film Scoring Program at Seattle Film Institute. Before obtaining my masters here, I received a separate masters degree in music theory at Northern Arizona University. As a tutor, I will be focusing on teaching music theory and ear training, but I am more than happy to talk a little bit about how music is created for film/tv. I enjoy working with students and helping them to understand the various, intricate details that help build the...
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...the Upper West side. This summer, my husband and I moved to Oregon where we currently reside with our dog, Nina. Teaching is my passion and I am grateful every day for the ability to do so! I believe in multiple-sensory education and using many routes toward the same goal. I use a process which relies on questioning and independent learning methods so my students reach the 'answer' in a way that is easily memorable...
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...also found a lot of enjoyment in helping my peers learn the topics through explaining the problems to them, and I was often told that I was good at explaining concepts in a way that made sense. I am currently 21 and a junior in college (Civil Engineering Major with Music Minor) and the subjects I tutor are middle school level maths, Geometry, Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, ASVAB Math Knowledge and Arithmetic Reasoning, and...
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...but in Europe and Latinoamerica. While I can tutor many subjects, I am most passionate about Music and Spanish. I have found very fun helping students with these subjects and their struggles, specially if they have to be ready for testing or exams. I truly believe education its absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to transmit this appreciation to all my students. I enjoy playing music that which enriches my...
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...I received my Bachelor of Business Administration in Information Technology with a minor in Spanish Education. During college, I was involved in multiple choirs, band, colorguard, and an organization that was fighting human trafficking. I was also a writing and technology tutor on campus as well as working with the technical support desk. Since graduation, I have continued tutoring technology at my local library and volunteering at elementary schools in Waukegan. While I tutor a...
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Music is all around us. We can relax to it by curling up with a pair of headphones, dance with thousands of people at a rock concert, or even catch faint riffs as we walk up and down the aisle of the grocery store. Music theory puts tones together, creating organized sounds. Humans have been making music for thousands of years, first vocally, and then with instruments of their own making.
Music theory generally explains the ideas behind music and helps us to understand it as a process. It gives words and explanations to the mechanics behind the notes that make us feel and experience the sounds. Music theory is especially helpful to learn if you have an interest in composing or arranging music.
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Here are some of the subjects covered while studying music theory with your tutor:
The development of a strong sense of melody, rhythm and harmony - the three major elements of music
They history of music theory, starting in 600 B.C. with the mathematician Pythagoras developing the system of the octave scale
Music through the ages, covering the Medieval era, when music became prominent in the church, all the way through to the modern age
Other important musical terms, including pitch, consonance, dissonance, chord, timbre, scales, form, expression, notation, and modes
Music analysis, perception, cognition, genre and technique
Staffs, clefs and time signatures
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