What Are Music Modes? And Why Should I Learn Them? Music modes are a fundamental aspect of Western music, influencing the way musicians compose, perform, and discuss music. In essence, a mode is a scale, or a series of music notes arranged in a specific pattern, that gives a song a unique sound and character. […]
The Benefits of Learning Music Theory Learning music theory can be daunting and frustrating. But learning music theory expands nearly every facet of a musician’s abilities. Here are only 5 of many reasons learning music theory is so crucial: Understand What You’re Playing Students become literate musicians when they understand the ins and […]
Why You Should Learn an Instrument in the New Year It’s almost January 1, and we all know what that means: New Year’s Resolutions are here. With 2023 around the corner, the possibilities are endless. Consider learning a new instrument, and we’ll tell you why music lessons are a great resolution. Bring Your […]
How Parents Can Help Boost Adolescents’ Self-Esteem in Academic Transitions Academic transitions cause disruptions that can be challenging for students, especially adolescents. During adolescence, many students already struggle with their self-esteem. Read this article by Hodis Learning & Music president, Drew M. Hodis, on the South Pasadenan News website. The article provides parents with skills to […]
4 Reasons You Should Give the Gift of Music Lessons This Holiday Season The holiday season is here, and parents are scrambling to find the right gifts for their children. If your child loves music, then music lessons are the perfect present. Music lessons will help your child build lifelong skills and lasting […]
How Parents Can Help Students Manage Exam Stress Finals week is a stressful time for students, and it can be a challenging time for parents, too. With your child feeling stressed and possibly overwhelmed, it’s natural to feel it with them. While students can implement stress-reduction measures on their own, sometimes they need a little […]
Tutoring Explained in Fewer Than 140 Characters In an age where ideas and concepts are reduced to soundbites and 10 second video clips, we thought we’d challenge ourselves to explain our craft in 140 characters or less. This is what we came up with: Tutoring is focused, individualized academic instruction that helps students […]
Simple Organization Life Hacks for Students Some students find themselves struggling with a lack of organization skills, which can be a frustrating and overwhelming experience. But there’s hope! Organization, like any skill, can be learned. I used to be very disorganized with a chaotic room, a messy backpack, and a generally disorganized academic […]
SQ3R – An All-in-One Reading Comprehension/Study System SQRRR or SQ3R is an all-in-one reading comprehension/study skills system that stands for Survey, Question, Read, Recite, Review. Many students fall into the trap of passively scanning their texts, which research has proven pitifully ineffective. SQ3R helps students actively read while also giving them a framework in which to study. […]
Learning an Instrument for Busy Adults Let’s face it – it’s 2022 and we are all very busy. Learning a new instrument is challenging amid our chaotic schedules. But it isn’t impossible! If you are serious about learning a new instrument and you are willing to budget some time for learning, then it’s […]
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