Can You Really Learn to Play the Guitar Using a Guitar Tutor App?

Can You Really Learn to Play the Guitar Using a Guitar Tutor App?You may be wondering if a guitar tutor app can really help you learn to play the guitar. Many people have used a guitar tutor app, but did it really help them learn? Well, let's find out...Firstly, let's establish what a tutoring tool is. In this case, it is something that will help you learn how to play the guitar. Now, one way to learn how to play the guitar is to get someone who already knows how to play the guitar and pay them to teach you. This is just not a good idea. You are going to spend money on someone you have no interest in playing the guitar for you.That's why I recommend that you try out a guitar tutor app. It's free to download, so you have nothing to lose and everyone has something to gain by using it. The good thing about the guitar tutor app is that there are a lot of guitar players on it.So, once you download the tutor app, you can then start taking lessons. You can either go with a guitar teacher or someone else who is learning from you. The important thing is that you do your part in learning how to play the guitar and that you do it from the people who are teaching you.You can also take lessons from audio programs which are recorded and are used to help you play the actual guitar. This is a great way to get help from the instructor you are working with.In fact, the guitar tutor app is so much better than a guitar teacher. In addition, the apps have all the video lessons that you need to help you learn how to play the guitar. The price is free so you don't have to worry about spending any money.So, use the guitar tutor app to learn how to play the guitar. If you are having trouble with it, you can always ask for help from another guitarist or get one online.

De-centralised Learning with Meetnlearn

De-centralised Learning with Meet'n'learn Tutors are in demand from a growing number of students who would previously not have had the opportunity to access this privilege. Instead, there is a rise in peer-to-peer learning between high school and university students that are pulling each other up. As they realize that they have skills that may be different, but complimentary they recognize ways in which they can learn from each other. Often it is the case that there is not enough availability of teachers or professors for each student to give individual support. So many students have taken it into their own hands and decided to find other methods so that they can learn from each other. Meet’n’learn is empowering these students to take learning into their own hands. Students can fill out their profiles online themselves and immediately get students who are sometimes their own age, at other times younger, that is introducing peer-to-peer learning. For those students that are at University, they can find a way to teach the subjects that they are becoming specialist in. By tutoring others they are able to learn better and deeper themselves. Without this opportunity that Meet’n’learn presents for students to teach and learn their own subject, through a safe and easy to use platform then, students both at University and also at high-school may find themselves having to take on part-time jobs that are not relevant to their careers or specialist subjects such as working as a waitress or delivering food, papers or any other number of low-wage and skilled jobs. The question of quality comes into play when students themselves are tutoring others. Quality is measured by the students who are able to measure how good the tutors are for them, by their improvement in that particular subject at school. For example, one student who was struggling in her physics exam found that she was able to pull up her marks from a 6--that is the worst mark you can achieve in Germany in a subject--to a 3. This was a huge improvement and she could measure the quality of the tutor against her school success. Meet’n’learn like TutorFair believes in accessibility for all. Tutors can set their own fee, however, they can choose the possibility to give special offers to those that cannot afford the price set. This encourages more students to navigate and discuss specific situations and needs with those tutor on the Meet’n’learn platform. Bilgehan Arikoglu who since January 2015 has been managing business development for Meet’n’learn has developed partnerships with Sprachschule Beck-up that is the biggest YouTube channel in Germany for math-videos and Die Neue Schule, to name a few. With over 1300 tutors active in Austria and Germany having reached over 1500 tutors in October 2015, Czech Republic and Slovakia combined have over 5000 tutors it`s clear that Meet’n’learn that was founded by Juraj Svincak and Tomáš Palkovic in 2012 have developed an wonderful opportunity for peer-to-peer and intergenerational tutoring that can be found over a quick and easy platform that is user-friendly for both parents and students alike. Written by  Jessica White: Freelance EdTech Consultant

Tutorfair has been recognised by Insights Success!

Tutorfair has been recognised by Insights Success! ‘They have given thousands of students access to free tuition and inspired many of the UK’s top tutors to join the Tutorfair community.’ Tutorfair is back in the news! This time we have been recognised for our technological vision, making  education and tutoring more accessible. Tutorfair has been shortlisted, amongst a small number of other outstanding and exceptional solution providers, in Insights Success  The 10 Fastest Growing Education Solution Provider Companies issue.   Like Tutorfair, all these education solution provider companies are using technological advancements as its best and are standing strong while proving their mantle. ‘Educational Transformation with the help of Technological Upgradation’ Featured as part of  The 10 Fastest Growing Education Solution Provider Companies series, Insights Success discusses the Tutorfair journey, Andrew, our CEO’s vision for Tutorfair, the hurdles we’ve overcome and the promise we have as a foundation. Tutorfair: Giving Every Student Fair Access to Excellent Tutors ‘Tutorfair was launched by Andrew Ground, Mark Maclaine, Edd Stockwell, and Patrick Verdon in 2012 and is based in London, United Kingdom.’ ‘Tutorfair offers professional development opportunities through tutor training, volunteering, and observation. Students can look for tutors by subject, and browse their profiles to view their videos. Registered users can make their own shortlist, book tutors and message them.’ ‘They offer  Paid Tutoring, where a small donation is made to the Foundation with each lesson purchased through Tutorfair;  Professional Training, where some of the most experienced tutors in London share their best practices; Volunteer  Programs, where tutors work with inner-city students in small group tutoring or university application workshops.’ Andrew Ground: Finding Solutions for the Real Life Problems ‘As with every good idea it started with a problem, the story of Tutorfair began when  Andrew Ground, CEO and Co founder  of  Tutorfair,  started to find a tutor for his son. Andrew had just finished being CCO at LOVEFILM (the Netflix of Europe), which had sold to Amazon. At LOVEFILM Andrew had helped create an incredible product that could help users pinpoint the ideal film to watch next.’ ‘Andrew found it surprisingly difficult to find a tutor for his son. He realized that his need for a tutor was a similar informational need to his previous product, and one that the web would be perfect to solve; and he cared much more about helping his child succeed, than he did about what to watch next.’ “One For One” Promise ‘After a little research, Andrew realized that he was not alone in this journey. Both the Americans and Germans had already established tutor marketplaces. He presented the idea to an early investor who suggested the “one for one” promise; for every student who pays they would give tutoring to a child who can’t. This was a big idea that could transform the way people saw the tutoring business; it attracted a team who wanted to make waves within education, and formed their name “Tutorfair”.’ Overcoming the Hurdles ‘Andrew and his team set out to create a Minimal Viable Product (MVP), but it took a lot of troubles to make it viable.  Their MVP was launched in January 2013 but it certainly was not viable, not even close. The team manually signed up tutors by showing them mock-ups on paper of what the website would look like, and set up volunteering projects in local schools. Their friends soon found out about what they were up to, and put in their tutoring requests. They would call up the tutors to arrange the lessons and send an invoice. They had a business, a community of tutors, a brand and a clunky website. It was a thrill for the team to see a few users trickle through and use the site â€" but 80% of their business was offline.’ ‘Andrew took this as validation of the concept, and raised £150k to employ a full-time developer to fix the product. Having an in-house developer sped up the entire process, they tackled even the worst bugs and became confident adding in features that were initially left out. They began to feel good about the progress they were making.’ Easy way for Tutors to reach Students ‘For tutors, Tutorfair is free to join â€" they set their own hourly rate and the subjects they want to teach with subjects ranging from English, Maths and Science to chess, music and drama. Tutorfair charges a variable rate of commission on top of their hourly rate depending on the number of Tutorfair hours they have completed.’ ‘The Tutorfair Foundation arranges for tutors to go into inner-city London schools, helping children who otherwise would not be able to afford tutoring.’ ‘What started as one man’s overreaction to the problem of finding tutoring for his own children is today helping thousands of parents find their own tutors.’ Access the full article as part of The 10 Fastest Growing Education Solution Provider Companies  series  here Looking for a tutor? Find a tutor at Tutorfair.

Winning friends how to meet new people while teaching overseas

Winning friends how to meet new people while teaching overseas We know from speaking with teachers who have been placed through Teach Away to teach overseas that many of them have been worried about being able to settle in and make friends while abroad. This is a completely normal concern: everyone wants to connect with others on some level. Having friends is an important part of daily life while abroad -- in many cases, your friends will act more like family while you’re teaching away: you’ll share holidays together, classrooms, and sometimes even apartments! Expanding your friend circle can seem like a daunting task. How difficult it is to meet new people will vary from country to country. In some countries you’ll find locals to be really warm and welcoming, and in others, you’ll have to stretch yourself a little further. But we’ve put together some helpful tips to get you started: Class meetup: try asking your students (if they’re adults, of course!) if they have a favorite local restaurant that they’d like to take an after-school field trip to together. This is a good chance to get to know your students on a more personal level and talk with some of them about things other than schoolwork. Fill your calendar with events: try local festivals, art openings, and cultural events to get exposed to more people with similar interests. Find a coffee shop haunt: or a favorite place for an after-class beer. Whatever it is, the more you show up at one spot, the more likely the shopkeepers will be to chat you up. Connect with friends’ friends: use the connections you have to make new ones you might not even know about. Write to your friends who have traveled where you’re headed and ask them to connect you with any friends that they may have made while abroad. Be a ‘yes’ man (or woman!): when you get invited to something, go, even if it doesn’t seem immediately appealing to you. Who knows who you’ll meet and what doors the invitation will open! But be safe about this -- don’t accept invites to someone’s house if you’ve just met them. Join a class: whether it’s a language class, an exercise class, or even a volunteer group that meets weekly, it’s a great way to connect with the same group of people each week and maybe make a connection with one or two individuals. Try Facebook groups: find groups in your area that cater to your specific interests or your career. It shouldn’t be hard to find TEFL groups in Hong Kong or one that connects expats living in Thailand. Try a language exchange: there are all kinds of websites (like Conversation Exchange) that help connect locals with English speakers in an effort to learn language in affordable, conversational ways. It’s also a great way to connect with locals and make new friends. Are you teaching overseas? Share with us how you’ve made some of your friends thus far!

Kinderprep Ivy Bound International

Kinderprep Ivy Bound International Kinderprep Ivy Bound International Kinderprep by Ivy Bound International School is a newly founded language academy for pre-kindergarten aged children. The mission of this school is to empower children for long-term school success. Kinderpreps programs offer children with learning experiences and teaching methods that are researched-based and grounded in accepted principles of child development. Teachers at Kinderprep teach Englishthrough a variety of programs whichinclude: Baby Sign Language, English through Music and Movement, Early English Reading, Public Speaking, and Preschool Prep. Children are grouped into classes based on their age and skill level; ages range from 6 months old to 6 years old. Children 2 years old and under will have one parent in the classroom withthem. The programs aremade easy for any teacher to come into the school and use, as materials and lesson plans are already prepared. All programs also have on-site training and training videos. Qualified candidates must be native English speakers, and have a strong background workingwith children. This job requires patience, enthusiasm, organization, and a strong desire to fulfill the mission of the school. Relevant post-secondary education is desirable, but not necessary.

Irvine AP Tutor 5 Ways to Improve AP Exam Score

Irvine AP Tutor 5 Ways to Improve AP Exam Score AP exams: 5 Ways to Improve Your AP Exam Score From an Irvine AP Tutor Its that time of year again when students begin to start thinking about their advanced placement exams. Most students are taking AP classes by the time theyre in their junior year but some are starting to take courses sophomore year. AP courses require a large amount of homework and many important tests throughout the academic year but nothing compared to the final exam in May. Most students become overwhelmed by that point in the year because theyre also thinking about taking the SAT or ACT and their minds are exhausted from doing so many educational tasks that have occurred earlier in the year. The best way for students to overcome stress and do well in the spring is to start early and plan ahead our private Irvine AP tutoring will help you score high on your AP exam. 1.     Identify areas to improve If students try to study every single piece of information within their textbook, theyll become overwhelmed very quickly. Instead, students are encouraged to look at their personal strengths and weaknesses in their AP courses and figure out what they need to hone in on before they start their study sessions really. Topics they already feel 100% on can be reviewed but wont require quite as much effort. One of the best ways to identify strengths and weaknesses is to work with a tutor one-on-one or make an appointment with the classroom teacher at lunch. Its often easier for another person to identify patterns and then give good advice to the student. 2.   Create an outline before studying Another great thing for students to do is create an outline before they begin their study sessions. A student can identify different topics that may appear on the exam, look at different time periods they need to study or make a list of difficult concepts. This way they can tackle their study in smaller chunks and improve self-esteem by knowing they have accomplished and entire topic. Outlines also help keep students organized and help them manage their time (READ: AP Test Without the Class?). 3.   Take a practice test Its really important for students to take a practice test before they get too far into their study session because it will help them understand the format they will need to be familiar with on the big day. Each course will have slightly different formatting, but standardized testing is uniform across all topics in some respects. Students also need to get used to the short amount of time they will have to answer questions or write an essay. If a student scores lower than a three they know they have more work to do. The sooner they find this out, the more likely they will be to improve. 4.   Refine writing skills Nearly every AP course requires excellent writing skills. Students either need to complete a free response question or write an essay of some sort. In particular, many students need to work on making their writing more concise and cutting out words that are unnecessary. This will get their point across more easily and also help cut down the amount of time it takes to complete the response. As an bonus, refining writing skills will also help students with their SAT and ACT prep. 5.   Develop a test prep strategy After students have been studying for a while, they should develop a personal test prep strategy. How many points do they wish to improve? Which colleges are they applying to (this could make a difference as to what score is acceptable)? Do they need to work on speed when it comes to reading or writing? Do they need to work on concentration? These questions are difficult for a student to answer on their own and so its always good to have the help of a tutor, study group, or classroom teacher to develop a strategy that works for the student’s individual learning needs. All blog entries, with the exception of guest bloggers, are written by Tutor Nerds. Are you an education professional? If so, email us at pr@tutornerds.com for guest blogging and collaborations. We want to make this the best free education resource in SoCal, so feel free to suggest what you would like to see us write.

Instructor Spotlight Sherman Liu

Instructor Spotlight Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Meet Sherman and Margaret Liu. They are the proud owners of Kumon of Nutley (New Jersey). The minute that I walked into their Center, I immediately felt their dedication to not only their students, but also their community. Their Kumon Center isn’t just a business to them. It’s like an extension of their family. “Margaret and I are both 200% hands-on,” said Sherman. “It’s our personal business and we care so much. We want to ensure quality. It’s not just about pushing paper.” Sherman and Margaret were first introduced to Kumon when they saw their two young nieces doing worksheets at their kitchen counter more than 20 years ago. They were amazed at how they could do different operations of fractions at such a young age with the speed and accuracy of adults! That day, they decided that their son would also do Kumon when he reached the appropriate age. Three years later, they enrolled their four-year-old son at Kumon of Nutley. “We received a first-hand look at the Kumon philosophy when we saw how much our son benefited from the Kumon Method and the daily practice,” said Sherman. “The perseverance helped build our son’s study skills, work ethic, and confidence.” A few years down the road, the Instructor of Kumon of Nutley was looking for a Kumon family to take over the center. Sherman knew that he wanted to become a Kumon Instructor and help more families and students benefit from the program, but he wasn’t quite ready to leave his job as a lead network systems engineer at a major telecommunications company. Sherman’s brother-in-law decided to take over the Center as the Instructor and Margaret worked closely with him on the daily operations. Sherman helped out at the Center after work for four years and then officially took over the Center from his brother-in-law in 2014. Sherman’s 19 years with Kumonâ€"first as a Kumon Parent for nine years, then working in his brother-in-law’s Center for four years and now as a Kumon Instructor for five yearsâ€"gives him a unique perspective! He shares his experience with us below. What is it about being an Instructor that you enjoy the most? I have to say that the process of helping a student learn, improve and achieve! The transformation of a student into a confident, cheerful learner gives me so much joy and satisfaction. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? I think it’s the awareness that we as Instructors are in a position to change a student’s future, a family’s hope in their children and the future of our society. What achievements are you most proud of? Sometimes the smallest efforts can achieve the greatest results. Helping a student change his/her attitude towards learning, helping parents understand the importance of having a strong and solid foundation, and seeing the results of the joint effort and hard work. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Aoi Fujiyama Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Instructor Spotlight: Alex Tang Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju Instructor Spotlight Sherman Liu Instructor Spotlight: Sherman Liu Meet Sherman and Margaret Liu. They are the proud owners of Kumon of Nutley (New Jersey). The minute that I walked into their Center, I immediately felt their dedication to not only their students, but also their community. Their Kumon Center isn’t just a business to them. It’s like an extension of their family. “Margaret and I are both 200% hands-on,” said Sherman. “It’s our personal business and we care so much. We want to ensure quality. It’s not just about pushing paper.” Sherman and Margaret were first introduced to Kumon when they saw their two young nieces doing worksheets at their kitchen counter more than 20 years ago. They were amazed at how they could do different operations of fractions at such a young age with the speed and accuracy of adults! That day, they decided that their son would also do Kumon when he reached the appropriate age. Three years later, they enrolled their four-year-old son at Kumon of Nutley. “We received a first-hand look at the Kumon philosophy when we saw how much our son benefited from the Kumon Method and the daily practice,” said Sherman. “The perseverance helped build our son’s study skills, work ethic, and confidence.” A few years down the road, the Instructor of Kumon of Nutley was looking for a Kumon family to take over the center. Sherman knew that he wanted to become a Kumon Instructor and help more families and students benefit from the program, but he wasn’t quite ready to leave his job as a lead network systems engineer at a major telecommunications company. Sherman’s brother-in-law decided to take over the Center as the Instructor and Margaret worked closely with him on the daily operations. Sherman helped out at the Center after work for four years and then officially took over the Center from his brother-in-law in 2014. Sherman’s 19 years with Kumonâ€"first as a Kumon Parent for nine years, then working in his brother-in-law’s Center for four years and now as a Kumon Instructor for five yearsâ€"gives him a unique perspective! He shares his experience with us below. What is it about being an Instructor that you enjoy the most? I have to say that the process of helping a student learn, improve and achieve! The transformation of a student into a confident, cheerful learner gives me so much joy and satisfaction. What is the most valuable lesson you’ve learned as a Kumon Instructor? I think it’s the awareness that we as Instructors are in a position to change a student’s future, a family’s hope in their children and the future of our society. What achievements are you most proud of? Sometimes the smallest efforts can achieve the greatest results. Helping a student change his/her attitude towards learning, helping parents understand the importance of having a strong and solid foundation, and seeing the results of the joint effort and hard work. You might also be interested in: Instructor Spotlight: Aoi Fujiyama Kumon Instructors: Small Business Owners, Franchisees, Educators Instructor Spotlight: Alex Tang Instructor Spotlight: Jennifer Ju