Everyone measures success differently. In today’s society, many determine success by the amount of money they have accumulated. Others view their accomplishments on how well they raised their family as their biggest triumph. However, when you are a child still …
It’s that ‘time’ of the year, school is almost out, and students are getting antsy. Below are 6 ways for students to maintain their focus and continue to be motivated through the end of the school year. 1. Plan Ahead …
A “strengths-based” perspective is one in which instead, of focusing on peoples’ deficiencies and problems, we highlight their abilities, talents, and resources. Sounds easy enough. But in practice, how can we ensure we are always accentuating the positive for our …
Winter is a time when everything slows down a bit both in nature and in our lives. Winter can be a wonderful time for introspection and rest. It can also be a very creative time and creativity can be a …
For many students, reading is challenging enough during the school year, let alone over the summer when it’s not a requirement. But there are great benefits to be reaped from a willingness to read over summer vacation: Build the skill: …
Ah yes, the home stretch, the light at the end of the tunnel, the finish line: it’s getting to be that time of year when the end comes into view. With the buds and the dandelions comes an itch to …
Whether teaching or tutoring, a harsh truth awaits the instructor. At some point, a student is going to refuse to cooperate. That student might progress from being obstinate to being outright antagonistic. The instructor could have difficulty mustering the patience …
Then end of the school year is approaching very quickly. This is the time when many students start slowing down or falling behind in classes. Think of this as the final leg of a race – you want to end …
Students often come to the guitar to emulate their favorite bands or guitarists. Many have specific ideas about what style of music they wish to play. Mastering that style and modeling their playing after their idols motivates these students. It …
Music always has either directly or indirectly reflected the times of the songwriters who have made it. In this way, music has acted as a secondary and even a primary source for historical events and select periods of history. Sometimes …