Experiential Learning - An Aspect of Online Tutoring

Experiential Learning - An Aspect of Online Tutoring 0SHARESShare From theoretical lessons, real-time sessions to online tests and quizzes, the whole scenario of education world is rapidly changing.   Earlier students use to walk a mile to reach their tuition classes and that also with a bunch of other students. The tuition classes were not different from the school classrooms with a single teacher for many students lacking the personal attention. But with changing times and revolutionary internet brigade, the online tutoring has come up with a new hope for students who desire to attain knowledge with full dedication and individual consideration of tutor. There is 1:1 ratio of student teacher at almost all online tutoring websites. Such a network of education enables the students to get hold of pragmatic knowledge without any discrimination and disturbance. Students can now study as per their own convenience without any burden of going to tuition classes on a set timing. This ease of learning makes the process less simple for students. [starbox id=admin]

The Best YouTube Drum Videos

The Best YouTube Drum Videos Learning How to Play the Drums with YouTube Videos ChaptersYouTube Channels for Musicians at HeartDrummers on YouTube that You Should FollowLearning How to Play the Drums with YouTube VideosLearn to Play the Drums with Apps“We don’t know what we’re looking for on the internet but we find everything that we’re not looking for.” - Anne RoumanoffWithout a doubt, if you’re looking for drum lessons near me, the internet is still one of your best options. Every minute, 300 hours of videos are uploaded onto YouTube. Three-quarters of this are music, making the platform perfect for those looking to learn more about the drums.But which YouTube drum tutorials should you watch? How can you separate the wheat from the chaff?In this article, we’re going to show you the best drumming tutorials on YouTube and how you can use them to learn more about both music and playing the drums!works  at a time that works for you. Of course, don't schedule your drum lessons for 3 in the morning if you live in a block of flats or have neighbours th at you'll keep awake all night with your drumming!

What is it Like to Attend Michigan State University

What is it Like to Attend Michigan State University The tutors behind Varsity Tutors are not just here to teach theyre sharing their college experiences as well. Marci is a Phoenix tutor specializing in Algebra tutoring, Calculus tutoring, and Chemistry tutoring. She graduated from Michigan State University in 2010 with a Bachelors degree in Biochemistry Molecular Biology. Check out her review of her alma mater: VT: Describe the campus setting and transportation options.How urban or safe is the campus?Are there buses or do you need a car/bike? Marci: Michigan State University in East Lansing is a large, nature-filled campus at the heart of a college town. I always felt safe at MSU and it was easy to walk or take the bus to restaurants and cafes in town, or in the capital city of Lansing. The bus system at MSU is rated one of the best in the country, so you definitely dont need a car. Some people prefer biking because the campus is so large, and there is even a bike shop on campus. VT: How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Marci: It was so easy for me to make appointments with professors, even if I wasnt taking their class. This is what led me to decide to apply to graduate school, because professors from all different fields, from Environmental Sociology to Agricultural Economics, were so open to helping me on my projects and career decisions. I was in the Honors College as well as Lyman Briggs College so I had several advisors to choose from, and they were all very helpful. During my undergraduate, I wish I had contacted teaching assistants more. Now that I am a teaching assistant at Arizona State University, I realize how helpful they can be for students to talk to. VT: How would you describe the dorm life rooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Marci: I lived in the Lyman Briggs College dorm for three years and I absolutely loved it. Some of my best friends are from that same floor, and we would always go to the cafeteria together, or on weekends go to a nearby restaurant or see a free movie on campus. There were always vegetarian options at the cafeterias, and it was easy to grab a meal in between classes or lab wherever you were on campus. Even though MSU is a big campus with a lot of students, I always ran into someone that I knew in the cafeteria! VT: Which majors/programs are best represented and supported?What did you study and why? Did the university do a good job supporting your particular area of study? Marci: MSU is a research university as well as a land grant college, so all majors are well supported but Science and Math are especially good programs. I was in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program, which is one of the most rigorous majors, and something that really helped me was getting good foundation of chemistry, biology, and physics through the Lyman Briggs College. I also worked in labs and as a teaching assistant and I learned a lot about biochemistry through those extracurricular activities. VT: How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Marci: It was extremely easy for me to make friends at MSU. My younger sister is there now, and shes having a similar experience of meeting lots of friendly people. Because Lyman Briggs College is a residential learning experience, I was in the same dorm as other students in my labs and classes so we became friends by studying together. Greek life has a big role at MSU but I was never involved. VT: How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services?Do many reputable companies recruit on campus? Marci: I never interacted with MSUs Career Center, but I wish I had! VT: How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Are they over-crowded, easily available, spacious? Marci: MSU has a lot of places to study on campus and I utilized them often. In my dorm, we had common areas and a cafe that were good for working on group projects or in a more casual setting. There were also places in my dorm and on campus that were designated for silent study. The library at MSU is huge! VT: Describe the surrounding town. What kinds of outside establishments / things to do are there that make it fun, boring, or somewhere in between?To what extent do students go to the downtown area of the city versus staying near campus? Marci: East Lansing is mostly a college town, so it has a lot of restaurants and shops that are geared toward college students. I really enjoyed biking around town, or out into the surrounding area which is mostly farmland. I had a group of friends and campus staff who would bike to a local pizza place in Lansing every Friday. Lansing also had a fun event in the summer called Be a Tourist in Your Own Town, where you got entry to museums and cool places all over town for only $1. VT: How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Marci: MSU had about 40,000 undergraduates when I attended, and now has almost 50,000. Many of my class sizes were large lectures, which is the norm for science and math classes. But notable exceptions were small Honors classes, upper-level history, philosophy, and sociology of science classes through Lyman Briggs College, and small labs and recitation groups. VT: Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Marci: Several of my friends were in a program at MSU called, Science, Technology, Environment and Public Policy (STEPPS) that they kept trying to get me to join. I finally decided to join since I had already taken most of the classes, and my senior year at MSU, I found the group of students and professors in STEPPS who really got what I wanted to do. Again, at the suggestion of my friends, I took my senior seminar class with Dr. Mark Largent, the director of STEPPS. Dr. Largent helped steer me toward the graduate program I now attend, and he has been a continued positive influence on my career. Check out Marcis tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

4 Ways You Can Identify if Youre Ready to Lead or Not - Introvert Whisperer

Introvert Whisperer / 4 Ways You Can Identify if You’re Ready to Lead or Not - Introvert Whisperer 4 Ways You Can Identify if You’re Ready to Lead or Not People will notice when you are ready to be a leader, and they will likely tell you so accordingly. Nevertheless, it is also important that you know how to self-assess, too, and determine if you are, indeed, ready to lead or not. So, here are 4 ways that will help you do just that: 1. You know you aren’t perfect, and you’re fine with that. People who think they’re perfect are not ready to lead according to Forbes, because they often lack the flexibility to adjust when things start going wrong or when their best laid-out plans begin failing. If you can accept the idea that perfectionism is more fiction than fact, and are comfortable in the knowledge that you don’t know all the answers, then this is a step in the right direction toward becoming a good, effective leader. This means you are open and willing to learn to get better in your role. It also means you will be flexible enough to change your leadership style when necessary, which  we pointed out before in ‘How to Match Your Leadership Style With Who You Are’  is something that a leader must know how to do. 2. You know what makes you unique.   Different people can bring different things to the table, but the question is, are you familiar with what you can offer to your team and the company?  As we stated previously in ‘Do You Recognize Your Greatness?’  you have “to ‘get it’ about you first before anyone else can.” In other words, you need to discover and appreciate your own greatness first before others do. 3. You’re ready to take blame.   Good leaders can take full responsibility for everything, not only of their own faults and shortcomings but also the failures of others. It is one thing to take heat when you mess up, largely because all the blame is on you, it is another to accept accountability for the actions of your subordinates, especially if said actions lead to failures. If you are ready to accept the responsibility of running a team then you just might be ready to lead. 4. You are decisive.   AudienceBloom CEO Jayson DeMers notes that leaders  need to make decisions “on a near-constant” basis, sometimes with very little information available. If you can make decisions on the fly while under pressure and live with them whatever the results are later on, then you are suited for a leadership role. As mentioned earlier, other people will likely assign to you a leadership role if they see that you are ready for it. When that time comes, you will likely be asked first, “What makes you a strong leader?” Your answer to this question will most likely be the deal breaker, the one that will either get you that leadership role or not.  Menlo Coaching recommends that you make an account of your contributions  to every team you have ever been part of, particularly in terms of problem-solving, crisis management, and mentoring. These three, as you may have noticed, are integral aspects of leadership, and your role in each one will speak volumes on the kind of leader you will be once you have your chance. So, do you think youre ready to lead? Author Bio: Alex Cassidy Go to top Bottom-line â€" I want to help you accelerate your career â€" to achieve what you want by connecting you with your Free Instant Access to my 4 Building Blocks to Relationships eBookâ€" the backbone to your Networking success and fantastic work relationships.  Grab yours by visiting here right now! Brought to you by Dorothy Tannahill-Moran â€" dedicated to unleashing your professional potential. Introvert Whisperer

An Introduction To Different Drawing Techniques

An Introduction To Different Drawing Techniques Types of Drawing: Bringing Art to Life ChaptersUsing Graphite Pencils, Crayons And Colouring PencilsExperimenting With Dry Art MediumsCreating Colour With Chalks, Conte And PastelsPlaying Around With Pen On PaperDrawing is classed as a form of art which involves the artist making marks on a surface such as paper or card.While visual arts are now easily transformed into digital form using apps and software, the beauty of the visual arts for many is experiencing that connection between tool/medium and material. It is for this reason that the art of drawing lives on.That said, advanced tech can almost replicate that feeling of drawing or painting, with laptops now featuring digital notepads and apps responding to the touch of paintbrushes specifically designed for use on screens.If you are invested in drawing for a living, then the impact of technology on art might actually be an amazing breakthrough for you. However, you may feel that it is an invasion on the world of art. Furthermore, digital art could be a useful tool to help  beginners to figure out their drawing style and preferred medium(s), by looking at their on-screen appearance.But can an artist advocate the use of digital media? The answer is yes! Any artist, whether a hobbyist or a professional, should have a wealth of experience in a range of different mediums, but, mostly their chosen field.This means that if you have  learnt to draw on computers and you are good at it, then that is your medium so you should stick to it. Just because you use a different tool does not mean you are any less of an artist.In the past, illustrators were loyal to a particular style or technique. Many book illustrators, for example, would generally work with solely  pencils, pastels, chalks or charcoal. However, as times and trends have evolved, artists have become more confident and brave and are often using mixed mediums to create their works of art.While it is possible to manipulate most tools and techniques in a variety of ways to create unique styles, the c ombination of different mediums allows even more scope to create noteworthy results, mixing texture, colour and even  scale.Using just one simple medium, you can create light and shadows and create something quite beautiful. Photo credit: Arturo Espinosa on VisualhuntFurthermore, crayons are a popular choice for  illustrators of children’s books, along with oil pastels, due to the soft appearance of their application.Designers and architects also consider wax crayons as their friends as they are so easy to use and add a touch of colour and texture to any sketch or design.Graphite pencils, meanwhile, come in a range of colours but are more often than not used simply for their thick and fast application. As with normal pencils, graphite pencils also come in a range of sizes to suit all scales of work and people’s preferences.The main draw of graphite pencils is the smoothness they offer and the ability to easily create 3D objects using gradient, or light and shade.Sketching using graphite pencils offers a great deal of  flexibility and it is a particularly good choice for those doing rough, timed sketches (like life drawing, for example).Why Learn To Draw With Pencils Or Charcoal?Above all, one of the biggest plus to using tools such as crayons and pencils is the low cost.Most grocery stores will stock a range of art supplies, with colouring pencils and crayons included. Some of the larger superstores may even offer graphite pencils as well as a larger selection of paints and pastels.In addition, the nature of these materials means that they can be used on equally inexpensive surfaces like ordinary white paper (again, most shops will stock packs of printing paper that are perfectly suitable for a lot of these mediums). This means that there is no need to go out and buy special textured paper or card, and can therefore keep your costs down. This is particularly useful if you are already paying for a drawing tutor or are taking part in drawing classes.With bot h accessibility and cost at a low, these are the perfect mediums for beginners or for those turning to art as simply a pastime or hobby.Experimenting With Dry Art MediumsCharcoal is a dry art technique  often made from natural or organic resources like wood. Just like graphite, charcoal can be used on a smooth surface however for best results, charcoal should be applied onto textured paper.Charcoal offers a beautifully textured appearance so is best used by fine artists rather than designers working with smooth and precise lines. However, architects have been known to use the material at times to plan or to bring their drawings to life, as charcoal creates broken strokes which can represent a sense of movement.Charcoal is a great medium for life drawing as it is one that is often used to create quick sketches. Photo credit: Frédéric Glorieux on VisualHunt.comCanson Mi-Teintes, Canson Ingres, Strathmore 500 Series and Fabriano Tiziano are popular choices of artists’ charcoal, whi le other good pencil forms are Faber-Castell Pitt, Grumbacher, Winsor Newton, Derwent and Coates.What Is Charcoal Best Used For?Again, just like graphite pencils (which offer a similar final appearance), charcoal sticks are great when drawing large and fast pictures.Many artists taking part in life drawing classes choose to use this as a medium as they can use the powdery, textured finish to reproduce the appearance of curves, shape and subtle movements. As an organic material, charcoal is particularly well suited to creating images portraying nature.One thing to remember is that, as its name suggests, charcoal is a simple and monotone material. Yet, it can still be used to produce some fantastic pieces of work. Impressive drawings have been created by artists all over the world displaying landscapes and portraits in both traditional and contemporary styles.If you want to see just how far the medium can be manipulated, search for '3D charcoal drawings' in your Internet toolbar to f ind clever images that jump out at you.You wouldn’t have believed it possible to create such life-like drawings with just your hand and a piece of charcoal!Did you know that you can use cotton buds or the tip of your finger to smudge/blend charcoal after application? Be sure if you use your fingers to wash them after so as not to leave black fingerprints all over your artwork!Creating Colour With Chalks, Conte And PastelsChalks and oil pastels are the perfect mediums for creating colourful yet soft illustrations, with the first offering the paler outcome of the two.You may be used to the idea of using chalk on a blackboard, but such materials are really inconvenient for artists as they only offer a temporary surface. Instead, try applying chalks to coloured paper adapted for chalks or pastels (or any paper with a slightly textured surface).The beauty of chalk is that you can either apply the technique straight onto the paper or you can scrape some of the pigment onto a piece of sc rap paper and use the powdery substance as a new tool, with each offering very different finishes.Chalks often come in a slim format but jumbo chalks are also available and are sometimes better for artists as they aren’t as prone to breaking.Oil pastels can be blended to create beautiful colour combinations. Photo credit: SWARM GALLERY OAKLAND on Visualhunt.comConte crayons have been used by some of the worlds most renowned artists like Picasso, Degas and Delacroix, which shows how long they have been used in art.The colourful tool is made up of a blend of clay, graphite and natural pigment which means that it responds in a similar way to a graphite pencil but with stronger colour.Being thinner and harder than other pastels, they are well-suited to works requiring more precision, like detailed sketches.Oil pastels are the primary choice of medium for children’s picture book illustrator Lynne Chapman, who creates truly stunning images designed for young readers. Not only are her pieces high in energy, they are also of a supreme quality and are explosive in colour.Oil pastels allow the artist a great deal of flexibility thanks to their oily substance which never fully dries (unless locked in place with spray).  This means that the medium remains soft and therefore workable even after application.Oil pastels can be used a drawing material but can also be used to paint with, with either method enabling you to build up beautiful, creamy layers of blended colour.Playing Around With Pen On PaperLast but not least, biro sketches are a fantastic way of learning to draw.Many don't know that Fearne Cotton is a very talented artist as well as TV presenter and DJ, and she illustrated her recent book releases with various biro sketches. Her images, alone, can provide enough inspiration and reveal  how easy it can be to create your ideas  just by putting pen to paper.Even using something as simple as a biro can create a work of art. Photo credit: joncandy on Visual huntB y using pens in art, you are essentially using a medium that was designed to be written with, thus substituting the written word for a visual representation instead.Unlike charcoal, pastels and graphite pencils though, pens have narrow nibs and don’t always flow as easily so you may need to adjust your drawing style to suit.For instance, if you are using a marker pen or felt tip pen, you'll want to focus on the pressure you apply to create consistent or inconsistent lines and be careful not to allow ink to bleed on the paper from overuse.Why not take drawing lessons with a private tutor?drawing courses Londondrawing courses Glasgowonline drawing lessonscheck out drawing lessons for kidsdiscover drawing lessons for beginners

The Most Iconic Drumming Films

The Most Iconic Drumming Films The Best Films for Drum Enthusiasts ChaptersDrumming Movie 1: BirdmanFilms about Drummers: Wayne’s WorldFilms about Drumming: The Man with the Golden ArmFictional Drum Movie: Spinal TapOld School Drummer Film: The Gene Krupa StoryTop Drum Movie: WhiplashClassic Drum Film: A Damsel in DistressDrummer Movie Definitions'When someone is playing the drums, they aren't actually moving around a space; they're just moving their arms and limbs. They're stuck behind the drum set. So to film someone playing the drums and make it feel as kinetic as a car chase or a shootout or a battle scene was the challenge.'  -  Damien ChazelleDid you know that the most common drum beat is actually used in a number of classic hit songs?Believe it or not, Billie Jean, Eye of the Tiger, Stayin’ Alive, September and even Baby One More Time and Rolling in the Deep, all actually have the same kind of drum beats.If you are familiar with popular music then you have probably already heard the hit songs mentioned above and can bring those memorable drumbeats that flow throughout the songs to mind without batting an eyelid.But can you also think of any films where drumming  plays a significant role?No?From action films, thrillers, comedy dramas to docu-dramas and foreign films - drums are actually a crucial part of almost any film soundtrack. Music is an integral part of cinema and most films have trailers that are punctuated by a piece of music with drumming. Tarantino, Hitchcock, Almodovar - all the films are so great because of their soundtracks which are so fitting and recognisable.But films which place musical instruments at the forefront of the action, focussing on the actual instruments themselves are a lot less common.This is especially true of the drums, which are such an important part of film soundtracks, but usually remain in their discrete role as guardians of rhythm rather than the cinematic focus of the film.Whether you realise it or not - percussion instruments are central to the film! (Source: Wikimedia Commons )Birdman  was nominated for and eventually won the Oscar for  Best Picture and it is fair to say that this is some way thanks to the rhythm section of its soundtrack and the magic of drumming. It is a  film defined by its original soundtrack.Even though the film may not have anything to do with drumming in terms of plot, it is the musical instruments that help insight intrigue and all the plot to develop.The desperate turmoil of Michael Keaton is moved forward by the drumsticks of Antonio Sanchez, who is in sole control of the soundtrack.Still living the role that made him so famous, the main character of the film wants to create a new Broadway adaptation.The drum kit, although invisible, is clearly central to the film, which would not have been such a success without the jingle of the cymbals, the rhythmic beats of the bass drum and the climactic musical surges of the snare drum.Films about Drummers: Wayne’s WorldDirector:  Penelope SpheerisRelease Date:  1992Genre:  ComedyMany A ctors:  Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Rob LoweSynopsis :Stash away your brain for Wayne's World, which is a film characterized by humour of the absurd, somewhat in the same vein as  Dumb Dumber. But did you know this about humour:'There is a lot of rubbish written about toilet humour - people saying it is childish and pretending it is beneath them - but there is no doubting the effectiveness of a really good ...gag.' - Adrian EdmondsonGarth et Wayne air their own show in the suburbs of Chicago. A local TV producer stumbles upon their show and hires them.At the same time, Wayne falls for Cassandra, a bass guitarist of a hard rock band. However, a love triangle soon emerges and he is forced to fight for his love.The drum kit is used as a tool to express Garth's feelings, Garth being the shyer one of the duo. He is transported on stage by the magic of cinema and the soundtrack.Far from being a really great film and a classic American blockbuster, this is a lighthearted movie, purely for en tertainment, but it is its drumming soundtrack that has managed to guarantee viewers' respect  even though drum music is not in the foreground of the film.A piece of rock or jazz music is essential for every film!Films about Drumming: The Man with the Golden ArmDirector:  Otto PremingerRelease Date:  1955Genre:  DrameMain Actors:  Frank Sinatra, Kim Novak, Eleanor Parker, Darren McGavinSynopsis :Based on the book by the same name, The Man with the Golden Arm is most well-known for its signature tune written by Saul Bass and its soundtrack by Elmer Bernstein. This film was pioneering in the way that it made use of  jazz music and jazz drumming in cinema.Frankie Machine, played by Frank Sinatra, returns to Chicago after coming back from rehab. In order to not be haunted by his old demons and put himself on the straight and narrow, he begins to play jazz on the drums.Unfortunately, his new life is short-lived as soon enough, he arrives at an audition completely drugged up.The scene of his failed performance is truly legendary; never before has the young drummer's inner torment and chaos appeared so acute to viewers before. The wrong notes, the arrhythmia  combined together with the drummer's clumsiness lead us into the inner depths and shadows of his mind.It is the jazz drummer, Shelly Manne who plays Sinatra's double in the film.For those of you who are interested, this is the very first Hollywood film to openly address the issue of drugs and the effects they cause. SerbanDrum Teacher 5.00 (11) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RickyDrum Teacher 5.00 (7) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors RussellDrum Teacher 5.00 (4) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors JamesDrum Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors StephenDrum Teacher 5.00 (3) £30/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors PeteDrum Teacher 5.00 (2) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors OllieDrum Teacher 5.00 (5) £25/h1st lesson free!Discov er all our tutors AlexDrum Teacher 5.00 (5) £20/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsFictional Drum Movie: Spinal TapSpinal Tap is a faux documentary for drumming and rock fanatics that has been made so well it seems almost real! (Source: Flickr)Director:  Rob ReinerRelease Date:  1984Genre:  Musical Comedy / Parody DocumentaryMain Actors:  Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher GuestSynopsis:This is Spinal Tap  is a kind of pseudo-rock 'n' roll documentary about a fictitious heavy metal band.The group appear on their (fake) tour of 1982 kitted out in full rock 'n' roll attire.The obsession with technique,  cultural pretentiousness, inflated egos, evil temptations, astrology - all the usual clichés are there but the events are somehow still plausible all the same!Everything is done in seriousness, which ultimately makes the facts seem hardly exaggerated at all. Each scene is so amusing and funny because it seems so real and as if we have already seen something similar 10 time s before!For example, one of the drummers belonging to  Spinal Tap describes a mishap he once experienced - during a show once, in the heat of the moment he climbed on his drum kit which duly collapsed beneath him! The anecdote perfectly encapsulates the overkill and the yearning for drama that is so often present in the rock industry (particularly among rock musicians and rock stars), which is often to the detriment of the music quality.Old School Drummer Film: The Gene Krupa StoryDirector:  Don WeisRelease Date:  1959Genre:  Drame / ComedyMain Actors:  Sal Mineo, Yvonne Craig, James Darren, Susan KohnerSynopsis:The great jazz drummer,  Gene Krupa, really needs no further introduction! Watching a drum film is akin to plunging into Gene Krupa's life thanks to this biopic.This film has it all - a mixture of comedy, romance and drama. This drummer movie tells the tale of the life of Gene Krupa, which is one defined by a desire to both achieve success and have a spliff!In spite of his undeniable talent, Gene Krupa's father did not want his son to play the drums. However, as we all know, Gene Krupa continued to play the drums all the same and through doing so, met his future wife after being introduced at a bar.However, after the death of his father, he decided to follow the path that his father had set out for him and threw himself into the study of theology. However, his passion for music would soon catch up with him.Gene Krupa truly is part of drumming history!Caught in the crossfire between his studies at the church and his desire to become a drummer, his counsellor asks him to choose a career path according to his own wishes rather than those of his late father.Eventually, as his drumming career progress, he gains more and more success but also begins to succumb to the negative effects of fame at the same time. His alcoholism and infidelities lead to the destruction of his marriage.Yet despite his faults and the tribulations in his life, the film still ends o n a positive note, especially as we know that in real life in remarries his wife some years after the events that occur in the movie took place.Top Drum Movie: WhiplashDirector:  Damien ChazelleRelease Date:  2014Genre:  DrameMain Actors:  J.K Simmons, Miles Teller, Melissa Benoist, Paul ReiserSynopsis:If there ever was a film dedicated to drumming, then it was this Whiplash!As intense as an all encapsulating drum solo, this drummer movie is a true cinematic gem. Intense drumming lessons are the focal point of the film, which hones in on the toxic relationship between a young drummer and his drumming instructor who is both cruel and unyielding.Hoping to be the new Buddy Rich, the drumming student is forced to endure humiliations, psychological manipulations and even physical violence (having cymbals thrown at him) at the hands of his drum teacher and supposed educator.Whatever your musical dreams are, whether you aspire to be a rock musician, a modern drummer, jazz drummer or jazz f estival performer, a composer, part of a big band or orchestra or simply one of the best drummers or jazz artists there are - seeing this young drummer practising melodic drum solos and his torturous drum lessons will probably be enough to put you off music for life!A true drummer will probably also wince at some of the errors in this movie (cymbals being heard one a drummer hits the snare drum, bad drumming footage, etc.).The abusive teacher and psychological violence of this film is at odds with the world of drumming that is usually seen as so relaxed.Some scenes show the aspiring drummer pushed to the extreme and are quite hard to watch - notably when he is shown bleeding as a result of his excessive training.In reality, the chance of that actually happening is almost next to none.Sure, you may get blisters. But only up to a point, after which the skin on your hand would simply adjust and become much rougher and harder.Is Whiplash a horror movie? For the young drummer whom the mo vie centres around it certainly is! (Source: Flickr)Classic Drum Film: A Damsel in DistressDirector:  George StevensRelease Date:  1938Genre:  Romantic ComedyMain Actors:  Fred Astaire, Joan Fontaine, George Burns, Gracie AllenThe film is a love story intertwined with the rhythm and beat of dance. (Source: Wikimedia)Synopsis :Fred Astaire shoots his first ever film without Ginger Rogers, his eternal sidekick, as the duo begin to tire of appearing together in public. Unfortunately, his new partner in this drum film does not quite have the talent of Ginger Rogers or Rita Hayworth and Fred Astair must go the tap dancing sequences alone!The movie is a romance in which Fred Astaire's and Joan Fontaine's characters find themselves falling in love with one another despite the obstacles put in their way by the hotel director and the aunt of Joan Fontaine's character.Fred Astaire uses drumsticks, followed by tap shoes, for an amazing choreographic display.Although it appears on occasion and has an undeniable presence, drumming takes rather a backseat in the film and does not constitute the main part of the performance.This movie would probably be better described as Fred Astaire's answer to La La Land!Drummer Movie DefinitionsWhat is an Accent in Music?It is a musical note struck noticeably harder and stronger than others, to emphasise a certain moment.What are Sweepers?Sweepers can replace drumsticks at certain times and are made of metallic strands or  fine nylon afixed to the end of a plastic handle - a bit like a mini broomstick for drummers! They are used a lot in jazz and to soften the sound of the drum.If you or your child want to be like the drummers you see on television or at concerts, why not consider online drum lessons  (including drum lessons for kids) as an option?

16 Phrasal Verbs with OUT - English Lesson via Skype

16 Phrasal Verbs with OUT - English Lesson via Skype In this post you will learn 16 phrasal verbs with out. Phrasal verbs change the verbs meaning based on the preposition that goes after them.You might want to refresh your knowledge on the grammar of phrasal verbs and find out about the types of phrasal verbs in English.Today, lets concentrate on the preposition out and the phrasal verbs that I have for you today are:  break out, check out, come out, die out, find out, hand out, knock out, leave out, look out, make out, pass out, put out, run out, stand out, try out, turn out Phrasal Verbs with Out LOOK OUTyou usually shout this to warn someone that they are in danger. For example, when there is a car or bus approaching and they dont notice it.Example: Look out! There is a car coming he shouted to the boy who was about to cross the road.PUT OUT1. to extinguish a fireExample: Paris firefighters battled through the night to put out the blaze at Notre Dame cathedral.2. to switch off a lightExample: Could you please put out the light in the kitchen?TRY SOMETHING OUTto test something, to see if something works the way you want it to workExample: Nowadays software comes in so many forms, you need to try it out before you buy it.HAND OUTto give something to different people in a groupExample: The teachers asked me to hand out the exam papers.BREAK OUTsomething starts suddenly and quickly spreads (a war, epidemic, etc)Example: The disease first received international attention when an epidemic broke out at the end of the XIX century.DIE OUTsomething gradually ceases to exist and eventu ally disappearsExample: Unless something is done soon, hedgehogs will die out in the UK within the next 20 years.TURN OUTto happen in a certain way, to have a particular resultExample: We thought we were seeing the real painting, but it turned out to be a fraud.  PASS OUTto faint or lose consciousnessExample: It was so hot and stuffy in the room that I thought I was going to pass out. Phrasal Verbs with Out Enjoyed this infographic? Here's what you can do next: CHECK OUTwhen you check out of a hotel, you pay the final bill and give back your room key before departingExample: We checked out of our hotel this morning after three-night stay.STAND OUTto be very noticeable on one way or otherExample: Shes   recently dyed her hair blue and now really stands out in a crowd.LEAVE OUTto not include something or someoneExample: Sarah was very unlucky yesterday. She got an awkward seat at the table   where she was completely left out of conversations.FIND OUTto learn or discover something that you didnt know beforeExample: Visit the link below and find out about the online English courses I offer.MAKE OUTto manage to see, read or hear somethingExample: His accent is so strong, I can hardly make out what he is saying.COME OUTto be available to the publicExample: His last book came out just before Christmas.KNOCK OUT1. to make someone unconscious for a whileExample: The pills knocked me out, I didnt hear her.2. to eliminate someone from a competitionExa mple: They were lucky to stay in the top four with victory over the team  they knocked out of the tournament.RUN OUTto not have any leftExample: I really wanted to have porridge for breakfast but weve run out of milk and I cant have it with water.

11 Common English Idioms with Two Words - English with Harry ??

11 Common English Idioms with Two Words - English with Harry ?? The following are very common English idioms with two words. They are used in everyday conversations. In modern communication more informal language is now frequently used to substitute for more formal words and phrases. 11 Common English idioms with two words Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: 1. FUDDY DUDDY this refers to a person who is overly fussy in their actions. They usually do not relax do not dress casually and always operate by the rules.ex. ex. Michael always wears a suit and a tie even when he goes to McDonalds!! His friends said he was a real fuddy duddy.2. TOPSY TURVYused to describe a situation when everything is confused or untidy or unsure.ex. The weather was very bad. He was due to fly at noon but he wasn’t sure whether the airport was open or closed. No one could answer a simple question. Everything was topsy turvy.3. MUMBO JUMBOwhen what you understand is written in English (or your native tongue) but you cannot understand it as it may be written in “legalistic” language.ex. Nobody could understand the mortgage document from the bank .It was written in mumbo jumbo.4. WISHY WASHYWhen a person is unable to make a decision decisively and is stuck between two choices. We can describe him as wishy washy.ex. John could not decide whether to complain abo ut the bad food in the restaurant. Eventually he decided not to say anything ad even gave the waiter a tip!! His wife said he was wishy washy.5. HOT SHOTsomeone who thinks he is better than everyone at everything but in fact is not.ex. He hired a hot shot lawyer from London to defend him in his law case but he was still found guilty. English Idioms with Two Words 6. HUSH-HUSHwhen something is kept secret or covered up so no one can find out the facts.ex. He worked for the secret service but nobody knew exactly what he did it was all hush hush.7. DILLY DALLYto delay without cause or reason and not to rush.ex. He was late for the meeting but continued to do this and that in his office and took his time in everything. He dilly dallied for over an hour.8. HUM DRUMthis refers to ordinary routine aspects of our lives. People often look for some distraction from the hum drum of life.ex. He worked every day from 8 am to 6pm and after six months decided to take a long holiday away from the hum drum of his work.9. PITTER PATTERusually refers to the sound that small footsteps make and is used to refer to a happy announcement that a woman is expecting a baby.ex. She was delighted to tell her husband that after 2 years of marriage they were going to hear the tiny pitter patter of baby feet. She would have her baby in about six months.10. TIP TOPwhen you a re in good health or when everything is working well.ex. He went to the doctor and was in perfect health. His business was doing well and his family were happy. He was tip top. In fact everything was tip top.11. WHEELER DEALERused to describe a businessman who deals in lots of business transactions on a regular basis, buying and selling.ex. He bought and sold cars everyday in all parts of the country. He bought them cheap and sold them for a small profit quickly. He was a real wheeler dealer.Idioms are fun to use and appear regularly in formal and informal speech. Enjoy using these common English  idioms with two words where and when you can!