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 […]
Non-Musical Benefits to Learning a New Instrument If you’re wondering whether learning a new instrument is the right hobby for your child (or even for yourself), there’s a lot to consider. What are the benefits of their chosen instrument? What style of music will they learn? What musical concepts will they be studying? These are […]
How to Prevent Academic Burnout: 9 Actionable Tips to Maintain Good Mental Health Sometimes students find themselves working really hard in all of their classes, studying at all hours, and aiming for straight A’s and perfect test scores. But after a few months, students often find themselves feeling tired all the time, irritable, disinterested in […]
Strategies for Tackling Homework: Pt. 2 How Parents Can Help Ah, homework. An inevitable, but often unenjoyable, part of school. While many students (and perhaps even parents) dread homework, it is an important part of your student’s education. Read on to learn strategies for tackling homework. If you’re a student, read this article instead. What’s […]
Preparing for Music School: Advice From Experts (Part 3) Hodis Learning & Music brass instructor, Alex, shares insights on the music school admissions. Alex earned his B.M. in Trumpet Performance from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. What goes into preparing for music school auditions and applications? Preparing for music school auditions is a unique experience. […]
Preparing for Music School: Advice From Experts (Part 2) Hodis Learning & Music guitar instructor, Bruno, shares insights on the music school application and audition process. Bruno earned his B.M. from the Berklee College of Music in songwriting. What goes into preparing for music school admissions? The same that goes into becoming a professional musician. […]
Preparing for Music School: Advice From Experts (Part 1) Hodis Learning & Music bass teacher, Tim, shares insights on the music school admissions process. Tim earned his B.M. from Oberlin Conservatory of Music and M.M. from USC Thornton School of Music, both in jazz bass studies. What goes into preparing for the performance aspect of […]
Educator Spotlight: Rachel H. What Subject Areas Do You Tutor? Academic Tutoring: Reading comprehension, writing, elementary education, and Spanish Where did you receive your education? University of Oregon, B.A. in Public Relations What’s the most rewarding part of being a tutor? Seeing a student gain confidence in a subject or skill they didn’t […]
Building Strong Study Skills Series: Conclusion & Roadmap to Success Note: This series details how to study smarter, not harder, to help students succeed in their academics. All information in this series draws upon principles from psychological research on learning and memory. Over the past 10 weeks, this series covered the most, moderately, and least […]
