What subject areas do you teach? Music Lessons: guitar, voice, piano, songwriting, and music production. Academic Tutoring: music theory What’s the most rewarding part of being a music/guitar teacher? Teaching is learning twice. I get to make a living out of studying and exploring music along with my students. I love seeing their fresh perspective as they […]
What subject areas do you teach? Music Lessons: upright/electric bass, guitar, piano, and ukulele Academic Tutoring: music theory Career Preparation: music school audition and application preparation Where did you receive your education? Oberlin Conservatory of Music, B.M. in Jazz Bass Studies USC Thornton School of Music, M.M. in Jazz Bass Studies What’s the most rewarding part of being […]
Music school auditions involve many steps and lots of preparation. Below you’ll find a general overview of the music school application and audition processes. We also spoke to our music educators who attended music schools and are familiar with auditions, so keep an eye out for more blog posts where they’ll share their insights and […]
Congratulations, students! You’ve almost made it through another school year, and a year that hopefully felt more exciting, comfortable, and, well, normal than the previous two school years. With the end of term approaching, so too are final exams and projects. Here’s a quick checklist for you to follow before you end the year. 1. […]
If you’re a prospective art school applicant, you might already know about or even have your own art portfolio. After all, your portfolio is 90% of your application to schools, according to HLM educator and professional artist Gwen Hollingsworth. Gwen graduated from the UCLA School of Arts and Architecture in 2020 and now works professionally […]
While not all our students are K-12, a lot are, which means parents are involved in their student’s education. We understand that you are making an investment when you book a tutor with Hodis Learning & Music, which is why we want to offer some tips for how you can help us have productive tutoring […]
What Subject Areas Do You Teach? Art Lessons: Painting, Illustration, Photography, Ceramics, Sculpture, and TV & Film Editing Academic Tutoring: SAT Prep, English, Social Studies Where did you receive your education? University of California, Los Angeles, B.A. in Art and Art History Educated in fine arts: drawing, painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture What’s the most rewarding part of […]
Flowers are blooming, days are longer, pollen is swirling through the air, and for students, the end of the school year is in sight! But don’t start slipping in your study habits yet! If anything, now is a great time to tidy up your study and school routine so you can finish the semester strong. […]
Hiring a tutor doesn’t always have to be on a long-term basis. Here at Hodis Learning & Music, we offer on-call tutoring for occasions when you only need a tutor for a short period of time. One of those times just might be when you have an essay to write. Whether it’s an English essay, […]
What Subject Areas Do You Teach? Music Lessons: Voice, Piano Academic Tutoring: Beginning Italian, Algebra Where did you receive your education? University of Southern California, B.M. in Classical Voice/Opera Los Angeles County High School for the Arts, concentration in Classical Voice/Opera What’s the most rewarding part of being an educator? Teaching allows me to share my love […]
It may not seem like it, but what we do and how we take care of ourselves outside of school and work can impact how we perform in those settings. Below are three self-care tips you can use to improve your academic experience and help you do better in school or in your tutoring sessions. […]
A resource we believe should be utilized more is talking with your teachers, especially the one who teaches the subject you are trying to improve in. Your teacher is likely familiar with the subject they are teaching. They also have been trained in school how to identify and share the most important information in effective […]
Do you remember when you were a kid and the freedom you felt sticking your hands in cold paint and slapping them all over paper. How fun was it to see the mix of colors you’d create or the imprint of your hand? Art is an incredibly fun, freeing way to create and express yourself […]
Music is an integral part of our business practice at HLM– after all, we are Hodis Learning & Music. If you think music lessons seem out of reach or unrelated to you, you might want to reconsider. Music lessons aren’t just for kids, they aren’t just for people who are already musically talented, and learning to […]
So far in this series we’ve addressed: How to set SMART goals (that you’ll actually achieve) How to be more organized and efficient as a student In this final installation of the Shine Bright and Start Strong Series we’ll discuss how to cultivate a better mindset to ensure effective sessions, and ultimately, your success. We understand that sessions can […]
The start of a new year often inspires us to commit to new habits, practices, and ways of life to improve ourselves. However, studies have shown that resolutions often fizzle out after a month, or sometimes even in a matter of days or weeks. Our Shine Bright & Start Strong Series will provide content all […]
Get to know Hodis Learning & Music Founder, Drew Hodis! He began as a tutor and music teacher himself almost a decade ago, and was so inspired by his experience that he created the company to help more students! Where did you receive your education? University of Southern California, B.A. in Psychology Adelphi University, Ph.D. in […]
With the end of the semester approaching, it seems like the perfect time to get a tutor to help your student study for finals or nail down those challenging concepts. But this isn’t the only time you should consider hiring a tutor. Below are some other times you might want someone to help your student with […]