3 Things Every Guitarist Needs To Know About Songwriting

3 Things Every Guitarist Needs To Know About Songwriting Suzy S. Writing a song can be one of the most satisfying experiences youll have with your instrument! Guitar teacher  Samuel B.  shares three things every guitarist should know about writing a song on guitar As a teacher, having you develop the ability to express yourself is my number one goal. Playing guitar solos is one form of personal expression. Writing songs is another. If youve never written a song, you might think of songwriting as something that only a few special people can do. In reality, nothing is further from the truth. Anyone Can Write a Song During an 1990s interview in Performing Songwriter Magazine, John Mellencamp was asked whether or not songwriting is something that comes naturally to him. His response was “I think everyones a songwriter.” He compared songwriting to shooting baskets and hitting baseballs. There are, of course, people with greater abilities than others, but he made it clear that songwriting is not something that only five people in the world can do. Lionel Ritchie once slapped his hand rhythmically on the arm of a chair in response to a very similar question. “All of you who can hear a song or a melody playing in your head right now,” he said. “Youre a songwriter.” Songwriting requires no special training or qualifications â€" only the ability to hear music and the desire to create it. Although I teach soloing only at a set point in the curriculum (after youve learned chords in the keys of C, D, and E), songwriting skills can be taught at any time. Most American Songs Are All Loosely Based On The Same Three Chords E, A, and B7th are as basic to the key of E as D, G, and A7th are to D, and C, F, and G7th are to C. These are three examples of the I-IV-V chord progression which can be heard in campfire songs, gospel, contemporary country, rock, folk, and (of course) the blues. The pattern gets its name from the fact that C is the first note of the C scale (just as F is the 4th and G is the 5th). Although youll want to make variations in each song (such as the amount of time you play each chord), youll be surprised how many options three chords will provide you. You may decide to write a song with verses and choruses only (ie “This Land Is Your Land”). You may decide to add a bridge (which you will play only once). You may decide to include verses and a bridge only. Whatever your preference, you will likely want to include a minor chord somewhere in the mix for varietys sake. Am is the appropriate choice for a song in the key of C (just as Bm is for a song in the key of D and Cm is for one in E). Bridges Are Often Structurally Simpler Than Verses And Choruses One song I teach thats become a favorite of at least one student is Bob Dylans “Man In The Long Black Coat.” The entire song involves four chords (Em, G, D, and C), includes verses and a bridge only, and involves fewer chord changes during the bridge than the verses. The Em, G, and D progression is repeated four times during a verse before a full measure of C interrupts the flow. The verse concludes with one final round of the Em, G, and D sequence. The bridge, however, begins with a full measure of C. Its second measure involves two strums of D and two strums of Em before another full of measure of C is played. Just like in the verses, the bridge concludes with a single go-around of the opening sequence (Em, G, and D). You might think of the bridge as the songs chance to “air out.” For the musician, its actually a more relaxing part of the song as it tends to be where both the tempo and the rate of chord changes decrease. Although these are all important guidelines for how to get started, you may find that your compositional preferences involve more (or fewer) chords than those Ive recommended. You might become absorbed in an elaborate picking pattern that requires fewer than three chords. You might branch out into jazz a bit and want to embellish a four-chord song with some additional variants (ie minor seventh, ninth, augmented, and/or diminished chords). Songwriting is a process (not a product) in which you slowly discover who you are as a musician. Enjoy the ride! Learn more: Check out our guide to writing a song! Samuel B. teaches beginner  guitar lessons in Austin, TX. He teaches lessons face-to-face without sheet music, which is his adaptation of Japanese instruction (involving a call-and-response method).  Learn more about Samuel here! Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher Photo by Greg Roberts

Calculus Projects

Calculus Projects Calculus Projects deal with two most important parameters of Mathematics and Physics. It deals with the solution of the problems where we need to find the derivative and integration of the function. Here the function can be algebraic, trigonometric, exponential, or any other function. So calculus project helps in the step by step evaluation of the problems, which involves differentiation and integration. This can be better clarified by taking individual examples of differentiation and integration. The examples are as shown below:- Example 1:- Find the derivative of the Sin (2x) Solution 1:- Given function is Sin (2x) To find: - d/dx Sin (2x) We know that,d/dx (Sinx) = Cos x Therefore, d/dx Sin (2x) = Cos (2x). d/dx (2x) (because it is a composite function). So d/dx Sin (2x) = Cos (2x). 2 Therefore, d/dx Sin (2x) = 2. Cos (2x) Hence d/dx Sin (2x) = 2. Cos (2x). This is the project problem of calculus. Here we have solved one part of calculus that is known as differentiation. Example 2:- Find the integration of x3 dx Solution 2:- Given function is x3. Here we have to find the integration of x3. Now we know that,xn.dx = xn+1/ n+1 + c, Here c is constant of integration Therefore, x3 dx = ( x3+1/ 3+1) + c = x4/4+ c So the integration of x3 dx = x4/4+ c In this example c is constant of integration. And in this example we have evaluated the important part of calculus that is known as integration.

The Best Law Schools in the U.S.

The Best Law Schools in the U.S. What Are the Top Law Schools in the United States? ChaptersHow Schools Are RankedTop Schools for Law in CanadaLaw Schools in the United StatesThe United States is home to some of the world’s top institutes of higher learning. Who hasn’t heard of Yale, Stanford, Princeton and, perhaps, the most famous of them all: Harvard?Harvard and Yale even enjoy a longstanding rivalry! Well, more of an intense competition...Each of these schools has a sterling law program; in fact, many of America’s politicians earned their law degree through one or the other of them.Contrary to what many seem to think, the United States is not synonymous with North America.Canada also boasts many schools where you could gain a well-rounded legal education and your Superprof has geared up to make the rounds with you ahead of your law school application.The US is not the only country to offer great law universities, check out our worldwide list of law schools. venerable institutions that served as advertisement among the highest strata of society.Being a Harv ard man or a Princeton alumnus  has always had a certain cachet.In fact, so distinguished were such appellations that other schools sought similar recognition.So, at the dawn of the Information Age, a British company named Quacquarelli Symonds set about polling every university in the world and ranking them according to certain statistics.Unfortunately, they receive a lot of criticism because they use a lot of subjective data to determine their rankings, such as:the quality of student lifepeer reviewsstaff to student ratiosa school’s general reputationbroad academic discipline categories â€" rather than specialisationsgraduate employability rankingsIt seems they leave out important criteria such as affordability and the availability of work exchange programmes.In spite of that, the QS report is the only international university ranking to receive approval from the International Ranking Expert Group.Endorsed as it is by IREG, we feel confident in reporting top schools as listed in the QS World University Rankings.Falconer Hall houses the University of Toronto's graduate programme Source: Wikipedia Credit: Chen Si YuanStudy law in Europe and never be more that a short plane trip from home.Top Schools for Law in CanadaThe University of Toronto doesn’t just have the best law faculty in the country; it is generally reputed to be the best university in Canada altogether.That means that admission criteria are stringent; you must have earned excellent marks to gain entrance!For example, the median accepted LSAT score is 168.Tuition for the Faculty of Laws is in keeping with the fees for their other colleges; unfortunately, the University of Toronto law school has the highest fees of any law school in Canada.As of 2018, the total fees for their Juris Doctor programme exceed $36,000.00. The good news is that financial aid is available, either in the form of scholarships and grants or as student loans.What we found most impressive is the variety of study programs and how they are managed.You may earn a double degree through their combined JD programmes, graduating with a Master of laws, if that was your intent.What’s so great about that programme is that you may earn your degree either through coursework or as a thesis-based award!Our final rave about this programme is the pro bono work they do.You may choose to intern through their programme, working on various bono cases or you could work on international human rights law. Besides those, you may work in any number of legal clinics they support.Its neighbour, both geographically and in law school rankings, is the University of  Ottawa, a relative newcomer to higher education (it was established in 1953).How are your French language skills?Like many Canadian law programmes, the University of Ottawa’s is divided into two parts. Their civil law program is taught entirely in French, while their common law programme is available in both English and French.This presents a unique situation in whi ch your curriculum choices are predicated entirely upon your language ability!As far as paying is concerned, you may breathe a sigh of relief at knowing your tuition will be substantially lower here than at the illustrious university listed above.Get the best law tutors now.If you enrol in their civil law programme, your programme’s tuition would ring in at just under $10,000.00 and the common law programme tuition totals roughly twice that amount.A trifling sum compared to the other Faculty of Law!As a prospective student to this school, you may study under a joint program. For example, you may opt for a dual JD program, established in partnership with select American universities, so that you will earn two degrees in four years.There is a lot of good to say about this school and its study programs but we’ll leave you with its record of international success in moot court.So good is this school’s moot team that it has been known to outperform even the team from Harvard law!Yo u may also like to know that they publish the revered law journal: the Ottawa Law Review.Before moving on to describe U.S. law schools, we give honourable mention to McGill University, whose Faculty of Law is the oldest in Canada.Asia also has some great universities, check out our top Asian law schools list.The University of Chicago has one of the U.S. 's best law programmes Source: WikipediaIf you prefer warmer weathers, head to Australia to study law.Law Schools in the United StatesThis article started by naming four of the most reputable, high-profile law schools in the U.S.As we don’t wish to belabour the obvious by extolling the virtues of those four, our selected highlights concern schools well-deserving of merit but unfortunately less renowned.Such as the University of California Berkeley School of Law or, simply, UC Berkeley School of Law, consistently listed as one of the top law schools in the world.The QS rankings currently list this school as 7th-best worldwide.Unlike the Canadian schools with their two broad categories of legal studies, UC Berkeley comprises no fewer than 17 specialised curricular programs, among them International Law, Environmental Law, and Social Justice.Acceptance into any of their law programs is extremely competitive, with fewer than 25% of all applicants admitted each year.Tuition rates might cause some sticker shock: an international student would pay more than $80,000.00 for his first year, for a grand total of over a quarter of a million dollars paid in fees by graduation.Their marking system is unusual among law schools in that theirs is, more or less, a pass/fail scheme. However, they do accord some mention of honour for the best-performing students: the highest mark one can earn is High Honours or HH.As you may know, the American Bar Association oversees every aspect of the legal profession, including education, by endorsing especially meritorious degree programs.Berkeley Law has been a Bar Association approved law school for nearly 100 years.Boston University School of Law shares that distinction and it is a standout in another respect, being one of the first public universities in the United States to admit students regardless of race or gender.To wit, their most recent admissions statistics reveal that their student body reflects that commitment to diversity: collectively, it represents 16 different countries.Like Berkeley, Boston offers legal training in specialised areas; its top three fields are Tax law, Intellectual Property law and Health law.Besides those, you would have your choice of approximately 200 different programs and seminars to choose from.You may earn your LLM degree in Chinese law through a partnership with Tsinghua University, one of the top universities in Asia!Price-wise, the Boston law student fares better than at Berkeley; an undergraduate degree at Boston Law costs under a quarter-million dollars.Whereas the two previous schools were public, the University of Chicag o Law School is a private school meaning, among other things, that admission criteria are much stiffer and fees are much higher.Most of American common law is based on the British model, why not study law in the UK?The 2017/18 admittance report indicated that one year’s fees, including tuition, other fees and living expenses totalled more than $93,000.00What do you get for that amount of money?For one, a low teacher-student ratio: with 200 faculty members, this school has approximately 12 students for every one teacher.Furthermore, there are a number of clinical programs you may participate in, including Child Advocacy and a justice clinic on Entrepreneurship.Perhaps the best part of earning your degree in law from the University of Chicago Law School is that you will have no trouble finding work: the National Law Journal ranked it first in overall employment outcomes for graduates.There are so many law schools in the U.S. that it would be difficult to choose which study programs to cover that might suit you best!Going purely by the numbers, we now summarise the 10 best law programs in America, per the 2018 rankings.NameLocationTuitionEnrolment CapYale UniversityNew Haven, CT$62,170625Stanford UniversityStanford, CA$60,270565Harvard UniversityCambridge, MA$62,7921,757University of ChicagoChicago, IL$62,865597Columbia UniversityNew York, NY$67,5641,264New York University New York, NY$63,9861,364University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA$63,364736University of Michigan--Ann ArborAnn Arbor, MI$60,508931University of California--BerkeleyBerkeley, CA$53,315936University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VA$61,300912

Jukebox Musicals

Jukebox Musicals Artists Featured in Jukebox Musicals ChaptersEarly Jukebox MusicalsThe Jukebox Musical Gains TractionThe Jukebox Musical Matures, DiversifiesThe Future of Jukebox MusicalsOnce upon a time, the novelty of musical entertainment was a box containing wax or paper cylinders that, once a coin was deposited into the machine, the selected song would play.Early versions of these machines predate the radio but once radio broadcasting went mainstream â€" meaning that music could be had for free, the pay-to-hear music boxes became the go-to device for listening to popular songs while at one’s favourite hangout.Those boxes were called jukes or jukeboxes.They presumably got their name from the American South, from the Gulla-Geechee language spoken by the Creole people, who would go to juke joints to drink, dance and generally get rowdy.By definition, juke or jook means rowdy, disorderly or wicked.Fascinating history lesson but what does it have to do with musical theatre? Great question!At the height of their popularity, these juke boxes, no longer confined to the bayous of Louisiana were installed in every venue possible, from dance clubs to dive bars â€" the places where carrying at least a knife was advisable.In the US, where their popularity soared, they featured in malt shops and restaurants where kids congregated after school, and they always contained the latest hit records by all the top stars.A single jukebox might contain five or six records each from Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley and Fats Domino.From those random groupings of songs â€" some from the same artists, it wasn’t much of a stretch to compile a single artist’s, group’s or year’s music into a choreographed stage show, with or without a storyline.It helped that musical films such as An American in Paris and Rock Around the Clock were wildly popular; if they could make money by presenting loosely associated collections of songs, why shouldn’t a repertory company or performing troupe?And so, the first jukebox musicals were crafted… Car lActing Teacher 5.00 (5) £55/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors NatashaActing Teacher 5.00 (8) £45/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ElifActing Teacher 5.00 (10) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors CalumActing Teacher 5.00 (15) £50/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors ChristopherActing Teacher 5.00 (9) £35/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors LowriActing Teacher 5.00 (8) £85/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors DanielActing Teacher 5.00 (6) £25/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutors CiaranActing Teacher 5.00 (5) £40/h1st lesson free!Discover all our tutorsEarly Jukebox Musicals Elvis Presley's music, so often featured in jukeboxes, inevitably would become a new musical Image by blitzmaerker from PixabayObviously, recording artists could not exist until there was a way to record them. And then, once recording methods were established, who would become a recording star would be decided by public opinion, reflected in record sales.Finally, there had to be enough records by said artist to fill a respectable number of slots in a jukebox.The long and the short of this analysis is: jukebox musicals could not exist before the mid-20th Century.Admittedly, early efforts at weaving a single artist’s work into a musical were paltry; in fact, most of the early attempts yielded musical revues rather than anything remotely resembling the day’s Broadway shows.The lone exception to the shows put together in the 70s was Elvis, a 1977 production that detailed his life and career. Ticket sales were no doubt driven, at least in part, by his legions of grieving fans; he had died that year at only 44 years of age.You might wonder about Beatlemania…Indeed, the Beatles were quite popular and their music was ‘covered’ - performed by other artists. Inevitably, the Fab Four’s popularity led to their being the subject of a Broadway musical.This Broadway production, which ran from 1977 to 1979, was remarkable for nothing if not its technical aspects.Against the backdrop of the turbulent 60s, Beatles music played as various newspaper headlines and video clips of newsworthy events flashed on multiple screens, topped by headlines that roughly corresponded to the same time the song being played was popular.In that sense, Beatlemania too was a revue, even though it broke barriers for its innovative use of technology.Trivia question: why weren’t the Beatles’ musicals considered rock/pop musicals?The Jukebox Musical Gains TractionMany believe that Mamma Mia!, the sensational musical comprising of ABBA songs was their first foray into weaving a musical out of their chart-toppers.As well-loved as this engaging show is (you can stream it or rent it; some devoted fans have even bought their own copy of it!), it was not the group’s first time adapting their music and lyrics to suit musical theatre; Abbacadabra was.If you’ve never heard of it, there’s probably a good reason: the show was created as a children’s television programme and the songs were altered to be more suitable for young audiences.For instance, the slightly menacing Money, Money Money became Mon Nez, Mon Nez, Mon Nez â€" My Nose, My Nose, My Nose â€" a song topic that would no doubt thrill any child between the ages of two and five!By this time, Disney Studios had firmly established themselves as American film musical producers for that demographic. They satisfied English-speaking audiences's craving for musicals (and, later, audiences of other languages) and ABBA filled any gaps for musicals that the American musical producer left.Rather tellingly, the ABBA men w ent to collaborate on several stage musical ventures…As the Swedish group’s star was rising, the American musical was still looking backwards. That decade, two retrospectives premiered: Always… Patsy Cline and Buddy â€" The Buddy Holly Story.Both musicians had died very young and in plane crashes. As they were much revered, the best way to pay tribute to them was to write new musicals about their life and art.Still, not all was tragedy on Broadway, even if the rest of the decade’s jukebox shows was spent on looking back. Two shows, The Leader of the Pack and Return to the Forbidden Planet both featured sounds from early 60s rock’n’roll.It seemed, for a while, that the jukebox musical was doomed to hindsight… until just before Y2K. As disco ruled the airwaves, so to did it feature in musical productions Image by Pharaoh_EZYPT from PixabayThe Jukebox Musical Matures, DiversifiesFor most of the 90s, jukebox musicals continued their trend of looking back. Among the titles of that decade were:Saturday Night Fever â€" the stage show based on the 70s smash filmDisco Inferno: loosely based on Dante’s work, it featured music from the disco eraForever Plaid: male vocal harmony groups of the 50sThe Marvelous Wonderettes: female vocal harmony groups of the 50s and 60sFive Guys Named Moe was based on a musical short from the 40sBoogie Nights: the lone British offering of the decade (save one), which also showcased music from the 70sAnd then came Mamma Mia!It obliterated any record set by Rodgers and Hammerstein â€" it out-performed both The Sound of Music and The King and I, legendary shows by those ‘song and dance’ producers. It surpassed Beauty and the Beast for the number of shows played.Rumour has it that, on any day of the year, you can find tickets for Mamma Mia!, put on by any given theatre company, anywhere in the world.The show is raucous and fun, ultimately relatable to anyone who grew up during the disco era, anyone who has ever been a single parent and anyone who longed to discover who their absent parent really is.And, of course, anyone who likes to be a part of the show: for its encore, the cast invites the audience to stand and sing with them!Mamma Mia! did for the jukebox musical what Phantom of the Opera did for book musicals: it made the genre appealing, accessible and relatable. No longer would musical theater be targeted to patrons of certain sensibilities; Mamma opened the floodgates to the greater public.Audiences have never been hungrier for musical entertainment.The first decade of the new millennium brought forth more than 40 musicals of this type; some showcased the music of a single artist or group, such as Tonight’s the Night, featuring the music of Rod Stewart or Jersey Boys â€" the music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.Others addressed an era or facet of popular music, such as Rock of Ages (80s glam metal) or On the Record (Disney songs) â€" although there is some debate over whether that last should be considered a true jukebox musical or a revue.As you might guess from some of these titles and/or descriptions, these shows do not have the gravitas of My Fair Lady or Fiddler on the Roof.But then again, the times are different and audiences want feel-good familiarity, not concept musicals that will make them think or preach at them. With her more than 60 years worth of performances, Cher certainly deserves her own musical! Image by skeeze from PixabayThe Future of Jukebox MusicalsThe glory of jukeboxes didn’t last long. Portable radios and, later, portable devices pretty much cancelled out the jukes’ practicality.They did enjoy a brief resurgence when compact discs came on the scene; today, they still enjoy a bit of a novelty effect thanks to their MP3 format, which allows the storing of more music, more compactly.Still, the Golden Age of jukeboxes, and of the music they featured, is long gone. Does the same hold true for jukebox musicals?We need only to look at box office receipts for The Cher Show (2018) that depicts her life and songs. It ran for just over a year and won several Tony Awards. It is not an original Broadway show; rather, it premiered in Chicago and then joined the catalogue of Broadway musicals for that year.Is Cher a bit too dated? How about Britney?Once Upon a One More Time is a story abo ut princesses, set to the very pop music of that former Disney star. Its debut is set for next spring, with Keone as the choreographer.Did you enjoy the film Clueless? It’s not exactly Mean Girls but it does feature similar elements and songs from the film. It opened off-Broadway last year; talks of it going international are underway.Do you like Cabaret shows? You’re in luck! Moulin Rouge is headed your way in about a year; don’t miss out on your chance to buy tickets.Fact is, everybody is now getting in on the act: French artists put on Hit Parade, Mexico staged Si Nos Dejan and German artist Udo Lindenberg broke away from his rock roots to become writer and artistic director for Beyond the Horizon.In this decade alone, Take That regaled us with The Band, Richard Hawley gave us Standing at the Sky’s Edge and The Spice Girls treated us to Viva Forever!None of them are Tony Award winners. None of them is quite of the same calibre as West Side Story, even though they mean to speak to a more youthful audience, as West Side did.Clearly, with titles ripped straight from Top 40 charts, we shouldn’t expect grandiose opera or anything that compares to the likes of, say, a Gilbert and Sullivan production.What you will get is a hefty dose of fun and perhaps a dash of reminiscence… and, if you’re in luck, perhaps the best musical adaptations ever conceived.If you find it hard to distinguish between operas and musicals (don’t worry, many think they are one and the same!), you need our exposé on the different types of musicals…

Boxing Lessons Edinburgh

Boxing Lessons Edinburgh Learn to Box in Edinburgh ChaptersThe Edinburgh Boxing AcademyThai Boxing comes to EdinburghBoxing and More at Krav MagaBox at Leith VictoriaTrip Notes: Boxing in EdinburghIn spite of Glasgow having been nominated the friendliest city, there’s no denying that Edina is friendly as well.Just think of how open she is: welcoming international students, the International Arts Festival and the Fringe, soon to kick off...Naturally, considering the amiable nature of the average Edinburgher, one wouldn’t think that boxing would be their forte... and that would be wrong.Your Supeprof has been traipsing all over the UK to find the most rigorous workouts: boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts and Brazilian Jiu-jitsu.You will be surprised at the wealth of classes we found in the Athens of the North, starting with...Joining the ranks of professional boxers is difficult; most people box for fitness Image by Rudy and Peter Skitterians from PixabayTheir home page is a bit off-putting; it proclaims ‘there is no easy way ’. It makes you wonder what they mean because they certainly make it easy to work out there!Let’s start with their classes: Beginner’s Boxing, Youth Boxing, Adult Boxing and, if you are at your peak of fitness, you might enjoy what they call T.E.B.A. Ultimate Fitness.Known by its generic name, Boxercise, this exercise class incorporates the moves that boxers make to keep fit:Shadow boxing: essentially, boxing with your shadowrope skipping: an excellent cardio workout!Shuttle running: a short-distance sprint featuring quick turnaroundsbag work: punching and kicking a heavy bag and working the speed bagCallisthenics: squat-jumps and situps, press-ups and chin-ups.As you cycle through aerobic and anaerobic exercises, your body benefits from bursts of intense work separated by relatively mild reps; a manoeuvre designed to build cardiovascular endurance as well as burn fat.Sports enthusiasts and experts agree that Boxercise is one of the best fitness regimens. That is why you can f ind a T.E.B.A. class every day of the week at the Boxing Academy.What else do they have, besides a fitness studio and a weights room; locker rooms and changing facilities?They have a decidedly generous membership plan; £40 a month give you access to unlimited classes. Youths and children as young as five can enjoy membership for £5-6   a month.However, if you were hoping for personal training, that will cost you a bit more.Why not head down to 13 West Harbour Road, catch a glimpse of their full-sized boxing ring and talk with a coach?Do fitness enthusiasts in Leeds have such a fine facility to work out in?Thai Boxing comes to EdinburghThe ‘art of eight limbs’, or Muay Thai â€" literally Thai Boxing, is a combat sport that incorporates elbow and knee strikes along with clinching and striking techniques found in traditional boxing.It is referred to as ‘eight limbs’ because there are eight striking ‘points’: kicks, knees, elbows and fists. By contrast, boxing has only two : both fists, and kickboxing and savate, the French combat sport, each use 4 ‘points’: hands and feet.By the number of 'contact points', you can see how the whole body is engaged in Thai boxing.It was a bit difficult, at first, to flex traditional fighting rules to incorporate the extra strikes that Thai kickboxing permitted.An insistent demand for the sport, along with the proliferation of dojos offering training finally brought Muay Thai into mainstream arenas.Where in Cardiff can one practise Muay Thai?In Edinburgh, the go-to gym to get your Thai on is Hanuman.You might start out with a personal trainer, if only to get an assessment of your current physical condition and advice on work you might do to build up your endurance.If you are not sure you want to commit to such a rigorous regimen, you could take them up on their free trial offer; take a class to see how you hold up.What if Thai boxing is truly not for you?Would you be curious to know what gyms and dojos in Glasgow a re like?For some, extreme sports such as MMA take fighting just a bit too far Image by Mirko Zax from PixabayPerhaps K1 would suit you better. This combat sport is based in Muay but goes further to include aspects of karate, taekwondo, savate, San Shou and traditional boxing.If you are a boxing purist, you could also take traditional ‘western’ boxing lessons there.As intensive as these classes sound, you can rest assured that your coach will not permit you to work harder than you are ready for, nor will s/he put you in any kind of danger: for Hanuman, safety is paramount whether you are warming up, sparring or competing.They are located at 10 Stewartfield; maybe you could drop by and see what they’re all about...There’s a good chance you couldn’t find better boxing classes anywhere in the UK.went mainstream twenty years later.This particularly aggressive discipline ‘borrows’ from other fighting techniques, namely wrestling, boxing and bare-knuckle fighting; in its curr ent incarnation, it is mainly taught for self-defense.The best person to learn this unique fighting style is Marcus Houston, Edinburgh’s only full-time Krav Maga instructor.There’s no need to discount this training facility because you think Krav Maga is a bit too much fighting for you; there are other programmes you and your family could benefit from.If you have young children lazing around the house during their summer break from school, you could enrol them in the Little Ninja programme.The martial arts are primarily about discipline and less about fighting.As such, studying the arts as a child helps respect â€" for himself and for his environment, and inner peace.  There is a spiritual element to martial arts, even though it doesn’t seem likely that a child as young as four could understand those concepts.Nevertheless, teaching young children such a balance is an excellent means of paving the road that leads to self-confidence.Adults can benefit from studying martial arts, too. The Krav Maga centre is well aware of that; they offer MMA training classes for adults several times per week.You don’t need a membership to their club to attend these classes; you could just drop-in and participate. That's great news for  MMA fighters from Liverpool who visit Edinburgh!All they (and you) have to do is go to the Combat Ready Gym on Newhaven Road; soon, you too will be learning moves you might have never known you could make.Also, find out where fighters in Belfast go to train...Thai Boxing and mixed martial arts permit more strike points than traditional boxing Image by Mirko Zax from PixabayBox at Leith VictoriaWe could hardly write an article about boxing in Edinburgh without visiting her oldest boxing club.This year, Leith Victoria celebrates one century of training fighters for the ring and for fitness. By no means should you infer that this is an outdated facility with tired, defective equipment.The coaches and leaders of Leith have long held a stance o f continuous improvement â€" in their equipment and their training methods.As a trainee, you will start your sessions with warm-ups: stretches, isometrics and jogging in place. And then, you get to kick-start your heart by skipping rope and shuttle running.You will then take your place at the speed bag or heavy bag for a bit of hand-eye coordination practice and rhythm training. Don’t forget your hand wraps!What about circuit training, so common in Manchester boxing lessons? Yes, those also feature at Leigh Victoria.These high-intensity exercises are designed to help build and maintain your endurance all while keeping your muscles primed for action.Once you have completed your cardio burn, it is time to get in the ring for a bit of sparring. Naturally, all protective gear â€" gum shields, head guards and gloves will be worn.When all is said and done and the cool-down stretches are finished, you will be left with the glow of health and the pride of accomplishment.Whether you ever w anted to step into the ring to box competitively or use aspects of the noble art of boxing to maintain optimal fitness, you could hardly find a better place than the most venerable boxing club in Edinburgh.Could amateur boxing in Birmingham be that good?Trip Notes: Boxing in EdinburghIn the course of our investigation into Edinburgh’s boxing scene, we uncovered a few facts:1. Unlike Nottingham, called the Home of Sport by our travel council, Edinburgh does not have a strong relationship with boxing.2. Like youths in every major city in the world, Edinburgh’s young people need places to release their pent up energy in healthy, constructive ways.Bradley Welsh, a former amateur boxing champion, was painfully aware of both of these facts and the lack of facilities for young people to exercise in.Five years ago, he announced his intention to open up 10 new boxing facilities so that kids could have a safe outlet for their energy while learning good habits for a lifetime.Today, we see the fruits of his labour: more boxing clubs than we could write up in a single article, more devotion to a cause than most people expend even professionally... and more kids learning how to box.Are kids in London so lucky as to have someone like Mr Welsh looking out for them?

How a Personal Trainer Can Help You Build Muscle Mass

How a Personal Trainer Can Help You Build Muscle Mass Why You Need Personal Training from a Sports Coach for Building Muscles ChaptersWhen to Engage in Personal Training SessionsHow to Select a Fitness Trainer Specialising in Building Muscle MassWhat is the Objective!?!Overview of a Toning WorkoutThe Cost of a Workout SessionHow long have you been working out and watching what you eat, only to see little â€" or worse: no results?How often have you modified your exercise routine and diet, all with no concrete idea of what would suit your body type and metabolism the best for losing weight?It is now time to call on a personal trainer!This scenario has been happening with more and more frequency, the more Britons grow concerned with their health and fitness.To meet that demand, fitness professionals have been putting their knowledge of exercise science and passion for physical activity to use to help you reach your fitness goals with a programme adapted specifically to your needs.When you wonder which way to turn for physical fitness, a personal trainer is the logical choice Source: Pixabay Credit: SylviaP it is imperative that you give them time to relax, a respite from their hard work.Overview of a Toning WorkoutFrom your first meeting, your in-home personal trainer will establish a workout plan suited to your fitness goals.S/he will conduct a physical assessment, and take into consideration your past physical training efforts â€" including sports you have played, even casually; your lifestyle and diet.Together you will then hammer out a training program that addresses muscle development, endurance, and nutritional guidelines specifically geared toward your physical metamorphosis.Your personal training program should be fluid: at the beginning and again at the end of every session, your home training coach should review your current state â€" physical as well as mental, and adjust your fitness routine accordingly. S/he should take into account the progress you've made during past sessions and build upon it.At no time should s/he neglect your posture or moves. For your safety as well as progress, s/he should always be present to correct your pose and encourage greater effort.After winding down from your workout, your fitness master should instruct you on exercises to do on your own, to maintain conditioning until your next session together.S/he might suggest further fitness activities you could partake of, such as Pilates or aerobics in order to get a broader perspective on your personal fitness training â€" expanded ways to gain muscle mass, build strength,  refine your nutritional programme, or simply stay in shape.Your personal trainer can guide you to a slimmer, more toned abdomen Source: PixabayThe Cost of a Workout SessionIt is true that engaging a personal fitness trainer is more costly than working out by yourself. However, it should be  understood that, to achieve long-term results, it is best to seek the services of a sports master, one who will guide your efforts toward building and sculpting your body.Should you settle on a fitness center or health cl ub:There are advantages as well as drawbacks to this solution because you are paying both for the use of the gym and your personal trainer's fees.Starting from around £20 for a no-frills sports facility, you can make use of sports equipment, and perhaps participate in group sessions.But, if your sole desire is to work one on one with a sports master, then your membership cost could be higher, averaged out over a one-year period.You prefer an in-home personal trainer:The price depends on your coach and his/her bespoke fitness plans. You should reason to spend at least £60 on the average per workout session in your home.And, there is the question of what equipment to buy: mats, weights, special clothing, shoes and accessories that will optimise your fitness gains.Other than clothing and shoes, your fitness guru should make use of everyday items already in your home to provide strength and conditioning.You could negotiate a lower rate for yourself with your fitness trainer by asking if s/he would conduct a small group session in your home for a few weeks. Invite a few of your besties to share the cost and you may get away with a mere £20 per workout fee.You have discovered that a Superprof fitness expert, in your home or online, is the way to go!A level, reasonable price is this solution's greatest appeal. Over the course of your subscription â€" one month, three months or a year, you stand to find rates as low as £15 per session.Enticing for its price alone, this workout solution is tailor-made for those motivated persons who find no problems with working out alone, at home, guided by their online  personal trainer.No matter which method suits you best, you now have decided reasons to find your perfect workout leader.

How to Use Technology to Keep Your Child Learning All Summer

How to Use Technology to Keep Your Child Learning All Summer How to Use Technology to Keep Your Child Learning All Summer In todays digital world, technology tools are at our fingertipsand our childrens, too. If your family has a tablet, computer, smartphone or all of the above, your child has access to all kinds of great learning programs. This summer break, you can offer your child opportunities to learn on the go, while beating the heat inside, during a family road trip, or just about anywhere you can access the internet. Here are a few great activities for your child to enjoy this summer from the comfort of his or her mobile device, tablet or computer: Build a website. These days, building a website doesnt require computer programming skills, but rather, creativity and a willingness to learn. There are lots of website builders out there that offer customizable templates. Your childs summer learning project could be to create a websitethe budding artist or photographer could showcase his or her work, or the foodie could create a recipe blog. What about a family blog to which each member of the family contributes posts a few times a week, sharing your summers adventures? Download learning apps to practice skills. While reviewing homework and assignments from the prior year is an excellent way to keep your child fresh, if you didnt save your childs work, there are other great alternatives to deter summer learning loss. Check out Reading Rockets for some of the best apps for vocabulary, writing and spelling practice and reading comprehension. Common Sense Media (free) ranks all kinds of apps, including math apps with addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, geometry and logic games and practice tools. Before the school year ends, also ask your childs teacher for recommendations. Learn to program. For imaginative and mathematically or technically inclined students, websites like Scratch (www.scratch.mit.edu) are excellent learning tools. Created for children ages 8 to 16 by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Scratch is a programming language and an online community where children can program and share interactive media such as stories, games and animation. Other websites to check out include www.alice.org, a 3D programming environment that makes it easier for students to learn object-oriented programming, and Hackety.com which teaches students the Ruby programming language. For beginners, check out apps such as Lightbot Jr. ($2.99) coding puzzle (and later, Lightbot) and Catos Hike ($4.99). Download a podcast (or five). Whether your family is planning a few road trips this summer or your child enjoys audio learning, podcasts can be great fun for children of all ages. Your child can download and listen to podcasts on any mobile device or computer. What interests your child? Try searching the iTunes store for podcasts on various topics (www.apple.com/itunes/podcasts). Also, check out these great podcasts: Bookwink (which reviews books for kids ages 8 to 14/ Grades 3-8), Global Wonders (which introduces children to different world cultures), Reading Rockets Meet the Author (which interviews top childrens book authors and illustrators) and Brains On! (a science podcast). Think about what your child is into. The great news about the world we live in today is that there are so many mobile technologies that if your child has an interest, there may very well be an app or other technology program to teach or fuel that interest. Is your child curious about learning a new language? Check out one of the many foreign language learning apps out there such as Little Pim. Is your child a hands-on learner who enjoys creating? Dont miss DIY, an app that has children complete skill-based, hands-on challenges. Technology has changed education foreverand has provided todays students some incredible learning opportunities. This summer break, explore the many programs available to your child and incorporate a few such tools into your learning repertoire. Not only will you encourage your child to keep learning this summer, you will also be emulating 21st century classroom teaching. About Huntington Huntington is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntingtons mission is to give every student the best education possible. Learn how Huntington can help at www.huntingtonhelps.com. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com.

SAT and ACT Prep Course Benefits

SAT and ACT Prep Course Benefits The SAT and ACT are arguably the most important exams in a high school students life. It pays to prepare! But heres something to keep in mind: there are several must-haves when it comes to effective preparation and many teens are ill-equipped to approach the task correctly on their own. Here are seven reasons to enroll teens in an SAT/ACT prep course: To work with skilled teachers. Find a well-designed exam prep course that is taught by an experienced tutor. Ideally, that teacher will have significant SAT/ACT exam prep experience and great training and hold state certifications. Teachers like this know how to help students succeed on the SAT/ACT. To get an organized study plan in place. The problem with students studying on their own for the SAT/ACT is that they might be spending too much time on one area and not enough on another. Its natural for students to want to focus on subjects they know well, but no two students should study exactly the same way. A customized exam prep course will ensure each students needs are met and goals considered. To get a clear picture of each exams structure. Before a student dives into studying, its important to understand how the SAT differs from the ACT, especially if that student plans to take both exams. Organizers of SAT/ACT prep courses can also guide students toward the exam that fits them best and aligns with the preferences of the college(s) to which theyre applying, if applicable. To customize their study plan. Great prep courses start with individualized study plans that are created based on students practice SAT/ACT scores. This initial assessment identifies students strengths and weaknesses on the exam(s) they are taking. A customized study approach and schedule is more likely to help students improve where they need to improve. Students rarely need to study the same amount for all exam sections, after all. To learn trusted test-taking skills and strategies. The SAT and ACT are not structured or scored the same. A quality exam prep program will guide students through good strategies for answering different types of test questions, knowing how each type is graded. To improve speed. Theres no getting around it: students dont have the luxury of time during the SAT and ACT. These exams are timed and students are expected to move quickly from question to question. Too often, students struggle with this aspect of these exams. A good prep program teaches students to improve their speed and become adept at narrowing down answer choices fast so they make the most of their test minutes. To get actual test-taking practice. An initial practice test is important to ensure students focus their studying on the right areas, but prep courses usually incorporate multiple practice tests into their curriculum. This is valuable, as practice tests get students comfortable with the structure of the SAT/ACT and give them the opportunity to practice those test-taking skills. Whether your teen is taking the SAT or ACT for the first time or has taken these exams before and wants to boost those scores, Huntington can help. Call us to learn more about our proven approach and to find the Huntington SAT/ACT prep program nearest you: 1-800 CAN LEARN.