Comments for Blend Learn http://blendlearn.com Learn and Learning Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:07:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on How easy would it be to learn guitar from scratch? by dangermouse1990 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch/comment-page-1#comment-546 dangermouse1990 Tue, 08 Dec 2009 15:08:38 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch#comment-546 It depends on you!! if you Just use books you can find it difficult and boring- but there are loads of other ways of learning- such as : - - ultimate-guitar.com has good lessons for beginners - youtube- search "beginner guitar lessons" and LOAds come up - any friends that know how to play?? that can be great for motivation and playing with other people - Books are okay- go to your library and get them for free!! - Listening to music that you want to play and trying to play along and figure out the notes can be a good way - get a program like magix music maker etc- so youcan slow tracks down - a metronome really helps!!! well thats how i have been learning anyway!!! its good to learn some chords and major scales- but dont go too crazy!! get some songs and learn them as you go- its much more fun that way. Also learn how to read Tab- it will help alot. Hope that helped x It depends on you!! if you Just use books you can find it difficult and boring- but there are loads of other ways of learning- such as : -
- ultimate-guitar.com has good lessons for beginners
- youtube- search “beginner guitar lessons” and LOAds come up
- any friends that know how to play?? that can be great for motivation and playing with other people
- Books are okay- go to your library and get them for free!!
- Listening to music that you want to play and trying to play along and figure out the notes can be a good way
- get a program like magix music maker etc- so youcan slow tracks down
- a metronome really helps!!!

well thats how i have been learning anyway!!! its good to learn some chords and major scales- but dont go too crazy!! get some songs and learn them as you go- its much more fun that way. Also learn how to read Tab- it will help alot.

Hope that helped x

]]> Comment on How easy would it be to learn guitar from scratch? by barney http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch/comment-page-1#comment-545 barney Sun, 06 Dec 2009 10:55:26 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch#comment-545 It all depends on how good a teacher scratch is It all depends on how good a teacher scratch is

]]> Comment on How easy would it be to learn guitar from scratch? by Tribune http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch/comment-page-1#comment-544 Tribune Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:30:09 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch#comment-544 I bought Bert Weedon's Play In A Day guitar book in 1962, still can't play it . I bought Bert Weedon’s Play In A Day guitar book in 1962, still can’t play it .

]]> Comment on How easy would it be to learn guitar from scratch? by speakimpeccably http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch/comment-page-1#comment-543 speakimpeccably Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:51:52 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch#comment-543 Find a good teacher and take lessons. It will be worth it in the long run even if only for your own entertainment. Find a good teacher and take lessons. It will be worth it in the long run even if only for your own entertainment.

]]> Comment on How much education and experience do you need to become a paralegal? by [BUMP] Coming July '09 http://blendlearn.com/how-much-education-and-experience-do-you-need-to-become-a-paralegal/comment-page-1#comment-333 [BUMP] Coming July '09 Thu, 03 Dec 2009 06:27:11 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-much-education-and-experience-do-you-need-to-become-a-paralegal#comment-333 Sorry...but no. You need either years of law office experience or at least a 2 year degree (in paralegal studies) AND 1-2 years of law office experience. Just look at local postings for paralegal positions and see what requirements firms in your area are asking for. You may be surprised by how difficult it is to find a paralegal job without at least 3 years of paralegal experience. Sorry…but no. You need either years of law office experience or at least a 2 year degree (in paralegal studies) AND 1-2 years of law office experience.

Just look at local postings for paralegal positions and see what requirements firms in your area are asking for. You may be surprised by how difficult it is to find a paralegal job without at least 3 years of paralegal experience.

]]> Comment on How easy would it be to learn guitar from scratch? by chessmaster1018 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch/comment-page-1#comment-542 chessmaster1018 Wed, 02 Dec 2009 04:46:45 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch#comment-542 Guitar is not as easy as some think....maybe if you want to learn a few power chords it's not to bad but to learn guitar correctly I would say about three years at least. I'm talking about learning to read music, play notes, chords, and know about scales, keys etc . As for learning from a book....it probably will take longer....that's been my experience with strudents that I've had....the ones who try and teach themselves out of a book don't do as well as the ones who have had teachers. Today online has sites that I think are great...if you don't want a teacher....I don't think to much of the free sites...but they can get you started. The other sites have online lesssons, DVD's, videos, Cd's, and books that I think are really good....I wish that I had acess to these years ago. Here are some of the free sites : Great Sites : (click on guitar) (free electronic tuner on homepage, upper right hand corner) As for guitars....I tell my students that are just starting out to try the Yamaha acoustic....you can get this at the Guitar Center for $200.00 dollars....even less on sale...and the clerks there are very good at giving you a deal...just ask....make sure that if they have five or eight of them to play them all...as they all have a little different action and feel, they may all look alike but they don't all sound alike....even if it's the same make guitar !!!!!!!! Go up and down the fingerboard checking the notes to make sure that there are no buzzs, sometimes the frets are off, or the neck is warped, so check it out good !!!!!!!! You should be able to get something out of one of these sites that will help you....good luck...and good bye !!!!!!! Guitar is not as easy as some think….maybe if you want to learn a few power chords it’s not to bad but to learn guitar correctly I would say about three years at least. I’m talking about learning to read music, play notes, chords, and know about scales, keys etc . As for learning from a book….it probably will take longer….that’s been my experience with strudents that I’ve had….the ones who try and teach themselves out of a book don’t do as well as the ones who have had teachers. Today online has sites that I think are great…if you don’t want a teacher….I don’t think to much of the free sites…but they can get you started. The other sites have online lesssons, DVD’s, videos, Cd’s, and books that I think are really good….I wish that I had acess to these years ago. Here are some of the free sites :
Great Sites : (click on guitar) (free electronic tuner on homepage, upper right hand corner)
As for guitars….I tell my students that are just starting out to try the Yamaha acoustic….you can get this at the Guitar Center for $200.00 dollars….even less on sale…and the clerks there are very good at giving you a deal…just ask….make sure that if they have five or eight of them to play them all…as they all have a little different action and feel, they may all look alike but they don’t all sound alike….even if it’s the same make guitar !!!!!!!! Go up and down the fingerboard checking the notes to make sure that there are no buzzs, sometimes the frets are off, or the neck is warped, so check it out good !!!!!!!!
You should be able to get something out of one of these sites that will help you….good luck…and good bye !!!!!!!

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]]> Comment on How much education and experience do you need to become a paralegal? by gettingby http://blendlearn.com/how-much-education-and-experience-do-you-need-to-become-a-paralegal/comment-page-1#comment-332 gettingby Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:18:49 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-much-education-and-experience-do-you-need-to-become-a-paralegal#comment-332 I don't think you will have an easy time finding a job, unfortunately. Most law firms want about 2 years of experience, so most people start out as clerks, secretaries, etc. The firms in my area will not hire without at least 2-3 years. More and more firms are asking for an ABA-approved education, meaning they want an Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or if a person already has a BA, the firms want to see the BA and a paralegal certificate from an approved school. Experience is the most important, however. I would suggest you start looking for an entry-level job in a law firm. In order to have a lot more job opportunities, you will need the approved Paralegal Associates. This is not to say you won't ever get a job. A firm may give you a chance, but without an actual paralegal education, you will be limited in job opportunities. Just be aware that there are a lot of people looking for paralegal jobs, and if they have the experience and education, they will be at the head of the crowd. If you do manage to get hired, and you like the field, you will have to get an approved Associates. You do NOT need a BA; it will make you stand out, but the Associates in Paralegal Studies plus the experience is what you must have for most jobs. I just dropped out of a paralegal program. I have a BA in a liberal arts area, high honors, etc. I was in an approved program to get my certificate. My school also has the Associates in Paralegal. I left because after talking with a lot of people, I realized that I would have an impossible time finding work. There are tons of law firms near me,. but despite trying, I could not find an entry-level job. There was no way I was going to invest 2 years and over 5K and not be able to find work. In my class, there were 5 paralegals who have no degrees. They got their jobs through experience. They want the degree now to be able to move on to other jobs. There were 4 of us with BAs, one with a criminal justice BA, and none of us could get hired because we have no experience. There were several people with Associates in Criminal Justice who were also unable to find jobs without the Paralegal degree. That shows you how important experience is combined with the degree. I wish you luck! I don’t think you will have an easy time finding a job, unfortunately. Most law firms want about 2 years of experience, so most people start out as clerks, secretaries, etc. The firms in my area will not hire without at least 2-3 years. More and more firms are asking for an ABA-approved education, meaning they want an Associates degree in Paralegal Studies or if a person already has a BA, the firms want to see the BA and a paralegal certificate from an approved school. Experience is the most important, however.

I would suggest you start looking for an entry-level job in a law firm. In order to have a lot more job opportunities, you will need the approved Paralegal Associates.

This is not to say you won’t ever get a job. A firm may give you a chance, but without an actual paralegal education, you will be limited in job opportunities. Just be aware that there are a lot of people looking for paralegal jobs, and if they have the experience and education, they will be at the head of the crowd. If you do manage to get hired, and you like the field, you will have to get an approved Associates. You do NOT need a BA; it will make you stand out, but the Associates in Paralegal Studies plus the experience is what you must have for most jobs.

I just dropped out of a paralegal program. I have a BA in a liberal arts area, high honors, etc. I was in an approved program to get my certificate. My school also has the Associates in Paralegal. I left because after talking with a lot of people, I realized that I would have an impossible time finding work. There are tons of law firms near me,. but despite trying, I could not find an entry-level job. There was no way I was going to invest 2 years and over 5K and not be able to find work. In my class, there were 5 paralegals who have no degrees. They got their jobs through experience. They want the degree now to be able to move on to other jobs. There were 4 of us with BAs, one with a criminal justice BA, and none of us could get hired because we have no experience. There were several people with Associates in Criminal Justice who were also unable to find jobs without the Paralegal degree. That shows you how important experience is combined with the degree.

I wish you luck!

]]> Comment on How easy would it be to learn guitar from scratch? by doodahzipperty http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch/comment-page-1#comment-541 doodahzipperty Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:19:55 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-easy-would-it-be-to-learn-guitar-from-scratch#comment-541 I would say that all depends on your enthusiasm and how bad you want to play. I`ve been playing for many years now and i taught myself and i`m still learning. I don't think you ever do stop learning ya just get better and discover new things to do and when ya master something that you have been trying the buzz the sense of self satisfaction is wonderful. So I would say to you this. In the beginning it can be quite hard. Its making your fingers go where you want them to go. Once you have your fingers moving and you have learnt even just 3 chords you will be amazed at what you can do with just that. Then the fun starts ;O) Music is a wonderful way to express yourself or even get to know yourself. DO IT! you will find it hard to Begin with but perseverance and you play as well as anyone else. Remember There's a few different types to choose from too, Acoustic, Electric or even bass. One other thought. Decide on what you want to play go to a music shop have a feel of the different guitars and don't buy cheap. these packs that cost a £100 for a guit,amp,strap leave em well alone. a professional musician will even find some of these guitars hard to play a learner well. like i said go to your local music shop talk to them and they will help you as much as they can i`m sure. Hope this helps I would say that all depends on your enthusiasm and how bad you want to play. I`ve been playing for many years now and i taught myself and i`m still learning. I don’t think you ever do stop learning ya just get better and discover new things to do and when ya master something that you have been trying the buzz the sense of self satisfaction is wonderful. So I would say to you this. In the beginning it can be quite hard. Its making your fingers go where you want them to go. Once you have your fingers moving and you have learnt even just 3 chords you will be amazed at what you can do with just that. Then the fun starts ;O) Music is a wonderful way to express yourself or even get to know yourself. DO IT! you will find it hard to Begin with but perseverance and you play as well as anyone else. Remember There’s a few different types to choose from too, Acoustic, Electric or even bass. One other thought. Decide on what you want to play go to a music shop have a feel of the different guitars and don’t buy cheap. these packs that cost a £100 for a guit,amp,strap leave em well alone. a professional musician will even find some of these guitars hard to play a learner well. like i said go to your local music shop talk to them and they will help you as much as they can i`m sure. Hope this helps

]]> Comment on How can I renew teaching certification if I stay at home with kids for 2 years? by i_b_winkn_at_u http://blendlearn.com/how-can-i-renew-teaching-certification-if-i-stay-at-home-with-kids-for-2-years/comment-page-1#comment-198 i_b_winkn_at_u Sun, 29 Nov 2009 01:55:40 +0000 http://blendlearn.com/how-can-i-renew-teaching-certification-if-i-stay-at-home-with-kids-for-2-years#comment-198 Renewing your Texas Credential How about earning college credits by taking online classes or independent course work. If you've already worked for a school try contacting them to see if you would be able to sit in on their trainings. The local university in my city offers Teacher Workshop trainings in the summer for continuing education units. Renewing your Texas Credential

How about earning college credits by taking online classes or independent course work. If you’ve already worked for a school try contacting them to see if you would be able to sit in on their trainings. The local university in my city offers Teacher Workshop trainings in the summer for continuing education units.

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