Drew Hodis
Drew Hodis founded Hodis Learning & Music with a passion for teaching and supporting his community. For nearly a decade, he has served South Pasadena, starting as a tutor at South Pasadena High and expanding his services throughout the greater Pasadena area. “Tutoring is about more than homework; it’s about building confidence and self-esteem,” Hodis says. Currently pursuing a PhD in Clinical Psychology at Adelphi University, Hodis aims to bring a holistic understanding of motivation and psychology to better serve his students.
Guitar Tuning Series: Drop Tuning
Guitar Tuning Series: Drop Tuning
Drop tuning is a guitar tuning technique where the lowest string, the low E string, is tuned down to a...
Exploring the World of Digital Art
Exploring the World of Digital Art
Digital art is a form of art that is created using digital technology. It encompasses a wide range of...
Creating and Using a Study Schedule
Creating and Using a Study Schedule
A study schedule is a plan for how you will spend your time studying. It can help you to...
Guitar Tuning Series: Open Tuning
Guitar Tuning Series: Open Tuning
Open tunings are a type of guitar tuning that uses different intervals between the strings to create a unique sound....
Mindfulness and Academic Success
Mindfulness and Academic Success
Mindfulness is the practice of paying attention to the present moment without judgment. It is a skill that can be learned...
Guitar Tuning Series: Half-Step Down Tuning
Guitar Tuning Series: Half-Step Down Tuning
Half-step down tuning is a popular alternative tuning that involves lowering the pitch of each string on a guitar...
Tips and Techniques for Successful Students
Tips and Techniques of Successful Students
Successful students have good study habits. They apply these habits to all of their classes, regardless of the difficulty...
Guitar Tuning Series: Standard Tuning
Guitar Tuning Series: Standard Tuning
Standard tuning is the most common tuning for the six-string guitar, and it is the tuning that most guitarists learn...
Finding the Right Tutor: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Match
Finding the Right Tutor: A Guide to Choosing the Perfect Match
Finding the right tutor is essential to academic success. A good tutor can help...
AP Tutoring: A Comprehensive Guide
AP Tutoring: A Comprehensive Guide
What is Advanced Placement Tutoring?
Advanced Placement (AP) tutoring is one-on-one instruction that targets students' grasp of material and test-taking skills...
Services for Self-Determination Program Enrollees at Hodis Learning & Music
Services for Self-Determination Program Enrollees at Hodis Learning & Music
Is your student receiving support from the Department of Developmental Services' Self-Determination Program (SDP)? It's...
Start the School Year Strong | South Pasadenan News
Start the School Year Strong | South Pasadenan News
Our press release in the South Pasadenan News announcing our 20% off 2 session deal. Read...
10 Tips for Getting Back into the Swing of School
10 Tips for Getting Back into the Swing of School
The start of a new semester can be a daunting time for many students. After...
Strategies for Overcoming Math Anxiety: Tips from Expert Tutors
Strategies for Overcoming Math Anxiety: Tips from Expert Tutors
Math is tough and causes anxiety for many students. We asked our expert math tutors for...
Playing Music Can Improve Academic Performance and Help You Get Into College
Playing Music Can Improve Academic Performance and Help You Get Into College
There are many benefits to learning to play a musical instrument. In addition...
Benefits of Private SAT Tutoring
Benefits of Private SAT Tutoring
Some colleges are waiving the requirement for standardized testing. But the truth is that college admissions committees are still more...
Personalized Summer Programs | South Pasadenan News
Personalized Summer Programs
South Pasadenan News
Read the South Pasadenan News' feature on our personalized summer programs! Access the full article here.
Managing Stress During Finals: Self-Care and Mental Health Tips
Managing Stress During Finals: Self-Care and Mental Health Tips
As finals approach, students often experience increased levels of stress and anxiety. In addition to practicing...
Surviving Finals Week: Study Techniques and Test Strategies
Surviving Finals Week: Study Techniques and Test Strategies
Finals week can be a stressful time for students, as they face the culmination of a semester's...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Sculpture
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Sculpture
Sculpture is a fascinating art medium that has been used for centuries to depict people, animals, and objects in three-dimensional...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Ceramics
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Ceramics
Ceramics is a fascinating and ancient art medium that has been used for thousands of years to create both functional...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Illustration
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Illustration
Illustration is a unique and versatile art medium that has been used for centuries to tell stories, convey information, and...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Photography
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Photography
Photography is an art medium that has revolutionized the way we capture and document the world around us. From portraits...
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Painting
Exploring Different Art Mediums: Painting
Painting is one of the most popular and widely practiced art forms in the world. Artists throughout history have used...
Fine Art And Mental Health: Boost Your Well-Being
Fine Art And Mental Health: Boost Your Well-Being
Fine art has always been a part of human culture and has been used for centuries to...
Hodis Learning & Music Celebrates 2 Years in Business! | Message from the President
Hodis Learning & Music Celebrates 2 Years in Business!
Message from the President
This week, Hodis Learning & Music is celebrating two years of business! I...
Self-Care for Better Grades: How Students Can Take Charge of Their Well-Being
Self-Care for Better Grades: How Students Can Take Charge of Their Well-Being
It is often said that achieving academic success comes at a price, especially...
5 Tips for Motivating Your Student to Practice the Piano
5 Tips for Motivating Your Student to Practice the Piano
Learning to play the piano can be a challenging and rewarding experience, but it requires...
Art History and its Influence on Today’s Artists
Art History and its Influence on Today's Artists
Art has been an integral part of human history for thousands of years, reflecting the values, beliefs,...
Pi Day: Celebrating the Infinite Beauty of Mathematics
Pi Day: Celebrating the Infinite Beauty of Mathematics
March 14th is a special day for math enthusiasts around the world, as it marks Pi Day...
