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When Should I Start Preparing for the SAT?
When Should I Start Preparing for the SAT?
It’s officially 2023, and for juniors in high school, that means it’s time to start thinking about...
Things To Do Before You Set Resolutions
Things To Do Before You Set New Year Resolutions
The start of a new year always brings about talk of resolutions. The promise of a...
Tips for Managing Finals Stress
Tips for Managing Finals Stress
It’s almost the end of the semester, but before that much-needed break, many students first have to complete final exams....
Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You
Why HLM Art Instruction Might Be Right for You
You don’t want to invest a lot of money in lessons yet
Perhaps you’re a beginner looking...
Get Your Child Excited About Music
Get Your Child Excited About Music
Allow them to choose their instrument
It’s important for children to develop their own interests and discover their likes and...
Navigating Group Projects: Part 2
Navigating Group Projects: Part 2
Last week we shared our first four tips for navigating group projects. Today, we have four more final tips and tricks to...
Navigating Group Projects: Part 1
Navigating Group Projects: Part 1
Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no doubt about it: group projects are incredibly practical and helpful in...
Exceptional Service at Every Level
Exceptional Service at Every Level
At Hodis Learning & Music, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional service for every skill level. Sure, any company can say they...
Educator Spotlight: Staci W.
Educator Spotlight: Staci W.
What subjects do you teach?
Academic Tutoring: English up to college level, ESL, History, AP History, Korean, Math and Science up to...
Tips for Staying Focused During Class
Tips for Staying Focused During Class
We get it, staying focused during an hour-long class period can be challenging. It always has been, and the...
The Do’s & Don’ts of Finding Research Paper Sources
The Do’s & Don’ts of Finding Research Paper Sources
The foundation of any good research paper is made up of high-quality, primary sources. This resource...
How to Prepare for Public Speaking
How to Prepare for Public Speaking
Many people experience fear and anxiety when they are faced with public speaking. Whether you have a class presentation...
Why Multitasking Is Ineffective
Multitasking may seem like the ultimate superpower, but in reality it slows you down, makes you less productive, and negatively impacts your ability to...
Poor Grades on a Progress Report? Consider Your Options
Poor Grades on a Progress Report? Consider Your Options
Low grades can be disheartening when students and parents get their hands on a progress report....
Why Multitasking is Ineffective
Why Multitasking is Ineffective
Multitasking may seem like the ultimate super power, but in reality it slows you down, makes you less productive, and negatively...
Strategies for Tackling Homework
Strategies for Tackling Homework
Strategies for Tackling Homework
Ah, homework. An inevitable, but often unenjoyable, part of school. While many students dread homework, it is an...
Educator Spotlight: Jacky H.
Educator Spotlight: Jacky H.
What subjects do you teach?
Academic Tutoring: AP Physics 1, 2, and C (Mechanics + Electricity & Magnetism), Lower Division Physics, Multivariable...
How to Handle Your Start of School Feelings
How to Handle Your Start of School Feelings
The start of a new school year can bring on a lot of emotions. Whatever your feelings...
5 Tips for Starting a Productive and Stress-Free School Year
5 Tips for Starting a Productive and Stress-Free School Year
Can you believe that school is starting already? After a summer of no classes it...
Educator Spotlight: Wu L.
Educator Spotlight: Wu L.
What’s the most rewarding part of being an educator?
Having immediate positive feedback is one of the most exciting things about being...
Musician Series: Louis Armstrong
Musician Series: Louis Armstrong
Louis Armstrong was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1901. He grew up in poverty and when he was 12 years...
Artist Series: Georgia O’Keeffe
Artist Series: Georgia O’Keeffe
Georgia O’Keeffe was born on November 15, 1887. She grew up on a farm in Wisconsin and was one of seven...
Musician Series: Ludwig van Beethoven
Musician Series: Ludwig van Beethoven
In addition to our summer artist series, we are also starting a musician series where we’ll explore some of the...
Artist Series: Vincent van Gogh
Artist Series: Vincent van Gogh
This summer we’re starting an artist series where we’ll highlight a famous artist in a blog post! We’ll share facts...
3 Tips to Keep Your Student Reading Over the Summer
3 Tips to Keep Your Student Reading Over the Summer
Reading is important for developing literacy, improving vocabulary, building social-emotional skills, and learning about the...
Summer Activities Around LA
Summer Activities Around LA
Summer Break Is Here!
We hope everyone made it through their final exams and are now enjoying their summer break! While summer...
Educator Spotlight: Alex P.
Educator Spotlight: Alex P.
What subject areas do you teach?
Music Lessons: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba, Voice
Academic Tutoring: Music Theory
What’s the most rewarding part...
Educator Spotlight: Bruno B.
Educator Spotlight: Bruno B.
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...
Educator Spotlight: Tim F.
Educator Spotlight: Tim F.
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...
What You Need to Know About Music School Auditions
What You Need to Know About Music School Auditions
Music school auditions involve many steps and lots of preparation. Below you’ll find a general overview...
