6 Destructive Beliefs That Hold Beginner Musicians Back

6 Destructive Beliefs That Hold Beginner Musicians Back Suzy S. Do you ever wonder how good your skills would be now  if you started practicing a year ago? A  question like this should motivate, not dishearten you.  In this article, guest writer Elizabeth Kane will  take  you through six destructive beliefs you might face as youre learning how to become a musician, and how you can  overcome them Mind Over Matter Your mind is a powerful tool. Your  thoughts dictate just about  every conscious decision you make. Whether youre a beginner guitarist whos just learning how to hold your instrument  or a seasoned singer whos preparing for an important  vocal audition, your thoughts can make or break your self-esteem. Negative or self-doubting thoughts are  mental poison they  can hurt your confidence and stop you from taking risks. Risks Are Good As you learn how to become a musician, youll soon understand it’s your job to take risks. Its also your job to bring  beautiful music (through passion) to an audience that craves authenticity. For this reason alone, we’ve got to put a stop to these perilous  ideas that creep into our minds when we’re feeling overwhelmed. Are you ready to face them? Ill help you along. Six Destructive Beliefs and How to Overcome Them 1) “If only I had…” We think we need a particular instrument.  We imagine learning from a specific teacher.  We dream about having more time to practice. Whatever it is, we have an idea that if only we had this or that, then, and only then, would we become the perfect musician. But life doesn’t work like this. Sure, we DO need a quality instrument, a great music teacher, and plenty of practice sessions. However, this chasing perfection thought pattern is holding you back from using the resources and skills you have now to become a better musician. Instead, dont idealize every step of the process. Take things as they come you may be surprised by how well it all turns out. 2) “I’ll never be able to do that.” Too many times we tell ourselves that despite everything we try, we’ll never be able to flawlessly play that piece, nail that audition, or impress that audience. Naturally, some things do take more practice than others. You might have to work harder than you ever have before, but that doesn’t mean you wont master  the skill you desire at some point. Think about something that’s ridiculously easy to you now: a skill, sport, or technique you’ve mastered. Remember when you didn’t know anything about it? When you barely even knew where to start? Keep that in mind the next time a  voice creeps in your head telling you there’s no way you’ll ever be able to do that. Time is all you need. Remember that patience and consistency are the  keys to achieving whatever you want. 3) “If I mess up, ________  will happen” Lets face reality you’re going to make mistakes. We all do. To be great at what you do, you’re going to make a ton of mistakes. Try to think about what you’re truly worried about. Are you worried about someone laughing at you if you make a mistake? What happens if someone does laugh? Write down what you’re afraid of if you make a misstep. Better yet try it out! See what really happens when your fear manifests in real life. Overcoming stage fright is easier than you think! 4) “I’m not ready.” It’s not easy failing, is it? That’s what we’re really talking about when we say we’re “not ready” to give our skills a try. Failure is tough for every single one of us. It’s terrifying. We’ll never be truly ready to fail, no matter how much we’ve practiced, and no matter how much we’ve prepared. Trust me, there’s no giant sign that flashes across the sky saying, “You’re absolutely 100% ready! There’s no way you’ll fail this time!” But we do it anyway. And with each moment, we defeat our insecurities, one shaky note at a time. We do this until we feel strong and proud, wondering why we were ever nervous in the first place. 5) “I can’t do that until…” We spend too much time thinking about what we don’t have in order to achieve our goal. But with all the time and energy we spend worried about what we don’t have, we gloss over what we DO have. What tools do you have now that will help you get closer to your goal? Ill bet you can think of a few, even if theyre small: organization skills, persistence, optimism, imagination, etc. Who can you go to for help when you’re struggling and facing unexpected challenges? Perhaps its a family member, a friend, or even a colleague. Its important to know, especially for young musicians,  that you have direct support when you need it. What skills have you refined that will help you gather even better skills?  Knowing one skill can help you learn another. Use what you have now, right at this moment, to get to the next step. It’s not always easy and it’s certainly not always glamorous, but that’s how real growth happens: step by step. 6) “I’ll never be as good as him,” or “I’ll never play like her.” Jealousy is a strong emotion. When you doubt your own abilities, it’s easy to look at someone else’s highlight reel in comparison to your lousy  dress rehearsals. Everyone has someone they can compare themselves to. There will always be someone who began lessons before you did, performed a piece better than you played, and practiced more than you have. The key is to measure where you are now to where you used to be that’s a lot more satisfying. Staying motivated is a key to reducing anxiety during your  practice and performance. These destructive beliefs won’t go away overnight. It’ll take some practice to face these dangerous thoughts and eliminate them from your mind. Just know this its definitely worth fighting for. Post Author: Elizabeth Kane Elizabeth Kane is a music teacher who loves helping parents get the music education their child deserves. She is the creator of Practice for Parents, where she discusses what to look for in a music teacher, why kids really hate practicing, and what parents can do to guarantee their child’s success. Photo by Alex Masters 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

What Are The Benefits Of Learning Latin

What Are The Benefits Of Learning Latin Why Should You Learn Latin? ChaptersLearn Latin for your GCSEsLearn Latin To Be The Best In ClassLearn Latin To Master EnglishLearn Latin to Master A Foreign LanguageDiscover the Roman CivilisationTop 10 Reason To Learn LatinThat is a very legitimate question. Why would anyone want to learn a language that has not had any native speakers for more than 1000 years?In the U.K. the schools that offer Latin classes are fewer every year. Budget cuts, lack of interest  from the students or even the lack of properly trained teacher is slowly taking away the remnant  of the Latin education.But still some schools and students resits. About 10,000 pupils take Latin as one of their GCSE's every year and roughly 1,500 students take it for their A-levels.It might not be a lot if you know that there are about 1.3 million  pupils and 250,000 students in the UK but still, some people are carrying a tradition of Latin study that has been going on for more than 2000 years.The very prestigious  University of Oxford, founded in the 1000's, has been teaching the lingua latina since it was created. To ensure that Latin continues to be studied, the university has been running a program to give state  schools pupils access to Latin classes.‘It’s a long way to come, but it’s really fun to learn the language, I can relate what we learn in Latin to French and Spanish,’ says Tilly. ‘Without this scheme, I might have struggled more with those languages â€" and I would’ve had a very boring Saturday!’So why not do like Tilly and start learning Latin!Most of the books that were found in Oxford library were in Latin or Greek until the 16th century, 500 years after the university was founded.terrible  leaders and greedy politicians. Murders, plots, treasons, lootings, war and rebellion was common in the days of Rome, capital of the Roman Republic.Nonetheless, Rome is still renowned for its technical prowess and capability. Some of the building they built more than 2000 years ago still stand today!Romans were formidable civil engineers and invented modern plumbing and sanitation, heating systems, aqueducts, concrete and urban design.Many Romans ruins are still all around Europe, a lot of them can be found in Rome. ( by Rickydavid)They also invented postal service, social welfare, the newspaper, surgery  and created some of the laws we still use today.Romans also developed the arts of painting and sculpting and many philosophers and writers of the time are still studied in schools and universities across the planet.    De Bello Gallico,  written by Julius Caesar is probably one of the best-known examples of Latin literature.One achievement that probably sums up the genius and power of the Roman Empire citizen is the Coliseum of Rome. Built between 70 and 80AD, it only took 10 years to finish this massive building, 48 meters high and 189 meters long, was able to hold up to 80,000 spectators.Top 10 Reason To Learn LatinIf you are still not convinced you should take Latin classes, here is ju st a little list of the best reasons you should learn Latin:To improve your general triviaTo learn about the Roman civilisation, the cornerstone of Europe's cultureTo improve your EnglishTo improve your gradesTo make it easier to learn other European languagesTo sharpen your mindTo access your dream university. Why not Oxford or Cambridge?To learn European languagesTo understand some of the hundreds of movies about the Roman EmpireTo show off!

Three Ways to Avoid Medical School Rejection

Three Ways to Avoid Medical School Rejection MCAT Medical School Admissions Why is medical school so hard to get into? Medical schools suffer from poor retention rates, and it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become a doctor. When schools are reviewing applications, they need to be absolutely sure that an individual has the academic skillset, experiences, and passion needed to make it through med school and to become a doctor. With acceptance rates at some of the most competitive schools in the single digits, most students feel lucky to get into ANY medical school. As you start on your own medical school journey, make sure to remember these three main ways to avoid medical school rejection: Build a Comprehensive School List While it would be great to get into Harvard Medical School, that’s not a realistic goal for most students. Both the breadth and the depth of your school list is inherently important to making sure you avoid medical school rejection. First, you want to make sure that you’re applying to a lot of medical schools. 20+ schools (although this will take a lot of work) is a good place to start. If you are applying with a lower GPA or MCAT score, then you will want to increase this list to closer to 30 schools. Next, you want to make sure that you’re developing a well-balanced school list. This means including a good balance of reach, fit, and safety schools. Compare your GPA and MCAT score to the averages at the schools you want to apply to. Recognizing where you stand in comparison to the accepted students at a particular school will help you categorize that school as a reach, a fit, or a safety. Applying to so many med schools will require a lot of organization and dedication on your part as the applicant. Make sure that you develop your school list with a realistic, comparative, and open mindset. Demonstrate Why You’re Passionate and Why You’re Unique There are a common set of experiences that you need to do before applying to medical school. But as you’re thinking about how to spend your time before applying to med school, consider what other applicants around you are also doing. If you’re doing the exact same thing as everyone else, chances are that your application will look like everyone else’s. How do you avoid this and prove that you truly stand out? Think about what it is you’re truly passionate aboutâ€"whether it’s a specific field of medicine, a type of research, or an extracurricular activity. Developing that interest and thinking about how it is related to medicine will help you stand out. Examples of this can include anything from cultivating an interest in environmental impacts on health to starting a nonprofit focused on literacy education to lobbying for LGBTQ rights to your local government. As long as you show how your passions have helped you on your journey towards medical school, you should include them as central parts to your application. Having unique interests and acting on those interests to produce tangible achievements will help you stand out as an applicant. And if you stand out, you have a lower chance of getting rejected. Start the Process Early As with most things in life, starting this process early will help you develop your profile in dynamic ways, check the necessary boxes before applying, and create a set of thoughtful, strategic, and memorable applications. Making sure that you have your MCAT score and required classes out of the way before the spring of your application year is important so that you can focus on the actual application writing. As you begin to think about applying to medical school, take a step back to fully understand the process. It’s incredibly competitive, and schools unfortunately reject a large percentage of applicants. That being said, if you stay organized, create a comprehensive school list, develop unique interests, and start your process early, you will set yourself up for success. By Hannah Smith, Graduate Coach and Medical School Expert at InGenius Prep

Different words for WALKING in English - Intermediate Level English

Different words for WALKING in English - Intermediate Level English It was such a lovely day today that I went for a walk with both dogs, own dog and my neighbours’ dog that I am looking after for a few days. We did not go too far or too quickly as both dogs are a little old.  There are several different words for WALKING  in English, we can use them to describe different types of walking. 6 Different Words for WALKING in English TO STROLLUsually when there is no definite plan or direction to the walk.I strolled  along the river bank without a care in the world.TO HIKEA much more energetic walk usually in the countryside, in the hills or low mountains.I went on a hiking  holiday last year in the lower Alps it was very tiring but extremely enjoyable.TO POWER WALKYou really have to walk quickly and firmly to maximise the benefits. The arms swing in sequence with your legs. It is recommended as a way to lose some extra kgs!The guys in the village go for a power walk  twice a week for 1 hour.TO MEANDERThis really means to walk without any clear objective.We meandered  aimlessly for hours in the warm summer sun.TO WANDERSimilar to meander, we use it to describe a stroll, meander or just drift around.I wandered  around the shop and spotted a few potential Christmas gifts.There is a famous poem written by famous English poet William Wordsworth  I wandered lonely as a cloudTO RAMBLEI like this word as it describes no t only how we might walk but sometimes how we talk!I was rambling  in the forest looking for mushrooms but did not find any.Some more informal words to also describe walking casually include: to knock around, roam and mooch around.Now if you would like to invite your English speaking friends to your walk you can say Lets go for a stroll after lunch. They will be really impressed! Other Words for WALK - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next:

Open Your Mind for the Christmas Spirit!

Open Your Mind for the Christmas Spirit! Christmas time is here again and everybody is busy, looking for presents for their children, friends and loved ones, decorating Christmas tree and doing all this fidgety and exciting stuff we do each year. Christmas is an amazing holiday which brings tons of joy and myriads of happy moments to every city and place. We would like to share with our readers some curious facts about Christmas that make the image of this astonishing holiday even more fantastic and appealing. The history of this holiday goes back to ancient times. Christmas has its roots in pagan festivals that were celebrated around the winter solstice Saturnalia, the Kalends and the “birthday” of Sol Invictus. Many elements associated with Christmas, including Yule log and gift giving, were inherited form these pre-Christian rituals. We celebrate Christmas on December 25th but it was once a movable feast celebrated at different times during the year. There is no clear evidence about the exact date when Jesus Christ was born as the date wasnt mentioned in the Bible. Many theological researchers estimate that Christ was born sometime in September or November between 6BC and 30AD. December 25 was fixed as the official day of Christs birth by Pope Julius I, bishop of Rome, in the 4th century A.D. The Christians church selected this date purposely because it coincided with the pagan holidays of the winter solstice and the idea was to replace the pagan celebration with the Christian one. Christmas was the subject of criticism and attacks many times throughout history. The Puritans in America considered Christmas as a decadent Catholic holiday and attempted to make Thanksgiving Day the prime festival instead of Christmas. The Puritans of New England enacted a law that made Christmas illegal in Boston from 1659 to 1681. Those who celebrated Christmas carried a punishment of five shillings for each offense or even were condemned as enemies of the Christian religion. Christmas wasnt an official holiday in the United States until June 26, 1870. Alabama was the first state to declare Christmas as an official holiday in 1836. Oklahoma followed suit only in 1907 and became the last U.S. state to make Christmas a legal holiday. The word Christmas derives from contraction of the Old English name Christes Maesse, which means Christs Mass. The abbreviation of Christmas to Xmas is sometimes thought to be sacrilegious. In fact it is originated from the Greek alphabet where the first letter of Christs name (Chi) is written as X. The legend of Santa Claus is based on a real person, St. Nikolas of Myra, who lived in todays Turkey in the fourth century. Saint Nicholas did many good deeds and he is the most popular non-Biblical saint around the world. Interestingly, the early illustrations of Saint Nicholas portrayed him more like a severe man and a symbol of discipline than the cheerful, massive elf we know today. St. Nikolas is not only the patron saint of kids; he is also the patron of prisoners, thieves, pawnbrokers, bankers, unmarried women, orphans and New York City. Santa has many names in many countries. He is called Father Christmas in England, Saint Nicholas in Europe, Sheng Dan Lao Ren in China, Pere Noel in France, Papa Noel in Brazil and Peru, Joulupukki in Finland, Ded Moroz (Grandfather Frost) in Russia and El Nino Jesus in Spain. The names of Santa Claus differ because of difference in cultures and traditions across the world but the fact that children are looking forward to his gifts every year is common for all countries in our days. Santa Claus has nine reindeer who lead his sleigh through the sky: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen and the red-nosed Rudolph. The Rudolph’s name is taken from the song Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”, the names of eight other reindeer are from the poem A Visit From St. Nicholas by Clement Clarke Moore. The tradition of Christmas stockings evolved from a story about three poor sisters who could not afford a marriage dowry. The sisters were saved by Saint Nicholas, who climbed down their chimney and filled their stockings with gold coins. It is considered that the Christmas trees may also date back to pagan traditions. However, the earliest known mentioning of a Christmas tree refers to a German pamphlet from 1570. In England the Christmas trees became popular in the 1800s during the reign of Queen Victoria who brought this custom from Germany. In the United States the tradition of decorating the Christmas tree was adopted by the 1870s. The first known Christmas tree decorations were apples. Medieval actors decorated paradise trees, which were usually the fir trees, with apples during “Paradise Plays”. The idea of decorating the Christmas tree with candles belongs to Martin Luther (1483-1546), who, according to legend, was charmed by the beauty of the stars shining between the branches of a fir tree. Electric Christmas lights were invented by Thomas Edison’s assistant, Edward Johnson, who got the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882. In 1895 his idea was accomplished by an American telephonist, Ralph Morris, who designed electric Christmas lights similar to the ones we use today. The first U.S. president who officially placed a Christmas tree in the White House was Franklin Pierce. President Teddy Roosevelt, on the contrary, banned putting up a Christmas tree in the White House during his term for environmental reasons. Today, lighting up a Christmas tree in the White Houses has become a hallowed tradition. We believe that Santa Claus will reserve the best gifts to those boys and girls who are aware of all these fascinating facts about Xmas. Let the joy of this wonderful season fill your hearts and minds! Merry Christmas! The TutorZ.com Team Email: contact@tutorz.com Phone: (805) 288-7338

How to Crush Your Next Job Interview

How to Crush Your Next Job Interview via Pexels.com 1.    Meet  expectations: • Enter the room. •  Adequately answer their questions. • Provide a decent looking resume. • Thank them for their time. You  met  their expectations. You likely wont receive an offer. 2.  Exceed  expectations: • Enter the room with a quality handshake. • Effectively  answer their questions. • Provide an impressive resume. • Thank them while clearly conveying you want the job. • Off you go and you follow-up with a thank you note. You  exceeded  their expectations. You will likely get an offer, especially if everyone else simply  met  expectations. 3.  Anticipate  expectations: • Enter the room with a quality handshake and a clear understanding of who you are meeting. • Impressively answer their questions and ask good ones yourself based on a firm understanding of the company and the job. • Provide a resume tailored to the open position, showing that your experience maps to the role. • Thank them, let them know you want the job, and send a well written and thoughtful thank you note. You  anticipated  their expectations. You should get an offer! 4.  Establish  expectations: • Own the room, without being egotistical. • Teach them something they didnt know, without lecturing. • Demonstrate that you have already done what they are looking for, without being arrogant. • Make them forget that anyone else interviewed, without saying a negative word. • Let them know that you appreciate their time and want the job, without being patronizing. You  established  their expectations. Now, heres the twist You may or may not get an offer. Thats okay. If they offer you a job take it. They value you and your approach. You will likely thrive in the culture. If they dont offer you a job be good with it.  Move onit wasnt a good fit. In the long-run, you wouldve likely been disappointed. Final thought: In most situations,  meeting, exceeding, anticipating,  or  establishing  expectations is a choice! It starts with you choosing how much you are willing to prepare, practice, perform and put it out there. Now go and  CRUSH  it! - Patrick Leddin, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Managerial Studies at Vanderbilt University and a senior consultant at FranklinCovey. He is an expert in the areas of strategy creation and execution, leadership development, and organizational culture. He has worked with private and public sector clients in the United States, Canada, Asia, the Caribbean, and throughout Europe.  Patrick has more than 25-years of leadership and project management experience. He began his career as an officer in the United States Army, where he completed a number of the military’s most challenging leadership-development courses including airborne, ranger, and infantry officer schools, and he held leadership positions such as infantry platoon leader and company commander in the 82nd Airborne Division. While working for a Big Five consulting firm, he led project teams to design, develop, and implement project deliverables that exactly met client needs. He is the author of  Oliver’s Spot: The Five Ps L eading Teams to Top Results  and  Oliver’s Spot for the Public Sector: A Leadership Story. Over the years, hes had the chance to interview and hire a lot of people. His first hiring experience occurred at KPMG Consulting when he was looking to expand his team. More recently, as the owner of a consulting firm with offices in three states and an ever growing staff, he has made hiring decisions for 11 years as they experienced tremendous growth. If you enjoyed this post, please visit his blog at  www.patrickleddin.com.  The site contains articles, videos and tools to help you get the most out of your career.

11-Year-Old Budding Lawyer Discovers Path to Success

11-Year-Old Budding Lawyer Discovers Path to Success 11-Year-Old Budding Lawyer Discovers Path to Success At just 11-years-old, Arjun is a remarkable young kid. His schedule is packed full of extracurricular activitiesâ€"piano recitals, soccer games, boy scouts,  Destination Imagination,  and  running club at his local elementary school. On top of that, he’s  completed the entire Kumon Reading Programâ€"which ends  with  Shakespeareâ€"and is currently tackling high school level algebra in the Kumon Math Program.  Did we mention that he’s only in the sixth grade?   It is obvious that Arjun is on a path towards a bright future. In fact, he already  knows what he wants to be when he grows up.  His  strong passion for debate and logic  has inspired him  to become  a lawyer  someday. Even though he’s “keeping his options open,” Arjun is making sure he’s well prepared by joining a debate club and public speaking club.     With such an impressive background, it’s no surprise  Arjun was one of 56 students selected from thousands of applicants to attend  Kumon’s 2018 Student Conference. He talks about his journey with Kumon.   How has Kumon helped you beyond academics?   The daily Kumon work has taught me the discipline of doing something every day without fail. Kumon has also taught me about time management and has instilled in me the will to never give up.  Because of Kumon, I never give up on anything and know that I will improve if I just practice. With Kumon, I have learned to study by myself or with just a little help, which has allowed me to grasp information and concepts quickly.     What did it mean to you to be invited to the 2018  Kumon  Student Conference?   Arjun shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe With almost seven years of Kumon experience, Kumon has become a ritual for me. My local Kumon Center has seen me grow intellectually and as a person. Because of that, I feel part of the Kumon family. Being invited to the 2018 Student Conference gave me the golden opportunity to meet other members of my Kumon family from all over the United States, Canada and Mexico.  I really enjoyed learning from program completers and networking with current Kumon Students that are walking the same pathway as me. I look forward to talking about my experiences with my friends at the local Kumon Center.                                                                                                                                                                                     What keeps you motivated in Kumon?   There’s always something new to learn. The simple fact that there’s always room for improvement keeps me going. Learning above my current school grade level and getting quality enrichment opportunities motivates me. Kumon gives me the joy of feeling smarter and the thrill of achieving each challenge.       Discover even more Kumon success stories.       You might also be interested in: This 14-Year-Old Has a Dream of Working in the National Hockey League Discipline is the Key to this Students Success Marcus and Xavier: Individuals in their own right, but on the same path towards learning success Meet Michael, a 12-year-old Studying Advanced Algebra after One Year in Kumon 11-Year-Old Budding Lawyer Discovers Path to Success 11-Year-Old Budding Lawyer Discovers Path to Success At just 11-years-old, Arjun is a remarkable young kid. His schedule is packed full of extracurricular activitiesâ€"piano recitals, soccer games, boy scouts,  Destination Imagination,  and  running club at his local elementary school. On top of that, he’s  completed the entire Kumon Reading Programâ€"which ends  with  Shakespeareâ€"and is currently tackling high school level algebra in the Kumon Math Program.  Did we mention that he’s only in the sixth grade?   It is obvious that Arjun is on a path towards a bright future. In fact, he already  knows what he wants to be when he grows up.  His  strong passion for debate and logic  has inspired him  to become  a lawyer  someday. Even though he’s “keeping his options open,” Arjun is making sure he’s well prepared by joining a debate club and public speaking club.     With such an impressive background, it’s no surprise  Arjun was one of 56 students selected from thousands of applicants to attend  Kumon’s 2018 Student Conference. He talks about his journey with Kumon.   How has Kumon helped you beyond academics?   The daily Kumon work has taught me the discipline of doing something every day without fail. Kumon has also taught me about time management and has instilled in me the will to never give up.  Because of Kumon, I never give up on anything and know that I will improve if I just practice. With Kumon, I have learned to study by myself or with just a little help, which has allowed me to grasp information and concepts quickly.     What did it mean to you to be invited to the 2018  Kumon  Student Conference?   Arjun shakes hands with Kumon North America President Mino Tanabe With almost seven years of Kumon experience, Kumon has become a ritual for me. My local Kumon Center has seen me grow intellectually and as a person. Because of that, I feel part of the Kumon family. Being invited to the 2018 Student Conference gave me the golden opportunity to meet other members of my Kumon family from all over the United States, Canada and Mexico.  I really enjoyed learning from program completers and networking with current Kumon Students that are walking the same pathway as me. I look forward to talking about my experiences with my friends at the local Kumon Center.                                                                                                                                                                                     What keeps you motivated in Kumon?   There’s always something new to learn. The simple fact that there’s always room for improvement keeps me going. Learning above my current school grade level and getting quality enrichment opportunities motivates me. Kumon gives me the joy of feeling smarter and the thrill of achieving each challenge.       Discover even more Kumon success stories.       You might also be interested in: This 14-Year-Old Has a Dream of Working in the National Hockey League Discipline is the Key to this Students Success Marcus and Xavier: Individuals in their own right, but on the same path towards learning success Meet Michael, a 12-year-old Studying Advanced Algebra after One Year in Kumon