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E-LEARNING

2012-07-15T05:40:00.000-07:00

E-Learning requires some basic steps as classroom or
self-study learning. Educational researchers tell us that
each step, I prefer the word stage, each stage is
independent of the other, nonlinear, and open to the amount
of time spent in processing. The person’s tenure in each
stage depends on their state, physiologically and mentally,
emotional depth, topic, presentation and environment.

1. Knowledge requires absorbing the new information with
openness and non- judgement. Letting go of whether we agree or
disagree with the knowledge is important to the success of
what we learn. Our beliefs play strong resonance on whether
we are open or closed when we first receive the information.
Past experiences, culture, and environment to which this
knowledge is shared plays into how open or closed the
receipt of the information can be. Effectiveness depends in
allowing the knowledge to filter in through a charge-neutral
state. The information is what it is at that moment and
nothing more -- at least not yet. Patience does play on the
outcome of this stage.

2. Comprehension is the stage of interpretation. This is
the time to remain in the present moment and still
nonjudgmental. You don't want to allow the past or future
to be a part of this mulling process. During this stage, we
compare this to previous knowledge, experiences, as well as
assumptions. Assumptions, even if not clearly defined, can
bubble up or stay subconscious during this stage. If the
information fills in a gap, it mixes easily and might or
might not eliminate the need to continue the process through
the other stages. If the information confuses the learning,
then the other stages will reinforce the progression.

3. Analysis is breaking down the new information into
smaller pieces and then measuring them individually against
previous knowledge. This process isn't the easiest hill to
climb. Conversations with a teacher, mentor, coach, friend,
or even a spouse allow us to side step the path and progress quicker than we normally
without this wall bouncing. It is just as important to continue this stage with an
open mind.

4. Synthesis begins the decision-making stage. We begin to
assemble the elements of what you want to keep and toss out.This is the "izing" stage.

5. Application stage is exactly what it means. You takewhat you have "ized."

LEARNING ACOUSTIC GUITAR

2011-04-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

Learning the basics of playing acoustic guitar can be very rewarding.

Unlike the electric guitar, learning acoustic guitar is simple to begin learning since you only need the guitar and no additional equipment. This make the acoustic guitar the most popular guitar used today.

To start with, you will need the guitar itself, if you can afford to buy one. You may start with a cheaper one and upgrade it to a higher quality acoustic guitar later on. An appropriate guitar will cost you from $100 to $250. A very fine acoustic guitar will cost you $300 and above.

Start with learning the names and functions of the guitar parts, and the way sound is produced.

The feel of each guitar varies according to its shape and size and it will be easier to play the one you are comfortable with.

You will need to tune the guitar strings with the help of guitar string tuners which can be bought at an affordable price.

Tuning your acoustic guitar takes very little effort especially if you use a digital tuner which is very easy to use.

With the guitar well tuned , you can choose which learning option to take.

You can pay a tutor for your lesson, though it is a costly option.
Use computer software.
Online multimedia lessons.
Learn guitar DVDs.
Or use guitar instruction books.

Whichever method you use should be able to give you a good start, so why not start today.

You can get a tool to train you hand such as a GripMaster with some callus builder caps.

Practice for a minimum of 5 days in a week for at least half an hour. If you want to learn fast, you must forcefully feed your mind with guitar training.

BUYING THE RIGHT ELECTRIC GUITAR

2011-04-08T11:01:00.000-07:00

All electric guitars are comprised of the same parts; a body, a neck, a head stock piece, electrical pickups and a bridge.

Unlike an acoustic guitar, electric guitars require an amplifier to broadcast the guitar’s sound. The sound of an electric guitar is generated when a musician plucks the strings and the vibration of the strings is transmitted through the pickups to the amplifier.

Now, there are two very important considerations when purchasing the perfect electric guitar, i.e, price and sound.

Electric guitars are divided into four different categories: Acoustic-electric, electric, hollow body electric and steel electric. Each one of these is designed to generate a different sound.

Regardless of the type of guitar you wish to purchase, it is always advisable that you research thoroughly. Try to speak to the employees of guitar shops and test every guitar you may be buying.

Search the internet for the different models and manufacturers until you are certain you have found the electric guitar of your dreams then buy it.

The prices for electric guitars range from $100 to $20 000, therefore budget estimates for good unused guitar should fall within this range.

A beginner guitarist should look for guitar starter kits that will include a guitar, an amplifier and some learn guitar instruction books.

Things To Consider Before Buying an Acoustic Guitar

2011-04-06T13:43:00.000-07:00

Buying an acoustic guitar requires a lot of attention to detail to avoid any regrets of the future expensive decision.

Before deciding on purchasing an acoustic guitar consider the following import ant points:

1. It must be something made out good construction material. In identifying this you must first know the basic parts of the guitar or seek help from some people concerning the following attributes.

a) The action: how fine is it?

b) Does the guitar have a straight neck or not?

c) Is the neck size suited for you?

d) Are there any cracks or dents in the material?

Ty Type of wood:

Different types of wood produce different sounds. The most common woods used when making a guitar are cedar, ebony, mahogany, rosewood and many others.

3. The body style of an acoustic guitar determines the sound projection and tone. You must verify the actual body style or size according to your preference. You can choose between the dreadnought, jumbo or small travel size acoustic guitar.

Before buying your guitar make sure you allocate enough time and resources researching on the many aspects the instrument and do not overlook the brief points that have been highlighted above.

WHICH GUITAR SHOULD I BUY, ACOUSTIC OR ELECTRICAL?

2011-04-02T13:09:00.000-07:00

Are you a beginner who wants to learn and ready to purchase a guitar? What should be the best choice for you between an acoustic or electric guitar?

There is no right or wrong answer when choosing between acoustic and electrical, just go for the instrument that feels right for you.

We shall look at both options and consider their pros and cons.

Electric guitars are easier for beginners to play because they require less effort to push down the strings and keep them held down.

However, the beginner will have to struggle to fret the heavy steel strings of an acoustic guitar at first. If you learn on an acoustic guitar, you will have to build some hand and finger strength before you can play anything. If you build it early with an acoustic guitar, it will make your transition to electric guitar very easy.

Learning on an acoustic guitar means that you will give yourself a chance to develop dexterity and flexibility right from the beginning.

Learning on an electric guitar will give you a false sense of achievement by making it seem too easy.

The entry level acoustic guitars and electric guitars fall into almost the same general price range, therefore, budget should not be a limiting factor.

Avoid going for the cheapest guitar possible for the sake of saving money. You always get what you pay for. It is not a question of extravagance, but try to invest a little bit more and wisely in your first guitar no matter what type it is. You will be assured of the best performance.

Depending on the type of music you wish to play, you should buy the guitar that will make you enjoy when playing it.

If you like rock music and interested in playing lead guitar, go for an electric guitar. If you are more interested in rhythm and like folk sound, an acoustic guitar will be a good choice.

Learn Guitar Online Lessons in Brief

2011-03-31T14:54:00.000-07:00

Learning how to play guitar on the internet has the advantage of combining many types of multimedia which are helpful to the learner.

You will be able to watch video guitar tutorials, read lesson materials and listen to audio guitar lessons.

Just like DVDs and Learn Guitar books, one will be able to take lessons at their own time.

There is still some remarkable level of discipline to keep yourself responsible as you learn.

For economic reasons, web based guitar training and guitar training DVDs are the most affordable for the beginners.

DVD Guitar Tutorials

2011-03-29T12:57:00.000-07:00

The use of DVDs is a very effective way of learning guitar.

DVD guitar tutorials can divided into several lessons which may include; the introduction, basic chords and the different types of music.

The DVDs can be played at any time. This allows for flexibility in time usage for those who have busy schedules during the day. DVDs afford learners the opportunity to practice from the comfort of their homes.

One of the most important benefits of DVD guitar tutorials is that they can be replayed from time to time depending on what the learner wants. The learner does not have to worry about the influence of other learners or coach with regard to the rate at which progresses with the tutorials.

ONLINE ELECTRIC GUITAR LESSONS

2010-01-22T03:59:00.000-08:00

Online electric guitar lessons are more student-friendly. You can approach any obstacles in your own individual way, in your own time.

You can always buy your guitar lessons in video format. Video lessons are available for students of all ages and stages. With videos you can review your lessons as many times as you want, and even if the joy of electric guitar lessons leaves you again, your video lessons will be waiting for you when it gets back.

With online lessons, you just sit in your room and soak up the teacher's instructions, and then do your practice. You do not waste time travelling to teacher who you may not care for! Some people do better without a teacher making them play it until they get it right.

One of the most outstanding advantages of online electric guitar lessons compared to tuition with a live teacher is the expense. You can get even the very best lessons on the internet for a fraction of what you would pay your local guitar teacher!

Choosing the right Guitar Lessons

2010-01-07T06:16:00.000-08:00

Firstly, you have to understand that you will need to decide what "type" of guitar lessons program is best for you.
Basically you have a few choices - private guitar lessons, home study guitar lessons and online guitar lessons.

Private Guitar Lessons
This is a fantastic way to go, if you can afford it. Like any program, not all instructors are created equal. You will be making a considerable investment in private lessons so don't hesitate to "interview" a number of instructors before making a decision.

Home Study Courses
These usually include DVDs such as Fender Presents: Getting Started on Electric Guitar -- A Guide for Beginners as well as CDs and books.

Again there are a number of good courses on the market including You Can Play Guitar: A Complete Course for the Beginner. Taught by Happy Traum, although less expensive than private lessons, some of such courses can be costly yet affordable.

Online Guitar Lessons
This is the most economical solution, but care should be taken when shopping. Like any other course, determine what generation the material taught is focused on.

GUITAR LESSON BOOKS

2009-12-04T05:05:00.000-08:00

A good book will start off with the basics: the parts of your guitar and an explanation of the part each plays in the sound you get.

A fine example is The Hal Leonard Acoustic Guitar Method: A Complete Guide with Step-by-Step Lessons and 45 Great Acoustic Songs

A good book will describe how to tune your guitar, and how not all guitars are tuned the same way. Blues players, for example, tend to tune their guitars to an open chord: a chord which is played without fretting any of the strings. The open G, for example, is a common tuning chord for blues players.

In this way you will be able to understand how string manipulation can be used to produced tunes and also various special effects such as vibrato. However, to be shown how to do these things by means of diagrams and photographs is one thing, but to actually hear the sounds is quite another.

The same is true once you begin to learn chords. Most guitar teaching books are strong on chords, because they are ideal for presentation in diagrammatical form.

In fact, if you particularly want to learn chords, then a book is better than a video, since you can get chart upon chart of every chord there is, and learn by practising the finger positions for each one. Again, however, it helps tremendously to hear what you should be playing.

Nevertheless guitar books have their place, and most of the great guitarists in the early days of the 1960s and 1970s possessed at least one guitar book that used to learn these chords.

Online Guitar Lessons

2009-12-02T05:34:00.000-08:00

The advantages of online guitar lessons are in their versatility.

You can find lessons using tablature, lessons on video, tutorials on power chords and improvisation, all right there on your computer.

What is important with free guitar lessons is you have to put the package together yourself.

It is best to find lessons that are in a series that takes you through a learning process.

With the help of the Tascam MPGT1 Portable MP3 Guitar Trainer you should be able to consolidate your training rather than an unconnected bunch of lessons bookmarked from different sources.

Usually the beginner guitarist finds the biggest hurdle right at the start. Tuning the guitar.

Your lessons will eventually show you how to tune the guitar by ear but at the very beginning you will need some kind of electronic guitar tuner and a brief tutorial on how to use it.

Do not worry you can pick up a Korg CA1 Chromatic Tuner online to facilitate your leaning process.

Addictive games?? Any Benefits??

2009-08-26T01:59:00.000-07:00

Yes games can be addictive yet very beneficial!!

1.It has been shown that action video game players have better sensory skills, such as their resistance to distraction,

2.Enhanced abilities could be acquired by training with action games, involving challenges that switch attention between different locations, but not with games requiring concentration on single objects.

3.Learning principles found in video games have been identified as possible techniques with which to reform education systems worldwide.

4.It has been noticed that gamers adopt an attitude while playing that is of such high concentration, they don't realize they're learning, and that if the same attitude could be adopted at school, education would enjoy significant benefits.

5.Students are found to be "learning by doing" while playing video games while fostering creative thinking.

Best Buys Only

2009-08-24T06:31:00.000-07:00

Best buys of the moment!

Always ensure that you buy the best goods available.Check out for quality products and donot hesistate to make a purchace of what is definitely the hot product on the market.

YOU MAY VISIT THE BANNER ABOVE OR GO TO amazon.com AND YOU SHALL BE GUARANTEED OF SATISIFACTION.

Latest Releases

2009-08-21T08:09:00.000-07:00

Hello my fellow music enthusiasts.

Watch out for the new releases on the amazon.com

An you will definitely find what you wish to listen to.

Everything that suits your different states of mind and situation at affordable prices.

Free Music Downloads!

2009-08-18T04:29:00.000-07:00

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The vast free music collection consists of MP3 songs of worldwide origin.
When free songs are downloaded, the appropriate royalties are paid to the artists. It's totally legal, so there's no risk and no guilt involved.

Choosing an Affiliate Program

2009-08-12T17:59:00.000-07:00

HOW TO CHOOSE AN AFFILIATE PROGRAM

Let’s say you are considering numerous programs to join. Remember that merchants should provide you with much more than just a link to join the affiliate program.

There should be sufficient information to consider the following vital affiliate marketing factors:

Can you make money from the product?
High commission figures must not affect your decision as long as multi-tier payments. Here the main item to consider is whether a merchant’s product is interesting for people to buy and how it will fare alongside competition.

How is the commission rate?
The other question to think about during product research is to estimate the commission rate. It should be sufficient to make your efforts worthwhile.

Another factor to study is “sales page effectiveness”. For this purpose you have to visit the sales page of the product to confirm that the sales copy does a good job of selling the product.

Affiliate support
We also suggest that you check affiliate support. This means there should be links to join the affiliate program and also other useful promotional materials (sample ads, articles, solo mailings, endorsements / reviews, signatures). Ideally there will be an affiliate mailing list so that the merchant can convey useful news.

If you’ve now examined all these factors and wish to start receiving money as an affiliate don’t promote all the possible programs because you will hurt yourself. Putting a number of affiliate products on one page dilutes the effect, the exception being if they all relate to the same topic.

Another alternative to handle several products is to separate them. In this way you can have a large list of products but still adhere to the following advice. Use different procedures for signing up, different ways of creating affiliate links and methods of payments, at different intervals.

A good compromise is to use a company which contains many affiliate programs under one umbrella. They consolidate your commissions into one payment and have a standardized format for affiliate links with no individual sign-ups required.

Actually, there is a large number of providers that will pay you if you place their content on your site. For example, we advise that you consider putting compatible products on your website. If you’re selling only computer hardware, offer free software downloads and earn money in the process.

Summer Retreat

2008-08-27T03:49:00.000-07:00

This invitation is extended to all members of the Manzini community to attend a 2 week retreat to be held at Malolodja in October.

The exact day and time are yet to be confirmed.

For other important details you may contact the organiser on the following address:
nlebrov@yahoo.com

INVITATION TO A WORK SHOP

2008-07-13T10:02:00.002-07:00

You are all cordially invited to a one day workshop to be held in Mobeni on Saturday 19/07/08 starting 14 hours.

We have local and guest speakers to share their ideas on various aspects of alternative remedies in Swaziland.

All are invited to come and participate fully.

YOUR GOOD PHYSICAL HEATH MATTERS A LOT

2008-06-29T02:50:00.002-07:00

We would like to invite you to share your thoughts with us on maintaining a sound physical health without excessive use of supplements in your diet.

We are strongly advocating for use of natural methods in an effort to deal with problems that are associated with old age and poor feeding habits.

Our resource base has a few natural products which could be of interest to you.

You may contact us at the following addresses for more clarification:

xinx14@gmail.com

nlebrov@yahoo.com

Alternative and Natural Remedies

2008-06-14T07:05:00.000-07:00

There are several herbal remedies available for your day -to - day living.
These are mainly locally produced from wild herbs (of Swaziland) and other alternative sources.
For more information on the variety of remedies available and their usage, you may contact us on:
+268 641 4476.

Physical Health

2008-06-01T03:35:00.000-07:00

Call on the Xinx gymnasium for your health and physical wellbeing. We are situated in Manzini town's Ngwane park area.

We are open in the mornings at 5.00hrs of each week day.

Educational Resources

2008-05-25T04:30:00.000-07:00

We provide upgrading facilities for IGCSE candidates who wish to improve their grades.
This includes both full time and part-time candidates based in Swaziland and other countries within the Southern African region.

We conduct tutorials for anybody regardless of their age and experience.

Study materials and aids are available from a wide range off publishers, i.e.

Text books
Modules
Past examination papers.

You may contact us at any time during the week and on weekends

We are located at Lugaganeni in Manzini, Swaziland.

Our contact is +268 641 4476