Music is one of the most frequently present and one of the most beautiful things in this world. Even when you don’t go out of your way to search for a specific sound track from your favorite artist or attend the concert of a famous artist/your local church choir, you can find music in internet ads chained to your YouTube video, in malls, on the streets, while you’re just shopping for groceries. It ranges from elevator music to disco music, from that slow tune in the coffee shop to the fast and popular hits on the dance floor, from mall music to….the OTHER type of mall music. And each and every time, the sound lights you up inside and makes you excited-and sometimes it makes you wonder how it was made. Well, wonder no longer-this course will cover the fundamentals of music-the science behind it (well, as they say, it’s not Rocket Science so there’s not really much “science” to it), the notation behind it, the parts of music-everything. And this is open to everyone-regardless of whether or not you have an instrument or even a favorite music genre! For music is not just present everywhere-it’s not just beautiful-it’s one of the most accessible activities in the world. This session will cover the very basics of music, from the concept of sound, to notes, to rhythm, to melody/harmony, to the end result that is the songs we know today! My goal is to make the session as interactive as possible (given not too many people join of course!) and to make the sessions as friendly and as open as possible! Session specific content is TBD as time goes on. Whether you’re new or have been here before, there’s a passion and a thing to learn! Note that this is NOT intermediate/advanced level Music Theory for higher courses such as AP Music Theory. However, I might be hosting a Intermediate Music Theory/Independent Music Analysis course where we build off of common knowledge, go into modes and specfic types of scales, chord understanding, chord function understanding, and piece analysis to "understand" your music itself in depth and help you individually develop an understanding for sound.

How did music go from medieval chants into the crazy, unlimited music we know today? How did music progress from single notes to the chaos of modernity? If you've ever wondered how music transformed throughout the centuries and decades, come by and explore this session! We go into different eras of music (medieval, renaissance, baroque, classical, romantic, contemporary), different styles and traditions of music, technological and cultural advancements over time, and more! You don't need to know any music theory to join this session, but my goal is to make you walk away from this session with a more open view on music knowing more different kinds of music and yearning to listen to more of it or to make your own someday! And on the off chance that you don't, it's good trivia to ask you families on a good Sunday night! (Willingness to interact is recommended, but not required, as this is a larger scale session.)

Hello everyone, and welcome to SHW! I’m Ryan, an official Coach, Senior Tutor, and 5-time host of the SAT Bootcamp! In this mandatory onboarding, you’ll go over useful tutoring skills and have the chance to meet other Bootcamp tutors like you. Whether you’re new to Schoolhouse or a long time member, whether you’re tutoring Reading or Math, tutoring is a safe space for everyone!

A 1:1 series between Ryan C and Bitanya A . We will focus on preparing English for the September SAT.

From a SAT Bootcamp Senior Tutor and a 1510 scorer after self-study, we "double down" on both SAT English AND SAT Math during 4 Sunday sessions in order to prepare for the October SAT. Because I believe a test like the SAT cannot be covered in a week of just learning techniques without practical applications, I will have this series take inspiration from the current SAT Bootcamp since I think it is a great structure. However, it will be more focused, more adaptive, and more cognizant of the tips and tricks that work for both me and other people around the world. I will also obviously be taking my own spin on how I believe things should be taught, but you won't miss out on any of the important stuff - this series works for both people who have never stepped foot into the ring and for the people who are returning after taking the test before. Please read the session description for the structure, and message me with your questions!

The SAT is one of the biggest exams in the US, and is widely considered to be the single most important test for college admissions. The questions are difficult and the pressure is immense. And oftentimes, one gets so immersed in the actual process of studying, studying, and studying that it jams them up in a way that is more subtle than any SAT question but has a bigger effect than even the hardest SAT question: nerves. The SAT feels like a massive roadblock that only you are conquering. And trust me when I say that I spent 4 months studying for the August SAT and barely finished anything in time simply because there were so many things I did wrong outside of the actual questions that took a massive toll on me. Which is why I’m here to host a session with tips that can help with controlling your nerves, both before, during, and after the test. Whether you join this session or not, remember, YOU’RE NOT ALONE!

A 1:1 series between Ryan and Zoe. We will be focusing on English (general)

A 1:1 series between Ryan and Harish. We will be focusing on SAT English.

A 1:1 series between Ryan C and Kartikane P. We'll be focusing on SAT R&W.

Hello! My name is Ryan and I am in the midst of tutoring my 3rd SAT English bootcamp. (This is also my 3rd SAT Onboarding.) This SAT Onboarding session is designed to teach you more about tutoring, but more importantly, alleviate some of your nervousness for it. And I understand how important that is, as when I first entered this Schoolhouse community, I was extremely nervous, even though I had one-two years prior experience with tutoring others. The SAT Onboarding I attended helped alleviate a lot of the pressure, and my goal here is to do the same with you guys. (Note: the 90 minutes is in case I go over, since the introductions to full groups may take a while.)

A 1:1 series between Ryan and Noah. We'll be focusing on SAT English, and we will cover passage based subjects as well as some grammar.

Hello! My name is Ryan, and I am in the process of tutoring my second SAT Bootcamp and have hosted one SAT Onboarding session before. Tutoring can be a VERY daunting experience at first, because there are a LOT of expectations that seem to be held from it. And before I started my first ever session, I felt that way, despite the fact that I had already tutored at my school for one year beforehand. The Onboarding session, however, made it feel a lot more welcoming and a lot less challenging at face value, and that is something I want to make you guys feel as well. This is the Onboarding Session required for Tutors participating in their first SAT Bootcamp! You’ll go over useful tutoring skills and have the chance to meet other Bootcamp tutors like you.

I have tutored for 1 program beforehand, so I am still a relatively new tutor, but I believe I have learned a lot from personal experience and failure that I want to share. I personally felt really nervous into my first session but the Onboarding I went through improved it a lot. I want to capture this same feeling in this bootcamp. Join this Onboarding Session required for Tutors participating in their first SAT Bootcamp! You’ll go over useful tutoring skills and have the chance to meet other Bootcamp tutors like you.