Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Decide what genre you want to work within for your song. Choose a rhythm and beat that matches your song’s mood and genre. Work out the basic melody on a piano or guitar. Develop the melody using major and minor scales. Take guitar lessons Enlist the help of a co-writer if you need help writing the music. Experiment with music software to create music.

Answer: Different musical genres have specific classic features that you may want to use in your song. If you’re writing a country song, you may want to use a steel guitar and build your melodies and lyrics around the theme of loss and hardship. If you’re writing a rock song, you might use power chords and write lyrics about rebellion. Faster rhythms and beats work best for upbeat or chaotic songs, like techno and punk rock music. Sad or emotional songs, like pop and country songs, usually have slower rhythms and beats. If your song doesn’t fit into any of those categories, you can try a mid-tempo approach, which is typical for classic rock music.  For example, a punk rock song typically has a fast, driving rhythm and uses a 4/4 time signature (the beat is a quarter note lasting 1 second and there are 4 beats per measure). Reggae music often uses syncopated beats, which are beats played off the rhythm, to convey an unconventional vibe.  Try searching online to find out what rhythm and beats the particular genre of music you want to play uses. Even if you don’t intend to use these instruments in your song, they are easy to experiment with when it comes to developing a melody. Start by playing around with common keys, such as G, A, C, D, E, and F. Keep your song’s intended theme in mind and settle on a key that you feel can convey that. Use scales in the key you chose to convey the mood you’re trying to express. Experiment with different melodies until you hit on something that sounds and feels right for your song. Major keys are usually considered to be happy, upbeat, or energetic. Minor scales are usually considered to be melancholy or emotional.  For example, D minor is often cited as being the saddest key. C major is one of the happiest sounding keys. Depending on your song’s theme, you can also alternate between major and minor keys to convey a variety of feelings. if you need help writing melodies. You don't have to master the guitar to write a song, but it really helps to know the basics, like how to create different notes, play chords, and experiment with tunings. You can look for a local guitar teacher at a nearby music shop, or check Craigslist for possibilities.  You can also consider using video tutorials online to sharpen your skills. Once you've got the basics down, start experimenting with melodies for your song and use your guitar to help you develop ideas. If you are envisioning elements for your song that you know you can't create yourself, consider asking a musically talented friend to join you in the writing process. You can explain the theme, tone, and lyrics you have in mind for the song, and then work with your friend to translate those ideas into music. If you don't know someone who can assist you with this, consider putting an ad up on Craigslist or posting on message boards to find someone to collaborate with online. If you can't play an instrument, don't let that stop you from writing songs! Many people use music software like Ableton to create their music, especially electronic music artists. The software comes with thousands of pre-recorded sounds for drums, bass, chords, and melodies, allowing you to manipulate and combine them in endless ways to make your own songs.  You can explore synth sounds, guitar effects, filters, and so much more with this software. You can also buy separate plug-ins to add entire libraries of new sounds to your software's stock sounds. The possibilities really are limitless.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Prepare a resume. Identify the subjects you are prepared to tutor. Know how much you will charge or hope to get paid for tutoring. Be ready to answer the questions of students, parents, or prospective employers. Consider getting certified.

Answer: Whether you decide to tutor on your own or work with a company or agency, you will need a well-organized and clear [Make a Resume|resume]] that you can distribute to prospective clients or employers.  Be sure to highlight your educational background, tutoring and teaching experience, and academic awards. Include references from teachers, professors, and previous tutoring clients. Tutoring clients and companies or organizations hiring tutors will want to know which subjects you are qualified and prepared to tutor. Make a detailed list so you have this information on hand when it is needed.  Be as specific as possible, listing course names and numbers. Also, be clear about the student age groups and levels you are prepared to tutor. Don’t forget to mention specific skills such as writing, study skills, foreign-language fluency, time management, and organization. Although these may not correlate to specific courses, these skills are often in high demand and may help distinguish you as a great fit and land you a tutoring job. Tutoring rates vary considerably depending on the tutor’s age, experience, skill level, and location. Although you should come up with your own rate or idea of how much you should be compensated for tutoring, here are some guidelines to help you determine your rate:  The more advanced your education and degree, the more you can charge. Tutors for math, science, and specific standardized testing are often in high demand and charge more money per session. Don’t forget to factor other expenses into your tutoring rate such as supplies, travel costs, time spent preparing lessons, etc. Ask parents or teachers in the area what they might consider a reasonable rate. Research what other tutors in the community are charging. If you are looking for a tutoring job, you are going to get a lot of questions from students, parents, and prospective employers about how you will conduct tutoring sessions. Although you cannot anticipate every question, you can prepare for some of the more common ones in advance:  What are your qualifications? Do you have a proven record of success tutoring students? Can you provide testimonials, references, or other evidence to support this? Where will you conduct the tutoring sessions? How will you communicate with students, parents, or teachers? How many students will you tutor at one time? How will you help a student improve? Will they earn higher test scores, improve their class grades, or complete homework more easily? Do you have a policy for canceling tutoring sessions? Will you charge more if multiple students are present during a tutoring session? Will you offer a discount for longer tutoring sessions? What happens if the student does not improve? If you are committed to tutoring and would like to improve your skills and connect with other tutors, you may be interested in researching or pursuing professional tutor certification. The American Tutoring Association and the National Tutoring Association, for example, feature certification programs. If you receive certification, you can likely increase your pay rate. You will also distinguish yourself as a more advanced and professional tutor.


Problem: Write an article based on this summary: Determine how to tighten your refrigerator door hinges. Tighten your refrigerator door hinges. Use shims to correct additional hinge problems.

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This procedure will vary depending on the make and model of your refrigerator.  Consult your refrigerator's manual to determine how the door hinges can be tightened. If you do not have the manual, contact the manufacturer directly or visit their website to obtain contact information or a copy of the manual. Most hinges can be accessed by opening the refrigerator and freezer doors, and will contain hinge caps that can be removed or pried off with a screwdriver. Use a screwdriver or similar tool as required to properly tighten the door hinges. You may need to place shims between your hinges and the refrigerator door if the door is still loose or refuses to close completely.  Shims made specifically for refrigerators can be purchased from retail stores that specialize in home repair or refrigerators. You can also use pieces of cardboard in place of metal or stainless steel shims. In some cases, you may need to remove shims that have not been properly installed in order to correct sagging or alignment problems with the door. If your refrigerator door contains a magnet catch that doesn't work, remove the magnet catch and place a shim underneath to allow the door to properly seal and close.