You can use smaller blankets for children. If you do not have an extra fleece blanket at home, buy a blanket from a craft store and wash it at home. If your fleece blanket has a decorative edge, you may want to cut around the edges of the blanket in a straight line to make the robe appearance more uniform. Working on a flat surface will also help to make your cuts more even. Make sure the wrong side (inside of the robe) is out. Lay it on the table with the ends, rather than the folded side, facing you.

Summary: Find a fleece blanket that is at least 70 inches (1.8 m) wide, if you are making a robe for an adult. Ready a large craft table so that you can measure, cut and craft your robe. Smooth it out and fold it  in half horizontally (across the width).


Be mature and use a touch of wise, polite language. Don't you find people that say "Hello" are much more charming than people that mutter "'Sup"? Here is another example: Change "It's none of his beeswax!" to "It shouldn't be any of his concern." Of course, don't overdo it, but try to be polite and turn every negative into a positive. Compliments raise others' self-esteem and make them feel fondly toward you. If you like someone, find a creative way to say it and say it immediately. If you wait too long, it may be viewed as insincere and badly timed, especially if others have beaten you to it.  If you notice that someone is putting a lot of effort into something, compliment them, even if you feel that there is room for improvement. If you notice that someone has changed something about themselves (haircut, manner of dress, etc.), notice it and point out something you like about it. If you're asked directly, be charming and deflect the question with a very general compliment. . Get out of the habit of assuming that a compliment is being given without genuine intent. Even when someone makes a compliment out of contempt, there is always a germ of jealous truth hiding in their own heart. Be effusive in accepting the compliment.  Go beyond a mere "Thank you" and enjoin this with "I'm glad you like it," or "It is so kind of you to have noticed." These are compliments in return. Avoid backhanding a compliment. There is nothing worse to a person complimenting than to receive the response "Oh well, I wish I were as ______ as you in that situation." This is tantamount to saying, "No, I am not what you are saying I am; your judgment is wrong." If you're speaking with someone or you're talking in a group of people, and up pops the subject of another person in a positive or negative way, be the one to mention something you like about that person. Kind hearsay is the most powerful tool in gaining charm because it is always viewed as 100 percent sincere. It has the added benefit of creating trust in you. The idea will spread that you never have a bad word to say about anyone. Everyone will know that their reputation is safe with you. Charm isn't always an outward expression, but an inward one too. Engage the other person to talk more about his or herself, about something that they like, something they're passionate about, about themselves. This makes the other person more comfortable to share and express themselves with you.

Summary: Use impressive phrasing. Issue compliments generously. Be gracious in accepting compliments Praise others instead of gossiping. Be a good listener.


There are quite a few websites that specialize in teaching music theory courses. They are often run by professionals who have spent their lives as musicians or teachers. A paid course in music theory can offer more guidance and support than a free resource.  Udemy.com provides thousands of courses offered at a reasonable price. They have a huge section of music courses available, and quite a few that specialize in music theory. These courses include videos, articles, and additional resources while allowing you to move at your own pace. Not all paid courses are created equal. If you are going to pay to learn music theory online, make sure you are getting more value than you would in a free course. Learning through an online university is especially beneficial if you are thinking about getting a degree or certificate in music theory. A music theory course through an online university will give you a structured course that can span several months. Another benefit is that an online university may connect you with other students.  Check and see if your local community college offers a free online program in music theory. Many major universities also have extension schools that provide online learning and may offer music theory courses. Try an online university like Berklee Online. Online universities offer degree programs which would allow you  to extend your study of music theory into a degree or certificate. If one-on-one learning is your style, try a website that offers private online instruction. A website like TakeLessons.com will match you up with an online instructor who will personalize the learning experience: https://takelessons.com/online/music-theory-lessons. One-on-one lessons are great because they are tailored to your skill level and will allow you to move at your own pace.

Summary: Find a paid lesson through a music theory website. Enroll in a music theory course at an online university. Sign up with a private online instructor.


The charger cable is actually a USB cable that plugs into an electrical outlet adapter. You can remove the adapter by tugging the base of the connection away from the adapter until it slides out. If your charger cable doesn't have an electrical outlet adapter on it, skip this step. The rectangular USB end of the charger fits into a similarly shaped port on your computer.  If you're using a Mac laptop computer, it most likely doesn't have USB ports that fit the charger. You'll need to buy a USB-C to USB 3.0 adapter and then plug the adapter into one of the small USB ports on the side of the Mac. USB plugs only fit one way, so be sure to rotate the plug 180 degrees if it won't fit into the port. The iPad's charging port is at the bottom of the iPad's housing. If iTunes doesn't open automatically, double-click the iTunes app icon, which resembles a multicolored musical note on a white background. If you don't yet have iTunes installed on your computer, install it first. This will only appear if this is your first time connecting your iPad to your computer. You have successfully connected your iPad to your computer. You'll also need to click Continue on your computer if prompted.
Summary: Remove the charger cable's electrical outlet adapter if necessary. Plug the USB end of the charger into your computer. Plug the charging end of the charger into your iPad. Open iTunes on your computer. Tap Trust on your iPad.