Posts tagged learning
“ Musical training, whatever the age, should be universally encouraged, since it can play a key role in education, clinical therapies, and even in protective measures for keeping the brain sharp as people age.”
Nina Kraus, a professor of neurobiology and physiology at Northwestern University. She, along with other scientists, have found that learning music enhances your language-processing skills. Therefore, schools should not be eliminating music from their curriculum.
(quote from this National Geographic article, via GOOD)
Christmas is around the corner. Learn how to make your own wreath! Buy the Show Me How book for 499 more funny illustrated tips. You can also preview some of the entries on showmenow.com. This is a great coffee table book and holiday gift!
Upcoming Photography courses in DC
The Smithsonian Resident Associate Program offers many great events and courses throughout the year. Here are some photography classes that caught my eye:
The Nature of Photographic Composition - Wednesdays from 6:30-9:00pm. Oct. 14 - Dec. 9. 8 sessions for $205 (member price) or $251 (nonmembers).
On-Location Photography - Sundays from 1:30-4:30pm. Oct. 18 - Dec. 13. 8 sessions for $205 (member price) or $251 (nonmembers).
Introduction to Studio Portraiture - Mondays from 6:30-9:30pm. Oct. 19 - Dec. 7. 8 sessions for $220 (member price) or $266 (nonmembers).
Photo Trekking - Orientation on Oct. 20 from 6:30-9:30pm + 5 Full-Day Hikes every Sunday between Oct. 25 and Nov. 22 + Final Critique on Dec. 8 from 6:30-9:30pm. $335 for members, $381 for nonmembers.
Form and Narrative in Photography - Thursdays from 6:30-9:00pm. Oct. 22 - Nov. 12. 4 sessions for $145 (member price) or $191 (nonmembers).
Free Foreign Language Lessons
Open Culture has compiled a great list of free downloadable language lessons (mostly iTunes podcasts).
Hola! Me llamo Moncef. Voy a Barcelona este verano!
(via lifehacker)
