How to Give Drum Lessons Without Qualifications

How to Give Drum Lessons Without Qualifications How You Can Become a Drum Teacher Without Qualifications ChaptersThe Basics of Teaching DrumsWhat You Need to Get StartedWhere and How to Give Drum LessonsEstablishing Yourself as a Drum TeacherThe propensity of every employer demanding degreed candidates for every job has little to do with deeper subject matter knowledge...And everything to do with demonstrating an ability to commit to a course of action long-term!You must agree that obtaining a four- or six-year degree is most certainly a commitment, especially considering you have to spend thousands of pounds to meet it!The fallacy is that not everyone has the ability, means or opportunity to make such an investment of time and money into proving they can commit long-term.Yet businesses the world over insist on a degree before even considering applicants for any position, sometimes even the most menial!You, dear Drummer, have made and kept a commitment: to playing drums.You may not have had the money, time or indeed the inclination to formalise your knowledge of drumming; that does not make you any less qualified to drum or to teach others how to play the drums.Let Superprof show you how you can pass on your knowledge to the next generation of drummers; knowledge you gained in the school of hard knocks and have retained by sheer desire to be a qualified drummer.If you intend to tutor school children how to play the drums in support of their formal music classes, you will have to be familiar with their curriculum.You may also need to know if they are learning drumming for marching band, orchestra or a percussion ensemble.In which case, your ability to read music â€" not just drum notation!, would come into play.Such scenarios would call on your expanded knowledge of percussion instruments: xylophone, timpani, gongs... the proper way to handle mallets and choosing the right drumstick to create the desired sound.If you want to be a teacher of merit, know your limits.You may have covered songs by the world’s hottest bands, served as a studio drummer for some big-nam e acts and even gone on tour and enjoyed a measure of fame as a drummer.None of that guarantees that you will be a drum teacher of merit for every student, at every level, be they beginner, intermediate or more advanced.If you excel at one style of drumming exclusively, you may bill yourself as a specialist in that area and accept students who want to learn drumming for that type of music exclusively.Being honest about your abilities; pointing prospective students to a teacher more apt to help them will... not put money in your pocket, but will earn you the esteem of the teaching community.Who knows? Because of your integrity, other teachers may refer students to you, which will put money in your pocket!Impress your new students with your kit, but don't overwhelm them! Source: Pixabay Credit: Dmaland0What You Need to Get StartedObviously, you cannot teach the drums without anything to drum upon or with.Thus it would be a good idea to have at least one drum set; having more than one practice pad wouldn’t hurt either, and a metronome is essential!You may add a spare snare drum or two to your inventory, if only for your beginner drummers to get the feel of beating an actual drum without feeling overwhelmed by your double bass drum kit!Having an assortment of sticks, brushes and mallets would further provide your students with a well-rounded learning experience.You could explain the difference in sound between a barrel-shaped drumstick head and an oval one, and let them try each type of stick out (provided you have the right size for them!)Or you could let them feel how responsive nylon heads are in comparison to wooden ones...You might consider the size of the students you wish to teach: perhaps their smaller stature would demand a junior drum kit.And, because students come in all sizes, you must provide hearing protection for little ears and big ones.Become the teacher who insists on safety first and always!Have some grip exercisers and squeeze balls scattered around your teaching area. While your students listen to your instruction, encourage them to work their hands and arm muscles before they pick up a pair of drumsticks.All too often, even professional drummers fail to warm up; a serious deficiency that could lead to injury over the long term.Don’t let that happen to your students! Indoctrinate them early in the habit of warming up prior to playing.Now that you’ve got all that figured out, you need someplace to conduct your lessons.Where and How to Give Drum LessonsIf you are so lucky as to have a space in your home, maybe an actual studio or even just a room dedicated to the pursuit of drumming perfection, all is well.You may stock it with books about drumming, hang posters of famous drummers; even partition it off so that you have a waiting room for your next student while your current student practices drum beats.If you are not so lucky as to have all that spare room, talk to music stores in your area.It is possible that they could rent a bit of space in their store; perhaps they even have booths set up specifically for drum teachers like you, who have no other place to conduct lessons.Do you have children in school?You might talk to their principal: perhaps s/he might permit you the use of a classroom after hours. You may even be granted access to their band room, already fully outfitted for teaching the drums!You may offer your services as the school’s premier drum tutor, while you’re at it!Are you a member of a church?You might speak to the pastor or vicar about using a room in the church’s basement or teaching building on those afternoons and evenings there is no worship. The acoustics might be fantastic!Lugging your kit here, there and everywhere might make you feel like you’re on tour again, so arranging for storage of your teaching materials where you conduct your lessons might be a good idea.Failing that, you should have a vehicle capable of transporting everything you need to give lesson s and, most importantly, you should arrive in plenty of time to set up and tune your kit before your first student arrives!Keeping on hand a few snare drums would help your marching band students Source: Pixabay Credit: FlokineEstablishing Yourself as a Drum TeacherOutside of seeking a teaching position in formal education, anyone who can play the drums can bill themselves as a drum instructor.However, unless you’re on par with Phil Collins in notoriety, you might encounter a bit of trouble attracting clients.Getting your name out there, establishing a solid reputation as a knowledgeable drummer and finding students wanting to learn from you...Have you thought about hosting drum clinics or workshops?For one, an open class such as that will demonstrate the breadth of aspiring drummers you might work with individually.Beyond that, hosting such a seminar would serve to prove your teaching skills, as well as the fact that you know how to play drums.You may feature select aspects of dr umming in your workshop, such as drum fills: what they are and how to play quarter note fills, eighth notes... all the way up to sixteenth notes.Or you could teach the first 15 or 20 of the basic 40 rudiments.What about tuning a drumset? Would you care to bet on how many beginners out there have no idea that drums need tuning?What about an introduction to  jazz drumming? Or metal? Or hip-hop?Towards the end of the session, you should pass out business cards or fliers identifying you as a drum teacher.You should have researched the cost of drum lessons in your area so that your brochure advertises competitive rates!You might offer only beginner drum lessons â€" so you have no bad drumming habits to unteach, or promote your services to anyone who wants to learn to play!Set your prices right.If you are intent on teaching anyone who wants to learn to play the drums, marketing yourself is only the first step.Giving drumming lessons will give you a heady sense of independence, one enjoyed by many who share your dedication to your music instrument.Rest assured that plenty of avid drummers have proven, time and again, that it is entirely possible to provide drum instruction without a teaching certificate or any higher education.Who knows? You may prove yourself adept even at giving online drum lessons or other online tutoring jobs!

5 Delightful Jazz Guitar Licks - Tabs and Audio

5 Delightful Jazz Guitar Licks - Tabs and Audio Madalyn Danielson Having a few guitar licks up your sleeve is super helpful when youre improvising. Guitar teacher  Samuel B.  shares a few of his favorite jazz guitar licks Before we begin playing these jazz guitar licks, its a good idea to get familiar with the pentatonic scale. The pentatonic scale is a more versatile and useful scale than you might think. While being an easily-recognized basis for blues, rock, and country solos, it can be (and frequently is) a scale used  for jazz solos, too. Adding a few accidentals (notes other than the baseline ones indicated below) can make for some memorable moments in jazz guitar licks. Ive heard jazz called  â€œthe American classical music,” and heres why I agree: its chord structures are more complex than those in blues, rock, and country. Sixth, ninth, eleventh, augmented, and diminished chords are all common to it. Solo jazz guitar licks  feature a level of intricacy comparable to that of their chord counterparts. Here are a few tricks guaranteed to spice up any pentatonic-based jazz solo. Lick One The first of these jazz guitar licks  covers the segment between the fifth through eighth frets. Notes 2, 5, and 12 are the only ones foreign to the scale itself: document.createElement('audio'); /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lick-One.mp3 Lick Two The next one is grounded in the second-through-fifth-fret territory. It features three open-string notes and only one otherwise “outsider” (the note thats both ninth and twelfth): /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lick-Two.mp3 Lick Three Lick three is a different animal entirely. Its plucked with an open hand (not a pick) and is based on notes comprising a moving triad. As indicated, the first, fourth, seventh, and tenth notes are pairs (not single notes) and are played simultaneously with the thumb and index finger. The remaining ones can be played with an index-and-middle-finger alternation: /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lick-Three.mp3 Lick Four Like the first two, the fourth and fifth jazz guitar licks are based once again on pentatonic segments (the highest and the lowest ones respectively). /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lick-Four.mp3 Lick Five While the fourth lick  involves four accidentals (the second, fifth, ninth, and eleventh notes to be exact), this fifth lick is comprised entirely of notes that are pentatonic: /blog/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Lick-Five.mp3 As seen above, these five jazz guitar licks are intricate and unique creations that can make any jazz guitar solo an instant hit. Learning the pentatonic scale on the guitar is essential for jazz guitar licks, and once you do, you can apply it to other genres, as well. Be creative, have fun, and if youre looking for further practice with your jazz guitar, ask your guitar teacher to help you out with  some new moves and grooves! Post Author:  Samuel B. Samuel B. teaches beginner  guitar lessons in Austin, TX. He teaches lessons face-to-face without sheet music, which is his adaptation of Japanese instruction (involving a call-and-response method). Learn more about Samuel here! Photo by  Larry Johnson Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for convenient, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

What Is Baroque Art And How Can I Recognise It

What Is Baroque Art And How Can I Recognise It Art History: The Art Movement Lead By The Catholic Church Chapters10 Characteristics And Ideas Of The Baroque StyleThe Most Well Known Baroque ArtistsA Well Known Piece Of Baroque ArtLet's take a step back in time to the period of 1530 when religious tensions were in the air. The very fabric of society was changing and being reshaped by religious leaders from the protestant and the Catholic faiths. The protestants had openly challenged the  Catholic church with religious reforms which threatened Catholic power.   As protestant religion grew in popularity, the Catholic church wanted to define and reestablish its dominance, which lead to a counter reform being created.A part of this counter-reform included the commissioning of art and from this Baroque was born. The Art of the Baroque era was built upon the renaissance style and was a direct movement away from the simple tastes of the protestants. The Catholic church inspired and commissioned in large part this new art movement. Which started in Rome and spread like wildfire across Europe, w ith churches and religious leaders being it primary patrons. The art of the Baroque period was fuelled with richness, grandeur, vibrancy, flamboyance and extravagance.The art was to follow guidelines that depicted religious objects and scenes from the bible. But only scenes that were exclusive to the Catholic church such as the immaculate conception, the assumption of the virgin etc. While artists had some creative authority, they also had to follow a strict set of guidelines as approved by the counter-reform council. These guidelines had to adhere to the Catholic vision for this creative propaganda.According to Wikipedia, the name ‘Baroque’ was inspired by the Portuguese term Barroco, which means a flawed pearl. However, some scholars argue that it more likely comes from the Italian word ‘Barocco’ meaning an obstacle to logic. Where ever the name stemmed from in both cases the word had negative connotations. But eventually, it lost its meaning and came to be known only as o f the name of an art movement.Popular from the late 1500s to early 1700s, Baroque art can be described as both beautiful and imperfect. It can be seen expressed in Baroque painting, Baroque architecture, Baroque music, Baroque Opera, Baroque literature, Baroque dance and Baroque sculpture.Let's take a step back in time to the period of 1530. Photo Source: UnsplashBaroque created a new style of sculpture which focused on intense emotion, movement and richness. Figures can be seen from all angles as they rose out of the centre of the pieces and reaching into the empty space. Further blurring the lines between art and reality.Baroque pieces are emotional and dramatic, meant to dazzle and surprise viewers. Its realism in paintings gives the impression of looking in on a scene that is happening.Compositions are made thoughtfully to give the maximum dramatic effect and aim to blur the lines between reality, art and spirituality.Learn more from an art tutor on Superprof.The style that join ed all works is that of implied flowing movement. Photo Source: UnsplashThe Most Well Known Baroque ArtistsCaravaggioMichelangelo Merisi was born in Caravaggio, a town in Northern Italy. He moved to Rome to follow his passion for painting and after selling his art on the streets for a few years. His talent was finally rewarded when he gained his first patrons. After which he gained fame quickly and painted for highly esteemed patrons.Well known for using the chiaroscuro (light and dark) technique to add drama to his images. Caravaggio's work was as dramatic as his life story, which is one of fame, riches, fighting, jail, murder, knighthood, and evading the law. He died aged 38 from fever.Top Artworks: Bacchus, Supper at Emmaus (Caravaggio), London, The Calling of St Matthew, Medusa,Birthplace: Milan, ItalyLifeline: 1571 - 1610Art Style: BaroqueArt Forms: PaintingRembrandtRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn was born in the Netherlands and came from humble beginnings but with a wise father who sent him to a very good school. After finding a passion for the arts, Rembrandt quit school and became an apprentice for a few local artists. After which he opened his own studio painting and studying Italian art. He found his style shortly after with a Caravaggio like focus on light and dark.Rembrandt is known as a master of art mastering painting drawing and print in equal measure.Top Artworks: The night watch, the Jewish bride, the return of the prodigal sonBirthplace: NetherlandsLifeline: 1606 - 1669Art Style: BaroqueArt Forms: Painting and printmakerVermeerJohannes Vermeer was largely self-taught and little is know about how he decided to become an artist and a painter or about his path to doing so. But the masters of the period would have inspired his works. The expressiveness of Caravaggio, the intensity of Rembrandt the style of the Utrecht school, can all be seen in Vermeer large scale paintings.Vermeer is well known for his works depicting the daily life in Delft wher e he lived. He also excelled and defined luminous interiors scenes with women sitting by windows. The painter's work was full of colour, vibrancy and like many baroque paintings feels like you are voyeuristically looking in on a private scene.Top Artworks: Girl with a pearl earring, the art of painting, the milkmaid, Diana and her nymphsBirthplace: NetherlandsLifeline: 1632 - 1675Art Style: BaroqueArt Forms: PaintingBaroque art serves to bring images of Catholic worship back into the public environment. Photo Source: UnsplashA Well Known Piece Of Baroque ArtSupper at EmmausThe Supper at Emmaus was painted in 1601, it is true to life painting, meaning the figures are life-sized. Immediately you are invited into the image with incredibly clever composition. The space at the edge of the table is where you stand as you have been invited to dine.The story is that Christ has been crucified and his disciples are walking along the road they are joined by another man. They all sit down to ea t when the man who had joined them, breaks the bread and is revealed to be Christ resurrected. The painting shows this point of surprise and drama, the entire painting draws you in with the hands of Christ and the disciple reaching out to us, the fruit bowl hangs on the corner of the table bursting into out reality. Also, the light highlights our face and guide us where our eyes need to focus.Artist: CaravaggioDate Painted: 1601Size: 55 x 77 inchesMedium: Oil on canvasOther Well-Known PiecesThe palace of Versailles, FranceSaint Peters Basilica, Vatican CityA fantastic cave with Odysseus and calypso by Jan Brueghel the elderThe garden of love by RubensThe girl at a window by RembrandtBacchus by CaravaggioFountain of the four rivers, ItalyThe calling of St Matthew by CaravaggioDavid Victorious over Goliath by CaravaggioMary Magdalen with the smoking flame by Georges de La TourThe Baroque art movement doesn't just present us with pieces of art; it also tells a story about the history o f the era, religious dominance, cultural dogma and religious tensions. Whether you like Baroque art or not, it is hard to deny its beauty and twisted perfection. Albeit that the purpose of the movement was fundamentally Catholic propaganda to establish power over the protestants.Looking at some of the pieces discussed above, you can see their power to tell a story. To evoke emotion, communicate a message and draw you into a different way of seeing things. Ostentatious or beautiful? That is in the eye of the beholder.Do you know that Impressionism has light brushstrokes and Expressionism also has similar brush strokes?

A Student Review of Fordham University

A Student Review of Fordham University Seun earned her bachelors degree in English and communications from Fordham University. She specializes in history tutoring, IB tutoring, and a number of other subjects. Below, she shares her experience at Fordham University: Describe the campus setting and transportation options. Seun: I attended Fordham Universitys Lincoln Center campus. It was the epitome of urban. The building is located in the center of Manhattanwhere Central Park begins and near major performing arts centers. You have easy access to the Fordham University Bronx Rose Hill campus via the Ram Van, which drives students to the larger campus in about 15 minutes if there is no heavy traffic. The Rose Hill campus has a more traditional college look, with an enclosed campus that has lots of grassy areas and beautiful architecture. At both campuses, theres easy access to public transportation. The Lincoln Center campus, however, provides more train and bus options. Safety can be a concern, only because youre in the city and things may happen nearby. But, the security guards go above and beyond to make sure students are kept safe. How available are the professors, academic advisers, and teaching assistants? Seun: It depends. I would suggest that, for any college, the student has to be more proactive to get advice from teaching and advisory staff. Make appointments regularly and dont be afraid to follow up with questions via email or phone. Professors obviously love to see students actively engaged with materials for their classes, so it will only work to your benefit if you are consistently seeking ways to have your voice heard both inside and outside of the classroom. How would you describe the dorm liferooms, dining options, location, socialization opportunities with other students? Seun: Unfortunately, I was a commuter student, so I did not live in the dorms. I did hear amazing things from those who lived on campus, though. The dorms were especially nice (practically apartment quality). I think living on campus provides a chance to build deeper bonds with your fellow classmates. Truth be told, I wasnt fond of the food on campus, but youre in NYC, so there are plenty of options off campus for you to enjoy. Lastly, its NYC! Entertainment is everywhere and available at any time. Make the most of it! Which majors/programs are best represented and supported? Seun: I think the business school was the best represented area, and those who were enrolled in that program seemed to feel most supported by staff. Thats probably the same on any college campus; business involves a lot of networking events and professional development outside of the classroom. I studied English and communications, because I love to write and aspired to work in media creating innovative content for TV. Fordham has a stellar record of media professionals graduating from its school. However, I think I could have benefited from some more guidance on how to navigate my field. How easy or difficult was it for you to meet people and make friends as a freshman? Does Greek life play a significant role in the campus social life? Seun: I started Fordham as a transfer during my sophomore year. If youre shy, it can be daunting to meet people and develop close friendships. Living on campus definitely helps, and finding a club that fits with your interests will hopefully bring you out of your shell. There wasnt any Greek life on campus at Fordham, though. How helpful is the Career Centerand other student support services? Seun: Many reputable companies were definitely recruiting through our career center. Again, you have to be proactive in taking advantage of whatever resources are available. Its there, but its only as good as the work you put toward it. How are the various study areas such aslibraries, the student union, and dorm lounges? Seun: The library at Lincoln Center was much smaller in comparison to the Rose Hill campus library. I would recommend going to the Rose Hill campus in the Bronx if you canmuch easier to find a quiet space to yourself. Describe the surrounding town. Seun: My campus was at Columbus Circle in Manhattan. A very exciting place to be with much to offer students. How big or small is the student body? Were you generally pleased or displeased with the typical class sizes? Seun: Lincoln Centers student body was smaller for obvious reasons. However, the crowd was diverse, and you get more face time with professors due to the class sizes being much smaller than usual college classes. Describe one memorable experience with a professor and/or class. Perhaps one you loved the most or one youregretthe most. Seun: I will always remember how dedicated two of my communications professors were in making sure I found internship opportunities that would set me up for success in the future. Im still in touch with them now and consider them to be great, close friends. Check out Seuns tutoring profile. The views expressed in this article do not necessarily represent the views of Varsity Tutors.

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How to Use Meanwhile and Other English Connector Words

How to Use Meanwhile and Other English Connector Words English connector words like  meanwhile show a logical relationship between events, thoughts and clauses.Instead of speaking only in short sentences, connector words enable us to join them together so that we can express ourselves fluidly.Understanding connector words is critical for effective comprehension of the English language while a strong vocabulary of connector words can raise the standard of your English from good to excellent.The Meaning of MeanwhileWhen we use meanwhile in English, it  means that things happened at the same time, or refers to things that happened after an intervening space of time. Confusing? Check out the next section.How to use Meanwhile in a SentenceOk, if the definition of meanwhile left you confused, these example sentences should make it easy.When meanwhile means that things happened at the same time:I was working at a restaurant, meanwhile my wife was going to university.The United States elected a new president, meanwhile the whole world was having problems.Jim is  married to Beth, meanwhile he speaks  to Anne everyday.When meanwhile refers to things that happened during an intervening space of time:Beth has moved to Chicago. Anne has meanwhile found a new boyfriend.I quit school 3 months ago. I have meanwhile been offered 3 job.Note that in these two sentences you can replace meanwhile with since and get the same meaning.More English Connector Words1. Coordinating ConjunctionsCoordinating conjunctions join the two or more important ideas in a clause together to make a single sentence. These are the most straightforward connector words and the most usedThey include: For But Or Yet So AndHere are some examples of how they are used:Instead of saying: I went to university today. I had an exam We can say: I went to university today for an exam.Instead of saying: I want to go to France. I might not have money to do so. We can say: I want to go to France but I might not have the money to do soInstead of saying: I went to work. I h ad a coffee. We can say: I went to work and I had a coffee.Instead of saying: Will I buy the red dress? Will I buy the black dress? We can say: Will I buy the red dress or the black dress?2. Relative PronounsRelative pronouns are used after a noun or other main subject in a sentence to give more details about it. These are:Who That Whom Which WhoseHere are some examples of how they are used:David is my brother’s friend. David is my brother’s friend who plays in a band with him.He bought me a perfume for my birthday. He bought me a perfume for my birthday that smells beautifulAnna is my neighbour. Anna is a my neighbour with whom we went to France.That’s the man. That’s the man whose wife had triplets.3. Subordinating ConjunctionsSubordinating Conjunctions tell us more about the action or verb of one clause by linking it to the action of another clause.These include:When Though If Before Since So That Because While Although Wherever Whenever As Unless After In order That As i f WhereHere are some examples of how they are used:She bought new shoes although she still hadn’t paid her credit card bill. I always stop by his coffee shop whenever I go to the beach on holidays. I won’t be able to go to the party unless David drives me. I ate an apple while I waited for my father at the airport I hadn’t heard of the movie before I went to the cinema with Maria.4. Conjunctive AdverbsConjunctive adverbs connect two independent clauses. The difference with conjunctive adverbs from other connector words is that, in most cases, they must be preceded by semicolon and followed by a comma.These includeHowever Also Then Moreover Therefore Consequently Instead Later Afterwards Furthermore Afterwards MeanwhileHere are some examples of how they are used:I do love to go to Europe on holidays; however, this year I went to Canada. I had so much more I couldn’t meet Claire for lunch; moreover, I had an important doctor’s appointment. I have a thesis to finish by Friday ; therefore, I will be studying hard over the next few days. He has a severe heart condition; consequently, he needs surgery urgently. John was working hard; meanwhile, David was doing nothing except watching television.Examples of How Connector Words are UsedConnector words are a very important tool in literature because they help show cause and effect, contrast and comparison. They set the scene while also enabling the text to flow.Read this excerpt from the short story, A White Heron by Sarah Orne Jewett. Pay attention to the author’s use of connector words and see how many you can spot in the text.The woods were already filled with shadows one June evening, just before eight o’clock, though a bright sunset still glimmered faintly among the trunks of the trees. A little girl was driving home her cow, a plodding, dilatory, provoking creature in her behavior, but a valued companion for all that. They were going away from whatever light there was, and striking deep into the wood s, but their feet were familiar with the path, and it was no matter whether their eyes could see it or not. There was hardly a night the summer through when the old cow could be found waiting at the pasture bars; on the contrary, it was her greatest pleasure to hide herself away among the huckleberry bushes, and though she wore a loud bell she had made the discovery that if one stood perfectly still it would not ring. So Sylvia had to hunt for her until she found her, and call Co’! Co’! with never an answering Moo, until her childish patience was quite spent. If the creature had not given good milk and plenty of it, the case would have seemed very different to her owners. Besides, Sylvia had all the time there was, and very little use to make of it. Sometimes in pleasant weather it was a consolation to look upon the cow’s pranks as an intelligent attempt to play hide-and seek, and as the child had no playmates she lent herself to this amusement with a good deal of zest. Though this chase had been so long that the wary animal herself had given an unusual signal of her whereabouts, Sylvia had only laughed when she came upon Mistress Moolly at the swampside, and urged her affectionately homeward with a twig of birch leaves. The old cow was not inclined to wander farther, she even turned in the right direction for once as they left the pasture, and stepped along the road at a good pace.

Teaching abroad with your pet What you need to know

Teaching abroad with your pet What you need to know So, you want to teach English abroad? Even if the idea has only just now crossed your mind (or you’ve been dreaming of this plan for years), in all seriousness, living and teaching abroad is a wonderful, eye-opening and mind-broadening experience. If you have pets, though, that adds a whole new level of complexity to your planning. How do you bring them? And should you bring them? After all, taking your pet abroad is a big decision and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. Figure out whether moving abroad with your pet is a viable option. When making plans to teach abroad, even before you research pet entry requirements in your new country, it’s imperative that you consider every available option for your pet and carefully weigh up the pros and cons of each. Have a long and hard think about what’s really best for them. If the move is relatively short term (a year or two at, the most), you may want to consider leaving your pet at home, in trusted hands, if possible. Your pet’s health and well being should be considered above all else. The stress of flying can make pets ill. Conditions in the cargo hold of commercial jets are not always pet-friendly. Temperatures can fluctuate wildly, the noise can be terrifying to pets and the air pressure can drop at any time. There are also the practicalities to consider when you do make the move. In Asia, for example, pet-friendly accommodation can be difficult to find. In the UAE, dogs are banned from public areas and confined to designated dog parks. Some countries frown (or have an outright ban) on taking animals on public transportation. And depending on where you’re moving to (and from) an extreme climate can have a negative impact on your pet’s quality of life. Factors to consider when moving abroad with your pet. Most countries require some sort of entry permit for pets. The application process varies substantially from country to country. You’ll want to allow plenty of lead time in advance of the big move so you can be sure you’ve covered all your bases. If in doubt, then check whether your new country’s government website has a page detailing what you need to know about moving with your pet. Teaching in Europe with either a dog, cat or ferret, for example, is relatively straightforward. The days of drawn-out quarantines and indecipherable paperwork are long gone, thanks to something that sounds almost impossibly adorable - a pet passport! If your pet is another species, then national laws apply so you’ll need to do some more in-depth research into the pet regulations set by the country in Europe you’ll be teaching in. In Asia, it’s pretty much guaranteed that you’re going to need your pet to be quarantined. You’ll also need to microchip and vaccinate your pet against rabies in Korea and Japan. While some countries ban snakes and birds altogether, others go one step further and impose bans of certain breeds of dogs. Check with the country’s consulate on whether they have laws in places restricting your dog’s breed. If you’ve decided to take your best friend with you, it’s also a good idea to research accessibility to pet services locally, like vets, animal hospitals, groomers and pet sitters. Is your pet’s food brand is readily available? Will your accommodation will come with a yard for your dog to roam in? Sign up to Teach Away today for access to the latest teaching jobs around the world. Teaching overseas with your pet: A checklist of what to do. Because there are so many details to sort out and many different things to consider as you plan your move, you will want to be fully prepared every step of the way. Check out our tips below: Find a vet who specializes in pet relocation. Your current vet or state/government site might be able to point you in the right direction. If you’re based in the US, you’ll need an accredited vet to fill out an international health certificate for your pet. Get your documents in order. Pet Relocation has advice on transporting pets to different destinations overseas. If you’re coming from the US, you’ll need to get a health certificate from the US Department of Agriculture (USA). You’ll also want to bring a hard copy of your pet’s health records, to be on the safe side. Get your pet vaccinated and microchipped. Microchipping your pet is always recommended anyway, but many countries also require it. In Europe, for instance, you’ll need to get your pet decked out with an ISO microchip. You’ll need to redo your pet’s rabies vaccine at a specific time before you depart. Other immunizations you’ll need to for dogs include: Distemper Parvovirus Canine hepatitis Leptospirosis While cats will need the following vaccines ahead of time: Panleukopenia Rhinotracheitis Calicivirus Get a travel crate. Now’s the time to get your pet used to their travel crate. And check with the airline you’re flying with about whether to get a hard or soft-sided crate. Confirm any airline requirements. Every airline has their own set of policies in place when flying with pets. For instance, depending on the size of your dog and your destination, you might not be able to travel with your pet in the cabin. And as much as we hate to break it to you, some airlines don’t have the best track record when it comes to keeping pets safe. Oh, and no matter how tempted you are to sedate your dog for the flight, it’s really not advisable. Sedation can cause breathing difficulties. Set money aside for your pet ticket. Yes, air travel is now available to the furry masses. And some airlines even allow dogs to travel in the cabin, rather than the cargo hold. Either way, you will have to pay, although airlines do vary in their pricing structure for pets so you’ll need to check with them directly. If possible, try getting a direct, non-stop flight. And avoid holiday and weekend travel times like the plague. Also, have a think about the time of year you’re flying in. Is it extremely cold or hot? This can make conditions in the cargo hold harder on your pet. All set for you and your furry friend’s adventure teaching and traveling abroad? Be sure to check out these additional resources for new expat teachers: 5 teacher blogs to get you excited about teaching abroad How to avoid cold feet: The teach abroad edition Tax timeout: tax responsibilities for teachers heading overseas to teach