Perhaps you have received your guitar as a gift, or picked it out for yourself; and whether it is your first guitar or if you are a grizzled veteran of the frets, there may come a time when your guitar may lose its like new looks. Oil from a performer's hands, combined with dirt and dust, collects to build an unsavory grime on both the fret board and the body of the guitar reducing the overall aesthetically pleasing look of the instrument. Watch this video and you'll be properly cleaning your...
Jitterbug dance steps are quite easy because they're always on the beat of the music. Practice the jitterbug dance steps with guidance from a professional dance instructor and performer in this free video on dance steps.
Dancers keep their hair back most of the time. Especially in performances like ballet, it is important to keep your hair out of your face. Not only does your hair stay out of the way, but it also helps performers look uniform with each other.
Are you a dancer, stage performer or singer? In this video, get some great tips how to get a ponytail looking nice for stage performance. Ponytail hairstyles are simple to do and look clean and professional on stage for a performance of any kind.
In this video tutorial the performer demonstrates the slant gainer, also known as the cheat gainer. Basically, it involves hurling yourself away from the ground, spinning in the air for a while and then trying to land without busting your ankles and/or head. If accomplished successfully, it looks extremely cool. If it ends in failure, at least you might get a hit YouTube clip out of it.
It's been a few years since Finding Nemo became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, but it's cultural appeal lingers on. If you want to capture some of that Nemo cuteness for your Halloween costume, watch this video to learn how to make a really cute Nemo costume with no sewing required.
Wine racks are one of the easiest and best-looking DIY pieces you can add to your kitchen. They're sort of the adult equivalent of making a birdhouse or a spice rack in shop class. This video will show you how to build a really nice wooden one yourself that goes over your refrigerator and will hold about 30 bottles of wine or liquor.
Money skills are critical for any adult, which means the best time to teach someone financial responsibility is during the teenage years. These parenting tips are meant to teach your child about income and costs. Use allowance as a tool to show your teenager how to manage their own money.
Shirley Temple curls aren't the only way you can curl your hair. Forget those iron-fisted curls of your childhood and make your hair curly and beautiful the adult way by watching this video.
In this tutorial, learn how to create a makeup look inspired by Bella Swan from "Twilight". Bella is played by Kristen Stewart and is currently one of the most popular characters in young adult literature.
A member of the London stunt team 3Run demonstrates the speed vault. The speed vault is one of the more basic parkour moves, but in this case basic doesn't mean easy. The speed vault sends you hurtling over a wall at great speed, and it takes practice to do this right. It only looks easy here because the performer really knows what he's doing.
Check out this instructional first aid video with Kurt Osiander as he demonstrates how to fix cauliflower ear with some alcohol, a swab and a needle. Watch as Tom gets his ear deflated in just a minute or two. This video is perfect for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu performers. Learn how to fix cauliflower ear with this first aid tutorial video!
Watch this instructional cello playing video to learn how to space your fingers evenly on the cello for the beginners. The second and third fingers tend to be too close together but the Spock sign usually ameliorates this. The tutorial also offers effective alternative solutions to help the finger spacing. This is a great video for beginning cello performers and enthusiasts.
In this instructional harmonica video, learn how to sharpen your harmonica draw scraper after you have been using it for a while. The very best stone you can use to sharpen the draw scraper is the hard Arkansas stone. Better tune your harmonica by sharpening your draw scraper. This video is great for harmonica performers and enthusiasts.
Watch this instructional harmonica video to help you familiarize yourself with how to tune a harmonica using the draw scraper. This video tutorial provides basics tips on how to get used to using a draw scraper. It is recommended that you find an old tarnished reed plate. Start by scraping on the reed plate to see the kind of mark you make. This video is great for harmonica performers and enthusiasts.
The scorpion pose is a favorite of Cirque de Soleil performers and contortionists of all stripes, which is to say it's a very advanced position not for the faint of heart—or weak of back.
Many adults lose sight of what a fun holiday Halloween can be for them as well as their kids. Does dressing up in costume and drinking brightly-colored sweet cocktails ever get old? Watch this video to learn how to mix two delightful Halloween cocktails, a Brain Hemorrhage and a Pumpkin. Drink up!
In this clip, learn how to skillet fry chicken in order to get that juicy on the inside/crispy on the outside texture. This intensely flavorful dinner is perfect for any occasion and will satisfy both kids and adults. Enjoy!
Broccoli is one of the foods that terrifies children but is very popular among adults both for its nutritional value and it hearty taste. This video demonstrates how to cook a recipe for roasted broccoli with Parmesan cheese. Delicious and savory, this is one vegetable side dish that you won't have any problem getting your guests to consume.
In this tutorial, learn how to perform a quick and easy magic trick. In this trick, you will make it look like a tea towel is haunted and being pushed around by ghosts.
Being in your twenties is tough. You're not a child anymore, but also not quite a full-fledged "adult" yet. Sure, you do adult things like cook asparagus sometimes, but you're also sweating about securing enough likes on your social media posts.
Older adults may sometimes have more difficulties sleeping as they grow into their mature years. Follow these tips to get good, healthy sleep at any age! Create a calm, peaceful environment so your bedroom can become a great place to get well needed rest.
Straw Bale mazes are fun for children and adults a like and are a great way of having fun with the whole family! In this video you'll learn how to put create the maze, pull together volunteers, and get the sponsors you need!
Poisoning can happen to both children and adults, and is one of the most preventable forms of illness that exists. Poisoning can sneak up on your in various ways including household products, expired medications, foods and even alcohol. So, take the tips in this clip from Dr. Savant and avoid this unnecessary illness in your household.
Still wearing a clip-on in your adult life? It's time to take the clip on off, and learn to tie a tie... and while you're at it, how to tie a tie in multiple ways! In this video, learn how to tie a double windsor knot.
Chiropractors always come home from a hard day's work with a smile on their face because so many adults have back pain that just won't go away.
Goofy is iconic. He is that lovable pooch from Disney's classics. Everyone has memories of Goofy from their childhoods and now you can bring him back to life as an adult! Check out this video and learn how to sketch Goofy by hand just like a cartoonist.
Adults lose 10 cups of water daily through normal activities, and heat, exertion, or illness can increase that amount. Pay attention to the thirst, dry mouth, dizziness, and tiredness that dehydration can cause—before a little problem becomes a dangerous. Learn how to cure mild dehydration.
Watch this instructional knitting video to attach a single crocheted half circle ear flap to a single crocheted baby beanie. Use a tapestry needle to thread some yarn. This same process can be applied to adult caps and hats. Just use a larger needle and thicker yarn. It's easy to sew crocheted pieces together with regular yarn for an almost invisible seam.
This how to video teaches kids how manners are important to be used as adults. Even something as simple as saying please and thank you makes a big difference in how people people respond to you and how you feel about others. Watch this video etiquette tutorial and learn how to teach children to be polite, and maybe even learn a few things yourself.
You don't need any snow to build this awesome sled kite. After some simple steps in this how to video tutorial you'll be soaring the skies in no time! For this sled kite project you will need: garbage bag, bamboo sticks, cloth tape, scissors, magic marker, yard stick, and a hole punch. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper.
This instructional how to video will show you how to build a traditional Japanese bowed kite that's simple to make and has great soaring ability. Just watch and learn to make a battle kite. For this project you will need: rip-stop nylon, wooden dowels, cloth tape, double stick tape, scissors, string, toothpicks, yard stick, pencil, paper. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper.
This creative kite is perfect for high flying! Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to build an intermediate level Korean kite. For this project you will need: rip-stop nylon, bamboo sticks, cloth tape, double stick step, scissors, magic marker, yard stick, toothpick, string and fuzzy string. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper.
Get ready to make the kite that helped discover electricity! Watch this instructional how to video and learn to make a diamond shaped kite. For this project you will need: garbage bag, wooden dowels, cloth tape, string, scissors, magic marker, yard stick, toothpicks and ribbon. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper.
This kite's cool rectangle shape and easy assembly will have you flying high in no time!
This awesome kite has a long tail just like a dragon and is traditionally flown to celebrate the Chinese New Year! Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to make a dragon shaped kite. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper. For this project you will need: rib-stop nylon, bamboo dowels, cloth tape, pencil, scissors, and gold tinsel.
This Japanese kite is a terrific flyer and exciting to make! Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to make a Suruga kite. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper. For this project you will need: rib-stop nylon, bamboo dowels, cloth tape, double stick tape, scissors, and string.
Today's word is "obesity". This is a noun which means excessive fatness.
Board game enthusiast Scott Nicholson reviews a new game each week showing you the pieces and rules of play, as well and demonstrating the game with friends. This weeks game, Heroscape, is about buying and fighting with miniatures for kids and adults put out by Milton Bradley.
Learn the secrect of the floating card trick. Kids as well as adults will love it.
