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How To: Make a spun glass pendant with implosion

In this video series on spun glass, expert Tom Wright takes you through the steps of making a spun glass pendant with imploded colors. He introduces you to safety concerns and the materials you will need, followed by a demonstration of all the steps needed to make you own spun glass pendant with implosion.

How To: Play flute scales in D flat (Db)

A member of the woodwind family, the flute is a reedless instrument that plays music when air is blown over the opening or an edge. Early flutes were made of bone and date back 30,000 to 50,000 years in certain parts of the world. In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of Db from our expert.

How To: Play flute scales in A flat (Ab)

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of Ab from our expert. An experienced player, she first teaches you about what a musical scale is and and how a flute actually sounds. You will learn scales easily by watching these videos and also learn how to play chords on the flute.

How To: Dance the Balboa swing

In this video series, our expert Nathan Bugh will tell you about the history of Balboa swing dance, and explain the dance itself. Nathan will teach you how to lead and follow the basic Balboa swing step, how to hold your partner, and how to do a break. He will also show you how to do a Charleston step, a kick, and how to bounce.

How To: Play flute scales in A Major

In this series of videos, learn more about playing the flute in the key of A major from our expert. An experienced player, she first teaches you about what a musical scale is and and how a flute actually sounds. You will learn scales easily by watching these videos and also learn how to play chords on the flute.

How To: Play jazz bass in F

In this video series, expert jazz musician Ryan Larson will teach you how to read and play jazz bass in the key of F major. Learn the different scales and techniques in this step by step bass guitar lesson. Improve your ability to groove with other musicians and move freely along the neck of the bass.

How To: Do the silk and ball magic trick

In this videos series, our experts Grace Fraga & Glenn Schneider will show you how to do the silk and ball magic trick. They will teach you about the supplies you'll need, all about the different balls you'll use, and teach you how to change the balls. They will also teach you how to handle the wand and finish the trick theatrically.

How To: Play bossa nova guitar in D flat major

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips on the distinctive plucking technique used by Bossa Nova guitarists.

How To: Play Bossa Nova guitar in E Major

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips on the distinctive plucking technique used by Bossa Nova guitarists.

How To: Draw shapes

In these intermediate drawing lessons, learn how to transform simple shapes into an abstract creation. Our expert will help you understand how to use cubes and prisms, as well as bend the rules of perspective, to create a feeling of dynamic action in your drawings.

How To: Play bossa nova guitar in A-flat (Ab)

In this series of video music lessons you'll learn how to play Bossa Nova classical guitar. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the essential scales and chord progressions you'll need to know to play Bossa Nova songs, taking you through a piece measure by measure, and offering tips on the distinctive plucking technique used by Bossa Nova guitarists.

How To: Get magic lessons from a clown

In this video series, our expert Ayejaye will teach you all about schmoozing and magic: he'll show you how to do the cockroach trick, how to work the crowd, how to swallow a sword, how to make a ring from a dollar bill and other dollar bill tricks, and how to do the bubbles trick.

How To: Improvise on the piano in E flat

In this video series you'll learn how to play improvisational piano in the key of E flat major. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the major scale, harmonic minor scale, and 7th scale on the piano. He'll take you through a song measure by measure, reading the sheet music, and showing you some great improv bebop and blues progressions.

How To: Improvise in C major on the piano

In this video series you'll learn how to play improvisational piano in the key of C Major. Expert Ryan Larson shows you the major scale, harmonic minor scale, and 7th scale on the piano. He'll take you through a song measure by measure, reading the sheet music, and showing you some great improv bebop and blues progressions.

How To: Play an off-beat snare drum

In this instructional video series you will learn how to play an off-beat snare drum to a swing beat. Our expert Peter Van Dyck shares techniques for creating a basic drum beat, adding fills, and offers tips and advice on how to begin the process and walks you through some great informational steps to becoming a more advanced drummer.

How To: Set up a Fender Stratocaster electric guitar

In these do it yourself guitar tech videos, learn how to set up the famous Fender Stratocaster electric guitar. Our expert will walk you through some basic techniques, including how to make truss rod adjustments, how to set the string level, how to loosen or tighten the spring tension, how to set bridge intonation, how to change the pickup height, and even how to change the strings—all tips for helping you get the best sound out of your guitar.

How To: Prepare fried coconut shrimp

In these cooking videos, learn how to make a fried coconut shrimp recipe. Our expert will walk you through the process step-by-step, with tips on how to buy fresh shrimp, what ingredients and utensils are needed, how to devein the shrimp, how to add flour, make a beer batter, and dip the shrimp, how to make an orange marmalade dipping sauce, how to fry the shrimp, and how to serve the dish with a little bit of flair.

How To: Apply for welfare benefits

In this video clip series our welfare expert will show you exactly how to apply for it in the state of Florida. Many states are similar to Florida int his regard but some will have a few subtle differences in their application procedure so review more for that.

How To: Survive hiking in the Appalachian mountains

In this survival video series, learn how to survive hiking in the Appalachian Mountains from hiking expert David Jackel. David will teach you how to survive hiking in the Appalachian Mountains with camping tips and survival techniques such as how to pack for a camping trip in the Appalachians, how to choose footwear for hiking in the mountains, how to find firewood in the Appalachians, how to start a fire, how to find shelter when hiking, how to handle rain in the Appalachian Mountains, how t...

How To: Use Nero Products Suite

In this video series, watch as computer expert Franklin Hitchcock teaches how to use the Nero Product Suite. Learn how to burn data CD's and DVD's how to compress and capture video and audio, the different settings and panel options, how to adjust burn speed, how to use Nero Express, how to make UFD and ISO DVD's, and how to code video.

How To: Home brew dark lager

In this video series, our expert Mark Emily will show you how to brew your own black lager, he will tell you about hops and malts, yeast, and Irish moss. Mr. Emily will also teach you about brewing equipment, different styles of beers, recipes, and ingredients, and equipment cleaners.

How To: Build an interior room in Cinema 4D

In this video series, our expert John Carstarphen will show you how to use walls, windows, and spline objects. He will also show you how to use the NURBS loft, copy and scale objects, use floor trim, and add a backdrop. He will also show you how to texture the trim, add a background image, and tile the floor before showing you how to light with luminance and create fake radiosity.

How To: Prepare Creole seafood stew

Iin this Creole cooking video series, learn how to make a seafood stew recipe with crab, catfish, scallops, shrimp, clams, and sausage. Our expert Nawlins chef, Karl James, will walk you through this easy recipe step-by-step, with ingredients needed, how to season the dish, how to cut and prepare the seafood and vegetables, how to render sausage fat, how to make a roux, how to sweat the trinity mixture, and then how to bring it all together in one delicious bowl of stew.

How To: Use Bryce software

In this video series, our expert Matt Nichols will show you how to create, render, and edit objects in Bryce. He will teach you everything you need to know about the interface, using families, and rendering a scene.

How To: Use Apple iMovie

In this series of video tutorials you'll learn how to use Apple's iMovie software to make your own film or movies. Expert Matt Nichols demonstrates how to use the video editing software for Mac computers. He shows you how to start a new project in iMovie, how to import video clips, how to use the timeline, and how to edit video clips.