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Empty the Cup
Why do we have so much trouble growing, improving, and learning? One reason is that our “cup” is already full, and because of that, there is not enough room for what needs to go in. If we already know something, have a skill, or even have a certain thought, it doesn’t need to occupy space in our learning time.
What About Jam Sessions?
The Big Lie
Not All Bullies are Loud
When we think of bullying, the aggressive, noisy, overbearing personality comes to mind. While these types certainly make themselves known, (especially during childhood) there is an arguably more dangerous bully that appears in adult situations: the soft-spoken one. Continue Reading…
It’s gotta be bad (or it ain’t gonna be good)
A Revolutionary Concept
Introducing the hardware-sofware human interface you’ve been waiting for. Here are some of the main features:
- Allows control over pitch, harmony, tone, dynamics, and rhythm, all in real time!
- Locks to any tempo, and follows complex harmonic and metric changes.
- Enables interactions between musicians, collaborations, and unique live-performance applications.
- Doesn’t use loops or phrase samples, no built-in obsolescence.
- Constantly updated with the latest capabilities.
- Suitable for any style, from classical to the most modern.
- Developed through an evolutionary process by the finest musical minds.
Best yet,
It’s free.
Embracing the Distractions
It’s clear that there is much to be gained by devoting our full attention to our work. Is there a downside to iron-clad focus? What about the distractions? Continue Reading…
Living with Tinnitus
For many years, even though my hearing is good, I have suffered with Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. For me, it is a true “ringing” in that it focuses on a small range of frequencies in the 4khz range, a bit like a police whistle. For people without this affliction, it seems like a minor annoyance, but for those of us who live with it, it can be a terrible life-altering struggle to live with this noise. How can we deal with this? Continue Reading…
The Dangers of Being in a Hurry
Recently, one of my pastimes has brought to mind a question: What is to be gained mentally and artistically by having time limits? Does rushing to the finish line make us stronger, more efficient, or most importantly, wiser? Continue Reading…
