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Guitar Spring: Music For a New Season

Guitar Spring: Music For a New Season

I had some time on my hands. Many folks did during the 2020 pandemic. Some who were fortunate to socially distance at home were able to spend time exploring curiosities and long-held interests. I’ve always enjoyed classical guitar music. I decided to finally get a...

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On Senator Joe Lieberman

On Senator Joe Lieberman

I’m processing the sudden loss of Senator Joe Lieberman. He was a vice presidential nominee, public servant, diplomat, author, maverick … and recording artist! 🎙 Here's the backstory: I met Joe Lieberman in an elevator bank in a Senate office building. I was a Senate...

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No phones at a concert

The next time you go to a concert - keep your phone in your pocket. Do NOT take pictures/videos/recordings of the concert. Sounds crazy, right? But one band -- TOOL -- has implemented this rule at their concerts. At a recent Tool concert at Crypto Arena in Los...

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On speed producing

On speed producing

Could you make a beat in 10 seconds or less? (I think I could...ok, maybe in 20 seconds with a good MIDI interface) Welcome to the world of speedrunning or speed producing. Speedrunning has emerged within the rap industry, a phenomenon where up-and-coming producers...

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On speed producing

Will country radio play Beyonce?

Beyoncé has gone country. But will country radio play along? I sure hope so... Beyoncé's release of the country-infused single "Texas Hold 'Em" has raised questions about whether country radio stations will play her new songs. Initially, a local country radio station...

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