Month: September 2024
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New Releases
A lot of new releases to check out from the past 2 weeks: The Windham Hill Guitar one isn’t new but I just added it to my library, the rest though, I’m excited to check out. I’ve already been really loving the new Vasen/Hawktail release. Can’t believe the Brand New Heavies album is 30 years…
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Jimmy Bruno has the best musical instruction channel on YouTube in case you are interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pk2x_VVq-Do #jazzguitar #guitar Also on: website
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Generative AI tools further the importance of quality over quantity in employee evaluation. Another key future skill: managers who can spot true excellence amid AI-enhanced mediocrity. #FutureOfWork #AI Also on: website
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Meta/AI and wearables
Nilay Patel and Mark Zuckerberg Podcast notes: – I’m on board with the idea that computing’s future is shifting away from mobile towards wearables, likely eyeglasses. Might be worth looking into Luxottica investments given their Facebook partnership. – The concept of companies using AI chatbots as customer-facing agents with real agency? Yes, I can see…
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Of all the new features on ios 18, the one that no one has talked about and that has made the most impact on my day-to-day life is that Siri now AutoCorrects wanna to “want to.” Also on: website
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I’m not sure if it’s just me or if it’s a universal experience for musicians but: periods of progress and improvement when practicing my instrument usually translate—at least temporarily—to lousy public performance. Also on: website
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The Right Amplifier
A few years ago I picked up a pair of KEF q150 speakers for my small listening room, at the time I had them paired with a NAD 7125 amplifier. When I first fired up that pairing I was a bit dissapointed in how bass-heavy everything sounded. I learned that the KEF’s came with some…
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Delaware Valley Bluegrass – 2024
This is the best bluegrass festival, period. The size is perfect. One stage, no lines, nothing is crowded* Almost everyone who attends plays an instrument so the campground jams can be amazing. (*except the handicap bathroom stall of which there is only one and when you’re helping someone navigate the festival in a wheelchair that…