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What Did You Learn In 2013
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Go hard young Matt.
I don't know that I am any much wiser than 12 months ago.
I have learned to sightread bass very much better. Struggling playing trad jazz makes my rock chops grow in my sleep.
I don't know that I am any much wiser than 12 months ago.
I have learned to sightread bass very much better. Struggling playing trad jazz makes my rock chops grow in my sleep.
Oh, I'm also finally taking it upon myself to learn German like I've always wanted to! My mom somewhat forced me into taking Spanish back in grade school, but my heart was never into it and, as such, I never learned much beyond the elementary level stuff. I've only been studying German for three days now, and, while I can't speak it or write it without outside help, I am starting to be able to read it and comprehend someone speaking it pretty well!
sometimes you have to let people make their own mistakes.
a little work goes a long way in relationships.
short scale basses are awesome.
a little work goes a long way in relationships.
short scale basses are awesome.
2013 taught me TO NOT RIDE A BICYCLE IN TRAFFIC! A car hit me. Although I wasn't seriously hurt, I came close to being killed. The experience changed my life and I'm a different person now. Some +s and some -s in my mental attitude.
Other than that, 2013 taught me to practice bass more and bicycle less!
Other than that, 2013 taught me to practice bass more and bicycle less!
I learned to build my bass lines from arpeggios, how to play Sir Duke, I kinda DO love my dad (whoda thunk it?) and most importantly, that you'd be surprised what people think of you when you realize how infrequently they actually do.
Merry Christmas, everyone! Próspero año y felicidad!
Merry Christmas, everyone! Próspero año y felicidad!
Every year I say " I learned never, ever to trust any one."
Apparently, I never learn anything.
So, I learned nothing from 2013.
Apparently, I never learn anything.
So, I learned nothing from 2013.
In 2013, I learned
1. That I can live with out a gall bladder, appendix, adrenal gland, spleen and 40% of my pancreas.
2. What it's like riding in the back of an ambulance. Three times.
3. To live in the moment.
4. Mazda Miata's are fun cars to blast around in.
5. Ziltoid is a really decent caring guy.
1. That I can live with out a gall bladder, appendix, adrenal gland, spleen and 40% of my pancreas.
2. What it's like riding in the back of an ambulance. Three times.
3. To live in the moment.
4. Mazda Miata's are fun cars to blast around in.
5. Ziltoid is a really decent caring guy.
I learned to play keyboard moderately well.
I learned that my original but unverified assessment that mmorpg's were bad for people like me was right.
I learned what GAS meant (not that i have it, i just didn't know the term before i joined in september)
I learned that most if not all of my favorite looking basses have tones i can't really use
I learned that (while no genius) i was a better composer than i ever gave myself credit for and wish i'd realised years earlier i didnt need anyone else to make the music i want to make
I learned that my original but unverified assessment that mmorpg's were bad for people like me was right.
I learned what GAS meant (not that i have it, i just didn't know the term before i joined in september)
I learned that most if not all of my favorite looking basses have tones i can't really use
I learned that (while no genius) i was a better composer than i ever gave myself credit for and wish i'd realised years earlier i didnt need anyone else to make the music i want to make
I am moving away from active to passive, a parts P & fretless Jazz becoming go to axes.
Intrigued with the concept of six strings, fear I would become "lead bass", lol.
Heh, I took on the six strings specifically to accommodate the possibility of lead bass. Then again, I play in a trio and figured the guitarist would like a break from always playing the solo.
That said, it's just as conducive to groove. See John Myung for a great example of a more conservative 6-string player in heavy metal.
Changed my orientation away from meats and towards vegetables and whole grains after learning about how bad many meats are and how the animals are treated while interred.
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Fundamentals of beach volleyball.
What life is like after student loans.
How much less music you play when your band is long distance.
That San Diego has numbers that are entirely unrealistic for potential homeowners.
That I burn 50% more Nike fuel points on average than other people in my age and gender.
Lots of fundamentals of improvisational theater.
What attending an NFL football game is like.
The layout and lifestyle of Downtown San Diego.
How little I miss my old supervisor.
What life is like after student loans.
How much less music you play when your band is long distance.
That San Diego has numbers that are entirely unrealistic for potential homeowners.
That I burn 50% more Nike fuel points on average than other people in my age and gender.
Lots of fundamentals of improvisational theater.
What attending an NFL football game is like.
The layout and lifestyle of Downtown San Diego.
How little I miss my old supervisor.
I learned that no matter how irreplaceable you think you are to a company, you're probably replaceable.
