Feb 07

Green Tea Is Awesome

Medical News Today – Green Tea Protects Against Functional Disability Linked To Aging

I drink about 5 cups of hot green tea everyday, and it’s been hugely beneficial in my weight loss and general well-being. I love the stuff. Look into the health benefits of green tea, they are massive.

And stay away from the cold stuff in the bottle. That stuff is crap, too much added sugars and other crap. Go with the hot, brewed variety for the most health benefits.

Jan 31

Petition Apple to change working conditions at factories

CNET - Petition tells Apple: We want an ‘ethical’ iPhone 5 | Apple Talk

As someone who currently works in a factory that doesn’t really have terrible working conditions, this is a story that strikes a little too close to home.

Listen to the This American Life podcast, “Mr. Daisey and the Apple factory” and you’ll understand how important this issue is. I love Apple’s products, but this is not acceptable. The working conditions described in this podcast will make your skin crawl. It’s not a pretty thing to think about, but we have to demand Apple make changes. After all, we are the ones giving them money.

 Sign the petition here.

Jan 12

Apple’s Education Event

Forecasting Next Week’s Apple Education Event

I’m excited about this. I think apple is going to break out something awesome that will greatly improve our textbook situation.

I’ve been able to accelerate my learning so much since I bought an Ipad and MacBook. iTunes university is a great free resource, and something I think every musician should be taking advantage of.

I know most of us struggle with trying to make a decent living from our music, and since we are obviously creative people, there is no reason that we couldn’t transfer that talent into some kind of creative job that we can do if the gigs aren’t paying the bills just yet.

A job designing websites beats the hell out of waiting tables any day. So there’s no excuse to not check out iTunes U and take some free classes.

Jan 11

Playing Hi-Hat With Your Left Foot – Drum Lesson

(playing starts at 3:15 if you wanna skip the talk)

Hey guys! I wanted to give you a quick lesson about playing quarter notes and eighth notes with your left foot on the hi hat while playing a basic rock beat. Please rate, comment, be mean, whatever you feel. If you have any questions about drumming at all, leave me a comment, and I will make a video for you (if I can help).