Rules for Comments

I want my comment section to be fun for you to read and fun for me to reply to. I want it to be a world where communication

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How to Play with Two Hands at the Same Time

First, it’s normal to have trouble with this. Patting your head and rubbing your stomach at the same time screws up nearly everyone. Piano’s the same. Playing each

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Get accepted into music grad school with a STEM undergrad degree

Suppose you have an undergraduate degree in a STEM field and you want to get a graduate degree (MM) in music performance. Let’s also assume you haven’t taken

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It’s OK to block people

“Michael, I’m having a bit of a conflict and I’d like some help with it. You said it’s OK to block people to protect yourself and I agree

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If you’ve been blocked, don’t back off

“Michael, someone blocked me and I heard you say that I shouldn’t back off. I resonate with what you’re saying, but I also feel nervous because I want

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Why my Christmas sucked this year

No, it hasn’t been a cheerful Christmas season for me. For those who don’t know, I was involved in a serious romantic relationship for the better part of

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3 things I hate about spirituality

Here are three things I’m sick and tired of dealing with when it comes to spirituality: Crystals, astrology and other supernatural bullshitGroup harmony cultureMaterial success culture Let’s go

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6 Phases on the Meditator’s Journey

As you get serious about meditation, you’ll go through 6 phases.Phase 1: DENIALYou’re not interested in meditation. You’re saying, “why do I have to do this?”, “don’t tell

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Weekly update for September 21, 2021

Hm…these updates are being sent kinda randomly. Whatever. First order of business: Tomorrow I’ll be doing my first Monthly Q&A Session. It will be on Zoom and you

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Weekly update for August 23, 2021

This update covers July 25-August 23. Market Research I’m looking to have conversations with people who: Are beginners at meditation Are advanced meditators Play the piano Draw Have

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