signal is easier than matrix to get an account and chat, but matrix has better features for gaming, and also doesn’t require a phone number on a smartphone, which not all my friends have. i use signal for work, matrix for personal chats.
I use Matrix, switched my personal chats over there once Discord got too sketch
the conductor keeps time, communicates dynamics and rhythms that are more subtle than what is written on the sheet music, listens to everybody to keep the ensemble balanced. there’s a ton of nonverbal communication. this is more necessary in classical music where tempo moves around and there isn’t a ton of percussion to follow. in jazz, especially smaller groups, you can listen to the piano and drums to follow the tempo. but with 60 plus musicians, it’s really difficult to stay together when the tempo changes throughout a long piece.
samezies
need money for place to sleep. although considering getting an rv
my friend did this too. i used to do door to door canvassing, it’s def hard on the body
same boat
i had so much hope in my 20s. now in my 30s it’s gone
im in my 30s i dont feel like i have any time, energy, or money
I wrote a blog post about this
https://medium.com/@fftublog/topic-music-or-how-i-learned-to-delete-spotify-and-love-mp3s-b4c31354d3fc
mlk posed a huge threat to the status quo, and was making real progress