#Trombone Lessons

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[bear-cubs-art-things]

we going to a band camp out of town with a case held together by a bungee cord and prayers

[zeawesomebirdie]

T minus 30 minutes til I get back in the saddle for the first time in god knows how long >:)

[esperaticoax]

Post lesson feel:

[k12academics]

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[in-sightjournal]

Ask A Genius 1033: Music and "Toy" Unethical Behaviour

Rick Rosner, American Comedy Writer, www.rickrosner.org Scott Douglas Jacobsen, Independent Journalist, www.in-sightpublishing.com Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Do you play any instruments? Rick Rosner: Yes. Jacobsen: What did you play? Rosner: My mom was very musical. She wanted her kids to be musical, but neither my brother nor I were. She made us take piano lessons. We both hated them. Then she…

[thedaddycomplex]

You know how all of these companies are cutting staff and letting AI do a lot of the work? Well, it doesn't exactly pan out, like, ever.

I, for one, keep getting texts from an "AI assistant" where I get my car serviced about an upcoming appointment I never made. And when it asks if it should connect me with a service person to deal with the issue, I point out it's an issue the goddamn AI created, so it can fix it its motherfucking self. It's a fun little dance we do about once a week.

Anywho, the venerated Chicago Sun-Times published an insert with an article on summer reading suggestions. This article was created using AI and many of the books suggested simply don't exist.

*sad trombone noise*

Some will argue that this was for a seasonal insert and not exactly officially part of the actual paper. In fact, the Chicago Sun-Times did just that...

But, see up there at the top of the page?...

...Sure makes it look like an exactly official part of the actual paper.

And sure, this could be just a harmless and embarrassing lesson for the self-proclaimed "Hardest Working Paper in America" (and the other papers that picked up the article and also ran it — oops!), but it does speak to a much larger, much more serious, much more complicated problem.

A huge swath of the country simply don't trust the news anymore. It's a problem that has many sources, a few of which are:

The Trump administration's repeated use of the phrase "fake news" whenever there's a hard question or critical article

The very fucked up fact that billionaires own most of the news outlets in the country and are killing stories about Trump as they line up to suck his deformed little knob

The sad truth that these outlets are more and more turning to AI for some of the heavy lifting, a tool that has been proved easily manipulated and horribly flawed again and again and again

Why should you care?

I've said this before and I'll say it again: Journalism Saves Democracy.

Journalism is the only profession mentioned in the U.S. Constitution for a reason. It's supposed to keep power in check and inform the public. That's why people call it the Fourth Estate.

Now, one silly reading list won't topple journalism. But, it's one more mistake, one more small reason to be dubious of the Chicago Sun-Times, and one more thing that supports "fake news" claims — all because some rich guy decided to save some money by firing staff and handed the keys over to AI.

And it comes at a time when we've never needed the Fourth Estate more.

[cod-thoughts]

OO I've got a little prompt to hear your thoughts about. If the 141 squad (plus nik, laswell and the others ofc) were involved with a musical, what would their roles be?

HEXXXXX!!!!!! Thank you omg I'm so excited about this. Thought about it A LOT and here's what I came up with hehe

Price - The Reluctant Director

Price absolutely did not sign up for this. Somehow, though, he’s been roped into directing the entire production. He’s the one pacing backstage with a clipboard and a very large mug of tea, yelling “Places, people!” when everyone’s goofing off. He’s stressed, perpetually tired, and definitely muttering about how this whole thing is in “shambles” but secretly gets way too proud when things go smoothly. He also ends up filling in as the voice of God (narrator) because no one else can deliver monologues with the same gravitas. Am I projecting a little bit? Yes, but we pretend like I'm not shhhh

Soap - Lead Actor / Chaos Incarnate

Soap throws himself wholeheartedly into the lead role, no matter what it is. He learns every line, sings every note like his life depends on it, and insists on doing his own choreography—even when he can’t dance to save his life. He’s everyone’s hype man backstage, and trying to teach Ghost tap-dancing routines during intermissions. Soap’s the one who trips over a prop during a live performance but somehow makes it work like it was planned. Soap is a little annoying about getting the lead but he's genuinely good and helpful to the rest of the cast that you can't really be mad at him. Or his ego.

Ghost - Tech Crew / “Absolutely Not Getting On Stage”

Ghost wants nothing to do with the spotlight. He’s the one in black, lurking in the rafters and managing the lights, sounds and special effects. Everyone else is amazed at how Ghost can get pyrotechnics to go off perfectly on cue. There’s one moment where a prop gets stuck on a side-stage light, and Ghost has to step in—wearing a hastily thrown-on costume—and the audience goes wild. Soap spends the next six months teasing him about his “hidden stage presence.”

Gaz - The Multi-Talented Backup

Gaz is the definition of a team player in this production. He sings, dances, acts—whatever you need him to do, he’ll do it and do it really well. He’s got a surprising talent for harmonising during big ensemble numbers and always nails his cues. If something goes wrong during a live performance, Gaz is the guy who smoothly improvises and saves the day without breaking a sweat. He’s also the best dancer out of the lot but keeps it under wraps until the big numbers.

Nikolai - Musical Conductor / Scene-Stealer

Nik is in charge of the orchestra pit, grinning the entire time as he directs with a little too much flair. He loves the drama of it all. Nik also insists on having a small but hilarious cameo role, like a mysterious merchant or a random townsman with one line that somehow brings the house down. He gets more applause than anyone else during curtain call, and no one can figure out how he did it. I miss my orchestra to no end and Nik as my conductor would be incredible. I imagine him as a double-bass, trombone and french horn player because I think he'd take one look at his orchestra as a kid and see those players missing and take it upon himself to drop his violin lessons in favour of those. He'd be such a good conductor too, smile beaming when the clarinets get their cue right or the orchestra plays a chord particularly well. He'd cry at the end of the performance too there's no doubt about it.

Laswell - Stage Manager

Laswell is the glue holding the entire production together. She’s got the schedule, the call sheets, and every emergency fix anyone could possibly need. Someone forgets their costume? Laswell has a backup. Lights malfunction? She’s got a plan. She’s calm, unflappable, and has perfected The Look that keeps everyone in line. If anyone so much as thinks about missing a cue, Laswell’s already on the headset calling it out. She's also the only one Price trusts with a second opinion when he's unsure about something.

Farah - Choreographer / Supporting Lead

Farah’s choreography is both precise and stunning—she takes no nonsense during rehearsals. She’s the one drilling the ensemble into shape and yelling “One more time!” while everyone groans. But when she steps into a supporting lead role, her performances are incredible. Her presence on stage is magnetic, and her duet with Soap brings the audience to tears.

Alex - Vocal Coach

Alex is the team’s unexpectedly brilliant vocal coach, somehow roped into the role after casually revealing he has actual singing training from his past after Price and Laswell were stressed because none of the other people they interviewed were any good. He’s calm, patient, and has an almost unnerving ability to get anyone comfortable to sing solo lines. He’s the kind of coach who works miracles without raising his voice. Soap cracks a high note for the fifth time? Alex is right there, guiding him through breathing exercises until it’s perfect. Gaz struggles with timing? Alex hums out the rhythm like it’s second nature, and suddenly everything clicks.

Of course, being Alex, he’s more than willing to demonstrate when someone doesn’t get it. He’ll casually hit a note so smooth and perfect that the entire room stops. Soap stares, slack-jawed, and mutters, “You’ve been holding out on us.” Nik swears Alex missed his calling as a professional singer. He gets a special mention in Price’s thank-you speech during curtain call—just a simple “We’d all still be tone-deaf without him,” but it’s enough to make Alex grin and duck his head, embarrassed but proud.

Alejandro - The Charismatic Villain

Alejandro owns the villain role. He’s charming, dramatic, and delivers every line with just the right amount of menace. Half the audience is rooting for him by the end of the show. His costume is impeccable (he definitely helped design it), and his big solo number ends with him flipping a cape and walking off-stage to deafening applause. He’s secretly loving every second of it.

Rudy - Ensemble / Understudy Extraordinaire

Rudy’s the guy quietly holding everything together in the background. He’s part of the ensemble, blending in seamlessly, but he also knows everyone’s lines in case he has to jump in at the last second. When Alejandro loses his voice during a matinee, Rudy steps in, delivers the villain’s performance flawlessly, and becomes a legend overnight. Everyone underestimates him until that moment, and Soap won’t stop bringing it up.

Graves - The Sponsor Who Won’t Shut Up

Graves is technically funding the production, which means he thinks he gets a say in everything. He’s in the front row at every performance, talking too loudly about how “none of this would’ve happened without me.” He insists on getting a “Special Thanks” mention in the programme, and Price barely tolerates him. Graves also definitely tried to cast himself as the lead at one point and had to be gently removed from rehearsals. It's all in good fun in the end as Graves congratulates them and admits he never could do what they did.

Roach - The Unsung Hero

Roach is everywhere at once—helping with props, rigging lights, fixing costumes, and occasionally stepping in as part of the ensemble when someone’s sick. He doesn’t say much, but everyone knows the production would fall apart without him. Price gives him a rare nod of approval during curtain call, and Roach just shrugs like it’s no big deal. I also imagine Roach is the one that helps Ghost rig all the lights just crawling everywhere getting it done. Helps mic everyone up when Ghost is really stressed because one of the lights is malfunctioning, or the monitors have a weird buzz no one can figure out how to fix. Roach is literally a jack of all trades and a master of all you can't change my mind. He's done it all in theatre from lead role to just a stage hand to directing but this is his favourite thing to do, just help in any way he can, an extra pair of hands there to stop his friends from losing their minds too early.

As you can see I've thought about this a lot pffft. I just love this idea I now feel like I have to make a theatre AU omg like I've done all of the things listed here it'd be so good hmmm much to think about hehe. Thank you Hexx omg this brought me immense joy <333

[masonyin]

1.Piano-playing mother  2.Monna Lisa ‘s Violin  3.American Viola  4.The Double Bass Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp  5.Girl with a Pearl Earring Playing a Recorder  6.Kiss the flute  7.Van Gogh Playing the Clarinet  8.Evening Prayer with Saxophone and Oboe 9.Portrait of Giovanni Arnolfini and his Wife playing French Horn and English Horn 10.Napoleon Riding a Horse and Playing the Bassoon 11.Self-Portrait of Picasso Playing the Trumpet 12.The Birth of Venus and Trombone  13.The Baritonmaid 14.Portrait of Margaret Playing the Tuba 15.The gleaner picking up drumsticks 16.A Timpani at the Folies-Bergère 17.Marat Playing the Guitar 18.The Music of Man 19.The Dream of Playing the Piano 20.Scream

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[bear-cubs-art-things]

fun fact about me: I have a lung capacity of 4.5 Liters.

[studentinpursuitofclouds]

Hey mousy! Could you do one w/the sdv/sve bachelors hare with a farmer that is classically trained (I.e. can play violin, piano, cello etc.) thank you and have a good day :D

Hey hey, dear anon! 👋

Sure thing! Sorry for the late reply, been busy lately with holidays preparations. Anyway, thanks for the ask, and happy upcoming holidays to you! 💖

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SDV bachelors:

Elliott was pleasantly surprised that his friend/lover had a musical education. And clearly have a talent for it, he must say! The way Farmer deftly drove their fingers on the keys of Elliott's piano, that if they wanted to become a pianist, with such talent they would already be signing autographs and giving concerts right away. This, by the way, made Farmer's praise of Elliott's own piano playing even more pleasant to the writer. Elliott wouldn't mind taking a couple of lessons from Farmer, but he doesn't want to impose himself, especially since his passion is poems and novels, and playing the piano is secondary.

Hey, so it turns out all of Sam's friends are musicians like himself! Cool! Although Farmer's classical cello playing differs from Sammy's electric guitar in musical genre, he thinks that Farmer would be a great addition to his musical group. Come to think of it, classical music with rock or metal - now that would be awesome! Well, if Farmer wants to of course. If not, and they're just playing for themself, Sammy's still waiting for them to come to his house to visit, hang out and play musical instruments together (as long as his mom Jodi doesn't ban them for loud noice).

Sebastian, like his more energetic best friend, is very good at playing the synthesiser, practising either in his room in the basement or at Samm's. He's generally self-taught, without much experience or specialised training like Farmer, and he's not too obsessed with playing, devoting his main time to programming. But his cheeks flush a little when Farmer, an experienced pianist as they proved to Sabby, compliments his skills and encourages him not to quit playing. Heh, maybe Sabby will reflect on his friend/lover's words. Maybe he'll even start online lessons, and then he and Farmer will play a duet.

Honestly, Shane was quite interested in hearing about music from Farmer, though the chicken man didn't really understand anything Farmer told him about musical theories or showed him music notebooks. He had once wanted to learn to play the trombone as a child, but lessons cost money, and his family... well, somehow things had worked out that way. He was a bit taken aback when Farmer offered to teach him for free. Heh, thanks, but he thinks he's too old and uneducated for that. Will give it a shot if Farmer is his partner, though. At the very least, to understand what Farmer is talking about regarding music and to play a duet for Jas and Marnie.

Harvey and Farmer's conversation over music came up quite casually, during another medical check-up, and Harvey listened to them talk about their hobbies. Farmer mentioned the cello and their years of practice on the musical instrument. The doctor was extremely surprised and jokingly told them to demonstrate their skills. To which Farmer pulled out their cello and began to play. Harvey stood a bit shocked at first (how did that instrument fit in Farmer's backpack??) but then just stood there and enjoyed the music, remembering to applaud them at the end. Talented people are talented at everything, aren't they?

Alex is absolutely delighted. Wow, Farmer and smart and can grow any crop, still play different musical instruments. Only recently the athlete heard them playing the harp in the middle of the woods, and now they're expertly driving a bow on a violin in a public garden, gathering a bunch of locals. His friend/partner is so cool, when he himself has even read one book in full.... No, that's definitely not the spirit. Alex doesn't want to give up, and even wants to try to learn to play an instrument! Yeah, why not! Just for himself. Play a tune for his grandparents for their birthday, for example. Or demonstrate his progress to Farmer. That'd be cool.

SVE bachelors:

Lance knew that Farmer was a very talented violinist even before Farmer told him so. The gallant adventurer had once accidentally caught them in the Cindersap forest where they were playing their violin, filling the forest with truly magical music. Lance even noticed that the local animals and birds did not run away from Farmer, but, mesmerised, watched them play. He travelled to Stardew Valley often through Magnus's portal, hoping that as he passed through the forest he would hear their music again. Oh, and Lance hopes his friend/partner doesn't take it the wrong way, he just didn't want to bother Farmer during their play at the time.

Oh, Victor loves classical music, and Farmer has a clear talent for it! He and his mother used to go to theatres for solo musicians' performances, where they applauded and gave bouquets of flowers to famous pianists and violinists after their play. The way Farmer skilfully plays the music of famous classics, and even writes their own compositions in notebook when they're not busy with their main job as farmer, inspires Victor to try something new. He loves bridges and everything to do with them, but he might try hiring tutors and learning to play the piano. Or maybe cello. He can't decide.

Of course, Magnus knew that Farmer had achieved such masterful harp playing because of their talent, diligence, and long training. Well, a good teacher was also important. He knew of Farmer's talent even before they first visited the Valley. Hmm, funny... the wizard began to notice that when he hears the melody of a harp in the forest, he almost always forgets all his business, stands at the window of the tower and enjoys the music with the sounds of nature. Sometimes even with a cup of tea. Farmer truly does real magic with harp. Magnus himself does not play music, at most he can make the instruments play themselves with spell, but it doesn't compare to real skill, he thinks.

[khaire-traveler]

🧜🏾‍♂️Subtle Triton Worship 🐚

Blow into a conch shell, especially when by the ocean or a body of water

Clean up trash by the ocean shore or any body of water

Go swimming, especially in the ocean; play pool games

Go diving (Safely, please)

Get a candle that reminds you of him; no altar needed

Wear jewelry that reminds you of him

Keep a picture of him in your wallet

Help any beached sea creature you stumble across (Or any fish that wash up on a lake and are alive)

Learn about the invasive species in any bodies of water in your area; advocate for their removal, and remove them if you come across any (And are able to do so safely)

Collect any seashells or pretty stones you come across near water

Have a fish, dolphin, horse, or crab stuffed animal

Have imagery of the ocean (especially the deep sea), conch shells, tridents, sea creatures/plants, and merfolk (especially those with two tails or dolphin tails) around

Try eating seafood or seaweed (Be aware that many people are often allergic to shellfish!!! Shrimp, crabs, lobsters, etc.)

Keep a pet fish or water dwelling creature; be sure to research the animal first to ensure quality of life under your care

Stay hydrated; drink lots of water throughout the day

Drink warm water with honey stirred in

Donate to or support ocean/river/lake-focused organizations or animal shelters

Learn about the deep sea marine life; learn about any form of marine life

Go sailing, paddle boarding, kayaking, etc. (Safely)

If you don't know how to swim, take swimming lessons or have someone teach you; always wear a lifejacket or floaties for your safety, until you feel comfortable with your skill

Practice asserting yourself and standing your ground; do your best to assert your personal boundaries; take time to learn what your boundaries are if you aren't sure

Take a warm shower/bath when you feel overwhelmed; use the water to cleanse and relax you

Leave a glass of water on your windowsill for the night or day; either replace or drink it after a few hours (you don't need to have water there constantly, it's just a once in a while thing)

Keep a jar of seaglass; make art from it or simply put it in the light, it'll look great either way

Collect ethically sourced shark teeth; collect ethically sourced fossils of ocean creatures

Learn to play the trumpet, trombone, French horn, or other brass instrument

Embrace your inner strength; celebrate how far you've come and how resilient you are

Ground yourself near a body of water, particularly the ocean; allow yourself to be one with the waves or subtle ripples of water; match your breath to the tide if you can

Fall asleep/meditate to the sound of ocean waves or sea creatures

Wash your hands/face with salt water

Dance/sing to music that makes you feel empowered or badass

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This one was definitely tough because I struggled to find historical accounts of Triton being worshipped. Typically, I can draw some ideas from that if I'm not familiar with a deity, but Triton didn't have many records of worship, despite being widely accepted as Poseidon and Amphitrite's son. He was mostly known as Poseidon's herald, and in some accounts, he was even Athena's foster parent, yet there is still such little information about him to be found.

At least for now, this is my list of discreet ways to worship Triton. I hope to be able to add more in the future, and I hope that it's still helpful to people as is. Take care, y'all, and chill with the waves. 💚

Link to Subtle Worship Master list

[k12academics]

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[findafight]

Little bitty Robin learning French and Italian at home, and while it's not perfect (god only knows the Italian dialect her Nonna speaks and passed down), she is fluent.

Little young Robin and her little genius ears hearing big band music and insisting she wants to learn to play, and her parents getting her a trumpet and lessons even if it's a strain on the budget, because Robin lights up and babbles between three languages about music and bands and trumpets as soon as she leaves her first lesson.

Robin and her beloved second hand trumpet going to school and realizing that kindergarten kids don't get band class.

Robin playing her recorder in third grade spitefully loud (but not loud enough it squeaks.)

Robin deciding to learn a second brass instrument in school and switching between them like she switches between languages at home.

Robin in university finally being able to take that Romanian course. Maybe spice it up with arabic or Japanese. Something completely different and challenging.

Robin finding a trombone at a garage sale and bringing it home, earning a groan from Steve that their music room is going to be too full to actually practice any of the instruments.

Robin dragging Steve to jazz nights at bars to listen to the musicians, watch someone on trumpet or sax do incredible fingering at lightning speeds, not that he complains.

Robin teaching her kids how to speak Italian and French at home, just like her childhood, now with Spanish too. Listening to them babble at her and Steve and maybe her girlfriend too, in three or four different languages and smiling as she responds in the same mix.

Robin getting Steve to teach them piano as they sit on his lap, too little to reach the keys themselves or to hold a trumpet, not even her own first one, and feeling so happy she can teach them, share with them, something they could love their whole life through. Feeling indescribably grateful to her parents and grandparents that they taught her languages, gave her music lessons, let her speak.

Just...Robin's love of music and language being a lifelong passion for her...

[duothelingo]

I did a lesson yesterday why did you reset my streak :(

*sad trombone noises*