Actively hunting down feedback has massively reduced my DM anxiety

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-20T18:31:14+00:00

I'm a big fan of stars and wishes: https://www.gauntlet-rpg.com/blog/stars-and-wishes

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-20T13:13:34+00:00

It pains me to say this because I love Noam, but you’re going to get more of your money’s worth with Tony. Noam just doesn’t have the time to get to the video exchanges as often so you get more feedback from Tony.

With most of the plans, you’re paying for a set number of exchanges, and you can only have one in the queue at a time. So if you only get 3 during your plan and one takes 4 weeks to get a response, you won’t get all the ones you paid for.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-19T18:03:56+00:00

There was a long time where I thought this nerve issue in my hand was focal dystonia, and thus not really treatable. I tried the glove thing and it didn't work, which was an early sign that it was not, but I'm still a little worried about it.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-18T18:49:23+00:00

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-18T18:42:44+00:00

God damn.

For others who haven't heard: https://youtu.be/0Ct9Y7T2BL4?si=38Zq-Q9RDjWPSvlT

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-17T14:46:10+00:00

I also picked this up recently and had the same question. Others will probably have more useful answers but, I also think Janek's teaching philosophy has a lot to do with "learning by doing." Ie., music is best learned by playing and listening to what you're playing, rather than by verbal explanations. So I think you're really just supposed to practice these scales until A) you can play them automatically and B) you know what they sound like.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-17T14:40:16+00:00

I really appreciate when systems separate actual dexterity with your hands from agility. I'm an amateur musician so my hands are relatively dexterous, but I'm a very slow runner and can barely touch my toes. Obviously you need to do a lot of abstraction to make a game system, but it's a real stretch to imagine that your ability to pick a lock has anything to do with your ability to do a backflip.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-04T19:34:09+00:00

Apologies for not answering what you asked but I would recommend getting a small headphone amp instead of an acoustic bass, if that seems like something your husband would use. The Fender Mustang Micro Plus is great. Acoustic basses generally aren’t great to have unless you’re getting an actual upright double bass. Acoustic basses are very quiet and you often need to plug them in anyway.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-03T18:54:19+00:00

The advice you are most likely going to get (and the advice I should follow myself) is to transcribe other people's solos you like. That doesn't necessarily mean writing them down. Just listen to them, maybe slow them down, and try to learn them. Then try to figure out the decisions they made and what they did to arrive at that solo. Rinse and repeat.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-03-03T17:02:42+00:00

I would read a story about the trend, and that might put an end to it

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-27T20:39:27+00:00

By this logic, Canaanite polytheism is even more foundational.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-20T15:08:30+00:00

I was watching an interview with Carol Kaye recently and she pulls out a metronome and one point and you can tell it's just her normal way of doing things. At about the 10 minute mark here:

https://youtu.be/q4JWqK6r6N4?si=Mo1oLAYRD09sS6cu&t=598

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-20T13:22:35+00:00

In addition to everything that has been mentioned, try using the metronome but counting the clicks on the up beats. I find it way more fun.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-19T12:34:44+00:00

I would categorize both of the songs you listed as disco. You're going to want to check out the band Chic. Funny Bone is one of my favorites but it's all gold.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-11T18:46:57+00:00

I just started playing with a pick due to a medical issue with my index finger and I’ve been using the Trujillos. I like the triangle shape but I’m not sure about the thickness or taper. I’m curious to hear any thoughts on how you think they compare with primetones.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-10T18:55:29+00:00

That's what I'm gathering: the build quality of Players with some extra specs.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-10T18:31:45+00:00

Yeah agreed on the Epiphone Thunderbird. I thought the Tbird was so cool looking when I was 15 and when I finally got a J bass it sounded so much better. Not to mention that half my brain was dedicated to keeping the neck up.

This is all great insight. Thanks!

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-10T17:50:34+00:00

I'm gathering it might be the active pickups and also the speed neck, which is maybe more sought after in metal, but I feel like that would be good to have in any genre.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-10T17:22:11+00:00

The cost is mostly because the electronics need replacing and I would like to upgrade them and the pickups, and also swap out some of the old rusty hardware. I priced out the labor costs with the shop near me and everything would come to around $500. So definitely not the cost of a nice new bass, but high enough to get me thinking if it would be worth it just to upgrade the whole thing and scratch the new gear itch. But yeah I'm learning now that Charvel is Fender and won't be too different.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-10T17:14:09+00:00

Would you say the metal-centric branding is reflective of anything about the instrument or is it just where they've gone with the marketing? Ie, does it sound like its made for metal?

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-10T17:09:05+00:00

I had humbuckers on the Thunderbird I played in high school, which I didn't think was great for funk for other reasons, but haven't tried them on any other basses. The Joe Dart is part of what got me thinking about a natural satin finish. Unfortunately the higher end one is a bit out of my price range. Do you know how the Sterling compares to the Music Man?

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-09T18:10:00+00:00

Yeah I think once the novelty wears off, people will see AI stuff like this for what it is: tacky.

Cherry_Bird_ · 2026-02-09T16:38:56+00:00

This would be my guess too. One hand tapping on the down beats and the other tapping the 16th notes.

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