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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2077: Julie Morgenstern tackles two modern workplace challenges: chronic overwork and the pressure to be constantly available. She offers practical strategies for speaking up about workload, planning proactively, creating space for collaboration, and protecting focused deep-work time so you can make a greater impact without burning out. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/2022/11/30/the-epidemic-of-overwork & https://www.juliemorgenstern.com/tips-tools-blog/guilt-free-legato-time Quotes to ponder: "When you realize that time is a shared, important and finite resource you will be motivated to speak up, prioritize planning (every day), and leave space and grace to collaborate with your team." "Time is a shared resource, so it is worthy of shared problem solving." "When managing overwhelming workloads, we tend to pack our days so tightly, that there is no room for anything to go wrong." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why is a sub-$500 espresso machine causing such a stir among home baristas? We unpack the Turin Legato V2's dual PIDs, adjustable pressure valve, and hybrid heating system—plus the Gaggia scandal that's reshaping the market. BrewPrecision City: Poole Address: Building 148741 Website: https://brewprecision.com
What if the most important thing you ever built wasn't a business? What if it was a blueprint, one that defines who you are, what you stand for, and how you show up for the people who matter most? That's the question this episode dares you to answer. In this episode of The Happy Hustle Podcast, I'm resharing the Guest Guru Training that Rich Christiansen delivered exclusively to our Happy Hustle Club. And let me tell you, this one is too good to keep behind closed doors. Rich is a bestselling author, humanitarian, mentor, man of deep faith, husband, and father. But what sets him apart, what makes him the real deal, is how intentionally he has built his life from the inside out. His five sons each launched million-dollar businesses before the age of 19. Not because Rich handed them anything, but because he built a framework, a living, breathing family legacy system he calls Legato, that shaped them into powerful, centered, contributing men. This episode is one of those rare ones you'll want to come back to. Whether you're a husband, a father, an entrepreneur, or all three, Rich drops wisdom that will genuinely stop you mid-scroll and make you think hard about how you're spending your time, your energy, and your love. The first big takeaway is what Rich calls the 2-Minute Surrender. Most of us are walking around in limbic brain all day, stuck in a primal loop of fight or flight, triggered by every notification, every bad email, every scroll through social media. Rich breaks down a five-step sequence you can run through in under two minutes to snap out of that fog and get back into your frontal cortex, where clear, powerful decisions actually happen. The steps are simple: move your body, take three deep breaths, say a power mantra, ask your higher power for what you need, and visualize a moment or place that brings you genuine joy. That's it. Rich runs through this sequence four or five times a day, especially before big meetings or high-stakes moments, and the research backs him up. Visualization alone has been shown to be nearly as effective as physical practice. Your mind is that powerful. The second takeaway is the Values Blueprint. Rich has spent over 20 years as what he calls "the values guy," and he makes a sharp point most of us miss: we are great at defining values for our companies, we're getting better at it for our families, but very few individuals can clearly articulate their own personal value system. That gap is where the chaos lives. Rich's process walks you through identifying your core values, emotionally anchoring them with mantras and phrases that actually stick, defining what they mean in real concrete terms, and building screening questions to test whether the people in your life are genuinely in alignment with what you stand for. The whole workbook is free on his website, richchristensen.com, and I'd strongly encourage you to grab it. The third takeaway is the circles of relationship, and this one hit me like a truck. Rich breaks down the layers of connection in our lives from blood brothers, the one or two people who'd give you a kidney, to your trust network, your tribe, your community, and your contacts. Here's the part that stings: most of us are pouring our absolute best energy into the outer circle, our social media followers, our casual contacts, the people who don't even know our middle names, while we're giving the leftover, burned out, depleted version of ourselves to the people who love us most. Rich challenges us to flip that completely. Give 60 to 70 percent of your best to your inner circle. The people who'd show up at 3 in the morning. That's where real wealth lives. The fourth takeaway is the Legato rites of passage, and honestly, this part of the conversation is worth the full listen on its own. Rich designed intentional milestones for each of his five sons at ages 8, 12, 14, 16, and 18. At 12, he took each son on a three-week trip that included a deep adventure followed by serving orphaned children in Nepal, connecting them to something much bigger than themselves. At 14, each son climbed a major mountain peak to prove to himself he could do hard, genuinely hard things. At 16, each son shook Rich's hand and declared his independence, committing to never ask for financial support again, then built a business to back it up. The goal wasn't to produce rich kids. The goal was to produce sovereign men. Centered, purposeful, and powerful in their own right. The fifth takeaway is the straight truth about value alignment in business. Rich is clear: smart people who like each other but aren't values-aligned will blow up a company. Full stop. He built teams of 15 that outperformed teams of 50, not because they worked harder but because the speed of trust was so high there were no unnecessary stops, no friction, no second-guessing. Value congruency is your competitive advantage. Screen for it. Build around it. Protect it. Rich also touches on digital unplugging and the danger of technology keeping us locked in limbic brain, something we talk about a lot in the Happy Hustle world. The bottom line is this: your best thinking, your deepest relationships, and your most meaningful decisions don't happen on the screen. They happen when you're present, grounded, and actually in the room with the people who matter. If you want to live a life of real flow, not just hustle for its own sake, you need value alignment at every level: personally, in your relationships, in your business, and in how you spend your time and money. Rich has built that life, and he's generous enough to share the exact blueprint with all of us. Do yourself a favor and listen to the full episode at https://caryjack.com/podcastin/. Grab Rich's free Values Blueprint workbook at https://richchristiansen.com/. Connect with Richhttps://www.facebook.com/richristiansenhttps://www.instagram.com/richristiansen_/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgLqojVUwJZnvFs3PJMD-Sg/videoshttps://x.com/richristiansen_https://www.tiktok.com/@richristiansenhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/richristiansen/ Find Rich on this website: https://richchristiansen.com/ Connect with Cary!https://www.instagram.com/caryjack/https://www.facebook.com/SirCaryJackhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/cary-jack-kendzior/https://twitter.com/thehappyhustlehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFDNsD59tLxv2JfEuSsNMOQ/featured Get a copy of his new book, https://www.thehappyhustle.com/book Sign up for The Journey: 10 Days To Become a Happy Hustler Online Course @ https://thehappyhustle.com/thejourney/ Apply to the Montana Mastermind Epic Camping Adventure @ https://thehappyhustle.com/mastermind/ “It's time to Happy Hustle, a blissfully balanced life you love, full of passion, purpose, and positive impact!” Episode Sponsors: If you're feeling stressed, not sleeping great, or your energy's been kinda meh lately—let me put you on to something that's been a total game-changer for me: Magnesium Breakthrough by BiOptimizers. This ain't your average magnesium—it's got all 7 essential forms that your body needs to chill out, sleep deeper, and feel more balanced. I take it every night and legit notice the difference the next day. No more waking up groggy or tossing and turning all night If you're ready to sleep like a baby, calm your nervous system, and optimize your recovery, go grab yours now at https://www.bioptimizers.com/happy and use code HAPPY10 for 10% OFF. =================================================================== My Green Mattress If you've been waking up with back pain, feeling stiff, or just not getting that deep, quality sleep. This might be what you're missing: My Green Mattress. It's made with clean, non-toxic, and eco-friendly materials, so you're not just sleeping better, you're sleeping healthier too. The comfort and support are on another level, and you can really feel the difference night after night. 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Cento anni di terrore cosmico possono diventare un volano per lo sviluppo locale? Sabato 11 aprile, nella cornice di Casa Aschieri a Bussoleno, l'evento "Road to Dragon 2026" ha esplorato il legame profondo tra la letteratura di H.P. Lovecraft, l'antropologia e le nuove frontiere del game tourism.In questo video, ripercorriamo i tre pilastri della conferenza:Cultura Pop e Antropologia: Luca Ciurleo ci guida nell'abisso di Cthulhu, analizzando il successo dei manga di Gou Tanabe e il parallelismo con Go Nagai. Perché il mostro ci affascina? Perché è "inclassificabile" e parla alle nostre paure più ancestrali.Il Paradosso del Luogo: Insieme a Caterina Agus (bravissima moderatrice), esploriamo come l'ignoto diventi visitabile. Esiste una "mappatura reale" dell'immaginario che trasforma la narrativa in geografia vissuta.L'Economia dell'Esperienza: Samuel Piana definisce il Game Tourism. Scopriamo come il gioco possa destagionalizzare i flussi turistici e attrarre il turista "allocentrico", colui che cerca il mito nel territorio.⚠️ Il rischio da evitare? La "Disneyficazione". Per sviluppare un territorio bisogna preservarne l'identità autentica, evitando di trasformare i nostri borghi in parchi giochi senza anima.Un dibattito essenziale per chi crede che la cultura e il gioco siano asset fondamentali per l'innovazione territoriale.Al seguente link trovate le slide proiettate: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/in-viaggio-verso-arkham-il-turismo-esperienziale-legato-al-gioco-per-lo-sviluppo-territoriale/286962457Un grazie a tutto il pubblico presente, all'associazione "Pentola del Drago" per aver organizzato magistralmente l'evento e a Borgatta Facthory per le riprese di altissimo livello!#marketingterritoriale #sviluppolocale #gametourism #turismo #sviluppoterritoriale #marketingturistico
Welcome to The SaaS CFO Podcast! In today's episode, we sit down with Dana Rochman, CEO and co-founder of Legato, an innovative company building an AI-powered app creation layer for SaaS platforms. With deep roots in product management and technology leadership, Dana shares how Legato is on a mission to empower non-technical business users — like CFOs — to build custom tools, dashboards, and workflows directly inside their existing B2B applications, eliminating the need for lengthy and costly customizations. We explore Legato's journey from inception in 2025, their $7 million seed round, and the importance of clear narrative and validation in fundraising. Dana also opens up about go-to-market strategies, pricing models in the age of AI, and how the platform aims to help SaaS vendors win the AI race by unlocking new revenue streams. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how Legato is bringing the power of app creation to the hands of business users everywhere. Show Notes: 00:00 Building AI tools for non-engineers 03:44 Customizable tools and workflows explained 09:14 Starting fundraising with strong validation 10:51 Why investors believed in us 14:47 Vendors monetizing dashboards and customizations 17:19 Maintaining and improving the app 20:06 Closing remarks and AI vision Links: SaaS Fundraising Stories: https://www.thesaasnews.com/news/legato-raises-7-million-seed-round Dana Rochman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danarochman/ Legato AI's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/legato-ai/ Legato AI's Website: https://www.legato.ai/ To learn more about Ben check out the links below: Subscribe to Ben's daily metrics newsletter: https://saasmetricsschool.beehiiv.com/subscribe Subscribe to Ben's SaaS newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/df1db6bf8bca/the-saas-cfo-sign-up-landing-page SaaS Metrics courses here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/ Join Ben's SaaS community here: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/ivNjwYDx/checkout Follow Ben on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benrmurray
Il medico legale nella sua relazione ritiene che la 49enne trovata in un pozza di sangue alle cinque di mattina in cortile sia caduta dalla panchina sbattendo violentemente la testa su uno spigolo di cemento a causa di una forte ubriacatura. Al momento del ritrovamento aveva infatti in corpo 3 grammi di alcol per litro di sangue.
Welcome to Secrets of Organ Playing Podcast No. 771! Today's question was sent by Arthur and he writes: "How can I know when to use the total legato touch, or the non-legato, in the execution of hymns?"Here you will find all my scores: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/en/category/arrangeme/?q=Secrets+of+Organ+Playing&aff_id=454957
Der Wiener Opernsommer hatzum zweiten mal zugeschlagen. Joji Hattori spielt diesmal am Heumarkt GiuseppeVerdis „La Traviata“. Das konnte sich unser Opernfan Richard Schmitz nichtentgehen lassen. Am riesigen Platz des Wiener Eislaufvereins stehen vor dem Konzerthaus mehrere Freitreppen. Ein imposantesBühnenbild von Manfred Waba! Intendant Joji Hattori konnte offenbar vielSponsoren überzeugen, dass sich dieser Platz nicht nur für Freistilringer,Basketball und andere Sportarten eignet, sondern auch für anspruchsvolle Oper.Da er für nächstes Jahr „Carmen“ ankündigt, dürfte niemand mit einem baldigenBeginn der Bauarbeiten rechnen. Zumindest nächstes Jahr ist das Weltkulturerbeungefährdet. Sogar Giuseppe Verdi hat sich eingefunden, um uns die Handlung zuerklären. Karl Markovics als Verdi ist der verbindende Einfall der Regie vonDominik am Zehnhoff-Söns. Ansonsten läuft der Abend getreu dem Libretto ab.Auch die Kostüme entsprechen den Vorgaben. Wer geschickt mit dem handy umging,konnte auch eine APP mit einem Untertitel-system herunterladen. Das wäre garnicht notwendig, weil durchaus deklamatorisch gesungen wurde. Cristina Pasaroiusang die Violetta Valerie mit deutlich verstärkter Stimme. Die leistungsstarkeTonanlage könnte man durchaus sparsamer einsetzen. Liparit Avetysian hatte alsAlfredo durchaus italienisches Timbre zur Verfügung. Thomas Weinhappel singtbereits Telramund und Wotan, nur kurz konnte er sein Legato zeigen. Dasentscheidende Gespräch mit Violetta erinnerte in der Verstärkung eher an Wotanund Brünhilde. Die übrigen Solisten waren gut und verlässlich unterwegs. JojiHattori konnte dem Wiener Kammerorchester und dem Philharmonia-Chor wenigItalianità entlocken. Es war klar, dass diesestimmgewaltige Violetta nicht an Schwindsucht sterben kann. Da war es nurlogisch, dass sie Verdi persönlich in den Himmel geleitet. Das Publikum war am Ende zufriedenaber beim Szenenapplaus nicht sehr ausdauernd, aber immerhin diszipliniert. Manmusste ja wegen der Lärmbelästigung der Nachbarn vor 23 Uhr schließen.Bürgermeister Ludwig hielt bis zum Ende durch. Ein gelungenes Beispiel füropen-air Sommertheater wie anno dazumal. Wertnote: 7,8
Futuro prossimo. In un mondo in cui l'intelligenza artificiale ha preso il posto dei giudici nei processi, un giovane detective si ritrova ad essere sul banco degli imputati, accusato di avere assassinato la moglie. Legato ad una sedia, ha solamente due ore di tempo per dimostrare la sua innocenza e scoprire chi è stato a incastrarlo, prima che venga eseguita la sentenza di morte.Thrilleruccio fantascientifico/action, girato senza infamia e senza lode, che però non aggiunge nulla a quanto visto altre volte in pellicole simili. La regia non ha particolari guizzi e la trama risulta parecchio prevedibile.Bravino Chris Pratt nei panni del protagonista e Rebecca Ferguson è sempre affascinante anche quando intepreta il freddo e metodico giudice virtuale che deve valutare il caso.Sarebbe stato bello se il tema intelligenza artificiale fosse stato più approfondito. Così ci si trova di fronte ad una storia anche godibile, non eccessivamente lunga, che però non lascia granché dopo i titoli di coda.
In this episode of Acta Non Verba, Marcus Aurelius Anderson sits down with virtuoso guitarist Angel Vivaldi to explore the intersection of artistry, authenticity, and perseverance. Angel shares insights from his recent tour with legendary guitarist Steve Morse, discusses his creative process behind concept albums like "Synapse," and reveals how he balances being 65% artist and 35% business. The conversation dives deep into topics ranging from working with difficult people and learning from enemies, to the role of AI in music, the importance of vulnerability, and why the only thing worse than living with regret is dying with it. This is a masterclass in commitment, creativity, and staying true to yourself in an industry that constantly demands compromise. Episode Highlights [2:14] Learning from Steve Morse's Humility and Reinvention - Angel describes touring with guitar legend Steve Morse and witnessing him reinvent his playing technique due to arthritis. Despite being one of the greatest guitarists alive, Morse remained humble enough to learn legato and tapping techniques from Angel, demonstrating that true mastery includes the willingness to continuously evolve. [20:59] The Muse and Discipline: Speaking Her Language - Angel shares his philosophy on creativity and the muse: "She has a lot of people to visit and she's gonna favor those who know how to speak her language. What is her language? Music." He explains why showing up consistently to practice—even without inspiration—is essential, because you're refining how you speak music so the muse can work through you. [39:44] The Synapse Album: Painting Studios and Neurotransmitters - Angel reveals the extreme creative process behind his concept album "Synapse," where each song represents a different neurotransmitter. He painted his studio a different color for each song (red for adrenaline, green for serotonin), changed scents, and even wrote at specific times of day to embody each neurochemical state—a process that nearly broke him but resulted in some of his most authentic work. [82:13] Learning from Your Enemies: Unfiltered Feedback - Angel offers a provocative perspective: "Your enemies have no stake in you liking them or them liking you. If you want unfiltered, uncensored, direct feedback on your flaws as a human being, look to your enemies." He explains how to parse criticism from adversaries to find genuine insights while filtering out projection and insecurity. Angel Vivaldi is an American virtuoso guitarist, songwriter, and producer who has been pushing the boundaries of instrumental guitar music since beginning his solo career in 2003. Self-taught from age 15, Angel has released multiple concept albums including "Universal Language," "Away With Words Parts 1 & 2," and "Synapse," each showcasing his unique blend of progressive metal, fusion, and melodic sensibility. Beyond his solo work, Angel is a multifaceted creative force—he's a cinematographer, fashion enthusiast, interior designer, and entrepreneur who founded Zenith Council, an artist services company helping musicians with branding, marketing, and creative vision. Recently, he toured as a guest guitarist with legendary Steve Morse, managing Morse's career while contributing rhythm guitar and content creation. Angel's approach to music and life embodies his belief that authenticity and vulnerability are the keys to creating art that truly resonates. Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Maracanà con Marco Piccari e Stefano Impallomeni. Ospiti: Impallomeni:"Napoli - Conte il futuro dipende dal tecnico Anellucci:"Il destino della società Lazio è legato al Flaminio" Mattioli:"L'avventura di Conte al Napoli è terminata. Di Benedetto: " Non vedo futuro tra Napoli e Conte. Il primo nome Italiano"
Trigun E11 & E12 Kicking off the famous Legato Arc, and this just turns into a while different show, doesn't it? Our theme music is JoJango by Milk Jooce, it can be found at https://milkjooce.bandcamp.com/ If you enjoy the show, please consider supporting us at https://www.patreon.com/jojosworld
In this thrilling episode, we delve into the shadowy world of Nicky Legato, a small-time crook entangled in a web of crime and sabotage. As the Green Hornet closes in, Legato's connections to a dangerous plot involving homemade bombs and a power dam come to light. With the police hot on his trail, Legato's final moments reveal a desperate attempt to warn of impending disaster. Tune in to uncover the mystery and intrigue surrounding Nicky Legato's criminal exploits.
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The guys are joined by Ben from Legato to nerd out about what makes the Legato golf ball different from the competition.Thanks to Ben for joining us! Check them out on Instagram here and online here.Use code SavePar15 for 15% off your order from Bad Golf Co.Use code SAVEPAR for 10% off your order from Omnix GolfUse code SavePar20 for 20% off your order from RIVL GolfUse code GoodPar for 10% off your order from Good Boy GolfUse code SAVEPAR for 15% off your order from ODIN GolfUse code SavePar10 for 10% off your order from Liberty Ball MarkersSavePar20 for 20% off at OB Golf CoFollow Us on Instagram @SaveParGolfPodcastBeat by Aataze
Summary: In this episode of the Inspired Caring Podcast, Michele Magner speaks with Erin Render, Founder and CEO of Legato Living Franchises. We discuss Erin's journey into senior care and the several God moments that led to the creation of Legato Living, a residential memory care franchise.Legato Living offers the unique model of care of a smaller environment for people living with dementia. This supportive environment helps meet the needs of residents, families and teams, while offering Legato Living Owners a connected way to impact their local community. Erin shares the many opportunities and benefits of franchising in the senior care industry. Legato Franchise Owners are from various backgrounds, so they focus on providing high level training and ongoing support to ensure success for everyone, especially the residents.Erin emphasizes the importance of training, communication and support for families as well which were her reasons for choosing Inspired Caring as their family support and education solution. I am so pleased to have had this conversation with Erin! If your loved one is living with dementia, I encourage you to see if there is a Legato Living in your area. If you are ready to explore business opportunities and create a special home for people in your community, Legato Living in your answer. All of the contact links are below.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Erin Render and Legato Living05:42 Erin's Journey into Senior Care10:23 The Unique Model of Residential Memory Care15:07 Daily Life in Residential Memory Care17:28 Understanding Length of Stay and Family Support24:23 Franchising Legato Living: Growth and Opportunities30:55 Ongoing Education and Community Support33:43 Advice for Caregivers on the JourneyTakeawaysThe transition to Legato Living was driven by a desire for autonomy in care.Smaller memory care environments can reduce anxiety for residents.Daily life in residential memory care is unpredictable but supportive.Families often struggle with the decision to move loved ones into care.Effective communication is crucial for families and caregivers in memory care.Franchising allows for a more personal investment in care homes.Ongoing education for caregivers is essential for quality care.The importance of focusing on the individual needs of residents.Support for families is as important as care for residents. Connect with Legato Living FranchisesSchedule a Call with Legato Living FranchisesFind a Legato Living Home Near YouConnect with Erin Render HEREInspired Caring is the family support & education program that helps families feel calm and confident to make better decisions faster. Inspired Caring is also offered as an annual membership to businesses who provide all of the valuable content to the families they work with as added value.Connect with Michele Magner:Website: www.InspiredCaring.com E-mail: hello@inspiredcaring.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/inspiredcaring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michele.magner.90 https://www.facebook.com/michele.magner.90 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michele-magner-60a99089/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@inspiredcaringwithmichelem3138 Custom podcast music written and produced by Colin Roberts. Colin creates custom songs for any occasion!
Welcome back to The Larry Ohh Show! In episode 64, we're talking ans showing you some differetn ways to get yout drums to hit harder in FL Studio.There are a few really cool ways to do this using stock and 3rd party techniques and plugins. Stick around to the end to see all of them!Check out DF SMACK: https://drumforge.com/collections/audio-plugins/products/df-smackMust Have Producer Tools: http://yahelpme.com Larry Ohhhttps://instagram.com/larryohhJohn Phelps (Co-Host):@ItsJohnPhelps on TikTok@ItsJohnPhelps on IGhttps://itsjohnphelps.comEdited by: https://www.instagram.com/prodkeyano/...The Boiler Room Studiohttps://theBoilerRoomStudio.com
We talk to three-time Academy Award-winning VFX Supervisor Rob Legato about why he has teamed up with Stability AI and how he wants to help redefine the future of AI-driven filmmaking.
Welcome to episode 31 of the Prodigies Music Lesson Show for Kids, where Mr. Michael teaches about how Valentines Day began, Guides kids through singing Skidamarink with Solfege and lyrics, and demonstrates LEGATO vs. Stacatto in the musical word wall. Happy Valentines Day!Music credits for this episode: L-O-V-E (Acoustic Cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szMDjXEEn4EQueensland Symphony: Edward Elgar - Enigma Variations, Op.36: IX. (Nimrod) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iM5dymBBI4The Syncopated Clock (Leroy Anderson) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrpdQngwk2g____________________
There are three ways we learn how to play the harp. The first and most obvious one is by doing. Playing and practicing is our “go to” method for learning. You can't actually learn to play the harp without playing it. When my son was about 12 or 13, he fell madly in love with football. There weren't any teams he could play on at his school or in our community, so he had to be content with playing football video games. Not the same thing, of course. Even so, when he got to high school and finally had the opportunity to play on a real team, he was actually surprised to find out how different the game was when he was on a real field instead of a virtual one. The second way we learn is by instruction, by having someone show us how to advance our skills or teach us new ones. In today's world there are countless ways to get instruction: lessons, coachings, videos, online courses. But instruction can teach us more than how to get our fingers to obey our commands. For example, a music theory class can help us learn the elements of music like keys, harmony, melody, structure and form. That's an important part of our harp playing too. Today, though, we're going to talk about the third way to learn to play the harp, and that's through music itself. This is the part of learning that goes beyond the doing, beyond the fingers, notes and rhythm, to discovering how music communicates and learning how we can communicate it through our harp playing. This may be an advanced concept, but the methods we are learning today (going back to learning method two, instruction) are ones every harpist at every skill level can and should use. We are going to talk about how music can show you how to be more musical. If that sounds a little circular, don't worry. I'll sort it all out for you. Our particular focus areas today will be two techniques that are extra challenging for harpists, more so than for other instrumentalists. We're talking about legato and rubato, and we are going to be looking at them through the music of two pianist/composers, John Field and Frederic Chopin. Whether you've played their music or not, there is a lot for us all to learn from them, so get ready for some beautiful music and some ideas you can use to make your own playing more expressive and beautiful. Links to things I think you might be interested in that were mentioned in the podcast episode: Join our 12 Days of Harp Happiness 2025: Nocturne for a Midnight Clear Related resource Maybe Your Music ISN'T Romantic blog post Harpmastery.com Get involved in the show! Send your questions and suggestions for future podcast episodes to me at podcast@harpmastery.com LINKS NOT WORKING FOR YOU? FInd all the show resources here: https://www.harpmastery.com/blog/Episode-184