Music on Netflix

 A short conversation with a student recently revealed something I hadn't thought of.  Everybody enjoys streaming Netflix.  It's accessible, affordable, and the best way to enjoy high end, high-def blu-ray content without spending $30+ per disc.  Tons of great content, both classic and new (well, somewhat new).  It was just a few years ago you could only stream a limited selection of movies to a PC.  Now you can stream to a Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, select Android phones, and all major game consoles.  Blu-ray players and televisions now come with built-in Netflix apps, which I believe has really allowed the company to expand to where it is today.  
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The Journey

If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.  ~ Marty McFly

Today was indeed a red letter date for me.  I completed a practice goal that I had set for myself over a year ago.  That goal was to complete an intensive study in clarinet technique.  It began I believe 2/19/2010, and ended today 4/8/2011.  Over 140 hours of practice, on a very regimented schedule.  I had completed a very similar process on the saxophone during my college years.  So similar in fact, both the saxophone and clarinet technique books have Jack Snavely in common.

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