Randy Hoexter

Author: Randy

  • I Have a Subjection, Your Honor

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                                Subjective (adj.) modified or affected by personal views, experience, or background <a subjective account of the incident>

  • Empty the Cup

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                                Why do we have so much trouble growing, improving, and learning? One reason is that our “cup” is already full, and because of that, there is not enough room for what needs to go in. If we already know something, have…

  • What About Jam Sessions?

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                      One of the most common methods of networking for musicians is to go to jam sessions. These gatherings are often not what they appear, and often caution is advised…

  • The Big Lie

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                              As the world changes and information is available everywhere instantly, it appears that there is a casualty: the truth.

  • Not All Bullies are Loud

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                            When we think of bullying, the aggressive, noisy, overbearing personality comes to mind. While these types certainly make themselves known, (especially during childhood) there is an arguably more dangerous bully that appears in adult situations: the soft-spoken one.

  • It’s gotta be bad (or it ain’t gonna be good)

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                      (With apologies to Duke Ellington!) In recent years, I’ve seen  lots videos of performers triggering clips, sounds and phrases while tempo-locked to a groove in a static harmony; while the result sounds OK, it’s the lack of possibility for it to fail that makes me dubious.

  • A Revolutionary Concept

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                        Introducing the hardware-sofware human interface you’ve been waiting for. Here are some of the main features: Allows control over pitch, harmony, tone, dynamics, and rhythm, all in real time! Locks to any tempo, and follows complex harmonic and metric changes. Enables interactions between musicians, collaborations, and…

  • Embracing the Distractions

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                    It’s clear that there is much to be gained by devoting our full attention to our work. Is there a downside to iron-clad focus? What about the distractions?

  • Living with Tinnitus

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                    For many years, even though my hearing is good, I have suffered with Tinnitus, or ringing in the ears. For me, it is a true “ringing” in that it focuses on a small range of frequencies in the 4khz range, a bit like a police whistle. For…

  • The Dangers of Being in a Hurry

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                      Recently, one of my pastimes has brought to mind a question: What is to be gained mentally and artistically by having time limits? Does rushing to the finish line make us stronger, more efficient, or most importantly, wiser?