Hello,
This is the fourth installment of Sound Bites.
Sound Bites- quality information in bite-size pieces is for anyone in or associated with the music industry who is in the pursuit of quality in all areas of their lives. I have received great praise throughout my life for my ability to find the most accurate, succinct and quality information pertaining to products, experiences, fun facts, you name it. With my affinity for research and the ability to compile the best of the best out there, I feel compelled to share my wealth of knowledge. Because I value your time, the intention of this newsletter is to share my findings with you on a routine basis in digestible and curated morsels. Check out this week’s findings below!
Music I’ve Been Listening To:
Ellen Andersson Quartet- I’ll Be Seeing You : ‘S Wonderful
My Everyday Backpack:
Triple Aught Design – Axiom 18
A well thought-out and meticulously designed backpack is an incredible tool. When NASA launches something into outer space every detail is taken into consideration. Why? Because the stakes are exceedingly high while tolerances and margins for error are very low. Triple Aught Design might not be launching rockets into space but they are putting the same degree of detail and consideration into their products. In engineering circles, “000,” or “triple-aught” refers to the three zeroes found in 1/1000th-inch tolerances — or rather, the gold standard for manufacturing precision. Any company with an eye for that degree of detail and a passion for military-spec is the perfect recipe for products that are nothing short of bulletproof. The Axiom 18 backpack has been my everyday carry for a little over a year and I am still over the moon about it.
Every backpack is not a good fit for everyone but I feel that everyone could benefit from a good backpack. If you don’t feel this bag is the one for you but want to find the one that is, check out Caryology. This is the best bag blogger I’ve found and they have bag research on lockdown.
Cons:
- The laptop compartment is a snug fit for my MacBookAir. If you carry a laptop that is larger than a 13” I would recommend considering the big brother the Axiom 24which the website says can accommodate a 15” laptop.
Most Effective Dog Collar I Have Found:
The Halti headcollar was recommended to me by a phenomenal dog trainer named Matt Bisner @mattbeisner. He is the owner of The Zen Dog @thezendogla and is leading the pack on cutting edge training techniques.
If you take your animal companion on two moderate walks every day for twenty minutes you are walking over eight hundred miles a year with your dog, but who is walking whom? The contributing factors that lead to a balanced and relaxed walk in my experience go much deeper than any physical product can offer. Our animal companions are a direct reflection of our energy. Energy is the one language that every species on the planet speaks. If we are engaging with our animals when we are out of balance they are going to mirror this to us, regardless of any harness or collar we put on them. Because of the energetic variables in the equation I’ll go on record and say there is no fix all product out there. However, a great product like the Halti OptiFit Headcoller can be an extremely effective tool that can help temper your dog’s tendency to pull and support any internal work you do. This will bring you one step closer to a more balanced walk with your dog.
I would recommend pairing it with the Halti Training Lead. I like the Halti training lead the best for it’s versatility and flexibility of use. I have also used the OptiFit with a variety of other leads and all of them paired without any issue.
Pros:
- Better control over the walk giving you the confidence to remain relaxed and balanced on your walks which your dog will sense and respond to
- Small, compact design unlike a lot of other harnesses on the market
- Great value for your money at a price point of around $13.00
Cons:
- The process of putting on and taking off the lead is more involved than a standard dog lead and there might be an adjustment period for you and your dog.
My Business:
Source Science Sound– Helping musicians, bands, and artists do what they love and love what they do. Even in pursuing what I loved in life it still left me feeling unfulfilled. I also know through years of talking with many of you that I’m not alone. Why does this happen? I’ve concluded that no matter what we pursue in life if we are not happy and fulfilled from within first, then anything we give our time and energy will be colored by our unfulfilment. Unfulfilment is the result of internal imbalance. Like a movie projector, any internal discontentment is projected onto our external experiences from the inside out. Our outside world is merely an effect of all of our combined thoughts, actions, and emotions we’re constantly feeling inside. By recentering yourself from within, the world outside of you will change automatically. What will this result in? People being magnetized to you when you walk in a room, it will lead to more gigs, standing out in auditions, feeling encouraged instead of discouraged to practice your instrument or given trade more, better relationships with the ones you love, and a renewed love for music and life. If you feel you are struggling through life’s obstacles and want to know how to overcome them in a way that is simple, streamlined and will shift your life in the most amazing ways please reach out to me. Do this by replying to this newsletter for more information about private sessions or ways I can help. Experience what others think isn’t possible in career, finances, and relationships. I will work with you or your bands to find a way to break through whatever your obstacles are and help you reconnect with the passion for music and life.
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Enjoy,
SS