Los Angeles based musician, new baby daddy, hustling to make it happen.
Hello everyone! So for the last two months, I’ve been living on Instagram, and now I’ve set out to explore the world of Periscope. Instagram.Periscope.Twitter Follow me @hueiyuanpan Periscope is a live video stream application by Twitter, and is the equivalent of having a live TV station in your pocket. I’ve spent the last month reading … More Hello Periscope!
When you’re not chosen, it can shake your sense of purpose or belonging. It’s gonna hurt, but take a lesson from the worst snare drummer I’ve ever seen. Listen to audio version or read below Getting cut – it’s a feeling that stings even for those with thick skin. Trying out for a sports team, applying for … More DCI & WGI: The Worst Snare Drummer I’ve Ever Seen
You’re in a room full of strangers, and everyone wants the same spot. Rather than dwelling on the 100 things that may sink you to the bottom, here are 5 things that will help you rise to the top. Auditions are a rite of passage for every musician. All those hours of practice are eventually put to the test, and you’re asked … More DCI & WGI: 5 Tips for Making the Cut – Mindsets to get you through audition camp weekend and back for the next
I’m looking at my iCalendar. The array of colored dippin dots sprinkled across the screen tells me one thing: Wow, there’s A LOT going on. I remind myself that they’re there to keep me organized. It’s okay, you got this. But as I get back into the swing of Fall Semester, let me remind myself … More Do What You Love
Two to three times a year, I find my inner monologue asking myself, “What are you doing?” Questions include where I should be placing my focus, if I’m spreading myself too thin, what needs to happen now, etc. – streams of thought on riding the waves of life in search of balance. I often talk about my older brother, … More Neil Gaiman – Everything I Wished I Knew
Growing up, I loved listening to and playing music. What felt like “play” to me was actually considered “practicing,” and I soon found the perfect marriage of work and fun. As I became more serious, the rigor and focus of how I practiced changed, but my love of music only grew, and in fact, it evolved. … More Teaching Artists
Scene: School parking lot, Wednesday afternoon Parent: Mr. Pan, you’re a good problem solver! Huei: Well, I have a lot of them…so I get plenty of practice. Everyone has problems, but what you do to solve them is what differentiates us. So with a “Happy Friday!” here are some strategies I use to problem solve: 1) Take … More Problem Solving
I remember being six or seven years old when my older brother asked me a question, and after only using a modicum of consideration, responded with “I don’t know.” He said to think about it, and after responding with another, “I don’t know,” he furrowed his eyebrows and pursed his lips into the “don’t be … More How to Not Be a Dummy
How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac I often help my Mom with mac/iphone questions that I’ve forgotten are not obvious to beginners, and easily forgotten once learned. Capturing a screenshot is amazingly useful, and something you’ll think to use often once you get the hang of it. Here’s a quick “Help” post for a shortcut I … More How to Take a Screenshot on a Mac
The corps has a free day in Chicago today, and it’s much deserved. Extremely proud of how hard the members and staff have been working. Closed rehearsal day in Dekalb tomorrow, and then on to Show 13 in Metamora, IL. For a complete list of shows and tickets, visit http://www.regiment.org/tickets/ Here’s a short clip of the … More Phantom Regiment – July Update
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