Live Spotify & Deezer Music Service Training

by John | Oct 11, 2013 | Deezer, iTunes & Spotify Training, Latest News, Music, Spotify

ICI/PRO member Karin contacted me via email: John, I still haven't gotten around to learning how to use Spotify so I'm not using the profiles yet. Is there any chance you will have a short training call to teach those like me? Wishes for healthy & compassionate...

Free Music Friday 10/11

by Amy Macgowan | Oct 11, 2013 | Instructor Training, Music

Not usually drawn to "pop" music, this little tune caught my ear when the  stereo was mysteriously left on in my car. I've been using today's Free Music selection as a relief 90 rpm flat road after 12 Tabata intervals. This song has a happy feel and catchy tune...

Tech Tuesday – Beware of the Chain Icon in Spotify

by John | Oct 8, 2013 | Best Practices, Instructor Training, Music, Spotify

John it just disappeared. It showed up fine on my computer and I'll swear it was on my Droid before I left to teach. But as I was ready to launch into a long threshold effort, Spotify skipped past a track, completely messing up my class.  Amy is the official Android...

Free Music Friday 10/4

by Amy Macgowan | Oct 4, 2013 | Instructor Training, Music

I subbed John's class tonight and used a new playlist. His class just lit up when this 66 rpm hill came up! It's a great funk tune (Re-recorded and Remastered) from a Cleveland based 80's group. It has that 'I recognize this' familiarity that our classes love. Simply...

Free Music Friday 9/27

by Amy Macgowan | Sep 27, 2013 | Instructor Training, Music

This Friday brings a change of pace with a hard driving climb. If you enjoy a great bass line, this song will rock your socks. A British alternative rock band, self described as 'techno-pop punk rock', with a lead singer from Nigeria, this band originated in 1994 and...

Free Music Friday 9/20

by Amy Macgowan | Sep 20, 2013 | Instructor Training, Music

Sometimes it's about taking a deep breath, hunkering down into the bars, focusing and seeing what we can do. Today's music is exactly what that's about. At 94 rpm's, this very chill tune lends itself towards self reflection and deep intense work, with great...