Free Music Friday 10/5 – Is it really October already?

by | Oct 5, 2012 | Music

They say you only get one chance to make a first impression, and your opening warm up track is just like that. Now there are many ways to approach this all important opening to your class. I for one am a big advocate of using tracks that allow your riders to focus on...

Counting Time In Spotify

by John | Oct 4, 2012 | Instructor Training, Music, Spotify

When does 25+25+25 not equal 75? When you're adding up segments of song segments of 25 secs - the correct answer is 1:15 - but I'm guessing that you already knew that. I love Spotify. With the exception of downloading Podcasts, I have nearly eliminated iTunes from my...

Free Music Friday 9/28

by John | Sep 28, 2012 | Instructor Training, Music

Mashups - there's a real art to blending two or more songs together into something that's entertaining and enjoyable to play in your class. Some, like the tracks from DJ Lobsterdust that Amy is so fond of, are pure magic - other's, not so much. So I thought I would...

My Radical Solution to Solving Spotify Problems & Frustrations

by John | Sep 26, 2012 | Instructor Tech Help, Instructor Training, Spotify

After receiving and answering what seems like hundreds of questions that are similar to Kristi's below, I'm offering a radical solution that I feel will dramatically improve your experience using Spotify. Hi John! Thank you for your quick response…I”™m just now...

Free Music Friday 9/21

by John | Sep 21, 2012 | Instructor Training, Music

You'll need to excuse me as I wrap myself in some favorite drug music of my youth today. I've been building a playlist to use with the new Pensacola Stage Race video. The first half was easy. Basic stuff; a warmup + a few openers for the 10 minute Road Race. Then a...

Free Music Friday 9/14

by Christine Hawthorne | Sep 14, 2012 | Instructor Training, Music

A warm up song is like a first impression.  The first song that your students hear is going to set the tone for the rest of your class.  You always want make sure you put some thought into your first song.  I like to choose fast paced tunes with a great beat that make...