Notices by Blue Nagoon 🫐 (bluenagoon@mastodon.social)

Music and community are two things that dispel despair, and I'm starting to recognize that I provide both. Seeing the kids come in grouchy and stressed, and leave smiling and happy after rocking out together, brings me so much joy.

I've still been working on my own music on the background but I've really been focusing on the kids lately for this reason. It's still putting music out in the world, it's just a different way.

My teaching studio upgrade is complete! New X32 mixer, stereo headphone monitors for everyone, drums in stereo, room/audience mic, new Mainstage rig to replace one of the old keyboards which was dying, and it's all fed by a permanent split snake to make playing out easy. Took the opportunity to clean up all the cables and reorganize everything. I even added some mood lighting! It's version 2.0 and I'm so excited to share it with the students this week.

My favorite albums of 2024. 🥰 Here's the video in which I talk a little about each. I'll also post links in this thread for y'all who prefer text. Check 'em out! 👇
https://youtu.be/r9bVpL2OnWw
#bestof2024 #music

@killyourfm
That one is on my list! I really enjoyed Chained Echoes and I hear that Sea of Stars is a similar vibe.

Blue Nagoon fun facts:

1. I make #pop and #rock music with #AbletonLive
2. I ❤️ and write in many genres: #synthwave #synthpop #chill #SymphonicMetal #prog
4. I'm from #Alaska and love a good high overcast cool day
5. I play #piano / #keyboard & electric #guitar
6. I 💜 to read #fantasy and #scifi
7. I deal with #LongCovid and #Anxiety
8. I 🧡 memes
9. I'm an avid player of #VideoGames especially #RPG
10. I have 2 #cats & a #labrador #dog

Looking forward to meeting you!
#introduction