oklahoma Travel in Oklahoma: Robbers Cave State Park Ryan Welton, February 27, 2017January 4, 2018 It’s quiet. It’s picturesque. The trees are tall and beautiful, and the running trails are plentiful. The cabins available at Robbers Cave aren’t just adequate. They’re damned nice, and the bed was even comfortable! Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
jazz One dude’s opinion: Al Jarreau’s 5 Best Songs Ryan Welton, February 13, 2017January 4, 2018 With the death of Al Jarreau today, another great has left the planet. There were… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
Uncategorized One Super Bowl commercial stood out above them all Ryan Welton, February 7, 2017January 4, 2018 America is polarized, and never was that more clear than during Super Bowl LI. There… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
cover song The Weeknd: A smooth jazz interpretation Ryan Welton, February 5, 2017January 4, 2018 Since I re-started posting videos to YouTube late last year on the knowledge that I… Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
cover song Mary Tyler Moore statue nowhere to be found in Minneapolis Ryan Welton, January 28, 2017January 4, 2018 That’s right. I’m talking about the famed Mary Tyler Moore statue somewhere in downtown Minneapolis. It’s the one where she’s tossing her hat into the air, just as she did in the opening credits to her iconic 1970s television series, “The Mary Tyler Moore Show.” Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
running Help kids get access to sports shoes, clothes and equipment Ryan Welton, January 19, 2017January 4, 2018 The asking price for this advertising is $250, and the money goes right back into the community to help kiddos. You could advertise your business. You could promote your website, your YouTube channel, your new album. You could post a message of your choosing that has nothing to do with a business or enterprise whatsoever. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
communications Building your personal brand an ongoing, never-ending lesson Ryan Welton, January 19, 2017January 19, 2017 Helping public relations professionals build their personal brands. I believe it’s the most underdeveloped skill in the marketplace, and I’ve been passionate about it since my days in TV news. Frankly, it’s something I’m still learning how to do properly. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
Uncategorized A quick tutorial on playing George Michael’s “Careless Whisper” Ryan Welton, January 17, 2017January 4, 2018 In this case, I put together a video how-to for the piano basics of George Michael’s classic 1984 tune, “Careless Whisper,” with what is arguably the most famous sax lick ever to be written. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading
jazz “Take Five,” a lesson in digital patience Ryan Welton, January 15, 2017January 4, 2018 Learning to play this song, in all its 5/4 time signature glory, is a lesson in patience. You’ve got to practice it over and over and over and over until you get to where you can just play the notes without messing up. All the hustle in the world won’t help you master the precision required to master this tune. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like this:Like Loading… Continue Reading