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journalism

The rise of real journalism rigor on YouTube, says Joon Lee

Ryan Welton, December 11, 2025

There are a lot of competing thoughts in the digital news creator marketplace right now,…

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country music

Song day Saturday: “Everyday Kind Of Love,” by Kyle Park

Ryan Welton, June 18, 2022December 9, 2023

In Oklahoma, they call it Red Dirt. In Texas, it’s Texas Country. For those of…

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life

Terrific soundtrack for when you need to unwind and get a little work done

Ryan Welton, March 21, 2022December 9, 2023

The ‘Sunday Scaries’ are upon us, and a wave of tired hit me right after…

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Music

Remembering George Michael’s Best Song

Ryan Welton, December 25, 2021December 9, 2023

It’s hard to believe that it’s been five years since George Michael died, Christmas Day…

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content strategy

YouTube current obsession: Traveling the world (Saudi Arabia, Pakistan & more) with Peter Santenello

Ryan Welton, December 18, 2021December 9, 2023

My wife and I sat down to Saturday brunch, and instead of suggesting one of…

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Music

‘Hotel TV’ from Lawrence: My favorite album of 2021

Ryan Welton, December 9, 2021December 9, 2023

The Grammy nominations are littered with talent. Its album-of-the-year category features what I think is…

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how to play piano

Smooth As Silk: How To Play ‘Silk Sonic’s’ Smash “Leave The Door Open”

Ryan Welton, August 15, 2021December 9, 2023

If I were a betting man, I’d wager that Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak will…

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Music

How To Play “What A Fool Believes,” a 2021 piano tutorial

Ryan Welton, August 1, 2021December 9, 2023

One of my first pop music memories was the massive 1979 smash “What A Fool…

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content strategy

6 channels to follow for getting started on YouTube

Ryan Welton, May 15, 2021December 9, 2023

I’ve been on YouTube for 14 years and only have 1,370 subscribers. Don’t judge. I…

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cover song

Super easy way to play Christopher Cross’ “Ride Like The Wind” on piano

Ryan Welton, July 25, 2020December 9, 2023

Back in my day when we used to walk five miles to the bus stop,…

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