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If you've ever wanted to learn to play an instrument, this might be your year. We talk about our experiences with the musical arts.\nFull show notes\nThis week\u2019s episode is sponsored by:\n\nBrilliant: Accelerate your learning in math, science, and computer science. Start learning for free at Brilliant.org/CollegeInfoGeek \u2014 and if you\u2019re one of the first 83 people to use this link, you\u2019ll also get 20% off your subscription.\nFreshBooks: Accounting and invoicing software that automates your tasks and lets you get back to doing your real work. Get your first 30 days free by going to FreshBooks.com/CIG and entering College Info Geek in the "How did you hear about us?" section.\nAudible: Get a free audiobook download and a free 30-day trial by going to Audible.com/CIG or texting \u201cCIG\u201d to 500-500 on your phone.\n\nThings mentioned in this episode:\n\nThomas on Instagram\nThomas' song on Spotify\nGris OST - Karasu\nMusic Theory 101, by Brian Boone and Marc Schonbrun\nAdam Neely on YouTube\nHow to Listen to and Understand Great Music, by Robert Greenberg\nAtomic Habits, by James Clear\nGuitar Lesson's CAGED System article\nKen Tamplin Vocal Academy on YouTube\nThe Axis of Awesome - 4 Chords\nHack Music Theory - video about Run The Jewels' "Let's Go"\nMuseScore\nSynthesia (iOS | Android)\nYousician (iOS | Android)\nWilliam Gillock - Phantom Rider\n\nWant more cool stuff? You can find all sorts of great tools at my Resources page.\nYou can also get a free copy of my book, 10 Steps to Earning Awesome Grades (While Studying Less), by staying up to date with the College Info Geek newsletter.\nTimestamps:\n\n0:03:43 - Clip: Martin playing the piano and Thomas playing the guitar\n0:07:27 - What instruments does Martin play\n0:11:17 - How we practice and learn new pieces\n0:17:44 - Why learn music theory\n0:23:52 - Sponsor: Brilliant (Learning problem-solving skills)\n0:25:32 - Sponsor: Audible (Listening to audiobooks)\n0:28:26 - Sponsor: FreshBooks (Managing your invoices)\n0:30:03 - What piano should you buy, or where you can use one\n0:35:01 - Taking lessons and how Thomas learns guitar\n0:43:54 - Breaking down songs and listening to them more attentively\n0:50:31 - Conclusion\n\nIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to the podcast on iTunes! It's easy, you'll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure :) You can also leave a review!\n\nSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.