In this unique and contemplative episode, I invite you to pause, breathe, and let the art speak. Featuring a silent, 3-minute slideshow of my original paintings, this episode offers a space to connect with silence and visual resonance. Allow the patterns, concepts, and intricate details to tune your soul and spark your Flame. It’s a moment to reflect, contemplate, and immerse yourself in vibrations, energy, and You. This episode is an invitation to experience art not just with your eyes, but with your spirit. Take a Time Out to let yourself……. 🎧 Support GotChops Music by streaming and sharing our Spotify playlists: Mixed tape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HdniVrhAIObdkU370nMBa?si=HAyd3GigQZmD-u-JK2hqFA Rock- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pbaXutqgrgPY94bJaEp2W?si=uwDTIqK4RjGck40t4yZ5Ng Ballads and Suave- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pjkYdwOOqPXtXiHZRsXxs?si=m6dRM3b5T7qYlRGPvdm0LQ Jazz- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12Uz0yXJsZEA4wT9Oml540?si=HUfR3xYDSki9fgA7bmNNiA #VisualResonance #SilentEpisode #ArtSpeaks #MeditativeArt #SoulfulVisuals #DiaryOfOnePodcast #CreativeJourney #ArtAndSoul #VisualStorytelling #SilentReflection #ContemplativeArt #OriginalPaintings #ArtVibes #MindfulMoments

In Episode 10, Fireside Reflections, I take a step back to recap Episodes 7, 8, and 9 while offering a glimpse into what’s coming next. Fireside Reflections will occur every five episodes, providing an opportunity to review, clean up any lingering details, and connect more deeply with you, the audience. This episode is all about pausing to appreciate the journey so far—sharing how much I’m enjoying creating this podcast, what I’ve learned, and the sense of connection I feel with you, the listener. These reflection episodes are a chance to breathe, address comments, and prepare for the exciting content ahead. Join me by the fireside for a moment of gratitude, perspective, and thoughtful planning as we look forward to many more episodes of Shawn & Shannon’s Diary of One. 🎧 Support GotChops Music by streaming and sharing our Spotify playlists: Mixed tape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HdniVrhAIObdkU370nMBa?si=HAyd3GigQZmD-u-JK2hqFA Rock- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pbaXutqgrgPY94bJaEp2W?si=uwDTIqK4RjGck40t4yZ5Ng Ballads and Suave- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pjkYdwOOqPXtXiHZRsXxs?si=m6dRM3b5T7qYlRGPvdm0LQ Jazz- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12Uz0yXJsZEA4wT9Oml540?si=HUfR3xYDSki9fgA7bmNNiA Thank you for listening and being part of this journey. Your support means everything! #Hashtags for YouTube: #PodcastRecap #ContentCreators #ShawnAndShannon #CreativeJourney #PodcastReflections #FiresideChats #DiaryOfOne #BehindTheScenes #PodcastHighlights #podcastgrowth

In Episode 9, I’m taking you on a personal tour of some of my canvas artwork. From bold colors to intriguing textures, and themes that tell a story, I walk you through a handful of pieces from my portfolio. Along the way, I share a bit about my creative process, the mediums I work with, and what inspires me to keep creating art. It’s great to share this side of my work with you. I hope it sparks something in your own creative journey. 🎧 Support GotChops Music by streaming and sharing our Spotify playlists: Mixed tape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HdniVrhAIObdkU370nMBa?si=HAyd3GigQZmD-u-JK2hqFA Rock- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pbaXutqgrgPY94bJaEp2W?si=uwDTIqK4RjGck40t4yZ5Ng Ballads and Suave- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pjkYdwOOqPXtXiHZRsXxs?si=m6dRM3b5T7qYlRGPvdm0LQ Jazz- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12Uz0yXJsZEA4wT9Oml540?si=HUfR3xYDSki9fgA7bmNNiA Thank you for listening and being part of this journey. Your support means everything! #ArtGallery #CanvasArt #MuseumVibes #Inspiration #ArtCollectors #AbstractArt #Motivation #ArtPortfolio #VisualArt #CreativeProcess #ModernArt #GotChopsArt

In Episode 8, we explore 32 Melodic Five-Finger Position Keyboard Exercises, a piano book I wrote to enhance foundational skills. These exercises focus on the five-finger position, covering both left and right hand, and can be practiced solo or with both hands simultaneously. Spanning over one or more octaves, these exercises are designed to develop the 5 T's: Tone, Touch, Time, Taste, and Technique. Whether you're a novice, teacher, or seasoned player, this book offers a structured yet creative approach to building piano skills and exploring new repertoire. It's available as a free PDF download on GotChops.nyc. For guitarists, don’t forget to check out 80 Etudes for the Practicing Guitarist: A Modern Method—also available as a free PDF download. 🎧 Support GotChops Music by streaming and sharing our Spotify playlists: Mixed tape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HdniVrhAIObdkU370nMBa?si=EvfoTQbVQZ6Rgt_hW4_g9A Rock- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pbaXutqgrgPY94bJaEp2W?si=BZ6t2rG2RbO-0uruUfyaOA Ballads and Suave- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pjkYdwOOqPXtXiHZRsXxs?si=Ke_bUaffQ8WI9Mnrj1nGbw Jazz- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12Uz0yXJsZEA4wT9Oml540?si=r3QCbGQbQx-TvvzEeg7ilw Thank you for listening and being part of this journey. Your support means everything! #PianoExercises #PianoBook #FiveFingerPosition #MusicPractice #KeyboardTechnique #FreePDF #GotChopsMusic #DiaryOfOnePodcast #ToneTouchTimeTasteTechnique #MusicEducation

In Episode 7 of Shawn & Shannon’s Diary of One Podcast, we explore my books, 80 Etudes for the Practicing Guitarist: A Modern Method, Book I. This episode dives into Etudes 1-20, designed as play-along exercises available on GotChops.nyc. Each etude is platformed with videos at three tempos, providing guitarists with the tools to refine or maintain their playing. These exercises focus on 8th notes, triplets, 16th notes, sextuplets, and 32nd notes, offering a linear approach across each string while covering the first octave of the fretboard. I also demonstrate the benefits of my self-coined Adjacent Fingering Method, showcasing how these etudes build or maintain speed, accuracy, and dexterity. The etudes embrace the 5 T’s of music mastery: Tone, Touch, Time, Taste, and Technique, offering a comprehensive practice routine for any player. Although crafted for guitarists, these etudes will eventually be developed for all stringed instruments, such as ukulele, violin, viola, and more. Future collections will include smaller etude sets specifically tailored for these instruments. If you’re ready to elevate your playing and embrace novel approaches to music practice, this episode is for you! 🎸 🎧 Support GotChops Music by streaming and sharing our Spotify playlists: Mixed tape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HdniVrhAIObdkU370nMBa?si=EvfoTQbVQZ6Rgt_hW4_g9A Rock- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pbaXutqgrgPY94bJaEp2W?si=BZ6t2rG2RbO-0uruUfyaOA Ballads and Suave- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pjkYdwOOqPXtXiHZRsXxs?si=Ke_bUaffQ8WI9Mnrj1nGbw Jazz- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12Uz0yXJsZEA4wT9Oml540?si=r3QCbGQbQx-TvvzEeg7ilw Thank you for listening and being part of this journey. Your support means everything! #MusicEducation #GuitarPractice #Etudes #ShawnAndShannonPodcast #GotChopsMusic #GuitarLessons #Tone #Technique #MusicMethod #StringInstruments #musicianslifestyle

Welcome to Episode 6 of Shawn & Shannon’s Diary of One Podcast! This episode kicks off a special recurring series: Fireside Reflections. Every 5th episode will feature this relaxed, reflective format—a chance to pause, share updates, and review the journey so far. In this fireside chat, I share surprises, successes, and how everything is starting to come together. I also talk about tools like @HubSpot for Startups, which is a great resource creatively and professionally. 🎧 Support GotChops Music by streaming and sharing our Spotify playlists: Mixed tape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4HdniVrhAIObdkU370nMBa?si=EvfoTQbVQZ6Rgt_hW4_g9A Rock- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pbaXutqgrgPY94bJaEp2W?si=BZ6t2rG2RbO-0uruUfyaOA Ballads and Suave- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4pjkYdwOOqPXtXiHZRsXxs?si=Ke_bUaffQ8WI9Mnrj1nGbw Jazz- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/12Uz0yXJsZEA4wT9Oml540?si=r3QCbGQbQx-TvvzEeg7ilw

Welcome to Episode 5 of Shawn & Shannon’s Diary of One Podcast: Contracts.

In this episode, I dive into an important step in my journey—working on a contract with the Zahn Innovation Center for the 3D modeling and digital design of my prototype. Initially, I was ready to sign their proposed contractor’s agreement, but my legal team at Cooley LLP stepped in with critical advice. They pointed out a significant gap in the contract: it covered copyrights, but not intellectual property (IP) rights.

Why is this distinction so important? Copyrights protect specific works like designs, documents, or code, but intellectual property covers a broader spectrum, including inventions, concepts, and processes. My project, being patent-pending, required a contract that explicitly safeguarded all aspects of the intellectual property—not just the tangible outputs. Without this protection, my ideas and inventions could have been vulnerable.

In this episode, I share what I’m learning about navigating contracts in the creative and entrepreneurial space, especially the importance of protecting your IP when collaborating with third parties. This experience highlighted just how vital legal guidance is when taking a prototype from concept to reality.

For anyone on a similar path or curious about the process of invention, collaboration, and intellectual property, I hope you find this episode insightful. My sister Shannon would have been thrilled to see us reach the contract stage of one of our projects. I’m proud to share this journey with you in her honor.

Hit play to join me as I share what I’m learning along the way—one contract, one step closer to the dream.

In this episode of the Diary of One Podcast, “Notice of Allowance: Part 2,” I demonstrate my soon-to-be-patented device, sharing how it works and what makes it so unique. My sister would have been incredibly excited to see this moment, and her spirit continues to inspire me as I take these steps forward. I’m looking ahead to growing all of my creative ideas, including this new podcast, and inviting others to join the journey.