Bill's Conversational Musings

Paul Gilbert was demonstrating some of the chords used in various yacht rock tunes. It's a good lesson on some of the more complicated voicings. I transcribed this in a tool called Frescobaldi . Frescobaldi is a LilyPond sheet music text editor. Lilypond is a music engraving program, devoted to …

I've compiled a list of my favorite Linux command line utilities. Some are readily available for use without installation also called console services, while others require a quick setup process. As I discover new tools or revisit existing ones, this collection will be updated to reflect the latest additions. No …

Need some help mastering guitar chords? Look no further! Here are some fantastic websites that provide a variety of visual representations to aid your learning. From image-based displays to ASCII charts, there's something here for every learning style. I'll keep this list updated as I discover more valuable resources. ASCII …

Testing this guide to see what Markdown syntax works with my website builder and what does not. Markdown Cheat Sheet Thanks for visiting The Markdown Guide ! This Markdown cheat sheet provides a quick overview of all the Markdown syntax elements. It can’t cover every edge case, so if you …

Occasionally, I reflect on various stages of my career and wonder why I stayed in certain roles for as long as I did. However, when I think about my time at Rackspace, I feel a deep sense of gratitude for the knowledge I gained, the lessons I learned, and inspiration …

Internet Gradient https://internetgradient.com/ is a handy resource that creates randomized gradients available for download and use. I have discovered that these gradients are particularly effective as overlay layers for other images, enhancing both depth and color vibrancy.

I found this list of developer HTML attributes that I think would come in handy. I found this searching for understanding the attribute that you can use to make your browser into a quick notepad. https://coderwall.com/p/lhsrcq/one-line-browser-notepad https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTML/Global_attributes/contenteditable Global attributes are attributes common to all HTML elements; they can be used …

Interesting website I found for a good bookmark. https://www.epochconverter.com/ The epoch timestamp is a fixed point in time that serves as a reference point for measuring the elapsed time between that date and the present moment. The most common epoch timestamp used in computer science and programming is January 1, …

“I want the customer to feel like they've just won the CSM lottery.” Introduction I'm excited to share this blog series, which chronicles my experiences as both a Customer Success Manager (CSM) and a CSM Trainer. Through these posts, I hope to not only inspire others but also provide unique …

When you work in enablement, content creation is key. It's best to have an established workflow like Step 1, Step 2, and so on. Below is a high-level look at how I created training materials for my students. For me, starting with a script, although boring, is the best way. …

Back when I was onboarding customers, I use to have these tools at my fingertips. Recently, I added a new domain to my portfolio https://billhertz.ing and in the process of building, I needed these tools once again. Redirect Checker https://www.whatsmydns.net/redirect-checker - You will use this to see how your links …

Starting a running list of Digital Audio Workstation links. There have been some new ones on the market that are starting to include AI functions. (Updated 05/01/2024) Studio One https://www.presonus.com/en-US/studio-one.html - Studio One is a digital audio workstation (DAW) software developed by PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. It's designed for music …

High level infographic on how to get started with AI. Check out my post on AI Bookmarks to see the latest tools I am testing.

https://suno.com/ I am having the most fun with this site. It takes a prompt and turns it into a song with chord progressions, lyrics, and more. So, I asked Angela for an idea and she said, "a blues song about building LEGO sets like pieces breaking or having to redo …