Blog Posts
There are some amusing stories here along with some terrible writing.
Writings, musings, science news, health news, fiction and non-fiction from the perfectly ordinary mind of Scot Ranney.
Don’t Mistake “Talent†(code for "I don't want to try.") for Focus and Desire
Talent is a word made up to help people feel good about not trying, and the reason usually is fear of failure.
Allowing your child to quit piano lessons before they are 18 almost always turns into a lasting regret for both parents and children.
Treat piano lessons as a fact of life, a daily thing like brushing teeth. It's good for the mind and the body and gives your kids a better chance at success.
Replace your electric shaver foil and blades for the best shaving experience possible.
Electric shavers rock but with regular use the foil and blades wear out and pull hairs or worse. Replace your foil and blades for that brand new experience.
If you run a venue, hotel, or have a living room that needs a grand piano, these guidelines will help you get a great instrument for the best price.
Buying a grand piano is a lot of fun, but if you're going to spend big money on a piano make sure you're not buying a glossy paint job with a rusty engine. Piano salesmen are just as bad as used car dealers.
Writings, musings, science news, health news, fiction and non-fiction from the perfectly ordinary mind of Scot Ranney.
YouTube Channel
I'm challenging myself to post regular YouTube piano shorts and vids: https://www.youtube.com/@scotranney8456
Chico's Paradise
Looking for Chico's music? Look no further. Download the Chico's Paradise live recording from the early 2000's.
An Hour of New Piano Music by Scot
More videos of Scot Ranney's music: play list 1, play list 2
Nord Stage2 EX
A perfectly awesome keyboard.
Scot's online jazz piano community, since 1995. Forums, questions answered, and a ton of unique jazz piano resources.
Scot's Scripts Web Development
Website, ecommerce, and general consultation. Since 1997. Have an idea? Anything can happen with custom web apps.
Original Sheet Music on Score Exchange
Solo piano sheet music arrangements of original compositions, Christmas music, Celtic classics, and more.
A story about Calvin and Hobbes, a memorial and look at what Calvin's last day might have been like.
Toilets that Flush, a Personal ReviewA review of the American Standard Siphonic Dual Flush Toilet
The Day of the Chin, or, Strangling Chickens and Yummy GribletsThe band accepts no one into the inner circle without an offering. Drinks are acceptable.
The Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery – Hong KongVisiting the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is like walking into a kung fu movie inside a hidden Chinese mountain temple. Photos and directions.
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