Learning with Chris Stephenson

Today we get to hear from a good friend of mine: Darren Virassammy. We met at Victor Wooten's Centre for Music and Nature on Tracking weekend! He came all the way to Nashville from California and I came from Ontario. So glad to have gotten to meet him and share in our love for Music, Nature, and being our best selves!34 Strong: https://34strong.com/Josh Waitzkin's Book: https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning

I discovered Jeremy Dion through his book: The Art of Mindful Singing: Notes On Your Voice. A wonderful book about mindfulness, being present, and using your voice as a guide to do so.Jeremy's site: https://www.jeremydion.com/ The Art of Mindful Singing: https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Mindful-Singing-Notes-Finding/dp/1782404198 Josh Waitzkin's Book: https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning

Today I welcome a good friend of mine; Cory Bergeron!Cory and I went to school together and he has been recording, producing and touring with his band ever since. He shares his thoughts about learning in the Music Industry.Share your thoughts! [email protected] Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesofLearning Cory's band Locket: www.locketsongs.com Cory's Youtube Channel: www.youtube.com/corybergeronrecordings Josh Waitzkin's Book: https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning The Obstacle is The Way: https://www.amazon.ca/Obstacle-Way-Timeless-Turning-Triumph/dp/1591846358

Welcome to Season 2!In 2019 I met Justin Fitzpatrick (Dr. Fitz) at Victor Wooten's Centre for Music and Nature. He gave an excellent lecture on his approach to teaching in the classroom. He has a remarkable empathetic and personal touch to his style of teaching. You can tell he is personally invested in each student. We talk about his concepts, thoughts, and approaches to learning and teaching.University School of Nashville where Justin teaches: https://www.usn.org/ Josh Waitzkin's Book: https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning Victor Wooten's Centre for Music and Nature: https://www.vixcamps.com/

This time on Stories of Learning I'm excited to welcome Arthur Slade! The first time I discovered Arthur was when I was in grade 8 and we read his book 'Dust' for a school project. Loved the book and a few years later we've had the pleasure of chatting a few times! Now I get to have him on the Podcast and hear about his approach to learning, writer's block, creativity and more. Enjoy!This is the last episode of a short Season 1! Thank you all SO much for listening and I'll be back for Season 2 in January.Arthur Slade's Website: http://www.arthurslade.com/bio Saskatchewan Writer's Guild: https://www.skwriter.com/ Stephen King's On Writing: https://www.amazon.ca/Writing-10th-Anniversary-Memoir-Craft/dp/1439156816 Stories of Learning Patreon for BONUS Segments: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesofLearning Send your story to [email protected] to be in an Episode in Season 2!

This week I welcome Dylan DeBiase! A great friend and artist from Brooklyn. We talk about distraction, inspiration and focusing in on your craft, or a new one.The Art of Learning by Josh Waitzkin: https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learningStories of Learning on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesofLearning Dylan's Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/43lIxRrjD5cC4J7Vz2y4oZ?si=kRmw1_dnQRCdhRD5vzBatg Wreath: https://www.facebook.com/wreathband1/  

This week on Stories of Learning I talk with Dave Welsch. He is a bassist, educator, film composer and more. We met a few years back at Victor Wooten's Centre for Music and Nature. We talk about the joy of learning, Taoism, Dave's approach to teaching and more.Dave Welsch's Website: https://davewelsch.com/The Tao of Pooh by Benjamin Hoff: https://www.amazon.ca/Tao-Pooh-Benjamin-Hoff/dp/0140067477 Stories of Learning Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/StoriesofLearning

This week on Stories of Learning, I talk with Doctor Randall Kertz. He is a chiropractic physician, acupuncturist, educator, author, and bass player. We explore; Losing, Mindfulness, and Adversity on our path to Learning. Dr. Kertz’s Website: www.drkertz.comHis Book on Injury Management on Bass: https://amzn.to/2pvvK75Victor Wooten on Focal Dystonia: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nrYBUoGEFz8Josh Waitzkin’s The Art of Learning: https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning

This week we are joined by Richard Cleveland! He is a Nature Specialist and Teacher that I met at Victor Wooten's Centre for Music and Nature just outside of Nashville, TN. Richard runs a school of his own where he has classes on wilderness survival, tracking, and more. Links to check out:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG66OG17Y2Qhttps://www.facebook.com/Earth-School-217713035881/about/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFIYKmos3-s

In the very FIRST episode of Stories of Learning, I interview Chris Stephenson and hear what he has to say about his approach to the Learning Process. We explore:   - Two Approaches to Learning   - Making Smaller Circles   - Building Your Trigger Links to check out:https://www.joshwaitzkin.com/the-art-of-learning Follow Chris on Instagram @ chrisstephensondrums and check out his Youtube @ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbNLZWeASlK3LYnTHE7WSg/featured Destin with his Backward Bicycle on Smarter Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFzDaBzBlL0