Tag: jazz
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Learn to Hear the Melody
A lead sheet tells you what the melody is. Your ear is what makes it yours.
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Errors and using your ear
This week, I experienced a traditional whiteboard technical interview, highlighting my coding reliance on running tests for error detection. Reflecting on music, I now prioritize learning by ear over sheet music. I advise fellow interviewees to practice solving problems without immediate error feedback to prepare for challenges where testing isn’t possible.
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Dexterity
The transition from music to coding felt pretty natural in a lot of ways. I know I am one of several musicians who have made that transition. One thing I have tried to do with coding that, in hindsight, I wish I had done with music is embracing the idea of “learning in public.” I…