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6 Life Lessons from 13 Years Playing Ocarina
As of late May, I've been playing the ocarina for 13 years! I've learned a lot from playing this instrument that you can probably apply more broadly in your life.
#Ocarina #Passion #Music
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0:00 Intro
0:44 Lesson 1: Passion
2:36 Lesson 2: Opportunities
3:41 Lesson 3: The "Best" Things
4:56 Lesson 4: Sharing Passion
5:34 Lesson 5: Hobbies Together
6:47 Lesson 6: Limitations
8:32 Your Brain Is Flexible
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What is the "Breath Curve" of an Ocarina? (or other wind instrument)
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Breath curves are an essential way to describe the tuning and playability of an ocarina. Let's dive into what they are and 3 common types! Read the Blog: andycormier.blog/2024/02/10/what-is-the-breath-curve-of-an-ocarina/ 0:00 Intro 0:10 What is a breath curve? 0:39 Types of breath curves 1:02 Linear breath curves 2:10 Flat breath curves 3:32 Concave breath curves 5:15 Breath pressure vs. Breat...
make 2024 a year of less
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Let's get more responsible with our spaces, consumerism, and personal finance! See @gracenevitt's video on a No/Low Buy Year: ua-cam.com/video/pZZP42GPjwE/v-deo.html Read the blog: andycormier.blog/2024/02/03/make-2024-a-year-of-less/ #LowBuyYear #SwedishDeathCleaning #consumerism 00:00 Intro 00:21 1. A More Habitable Room 01:19 HOW: Swedish "Death" Cleaning 02:38 2. Challenge Default Consumeri...
An EVEN BETTER plastic ocarina for beginners?
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This is my most in-depth ocarina review and comparison yet for a single ocarina model! Today' we're reviewing the Miracle M Alto C plastic ocarina, only $21 on Amazon as of recording this. Is this the new best ocarina for beginners? Watch and find out. Buy the Miracle M Ocarina: amzn.to/4b8lXWk Buy the Night by Noble: amzn.to/48ZKgnr #ocarina #review #plasticocarina 00:00 Intro 00:21 Unboxing &...
use this Japanese concept to mistake-proof your life
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I hate when people clickbait Japan, but I saw an opportunity to discuss a useful concept I learned in my MBA program "life-changing Japanese wisdom" as the clickbait! Read the blog post: andycormier.blog/2024/01/20/mistake-proof-your-life-with-this-japanese-concept/ Apps Mentioned blank spaces: www.blankspaces.app one sec: one-sec.app 0:00 What is Poka-yoke 1:12 Business application: total qual...
9 Reasons NOT to get an Ocarina? (and overcoming each reason)
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Okay this is kinda clickbait, but I've heard a lot of reasons people either resist buying an ocarina or issues (that can be overcome) when starting to play. We'll address each reason AND how each can be overcome! Buy Mr. Mute: amzn.to/3RYeCzX Buy Mountain Ocarina:amzn.to/48whQSq Buy Coda EDC: amzn.to/3vyPqZg / codaedc.com/store/ Buy Night by Noble: amzn.to/3Hj8RIe Buy Bravura & other plastics (...
Reset From Zero This Year
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Oh no, my MBA student brain is using corporate budgeting concept for a UA-cam video on improving your life! We'll discuss where I've been the last few months, zero-based vs. historical budgeting, and go over an example. ➡️ Download the FREE budget template: docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1n J6wq2SDDvF3HBm_-41ZIfYDdhYKHy5XDAyYbzyfY/edit?usp=sharing 👨🏼‍💻 Read the Blog: andycormier.blog/2024/01/06...
the most CURSED Song of Time cover you'll ever hear #Ocatober2023
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the most CURSED Song of Time cover you'll ever hear #Ocatober2023
How good can I get at ukulele in 7 days of practice? (ocarina boy learns ukulele)
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How good can I get at ukulele in 7 days of practice? (ocarina boy learns ukulele)
6 Tips to Play Multi Chamber Ocarinas Better
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6 Tips to Play Multi Chamber Ocarinas Better
Unique Types of Double and Triple Ocarinas
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Unique Types of Double and Triple Ocarinas
ocarina boy tries a bamboo flute from okinawa (it's okay to struggle learning an instrument)
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ocarina boy tries a bamboo flute from okinawa (it's okay to struggle learning an instrument)
Solid and Affordable-STL Plastic Tenor (Alto C) Review
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Solid and Affordable-STL Plastic Tenor (Alto C) Review
The CHEAPEST Wide-Angle Lens for Sony APSC cameras (ZV-E10, a66000 and more)
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The CHEAPEST Wide-Angle Lens for Sony APSC cameras (ZV-E10, a66000 and more)
My most UNIQUE Double Ocarina-STL Double Pendant Review
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My most UNIQUE Double Ocarina-STL Double Pendant Review
Why streamers don't need the Shure SM7B (or other studio-grade mics)
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Why streamers don't need the Shure SM7B (or other studio-grade mics)
How to find affordable ocarinas (plastic, ceramic, vendors, USA, EU, and more)
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How to find affordable ocarinas (plastic, ceramic, vendors, USA, EU, and more)
get out of your own way (overcoming fear of success)
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get out of your own way (overcoming fear of success)
More Great Plastic Ocarinas? Osawa Plastic AC and SC Review
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More Great Plastic Ocarinas? Osawa Plastic AC and SC Review
make your own (work) experience
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make your own (work) experience
when to upgrade your ocarina (plastic to ceramic and beyond)
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when to upgrade your ocarina (plastic to ceramic and beyond)
Why you should use OBS to make videos (even if you don't stream)
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Why you should use OBS to make videos (even if you don't stream)
The best value ceramic ocarina? - Focalink Black Rose AC Review
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The best value ceramic ocarina? - Focalink Black Rose AC Review
How to quickly make Shorts and TikToks from your YouTube videos in Premiere Pro (demo)
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How to quickly make Shorts and TikToks from your UA-cam videos in Premiere Pro (demo)
5 Levels of Ocarina Players (how to know your level + how to improve)
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5 Levels of Ocarina Players (how to know your level how to improve)
5 mic mistakes streamers make (and how to fix them)
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5 mic mistakes streamers make (and how to fix them)
This double ocarina is a triple ocarina (kinda) - STL Max Range Double Review
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This double ocarina is a triple ocarina (kinda) - STL Max Range Double Review
don't follow your passion-build it instead
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don't follow your passion-build it instead
Don't overdo your hobbies (why I rarely record ocarina music)
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Don't overdo your hobbies (why I rarely record ocarina music)
NEVER buy this ocarina (In Japan)
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NEVER buy this ocarina (In Japan)

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @JohnyB1989
    @JohnyB1989 14 годин тому

    the spencer ocarina gives me goosebumps <3 clearly the best omg

  • @Dazza_Doo
    @Dazza_Doo День тому

    My first Ocarina is on its way, Black with White Rose 🌹 by Focalink Taiwan 🥰 Thank you for reviweing it. 12AC-PSE-BK

  • @TheBleetbleet
    @TheBleetbleet 3 дні тому

    can we get an update on this topic? some good new designs out there now would love to see you test them!

  • @LynnKsCouture
    @LynnKsCouture 4 дні тому

    Thank you for your videos about Ocasinas. Went to Songbird and purchased a Bravura Alto C Purple .

  • @Dazza_Doo
    @Dazza_Doo 4 дні тому

    As someone new to the Ocarina, I was looking for an instrument the at I could play, This one sounded amazing and at a price range that was perfect for me, sorry My Handpan friends. This is my first Ocarina, hopefully not my last. Thank you for your recommendation

  • @Dazza_Doo
    @Dazza_Doo 4 дні тому

    Why did I choose an Ocarina? I've been looking for an instrument for a long time, My friend has a Handpan (amazing), but when I saw a group of people in China practicing together, I thought, Dang that's the Zelda instrument, I had forgotten all about it. A little research and I was a sold. No double reed instrument for me, Ocarina all the way. I went with the 12AC-PSE-BK Black and Rose by Taiwan company, Focalink / StienOcarina.

  • @LilyPenguin123
    @LilyPenguin123 4 дні тому

    I got night by noble as my first, hasn't arrived yet. But it's otw

  • @kumuri_keebs
    @kumuri_keebs 4 дні тому

    How you describe the breath requirement, is it low?

  • @porkcutlet3920
    @porkcutlet3920 5 днів тому

    I have a Bravura but I think Focalink's other plastic Ocarina is better, it's called 12ACP-rivo on their website. Can't seem to find them anywhere else for some reason. They have grooves for the subholes, making fingering low notes easier. It's also easier to blow the high notes than the Bravura. Honestly, if anyone is thinking of getting a Bravura, the rivo(?) is a better choice for a beginner. I would've just bought them in the first place if I had known.

  • @chevron-vw5rn
    @chevron-vw5rn 5 днів тому

    I just ordered one from your amazon link will get it tomorrow hopefully i can learn the basics on this then move up to an expensive ceramic one

  • @VelvetEagleI
    @VelvetEagleI 6 днів тому

    If I'm currently in South korea can I get one, that would be great

  • @teslainvestah5003
    @teslainvestah5003 6 днів тому

    I point at the new attachment on my Ocarina. I ask my dad "Who's this?" "Oh that's your new friend, Mr. Mute"

  • @takemetoyonk
    @takemetoyonk 8 днів тому

    Oh boy it's already sold out forever.

  • @Ocarina_Racccoon
    @Ocarina_Racccoon 9 днів тому

    0:32 *turns into an elk*

  • @casey7eleven38
    @casey7eleven38 10 днів тому

    Thanks for the video bro. I love the sound that makes i need one thats durable tho hope ur doing well im thinking of starting playing ur videos are making me wanna start even more

  • @LlFE
    @LlFE 11 днів тому

    Glazing someone for inventing something that was already invented is crazy work. Great vid tho

  • @xcolmilloxblancox5191
    @xcolmilloxblancox5191 15 днів тому

    Gracias a que tocaste distintos modelos de ocarinas sin filtros de sonido, por fin me doy cuenta que el sonido de la ocarina no es tan mágico, como lo he escuchado en videos de música, pensé que ese sonido era por la calidad, y pues al final es por efectos y filtros que les colocan 🤡

  • @shadowwoulffe2780
    @shadowwoulffe2780 16 днів тому

    Hey Andy! I love your content, your ocarina videos are really helpful. I was wondering how do I know if I have mold in my ocarina or not? And how to prevent it? The last time I picked up my ocarina and took a breath, my throat felt funny and kinda burned a bit 😅

  • @Danganronpa_smiling_despair
    @Danganronpa_smiling_despair 17 днів тому

    I got one for $20 it came in a day yet it sounds good enough to learn with

  • @atticusfinch6038
    @atticusfinch6038 17 днів тому

    Im so happy i got one before they went on hiatus

  • @yvancoissieu7390
    @yvancoissieu7390 19 днів тому

    ❤ Merci pour tout ces conseils😊 👍. Mon choix ce précise.

  • @yvancoissieu7390
    @yvancoissieu7390 19 днів тому

    ❤ Merci pour ces tests, cela m'aide énormément pour mon choix en tant que débutant 😅👍 Tanks you.

  • @TheKnightguard1
    @TheKnightguard1 19 днів тому

    Andy! New ocarinist, I have a Night by Noble AC and I just got my Mr Mute! What mouthpiece/filter/vent settings do you use on your Night by Noble? I'm attempting to work it out but I'm just a little out-of-my-depth at this yet.

  • @AyshaAkter-z5d
    @AyshaAkter-z5d 20 днів тому

    I recently audited your UA-cam channel and noticed a few on-page SEO issues that might be hindering your growth: 1. Video overviews are not fully optimized. 2. Social engagement is low. 3. Titles and descriptions lack SEO optimization. 4. Missing high-volume ranked tags. 5. Create Eye-Catching thumbnail

  • @Dontkillkenny69
    @Dontkillkenny69 20 днів тому

    I actually have a 25$ ocarina but it sounds alot closer to the stl than then one you have (ik cause i have the one you got too) so im glad i have a somewhat good one

  • @dennisjohansson5716
    @dennisjohansson5716 20 днів тому

    Hey! A cool video would be - If trying to fix the tuning on a cheap ocarina that isnt good out of the box, by customizing the holes! :D peace out bro!

  • @ingssem
    @ingssem 21 день тому

    What if I don't have the zve10 built in lens? I only bought the camera body and another lens (sigma 30mm), it's not gonna work on that one, right?

    • @AndyCormierYT
      @AndyCormierYT 21 день тому

      Unless that kens has the same outer thread for filters and whatnot, no, it won’t work. The only lens i know it’s compatible with on the zv-e10 is the 16-50 kit kens

    • @ingssem
      @ingssem 21 день тому

      @@AndyCormierYT ok thank you so much!

  • @TheChosenGeneration-n9x
    @TheChosenGeneration-n9x 22 дні тому

    Which imperial city triple ocarina would you recommend for a large range? I plan on getting a imperial city triple chamber if I get better at the triple chamber ocarina.

  • @onetruecalling
    @onetruecalling 23 дні тому

    Holy shit... the sound setup sounds so complicated. Is this only a thing with your streaming software or do I need to set this up even for a single camera sound input?

  • @coryc1904
    @coryc1904 24 дні тому

    I just got one and it's garbage. 😂 Only the right hand notes sound good. Do NOT buy the night by noble!!!!!!!!

  • @kingarthur4419
    @kingarthur4419 24 дні тому

    A cheap lens that will affect your aperture.

  • @dominicking4964
    @dominicking4964 26 днів тому

    Got my first Ocarina on the weekend and it's at Lv.0 Version

  • @charlieblanchard5644
    @charlieblanchard5644 26 днів тому

    My bass c just arrived, and this is the first thing i played. It sound so sweet on it compared to the alto

  • @arzer114
    @arzer114 27 днів тому

    6:34 supernatural sheet music reading 👻🎼

  • @boriscat1999
    @boriscat1999 Місяць тому

    I picked up an STL dragon egg 4-hole for quite a bit less. It's maybe less versatile but a lot of fun.

  • @AlexGreeneHypnotist
    @AlexGreeneHypnotist Місяць тому

    I call mine OWAIN. Ocarina Without An interesting Name.

  • @H3Y4R4T
    @H3Y4R4T Місяць тому

    I got mine at ren-faire, it looks like that but I got to hear it played in person 😋

  • @AddOneMathTutor
    @AddOneMathTutor Місяць тому

    I impulsively bought my ocarina at a Renaissance festival near me, ive wanted to learn an instrument again since i havnt played in maybe 20 years. It seemed fun. Having had it for all of 5 days lol there is much i dont know and these videos are helpful. Quick (inexperienced question) the is a an "AC" pressed into the body of my ocarina. Does the AC mean Alto C? Ive heard that term alot.

  • @Flagellumdie
    @Flagellumdie Місяць тому

    İsn't it available in Amazon for $30?

    • @porkcutlet3920
      @porkcutlet3920 4 дні тому

      It's even cheaper on Tmall. Shipping does take a while though.

  • @Littlefootization
    @Littlefootization Місяць тому

    Currently unavailable on amazon😢

  • @annetteegerton6153
    @annetteegerton6153 Місяць тому

    I've just followed your advice. I'm very happy with both. The plastic one surprised me by it's solidness and it's tone. I'm just starting learning and I'm very enthusiastic. The ceramic has a lovely tone too.

  • @Subaru_Natsukii
    @Subaru_Natsukii Місяць тому

    I bought the same one as 10:20 the ocarina of time replica , but It came in a bag pouch wrapped in bubble wrap, glad it didn't break as it was a gift to a friend who doesn't play it just leaves it as a decoration

  • @TheRealArr4y24
    @TheRealArr4y24 Місяць тому

    i got a STL ocarina from a comic convention

  • @elijahoakley8201
    @elijahoakley8201 Місяць тому

    Do you have a tutorial for the beginning of song of storms, cause when i try to find a tutorial they only teach you the main part and not the beginning of the song in general

  • @PeaceLoveAndGuns
    @PeaceLoveAndGuns Місяць тому

    At what level do I get to cast fireball?

  • @LeDodgyLodger
    @LeDodgyLodger Місяць тому

    Thank goodness I got mine on Temu! (It can’t play a full scale)

  • @Menr.E.Hasselbank
    @Menr.E.Hasselbank Місяць тому

    Can you play the instrument vrom twiglitprinses

  • @missjeans37
    @missjeans37 Місяць тому

    I played a tonette in grade school. I enjoyed it (I got stuck with a trombone in 6th grade and quit band!) Pre Recorder as the instrument in my school. I think I'd enjoy an ocarina. Maybe?