Just Chuck
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I’m Chuck. I am retired as of December 31, 2023. I like playing guitar, listening to music, recording music, reading books and comic books, portrait and toy photography, writing and playing Pokemon Go. I don’t miss work at all.
Author Archives: Just Chuck
Moving Forward with Hip Surgery – Part 2 Pre-Op Activities
Part 2 in my journey to get a better physical life. In this video I go over what’s been happening with my hip replacement journey. I started pre-op exercises, visited my Primary Care Physician for surgery clearance, stocked up on … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, retirement
Tagged hip replacement, hip surgery, pre-operation, retirement, retirement ain't easy, youtube
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It’s Time for a Life Update. What’ve I Been Up To?
It’s been some time since my last post. I’m neglectful. During the month of July I’ve been busy with a music camp called Kids Who Rock. Every July, for two weeks, a free music camp is held for kids 8-18 … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, Music, retirement
Tagged bass, kids who rock, Music, retirement, retirement ain't easy, youtube
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Another Field Trip to the SSA Office – God Help Me…
I had to take another Field Trip to the Social Security Administration Office to deal with a matter that popped up. The last time I did this I thought I would never have to set foot in a SSA building … Continue reading
I Can’t Wait Anymore, I’ve Got To Do It
Two years ago, in April 2023, I contemplated hip replacement surgery. I went so far as to visit an orthopedic surgeon. The surgeon advised me to lose weight so the operation and recovery would be easier. So I did. I … Continue reading
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Tagged hip replacement, hip surgery, orthopedic surgeon, retirement, retirement ain't easy, youtube
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Can We Survive Artificial Intelligence?
I’ve been playing with AI a lot lately. I have this idea to create a music video for one of my songs using AI. There are so many websites out there that allow you to create people from the ether … Continue reading
Posted in blogging, Philosophical, retirement
Tagged #AI, #pixar, retirement, retirement ain't easy, youtube
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Retirement Update
In this video I provide a quick update on what I’ve been up to. This video includes a controversial subject – A.I. – and my opinion as it applies to being creative with music.
Posted in retirement
Tagged #AI, #status, Music, retirement, retirement ain't easy, youtube
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Makin’ Music with EZKeys 2 Demo Part 6
In this video I review my song that I created from scratch starting with EZKeys 2. This is the final video in the series. This is Part 6. I have mixed the final version of the song and have distributed … Continue reading
NEW SONG RELEASED – SHE’S MY GIRL
You can find it on all the streaming platforms.
Posted in chuck sturgeon music, Music
Tagged apple music, chuck sturgeon music, Distrokid, Music, my music, new music, retirement, retirement ain't easy, she's my girl, spotify
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Retirement Ain’t Easy Update
An update from me and how things are going with Retirement. Well, kinda. What’s been going on and what’s coming up. I’m still here, still retired. Here’s the video.
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Tagged kids who rock, Music, retirement, retirement ain't easy, youtube
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Makin’ Music with EZKeys 2 Demo Part 5
In this video I continue to create a song from scratch. This is Part 5. I re-record guitars and vocals to final tracks. At the end f this video I will be ready to mix, master and release. Continue to … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged EZ drummer, EZBass, EZDrummer 3, ezkeys2, EZMix 3, Music, presonus, presonusstudioone, recording, recording studio, retirement, retirement ain't easy, youtube
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