Tag Archives: retirement ain’t easy

Makin’ Music with EZKeys 2 Part 4

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Just Chuck

In this video I continue to create a song from scratch. This is Part 4. I add guitars to the song to see how the sound will fit. Continue to watch the series as I work my way through building … Continue reading →

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Vinyl Challenge – Bands & Colors

Posted on April 21, 2025 by Just Chuck

This video is in response to ⁨@ChrisPropfeMusicallyObsessed⁩ Vinyl Community Thread “Bands & Colors” for Easter 2025. In this video I’ve pulled 5 vinyl albums and 5 CDs that meet the criteria of Bands with a color in their names.

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Hobbies That Keep Me Busy in Retirement – Scale Modeling #3

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Just Chuck

My second model for 2025 is completed. The Revell AH-64 Apache Helicopter is what I recently completed. I am fairly happy with it but it was not easy. It is rated a Level 4 out of 5, so maybe I … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Music with EZKeys 2 Part 3

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Just Chuck

In this video I continue using a trial version of Toontrack‘s EZKeys 2 to create a song. This is Part 3. To follow the series go back and watch Parts 1 & 2. In this video I add scratch vocals … Continue reading →

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Album of the Month – The Godz by The Godz

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Just Chuck

I covered The Godz debut album a couple of years ago on this blog. Since that time, I’ve launched a YouTube channel called Retirement Ain’t Easy, and on the channel I have been presenting Album of the Month through videos. … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Music With EZKeys 2 Part 2

Posted on March 28, 2025 by Just Chuck

To follow this post, you should view Part 1 HERE. Then come back to this post. In this post I continue using a trial version of Toontrack‘s EZKeys 2 to create a song. This is Part 2. I build up … Continue reading →

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Makin’ Music With EZKeys 2

Posted on March 21, 2025 by Just Chuck

If you follow me regularly you know that I make music. I’m currently working on 4-5 songs for my next release. Recently, I ran across a video on YouTube where the person was using an application called EZKeys 2. Now … Continue reading →

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What I Don’t Miss About Work

Posted on March 11, 2025 by Just Chuck

A YouTube video listing many things I don’t miss about work. Retirement Ain’t Easy but it Beats Working. Want a Retirement Ain’t Easy T-shirt? Coffee Mug? Hit up my store by clicking the mug below.

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Album of the Month – Captain Fantastic by Elton John

Posted on March 1, 2025 by Just Chuck

Growing up I was exposed to music very early in my life as my mom and most of her sisters and brothers played an instrument. My Mom and Aunts played piano, my Uncles played guitar. So when we visited my … Continue reading →

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5 Guitar Riffs That Impacted My Young Guitar Life

Posted on February 26, 2025 by Just Chuck

Today’s post highlights a video I posted on my YouTube channel – Retirement Ain’t Easy. In this video I highlight 5 guitar riffs, or licks, that had an impact on my initial guitar journey. I start with the first riff … Continue reading →

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