Notes from New York
Ryan Shaw
I live in Brooklyn, perform magic, play bass trombone, and study Chinese. This is where I write about what I’m trying and what I’m learning.
Recent writing
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Studying Mandarin Again
I first started learning Mandarin in 6th grade (15 years ago). I studied every year of school, and earned a B.A. in Chinese Language…
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Returning to Trombone
I recently took my bass trombone out of the closet after going months without playing. My recent break from playing is the longest break…
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180 Hours of Focus (Foqos)
After more than 180 hours with Foqos, blocking distracting phone apps has made more room for reading, hobbies, and trusting my own judgment.