Tom Metzger
@tmetzger.bsky.social
Tech Entrepreneur and Choral Lover, currently helping more than 500 choirs and choruses run themselves better.
I've been using agents like Claude to write software, and they often explore options and switch paths like a human. A good architecture is crucial, and type-safe languages benefit AI as much as they do us. Using typescript and an ORM makes it way more effecctive. What a wild time to be alive!
August 23, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I've been using agents like Claude to write software, and they often explore options and switch paths like a human. A good architecture is crucial, and type-safe languages benefit AI as much as they do us. Using typescript and an ORM makes it way more effecctive. What a wild time to be alive!
Singing is known to reduce stress, and despite a hectic day with my support person on vacation and a dead car battery, I'm heading to rehearsal. I don't feel like going, but it always improves my mood—it's like a secret life hack. #vancityharmony
May 22, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Singing is known to reduce stress, and despite a hectic day with my support person on vacation and a dead car battery, I'm heading to rehearsal. I don't feel like going, but it always improves my mood—it's like a secret life hack. #vancityharmony
This morning, I made a configuration error that took down 400 Choir Genius sites. It took me two anxious hours to figure it out, but only two seconds to fix. No IT system is safe from human error. (Also, the generated image makes me look like a gorilla, showcasing the current state of technology.)
May 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
This morning, I made a configuration error that took down 400 Choir Genius sites. It took me two anxious hours to figure it out, but only two seconds to fix. No IT system is safe from human error. (Also, the generated image makes me look like a gorilla, showcasing the current state of technology.)
A couple months ago, The Summertimers reached out to see if I would be interested in singing bass with them at the BHS contest in Denver, since their bass had resigned. I agreed to it! So basically three "retreat style" rehearsals and we hit the stage. We are sounding pretty darn good, too! #denver
May 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A couple months ago, The Summertimers reached out to see if I would be interested in singing bass with them at the BHS contest in Denver, since their bass had resigned. I agreed to it! So basically three "retreat style" rehearsals and we hit the stage. We are sounding pretty darn good, too! #denver
Great Groupanizer/Choir Genius meeting today with execs at Sweet Adelines International! What could we be cooking up?
May 16, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Great Groupanizer/Choir Genius meeting today with execs at Sweet Adelines International! What could we be cooking up?
My mixed chorus Vancity Harmony is putting on a very fun "Night At The Movies" show, June 7th. Get yourself a ticket before they are gone! anviltheatre.ca <-- TICKET LINK
I may or may not dress up as the emperor from Star Wars... #usetheforce
I may or may not dress up as the emperor from Star Wars... #usetheforce
May 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
My mixed chorus Vancity Harmony is putting on a very fun "Night At The Movies" show, June 7th. Get yourself a ticket before they are gone! anviltheatre.ca <-- TICKET LINK
I may or may not dress up as the emperor from Star Wars... #usetheforce
I may or may not dress up as the emperor from Star Wars... #usetheforce
I grew up as a Canadian, thinking of multiculturalism as a "good thing". This very short video gives an interesting take on it.
youtu.be/CiaA87uZdQ0?...
youtu.be/CiaA87uZdQ0?...
May 14, 2025 at 10:01 PM
I grew up as a Canadian, thinking of multiculturalism as a "good thing". This very short video gives an interesting take on it.
youtu.be/CiaA87uZdQ0?...
youtu.be/CiaA87uZdQ0?...
I'm fulfilling my dream of singing with a great chorus and aiming for a barbershop chorus medal. This year, I'm flying to San Francisco to join the Fog City Singers and will perform with them in Denver. Will I win a medal? Who knows! #goforgold
May 13, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I'm fulfilling my dream of singing with a great chorus and aiming for a barbershop chorus medal. This year, I'm flying to San Francisco to join the Fog City Singers and will perform with them in Denver. Will I win a medal? Who knows! #goforgold
I sing with quite a few groups and I REALLY prefer learning my music with the Choir Genius app, so if they don't have CG I just create a site so I can connect to it and learn my music. I realize no one else can do this. #problemsolving
May 13, 2025 at 1:19 AM
I sing with quite a few groups and I REALLY prefer learning my music with the Choir Genius app, so if they don't have CG I just create a site so I can connect to it and learn my music. I realize no one else can do this. #problemsolving
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April in tariffs
This isn't awesome
Everyone suffering
Under these fees
April in tariffs
It's not appealing
You'll never find us
Down on our knees
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April in tariffs
This isn't awesome
Everyone suffering
Under these fees
April in tariffs
It's not appealing
You'll never find us
Down on our knees
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
March 4, 2025 at 2:43 AM
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April in tariffs
This isn't awesome
Everyone suffering
Under these fees
April in tariffs
It's not appealing
You'll never find us
Down on our knees
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
April in tariffs
This isn't awesome
Everyone suffering
Under these fees
April in tariffs
It's not appealing
You'll never find us
Down on our knees
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
I was down in SF for a few days to coach the amazing Fog City Singers and some of the chapter quartets. Had a blast! Thanks to The JRG for putting me up at his very impressive home. I had forgotten how much I enjoy coaching.
Also the afterglow Monday night was a banger. So many tags!
Also the afterglow Monday night was a banger. So many tags!
February 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I was down in SF for a few days to coach the amazing Fog City Singers and some of the chapter quartets. Had a blast! Thanks to The JRG for putting me up at his very impressive home. I had forgotten how much I enjoy coaching.
Also the afterglow Monday night was a banger. So many tags!
Also the afterglow Monday night was a banger. So many tags!
It really does seem like the world has gone insane. However, I have chorus rehearsal tonight, and I'm definitely going to go. Even in normal times, when I feel tired and crappy, singing makes me feel enormously better. In crazy times, it's also that community and connection are my best way to fight.
February 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It really does seem like the world has gone insane. However, I have chorus rehearsal tonight, and I'm definitely going to go. Even in normal times, when I feel tired and crappy, singing makes me feel enormously better. In crazy times, it's also that community and connection are my best way to fight.
The Barbershop community excels with its exceptional judging program. Judges offer coaching to competing groups, a top service by the Barbershop Harmony Society. As a Musicality judge for years, I've cherished the role, but my path is shifting. It's time for aspiring talents to fill the spot!
February 4, 2025 at 2:19 AM
The Barbershop community excels with its exceptional judging program. Judges offer coaching to competing groups, a top service by the Barbershop Harmony Society. As a Musicality judge for years, I've cherished the role, but my path is shifting. It's time for aspiring talents to fill the spot!
I prefer to post about choir stuff or other fun topics, but today I'll break with tradition. A trade war between the USA and Canada will make everyone poorer on both sides. Reminder: tariffs are paid by the CONSUMER in the country imposing the tariff. They are always inflationary.
February 3, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I prefer to post about choir stuff or other fun topics, but today I'll break with tradition. A trade war between the USA and Canada will make everyone poorer on both sides. Reminder: tariffs are paid by the CONSUMER in the country imposing the tariff. They are always inflationary.
The only thing that can actually kill your choir is running out of money. The musical product is extremely important, like eating - without it, the group gets thin and eventually starves. Money is more like oxygen. Without it you're dead in 3 min. Are your choir finances healthy? #choirmanagement
February 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The only thing that can actually kill your choir is running out of money. The musical product is extremely important, like eating - without it, the group gets thin and eventually starves. Money is more like oxygen. Without it you're dead in 3 min. Are your choir finances healthy? #choirmanagement
One of the keys to great choir/chorus management is having the right leadership structure. Form must follow function, so create the roles your choir business model requires, no more, no less. Don't make the mistake of starting with the people you happen to have! Make the roles first. #e-myth
February 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
One of the keys to great choir/chorus management is having the right leadership structure. Form must follow function, so create the roles your choir business model requires, no more, no less. Don't make the mistake of starting with the people you happen to have! Make the roles first. #e-myth
Barbershop began in North America in 1939 so we aged first, and as we aged, the energy faded. Recently "Everyone In Harmony" i.e. allowing women as full members of the Barbershop Harmony Society has brought the energy back. This makes me happy.
January 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Barbershop began in North America in 1939 so we aged first, and as we aged, the energy faded. Recently "Everyone In Harmony" i.e. allowing women as full members of the Barbershop Harmony Society has brought the energy back. This makes me happy.
Since I only eat plants, I've been insulated from the worst of grocery inflation. The price of tofu has been quite stable! And I eat delicious meals often. Thumbnail courtesy of Derek Sarno, one of my favorite plant based chefs. Check out his youtube channel! https://buff.ly/4glsApQ
January 29, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Since I only eat plants, I've been insulated from the worst of grocery inflation. The price of tofu has been quite stable! And I eat delicious meals often. Thumbnail courtesy of Derek Sarno, one of my favorite plant based chefs. Check out his youtube channel! https://buff.ly/4glsApQ
The big spotlight shines on the musical director, but behind all that musical success is brilliant leader, orchestrating hundreds of people and tasks and causing money to flow into the bank account. Let's celebrate the managers!
Directors: who is this person in your life, making it all work?
Directors: who is this person in your life, making it all work?
January 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The big spotlight shines on the musical director, but behind all that musical success is brilliant leader, orchestrating hundreds of people and tasks and causing money to flow into the bank account. Let's celebrate the managers!
Directors: who is this person in your life, making it all work?
Directors: who is this person in your life, making it all work?
Enhance recruiting, ticket sales, or donations for your choir by understanding positioning. How does your group uniquely deliver value in your market? Be unique, like the only auditioned, mixed chorus performing 80's songs, or the only children's choir for kids under 6. Everything will be easier. 🦄
January 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Enhance recruiting, ticket sales, or donations for your choir by understanding positioning. How does your group uniquely deliver value in your market? Be unique, like the only auditioned, mixed chorus performing 80's songs, or the only children's choir for kids under 6. Everything will be easier. 🦄
When I was 16, I started singing in a chorus and loved it. I also sang in a quartet. After having kids, I chose the quartet due to time constraints, which was a good choice. However, I missed the social life of a larger group, hence I'm in Vancity Harmony. Seriously go join a chorus. #vancityharmony
January 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
When I was 16, I started singing in a chorus and loved it. I also sang in a quartet. After having kids, I chose the quartet due to time constraints, which was a good choice. However, I missed the social life of a larger group, hence I'm in Vancity Harmony. Seriously go join a chorus. #vancityharmony
For everyday users, clear navigation is more crucial than fewer clicks. Finding the right click takes longer than making two clear ones. #choirgenius #userexperience #designthinking #webdesign #uxdesign #usability #userinterface #navigation #clicks #designstrategy
January 21, 2025 at 11:03 PM
For everyday users, clear navigation is more crucial than fewer clicks. Finding the right click takes longer than making two clear ones. #choirgenius #userexperience #designthinking #webdesign #uxdesign #usability #userinterface #navigation #clicks #designstrategy