How It Works: ==============   The basic minimum requirements are that you show up at a Meetup. The minimum requirement for you to really get something out of it is that you    show up with some of your music.   The core process goes like this:      * Set aside a block of time, preferably 12 hours and as close to the meetup as is reasonable.    * Try to write and complete(1) 20 songs(2) during that 12 hours (this is the "Immersion" part)    * Whatever you have done, you bring to …

The intent of this group is to advance our understanding of neuroscience, cortical modeling, pattern recognition, and artificial neural networks through contribution and collaboration. Anyone that works, teaches, studies, or researches in these or related fields is welcome. We believe lively discussion about current approaches and new theories will spark creativity and accelerate advancements in the field. Join and be part of a community of people sharing their knowledge, experience, and interes …

Kabbalah is an ancient wisdom that reveals how the universe and life work. It is the study of how to receive fulfillment in every area of our lives. Kabbalah deepens our understanding of the universe and gives us more information and tools to understand why things happen to us and how we can better connect to the light of the Creator and receive the fulfillment we are looking for. You should join if you want to design your destiny and achieve your true potential. Everybody can make it—no one is …

We are a group of educators, hackers, artists, and others interested in building the Young Makers movement in LA. Whether you call them Fab Labs, SmartLabs, or Makerspaces... whatever permutation they take, let's join forces and get more going here in SoCal.