Naomi Ceder

In honor of my birthday (well, it COULD be, the dates are right 😜), @manning.com is having a 1/2 off sale from 12:10 AM ET on July 31 and ends at Midnight US Pacific Time (3:00 AM ET) on August 4. Also $10 liveProjects/ liveVideos and $199.99 Subscriptions.
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DIY Ear training with Python and Music21, part 2 Having a basic ear training app (as described in part 1) working, I started to use it.

I've been using and refining my ear training app, and here is the lasted version and what I've learned.

The good news is my interval recognition now sucks somewhat less. 💪 #python #jupyter #music21

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www.naomiceder.tech/posts/ear_tr...

DIY Ear training with Python and Music21, part 1 For the past 3 years I've been studying classical (and now also jazz) guitar, music theory, and doing a little composing.

So I decided to use Python to work on my ear training... and I've done a post on how I started.
naomiceder.substack.com/p/diy-ear-tr...

Also on my site at www.naomiceder.tech/posts/ear_tr...

@manningbooks.bsky.social will run Independence Day sales Friday, July 4 (12:10 AM ET), to Sunday, July 6 ((3 AM ET July7).

Of course this includes my Quick Python Book, 4th edition! mng.bz/ZlYR

All three days:
* Half off all books
* $10 liveProjects/ liveVideos
* $199.99 Subscriptions

YouTube video by Julie Goldberg Bachianinha no. 1 by Paulinho Nogueria, arranged, E Lopes

Here's our performance of Bachianinha No. 1 from our May concert. (Brazilian composer and Brazilian arranger 🇧🇷)

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Quick Python Book, 4th Ed, now available in audio format.

The Quick Python Book, 4th edition, is now available in liveAudio format! If you prefer audiobooks, Manning Publications Co. now offers my book in autio format. Even better, you can use the code laceder40 to get a 40% discount on the liveAudio version at mng.bz/ZlYR #Python

Book signing by Naomi Ceder at JetBrains booth at PyCon US at 4pm May 16.

I'll be signing copies of my book at #PyConUS in 1/2 and hour at the JetBrains booth. Stop by!

I'm actually coming from Chicago, but the flooding has caused them to cancel the Chicago-DC train I was going to be on. But thanks for the offer!

Maryland flooding has cancelled my train and shaved a few hours off of both ends of my trip to #PyCon, but I will be there! (I think 🤞)

Book signing for the Quick Python Book by Naomi Ceder at PyCon, JetBrains/PyCharm booth, Friday May 16, 4:00-4:30PM.

I'll be at the JetBrains booth during PyCon 2025 signing copies of my book. Come by and say hi—I'd love to meet you!

I'll also be at the Python authors' open space on Saturday afternoon with other Python authors.

JetBrains/PyCharm booth, Friday May 16, 4:00-4:30PM

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SORRY, NERDS 5/4 1s DAVE BRUBECK DAY

#MusicSky #MayTheFourth

Chicago Community Classical Guitar Ensemble Spring Concert May 4th 2025, 3 pm CDT, VanderCook College of Music, 3125 S Federal St, Chicago, Illinois (free parking).

We just finished our last rehearsal for our spring concert - if you're in Chicago come listen!

The Beautiful Chameleon — She Lights the Way Naomi Ceder—educator, author, and former chair of the Python Software Foundation—shares her raw, powerful journey of becoming

A while back I had a chat with Nicole Huesman of She Lights the Way, who dubbed me "the beautiful chameleon". I'll take it. 😁 We talked about teaching, the PSF, and other odds and ends from my somewhat improbable history.

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LibGen search showing my Exploring Python Basics and Quick Python Book.

LibGen search showing my Exploring Python Basics and Quick Python Book.

What a joy (not) to see that my IP has been used without my permission for the feeding of AI models...
People pirating my book to READ it is one thing, probably they wouldn't have bought it anyway, maybe they'll tell someone else about it, etc.
But seeing it used to feed the AI beast... 🖕

I agree that Amtrak leaves something to be desired. But I'll be taking it to PyCon this year again... 🤷‍♀️😄

Of course, to be fair, I AM old, so that's no surprise...

The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition A fast-paced introduction to Python for intermediate developers–now with coverage of generative AI!</b> For over 25 years, The Quick Python Book</i> has been one of the best Python books money can bu...

For more than 25 years in 3 editions The Quick Python book has helped over 100,000 coders learn Python. That makes me feel old!
To celebrate the release of the 4th edition, my publisher @manningbooks.bsky.social is offering 50% off of all formats with the code PBceder5 through March 17.
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Several copies of the Quick Python Book, neatly stacked.

I now have physical proof that this edition is done!
(Not to mention 2 boxes of books I need to find space for...)
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Cover of Trans Technologies by Oliver L. Haimson

Back cover blurb of Trans Technologies

3 years ago, I talked with Oliver Haimson about trans technologies. I just received a copy of the finished book, which is interesting indeed. My part in it is tiny, but I'm pleased that I and Trans*Code are mentioned as part of the section on community based and anti-capitalist projects.

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The Quick Python Book, 4th edition has gone to press! mng.bz/ZlYR

And in honor of the holiday @manningbooks.bsky.social has a sale:

HALF OFF all books & all liveProjects and liveVideos $10 each at

Sale from 12:10 AM ET on February 14, to Midnight US Pacific Time (3 AM ET on February 17).

The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition A fast-paced introduction to Python for intermediate developers–now with coverage of generative AI!</b> The Quick Python Book</i> has helped over 100,000 developers get up to speed in Python. This re...

I've been looking for a good intro to Python book for my students who still need some of the basics and came across "The Quick Python Book" by @naomiceder.bsky.social. It is very well done, and the 4th edition is in early release. Check it out!

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Thank you so much!

Não querer perder tempo é idade, sim... mas continuar sendo eclético acho que é uma escolha pessoal. 👍

Stunned by the news of Michael Foord's death. The world will be a little less interesting now... I always felt that with you as an ally things could not be truly lost. Farewell my friend.

"The dude abides."

So I just learned the accompaniment (and part of the solo for part A) for Brubek's Take Five, and I'm inordinately pleased with myself...

Godin 5th Avenuen jazz guitar on a chair with little Spark GO amp.

I couldn't resist... I'd been hankering after a jazz guitar, so I bought one. And I've been making little jazz chords and feeling... well... jazzy. 😎 Not giving up the classical, but branching out a little bit.

YouTube video by Julie Goldberg 1000 yrs by Christine Perri

Video of one of our small groups from the Chicago Community Classical Guitar ensemble concert in November. Featuring yours truly... (even in the default thumbnail)

youtu.be/nrMvUKcWyZg?...

The final sale of the year from @manningbooks.bsky.social today and tomorrow, featuring my Quick Python Book, 4th ed mng.bz/ZlYR (and everything else) for at least 50% off.

Dec 31 - Jan 1st:
Half off all books
liveProjects + liveVideos $10 each
$199.99 for a year of Manning Online Pro
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The Quick Python Book, Fourth Edition A fast-paced introduction to Python for intermediate developers–now with coverage of generative AI!</b> The Quick Python Book</i> has helped over 100,000 developers get up to speed in Python. This re...

My book has officially been sent to production! 😁🎉
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Ah, thank you so much! I believe the new edition has just been sent to production so the print version is in the works. I'd guess sometime in March-April. I hope you find it useful!