Daito Iwasaki's Blog
Insights from AI development, gymnastics, and music.
Athlete Mental Health: How to Prevent Burnout in Sports
Discover the science-backed warning signs of athlete burnout and proven prevention strategies using psychological capital (PsyCap) to protect your mental health.
DistroKid vs TuneCore (2026): Pricing & Which Is Better
DistroKid vs TuneCore in 2026: compare pricing, royalties, and payout speed to decide which distributor is better for releasing on Spotify and Apple Music.
Men's vs Women's Gymnastics: Events, Rules & Scoring
A complete comparison of men's and women's artistic gymnastics: events, FIG scoring rules, D-score difficulty counts, floor music, and apparatus specifications.
English Skills & Global Careers: How Athletes Go International
Learn how English proficiency unlocks global careers for athletes. From TOEIC score targets and study strategies to sports scholarships and international career paths.
Auto-Tune vs Melodyne: Vocal Tuning Tools Compared
Compare Auto-Tune and Melodyne for vocal tuning—real-time correction, offline editing, DNA polyphonic editing, ARA2 DAW integration, pricing, and which tool suits your workflow.
Beat Making Guide: Drum Patterns & Groove Techniques
Learn beat making from scratch: drum pattern basics, velocity, swing, humanize, and genre-specific patterns for hip-hop, house, and trap in your DAW.
Men's Gymnastics: 6 Events, Skills & Physical Requirements
Explore the physical demands of all 6 men's artistic gymnastics events—floor, pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, and high bar—including strength, flexibility, and body type.
Athlete Sponsorship Guide: How to Get Sponsored in Sports
Learn how athletes can secure sponsorships with proven strategies—crafting winning proposals, approaching companies, and building lasting partnerships.
Chord Progressions Explained: Patterns & Modulation Tips
Learn chord progression fundamentals, diatonic harmony, 5 essential patterns used in pop music, and modulation techniques to make your compositions more dramatic.
Gymnastics Landing Technique: Scoring Rules & Deductions
Learn how gymnastics landing technique affects E-scores, the 2025-2028 stuck landing bonus, deduction tiers from -0.1 to -1.0, and training methods to improve precision.
Athlete Side Hustles & Dual Careers: 7 Business Models
Complete guide for athletes on building side income while competing. Explore dual career concepts, 7 athlete-friendly business models, contract tips, and tax basics.
Reverb vs Delay: How to Use Spatial Effects for Depth
Master reverb and delay in your DAW. Learn types, parameters, instrument-specific tips, and pro mixing techniques to add depth and space to your mix.