Janek Gwizdala Podcast

I talk about a bunch of different stuff. But make sure you follow Roni Kaspi who is fast becoming my new favorite drummer. I jammed along to some of her playing on instagram in the episosde, so the least I can do is link you to her here: https://www.instagram.com/roniponi100/ One of the best young voices in music I've heard in over a decade.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala....

From Mahler to Sting, I'm taking a look at some of my favorite chord progressions and transcribing them to play on bass.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

We're gearing up for the NAMM show here in Southern California, and answering your social media for musicians related questions! Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Chelsea is back, and 2019 is in full effect. We're answering your questions, getting ready for the new year, and planning my next world tour starting late 2019.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Coffee drinkers, thanks for coming through big time on instagram today with a huge amount of questions. We to everything from Chris Thile to Tine Thing Helseth, Classical music, what a cover actually is, and a whole lot more. Thanks for being here in 2018, see you all in the new year! Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

With both me and Chelsea about to embark on a bunch of touring in 2019, we take a look at what it takes to stay motivated to practice, maintain a schedule off the road, and make sure we're happy doing what we do.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Chris is a legend, he's one of the nicest guys you could hope to meet, is a huge influence on me and my playing, and I'm proud to call him my friend. I stopped by Chris' place in Santa Monica and we got into everything from Bill Burr and Phil Rudd, to Alanis Morissette and the Foo Fighters. Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

So much going on in today's episode. Long one. Audiences, Artists, YouTube, and how it all works. Or doesn't... Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

The new book is out, and we break down the contents section by section, and give recommendations for learning jazz vocabulary. Plus, we get stuck into the latest questions from coffee drinkers all around the world.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Thank for your amazing questions from the last episode. We talk about our favorite and life-changing artists, transcription, the Vatican, the NAMM show, and what goes into deciding whether to release and album or not.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Questions started rolling in today during the taping of the episode, and we answered them as well as talking about ii-V-I's, depression, how to have a healthy life as a musician, and much more.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Chelsea is back from tour and we discuss Steve Jordan and Pino Palladino, Photoshop, Hype-Men, and a whole lot more... Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

The first notes of the day kick off today's episode so my warm-up routine goes under the microscope. Plus, towards the middle of the episode I discuss what was really on my mind in Episode 16's rant, and get into the realities of gear endorsements and the business side of the music industry.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

What's wrong with the music business? Easy question, complex answer. But there is also a ring modulator pedal and a new chord voicing in this episode to take the edge off a little... Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

I threw on a bootleg of Kenny Garrett with Pat Metheny today to see if there was something that caught my ear to transcribe. It only took about 8 seconds before a great line came up, and that's how today's episode opens... Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

We get to a bunch of different things in today's episode. From playing in 9/8, to transcribing hi-hat parts, it will all improve your playing and your process.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

So much fun to sit down and chat with my good friend Adam Dorn. He gives his unique perspective on bass, learning, sports, music, and a whole lot more.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Wasn't planning on uploading an episode this weekend, but the question of practice vs performance came up in my routine this morning. So I hit record and here it is! Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Thanks for all the great questions via instagram today. This is a long one, and I tried to get to as many of them as I could. Also featured is a little Michael Brecker bootleg, and some playing on the new 4-String.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Inspired by the incredible Bobby Vega, (and his video on Bass The World's YouTube page playing with a pick) today's podcast takes a look not only at my new signature 4-string prototype from Mattisson Basses, but how to play that bass with a pick.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Chelsea makes her first appearance on the podcast both playing, and behind the mic. I'm in Denmark to catch one of her shows with Morgan James and Doug Wamble, and Doug makes a guest appearance to open today's show where we discuss everything from terrible pop lyrics to cajon's as furniture.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Live from the Mattisson Bass workshop in Kumla Sweden, I get to play the new signature 4-String bass for the first time, talk pedals with Morton Ehlers from Bass Buddha, and work on refining my line with Mattisson as we get ready to launch at Winter NAMM 2019.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Hello from Stockholm, Sweden! Nice dinner hang with Swedish bass master Henrik Linder tonight, and some live Q&A talking about everything from recording session rates to 5-string basses.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Live from London, England today. I stopped by my Buddy Jojo Mayer's show in Hoxton, hung with the cats, met some coffee drinkers and got some great audio from the show.  Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

How I prep for the road, traveling with my bass, how I deal with tour logistics, Jet Lag, and how I travel in Business class year-round. Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe