Metal Mastermind® Podcast

In episode 13, we reflect on bands and musicians that have huge influences on other metal musicians, what makes a good song, and how metal musicians and metalheads are different from that of other genres (and some of the similarities, as well).

In episode 12, we dive deep into the art of writing your own meal songs including song structure and writing lyrics and melodies. We even get into collaborations and working with other musicians. We also talk about releasing your music as an independent musician vs going through a label.

In episode 11, we're sitting down with mixing engineer and producer Nic Z. to go deep into the world of guitar tones and what matters vs what doesn't.

In episode 10, we dive into the process of recording and getting your own music out there.

We've got special guest Nic Z. joining us on episode 9 and he gives you some recording advice that will add tremendous value to your mixes. We also take you back in time and compare today's modern recording methods vs the early days of analog recording and how these differences impact you. Towards the end, we get into a little guitar tone snobbery (this part is fun!).

In episode 8, we talk about skills you need as a musician as well as the proper mindset if you want to make something happen with your music. Too many musicians still either believe you need to be on a big label or you have to settle as an indie musicians (meaning they don't believe you can actually make a living at it).  We also discuss not being your own weakest link by allowing other profe...

In episode 7, we do a deep dive into the myth of perfection and how to define that line between your music (or any product) being good enough versus continuing to bang your head against the wall and never releasing anything. We also give you some hearty tips on what we call mental housecleaning. You'll learn the power of how this concept to help you be more productive and create a fulfil...

In episode 6, we dig deep into the hustle culture and why the term 'hardcore' is often misused and sometimes be deceiving. There's no doubt that putting in the work is what it takes to make things happen as a musician and with anything that you're pursuing. At the end, we package it all together with burnout, what it really is, and how to avoid it.

If you look back you can probably remember certain things said that had a massive impact on you by someone you looked up to. In this episode, Ken and Jason share some powerful lessons learned from mentors that helped them push themselves to the next level. They also give you a good kick in the rear by helping you eliminate any excuses that's preventing you from moving forward your music and in lif...

In episode 4, Ken and Jason give a hefty dose of mental toughness and why this is so important to gain for rock and metal musicians (and musicians, in general). There are challenges coming at you from every angle. With the multiple elements of the music industry and the listeners, which, of course, include the 'experts' and critics that are always willing to lend their 'professional' opinion about...

One of the challenges of being a metal musician always thinking that we need the latest and greatest gear. Whether it's a new interface, plug-in, guitar, mic, you feel like you must have it. In this episode, we talk about how gear acquisition syndrome (G.A.S.) can hold you back from creating music and moving forward with your projects. We breakdown what you need vs. what's nice to have along with...

In this episode, Ken and Jason talk about one of the most important issues of being a musician. In the world of social media where everyone seems to be putting out amazing content and showcasing their talent, it's easy to get caught up into comparing yourself to others. We give you some tips on how to handle that. More importantly, we go deep into how to create your own style and sound that cannot...

Welcome to the first Metal Mastermind podcast episode. We're starting with some 'heavy' topics that impact all of us rock and metal musicians. First, we're covering the mindset of a hobbyist versus professional musician. How feasible is it to be a full-time musician for you and is it something you should consider? Or should you go semi-part, for example, playing live gigs on a part-time basis? If...