Az Samad

Music from A to Z

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All about music, jazz, guitar, music education and today's music industry!

Author

Az Samad

Category

Music

Podcast website

www.azsamad.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

EP 294: On Original Music, Band Projects and The Importance of Performing on Stage 09.07.2026

Talking about the process of growing musically by performing on stage, the benefits and how it relates to a career of doing your own music.

EP 293: On Guitar Books, Guitar Methods and The Logic of Fingering Systems 06.07.2026

Talking about Berklee guitar books, the CAGED system, Jimmy Bruno, Cecil Alexander and different approaches to learning the guitar.

EP 292: Designing Band Projects 12.02.2026

Why would you start a band? What is the purpose? Is there even a purpose? In this episode, I share my personal experiences and thoughts on this.

EP 291: Real World Connections 12.02.2026

In a world where we are so obsessed about being online, creating content, direct messaging and online communities - maybe the best thing to do now is to meet in person instead. Here's my take on this and why it's important.

EP 290: Releasing new music and getting over perfectionism 11.02.2026

After working on some music from my archives, I finally released it in January 2026. In this episode I reflect on the process and my thoughts on why it’s important to keep releasing new music over time.

EP 289: Tips on Picking Technique for Guitar 17.12.2023

A simple explanation on picking technique basics based on a question my private guitar student asked today.

EP 288: Chronological vs. Category - thoughts on books by Warren Nunes 04.10.2023

A riff on my thoughts on how to explore a musician’s works, both their written output and also their musical works. Lots of thoughts on books by guitarist Warren Nunes.

EP 287: Delayed Gratification, Networking and Friendships 02.10.2023

Sometimes networking is overcomplicated. This is how I think of it and how it has helped me on my musical journey.

EP 286: Mini Concentrations in Life 02.10.2023

An approach to speeding up mastery, something I’ve done for years even when I was a student in Berklee College of Music.

EP 285: Long Term Creation Strategy for Musicians and Bands 26.09.2023

This is all about doing things over a long period of time and getting results.

EP 284: How do you become a better performer? 25.09.2022

In this episode, you will find one this one seemingly super simple secret that many musicians don’t realise (and even underestimate) in their career as a performer.

EP 283: Perfectionism, The Song Is The Focus 09.06.2022

Updates on what I’ve been up to, why I’ve been listening to songs from my childhood, the process of growing as a musician… and the struggles.

EP 282: Planning, Business Plans and Letting Go for Musicians 25.08.2021

This is for the perfectionists and procrastinators. How do you start a project and how do you handle failure? Listen to find out one way.

EP 281: Getting over the fear of content creation 21.06.2021

Do you ever feel afraid to publish your content? Do you ever feel your gear is not up to par? Listen to this episode for my thoughts on what stops some musicians from putting their work out on the internet.

EP 280: Is this stopping you from progressing as a musician? 06.05.2021

Some thoughts on what I have seen stop different musicians and artists.

EP 279: On Clubhouse with Altimet and thinking about Xanga, MySpace and Geocities 07.04.2021

Platforms have changed over the 21 years but what lasts even when social media platforms and trends change? Find out in this episode.

EP 278: Yogi B, Jason Lo, Ahmad Izham Omar, Melakaboy, Altimet, Leonard Tan in this Clubhouse room 17.02.2021

2nd time Altimet and I hosted Malaysian Musicians on CH and boy was it an amazing line up of speakers... the stories!

EP 277: Two ways to measure success for a musician (which one would you choose?) 14.02.2021

Success can mean different things to different people. In this episode, you’ll discover some ways that you can look at it.

EP 276: Starting Malaysian Clubhouse rooms w/ Altimet & Zee Avi 12.02.2021

Talking about my experience—the first week starting new Clubhouse rooms with Altimet (Malaysian Musicians on CH) and Zee Avi (Nada Music)

EP 275: Cecil Alexander’s bebop challenge and new courses I’m developing 03.02.2021

Update on what I’m currently practicing on guitar and new courses brewing.

EP 274 - On taking 5 day challenges and studying bebop 25.01.2021

A mish mash of different things I’m working on including some exciting bebop exercises I was checking out from jazz guitarist Cecil Alexander.

EP 273 - What I Learned from Listening to Steve J Larsen (So Far) 09.01.2021

Talking about my tooth issues and some important marketing and mindset lessons from Steve J Larsen of Sales Funnel Radio

EP 272 - Experiencing Clubhouse app and all these business & tech people on it 02.01.2021

My first thoughts on using Clubhouse app so far. Are you on it?

EP 271: In memory of Joshua Wong (noughts and exes) 28.12.2020

Sharing some stories about Joshua Wong from the Hong Kong band, noughts and exes. Joshua passed away on 25 December 2020 after battling cancer.

EP 270: Ed Sheeran, Zero to One and Steve Larsen 26.12.2020

How a Saturday was for me and how the Ed Sheeran course is developing.

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