Metal Mastermind

Metal Mastermind

Hosted by: Jason Stallworth and Ken Candelas

Metal Mastermind is the go-to resource and community for all rock and metal musicians!

All Episodes

Episodes

What's Your Perfect Future and Staying True to Your Vision for Your Life

In episode 38, we're asking you what your perfect life looks like. What are the things you're striving for in your future? What's truly important to you and are you taking the appropriate steps to get there?
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Procrastination in Disguise & Establishing the 'Pencils Down' Moment

In episode 37, we talk about procrastination being disguised as the continuous need to tweak and 'improve' your project. This happens with our music, work, and any goal that you have that you keep pushing back.
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Great Metal Songs with Bad Mixes, Good Enough, & Finding Balance

In episode 36, we get deep into the question of how much does your mix really matter? We talk about some awesome metal songs, many which are classics, but have a not-so-great mix and production. We also talk about the...
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Your Music Fans VS Your Critics and Who You're Giving Your Attention To

In episode 35, we talk about the people you give most of your attention to vs. the people you should be giving your attention to.
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Is Modern Music Relying Too Much on Technology, Auto-Tune, and Overproduction?

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Do You Have to be Famous to be Successful & the Truth About Indie Music

In episode 33, we debunk the myth that you have to be famous to make it as an indie artist. We also talk about the many flaws with that mindset and the things that can hold you back as well as the things that can help...
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How to Handle Frustrations, When to Push Through or Let Go, & Adapting to Change

In episode 32, we're talking about dealing with the many frustrations that can come with being a musician, artist, or pursuing anything great with your life by knowing when to let go, when to push through, and...
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Do They Lift You Up or Drag You Down? (Your Vision & Limits on People)

In episode 31, we dive deep into the purpose and intent of certain people in your life, and how they're either helping grow (and helping one another), or holding you back from the vision that you have for your life.
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Focusing More on Your Natural Talents and What You Love, Not Boiling the Ocean

In episode 30, we get down to the nitty gritty on what you do the best, bringing out your natural talents, and focusing on the stuff you love in order to be more effective in your musical journey and in your life.
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What Defines a Legend, How to Become Your Own Legend, & Adapting to Change

In episode 29, we break down what's made our favorite icons true legends but with a unique twist on how we can all become our own legends in our own world. We also dive into one of the most important aspects of...
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What is Your 'Next Level' and Strategies to Reach that Level and Beyond

In episode 28, you're going to define what your next level is, with your music and in life. And we'll talk about some core strategies you need to make that happen and how to go even further.
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What's Working in Your Music (and Life) and Ditching What's Not

In episode 27, we dig deep into music and life, in general, and figure out what's the most important thing that you need to do right now. What's taking up your time or taking away from what you need to be doing? And...
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