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!

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Episodes

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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Why Musicians Either Embrace or Despise Music Theory

In episode 26, we can down the path of why metal musicians either love music theory and why others want to throw up from the idea of learning theory. We also talk about the pros and cons of getting deep into music...
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What You Need to Stay Motivated & Get Sh!t Done with CJ Ortiz, the Metal Motivator

In episode 25, we have special guest CJ Ortiz, the 'Metal Motivator' with us. This entire episode will give you that kick in the ass that we all need from time to time with some added practical life-advice that you...
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Analog vs. Digital: Can They Coexist? (Tubes, Sims, Hardware, Software)

In episode 24, we tackle the battle between analog and digital. Is one really better than the other? We give you the pros and cons of both (which some of this may surprise you). Of course, we also go down the tune amp...
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Extreme Motivation, Getting Kicked in the Rear, & Finishing What You Started

In episode 23, we're giving everyone (including ourselves) a nice, hard kick in the rear end. We talked about the importance of being honest with yourself in where you're at and what you're doing to get to where you...
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Not Liking What You Do, Creating Your Own Path, & Enjoying the Journey

In episode 22, we're talking about getting out of something that you just don't like doing and creating your own path. We also go deep into enjoying the journey and loving the process.
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When You've Lost Everything, Personal Stories, & Metallica Talk

In episode 21, we get deep and personal with times we've lost things in our lives. We share what went wrong and how we turned things around (from two perspectives, Ken and Jason!). We lighten the load with some...
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Shred Guitar with Alfred Potter, Fast VS Melodic Soloing, & Improvising

In episode 20, we are all about shred guitar with special guest, YouTuber, accomplished musician, and creator of Sweep Picking Master, Alfred potter. Alfred shares a wealth of information and inspiration when it comes...
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What is an NFT and Will this Change the Future of the Music Industry?

In episode 19, we go into something we've never touched on but could indeed change the future of the music industry and you as an artist and musician. We talk about NTFs and Web3 and how all of this can work for...
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Live VS Studio Performance & Our Favorite Metal Vocalists

In episode 18, we have Elizabeth de Deus back on the show and we're going to talk about the differences between performing live on stage VS recording in the studio. Elizabeth shares some awesome tips on how to prepare...
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How to Discover Your Own Voice as a Metal Vocalist (and Musician)

In episode 17, we have metal vocal coach, songwriter, and producer Ellie de Deus, who is also the creator of the Metal Vocal Virtuoso course on Metal Mastermind. She shares ways to enhance your vocals and find your...
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