Mike’s Cruise Ship Adventure! Transitioning back to playing live gigs Al’s personal battle with Anxiety and Panic Attacks Al loves Therapy Avoiding burnout What our work looks like going forward If you would like to give back to the show, please consider visiting our Patreon page. Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Send your questions and suggestions to musicguypodcast@gmail.com. Send us your ... Read More

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74 – Dealing With Anxiety in the Return to Work

Musicians/Non-musicians have many things to say about Autotune and Melodyne. In my experience a decent chunk of these people don’t fully understand what these tools can and cant do. Can they make a bad singer good? No.Can they fix minor tuning issues of both good and bad singers? Yes.Do even the most legendary vocal performances have slight tuning “issues”? Yes, ... Read More

73 – Autotune Controversy

Dont be a bozo and protect them ears. Long gone are the days of rockstars stricken with tinnitus and other hearing based ailments! In ear monitors and custom ear plugs can save your hearing, let you hear things better onstage and if you’re a singer save your voice. (more on that in the episode) In ears and custom earplugs cost ... Read More

72 – In Ear Monitors/Hearing Protection

Burning the candle at both ends anybody? Al and Mike talk about this new term “Burnout Syndrome.” Exhaustion, Negative career thoughts and Reduced effectiveness in said career are all symptoms of the burnout. According the World Health organization this is all due to mismanaging workplace stress, which all of us musicians are guilty of. Ever want to rage quit music? ... Read More

71 – Facing Burnout as A Musician

Kris Barclay (Country Artist/Songwriter/Great Guy to Have A Beer With) joins Al to talk about his experience building his business from the ground up as an original artist. Both Al and Mike have played with him for years and he’s an absolute beauty. Getting Started His new freshly released tune “Right Here” (Available urrywhere) Transitioning from booking his first few ... Read More

70 – Kris Barclay

Adam Fair engineer/mixer/owner of Villa Sound (villasound.ca) joins us to talk about his path through the Music Industry! Adam has worked with Juno and Grammy Award Nominated Artists including Valley, Ollie Wride, Shawnee, Kate Todd, Joey Landreth, Eric Schenkman, Parallels, Kim Mitchell, and Pablo Caputto. Getting started Toronto Film School Interning at PhaseOne in Toronto Working with Tim Thorney Starting ... Read More

69 – Intern to Studio Owner with Adam Fair

Mike’s Cruise Ship experience thus far Preparation for the gig Traveling during COVID The ship’s COVID protocol Al’s update: Soundbetter.com and Incorporation! Song of the Week: “Feel” by The Mother Down If you would like to give back to the show, please consider visiting our Patreon page. Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Check out our video “How ... Read More

68 – Michael Hebbes, World Traveler

Mike’s going into isolation! John Tavares & The New York Islanders, and how that somehow relates to us Be SCRAPPY Making sacrifices Managing money Side jobs The work is the reward Why you shouldn’t have a plan And more! If you would like to give back to the show, please consider visiting our Patreon page. Like us on Facebook! Follow ... Read More

67 – Survival Guide for the Middle-Class Musician

COVID Check-In How art is getting us through the pandemic Justice at Spotify movement Minimum Wage for Musicians End of the “Venue Ladder” New ways to approach the Music Industry And more! If you would like to give back to the show, please consider visiting our Patreon page. CBC Article referenced Justice at Spotify / Union of Musicians Like us ... Read More

66 – The Demise of the Middle-Class Musician

The reverse intro Al’s engaged! Running a Music School The importance of diversification Matt’s time at Musician’s Institute Matt’s approach to Producing Mike and Matt’s high school Metal Band And more! Song of the Week: “Sell The Soul” by Anathema’s Blessing If you would like to give back to the show, please consider visiting our Patreon page. Like us on ... Read More

65 – Wearing Different Hats with Matt O’Rourke!

How do you learn to become a great songwriter? The importance of co-writing YES AND Consistency Taking out those little words Trusting your instincts And more! Song of the Week: “THPS2” by The Crease Rule If you would like to give back to the show, please consider visiting our Patreon page. Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Check ... Read More

64 – Can Songwriting Be Taught?

Things we squeezed in our parents’ basements Should we all be playing lighter guitar strings? Playing in alternate tunings Setup for multiple instruments on gigs Instrument care: The #1 thing we need to do better David’s pick for the most well-made guitar Contact Dave at dmchown(at)gmail(dot)com. Dave is a great guitarist and multi-instrumentalist, and an excellent person to take your ... Read More

63 – Guitar Deep-Dive With David Chown

Why does Nickelback get so much hate? Pat Metheny on Kenny G How to recognize and combat our own Elitism The “Yes, and…” approach Fighting “The Enemy” that wants to stop you from working toward your goals If you would like to give back to the show, please consider visiting our Patreon page. Song of the Week: “DÉJÀ VU” by ... Read More

62 – Elitism in Music – It’s a Trap!

We sat down with Thomas Rhett guitarist Nathan Whitney (@nathanwhitneymusic) to talk all things guitar, gear, and life on the road! Nathan is a Yamaha Guitars and Line6 artist who has become an expert at using direct guitar rigs such as the Line6 Helix. Song of the Week: “Kerry’s Song” by Eddy Ruyter Staying healthy on the road The story ... Read More

61 – Direct Guitar, Touring, and Technique with Nathan Whitney!

This week, we look at different approaches to playing guitar as a solo artist. Create a more compelling performance by using Dynamics! The arc of a song Don’t hit your ceiling! Pinky trick Palm mute Arpeggio Thwacking the guitar Different voicings Finger vs pick Like us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter! Check out our video “How To Mix A ... Read More

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