Metal Mastermind® Podcast

Ken Candelas and guest Andy Gesner discuss how the music video industry has progressed over time and what is important for an artist to bear in mind whilst going through their entrepreneurial metamorphosis phase. Artists must endure much more than they take on from their initial desire to perform and play music. How should an artist navigate through these treacherous waters?Check o

Ken Candelas invites one of his friends and colleagues, Derek Cruz, to the Metal Mastermind® Podcast. Derek has tremendous experience with networking and musicianship, and his knowledge of production has contributed to his success. In this episode, Ken and Derek describe the nature of the industry while sharing stories regarding their own adventures. What does it take to be the to

Ken and special guest Todd Burke discuss the technical and commercial challenges when working with formats such as Dolby Atmos. They explore the nature of producing in stereo versus immersive and where the potentials lie in moving forward with adaptive audio formats.

In this episode, Ken asks Ellie her more personal journey with her music to uncover what her songwriting process looks like and how it came to be. She reveals the importance of sticking to your gut and exploring the possibilities of working with session musicians to bring her work to life. Thank you for tuning in to the Metal Mastermind podcast. We hope that you enjoyed this week'

David Gnozzi stands between two major fires in the current apocalyptic scenario of Los Angeles. Ken inquires about the status of the city while David expresses his desire to relocate. Their discussion revolves around the difficult truth of the state of the music industry and its now severed attachment to Los Angeles. A new chapter in the music world has unfolded... Donate to the m

In this episode, Ken and Ellie discuss their beginnings in audio and music production and how they adapted to become self-reliant, independent artists in the new music industry. Thank you for tuning in to the Metal Mastermind podcast. We hope that you enjoyed this week's episode. Create your own sound, Metal Mastermind® 🔴 Join The Inner Circle: ⁠https://metalmastermind.com

Ken and Ellie discuss how Metal music has impacted their lives and their shared experiences as music and audio educators. Ken elaborates on his songwriting process and the origins of his inspiration. ⨻ ZREO Second Quest: https://zreosq.com/ 🔥 Join The Inner Circle: https://metalmastermind.com/the-inner-circle

We have a new co-host! Find out what happened to Metal Mastermind and what you can expect from us in the future. Ken introduces the new co-host and discusses how Metal needs its own dedicated resource for education to empower its artists and fans. A discussion with nostalgia intertwined, the future of Metal Mastermind is bright and its fire is kindled.

Alex Nasla, the man behind Spectre Media Group in partnership with Glenn Fricker speaks with Ken Candelas on the aspects of taking your career seriously to elevate yourself to new heights. Alex speaks plainly and wholesomely, discussing his favorite pieces of gear, a day in the life, and what you must do (or let go of) in order to achieve success.

In this episode, we explore the workings of Brian Jackson's career as a musician and an audio engineer and educator. Brian talks about his experience with the band Neurosis and his journey through the music industry, providing his insight and wisdom.