Music from A to Z
By Az Samad
All about music, jazz, guitar, music education and today's music industry!
Music from A to ZApr 30, 2019
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EP 284: How do you become a better performer?
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.
Sep 25, 202204:29
EP 283: Perfectionism, The Song Is The Focus
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.
Jun 09, 202208:39
EP 282: Planning, Business Plans and Letting Go for Musicians
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.
Aug 25, 202103:09
EP 281: Getting over the fear of content creation
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.
Jun 21, 202104:28
EP 280: Is this stopping you from progressing as a musician?
Some thoughts on what I have seen stop different musicians and artists.
May 06, 202101:46
EP 279: On Clubhouse with Altimet and thinking about Xanga, MySpace and Geocities
Platforms have changed over the 21 years but what lasts even when social media platforms and trends change? Find out in this episode.
Apr 07, 202106:11
EP 278: Yogi B, Jason Lo, Ahmad Izham Omar, Melakaboy, Altimet, Leonard Tan in this Clubhouse room
2nd time Altimet and I hosted Malaysian Musicians on CH and boy was it an amazing line up of speakers... the stories!
Feb 17, 202106:22
EP 277: Two ways to measure success for a musician (which one would you choose?)
Success can mean different things to different people. In this episode, you’ll discover some ways that you can look at it.
Feb 14, 202108:55
EP 276: Starting Malaysian Clubhouse rooms w/ Altimet & Zee Avi
Talking about my experience—the first week starting new Clubhouse rooms with Altimet (Malaysian Musicians on CH) and Zee Avi (Nada Music)
Feb 12, 202105:42
EP 275: Cecil Alexander’s bebop challenge and new courses I’m developing
Update on what I’m currently practicing on guitar and new courses brewing.
Feb 03, 202103:18
EP 274 - On taking 5 day challenges and studying bebop
A mish mash of different things I’m working on including some exciting bebop exercises I was checking out from jazz guitarist Cecil Alexander.
Jan 25, 202104:56
EP 273 - What I Learned from Listening to Steve J Larsen (So Far)
Talking about my tooth issues and some important marketing and mindset lessons from Steve J Larsen of Sales Funnel Radio
Jan 09, 202105:53
EP 272 - Experiencing Clubhouse app and all these business & tech people on it
My first thoughts on using Clubhouse app so far. Are you on it?
Jan 02, 202102:15
EP 271: In memory of Joshua Wong (noughts and exes)
Sharing some stories about Joshua Wong from the Hong Kong band, noughts and exes. Joshua passed away on 25 December 2020 after battling cancer.
Dec 28, 202010:33
EP 270: Ed Sheeran, Zero to One and Steve Larsen
How a Saturday was for me and how the Ed Sheeran course is developing.
Dec 26, 202003:33
EP 269: Teaching the Ed Sheeran guitar style?
About my next Zoom class/mini course and different things I’m working on.
Dec 25, 202003:07
EP 268: Hit 9k Subscribers on YouTube!
Progress of things today, future plans, content strategy and I’m on the Gumroad University launch page!
Dec 23, 202003:47
EP 267: Pivoting to a different course
Talking about using Figma, a video that got a lot of likes on Facebook and pivoting to a different course idea for this month’s Kelab Gitar Az Samad.
Dec 21, 202002:28
EP 266: Reading Zero to One, new video series, a secret sale and Derek Sivers new book
Got some time off, which meant I had time to study some business topics, work on my design skills on Figma and read Peter Thiel’s famous book about startups and founders.
Dec 20, 202006:23
EP 265: Transcribing Zee Avi, studying design, working on a new course and learning about investing.
This was my Saturday, learning and kind of not working (as much).
Dec 19, 202005:37
EP 264: Iron Man, cake, making courses and turning 40
The one that I talk about making online courses and how it relates to Tony Stark making his Iron Man suit. And cake, I talk about cake and how it feels like to be 40 years old.
Dec 15, 202009:19
EP 263: Turning 40, current projects, PS4, No Straight Roads and Birthday Plans
Flow of consciousness talking about my new courses, gaming life, TV shows I’ve been watching and how it feels like being 39 for the last 30 mins or so.
Dec 14, 202009:26
EP 262: New Courses, Kelab Gitar Az Samad & the Importance of Documenting Your Knowledge
People die and their knowledge & experience dies with them. In this episode, you’ll find out my perspective on this.
Dec 05, 202009:15
EP 261: DK West, Diminished Chords and my new Guitar Club
Sharing updates on my experience reacting to the release of No Straight Roads, my new Diminished chords guitar course in Malay, thinking about starting to stream via Twitch and a new guitar club coming up in October.
Sep 19, 202006:22
EP 260: Anyone could make a movie now and that’s the point
The world changes. The question is are you changing? Or, are you stuck in the past?
Aug 07, 202002:57
EP 259: What parents teach us and a tip from Justin Goff
A long day of reflection and thinking.
Aug 05, 202004:21
EP 258: Gear Lust, Practicing and Investing in Yourself as a Musician
If you have Gear Acquisition Syndrome (G.A.S), you probably don’t want to listen to this.
Aug 04, 202005:26
EP 257: Virtual Music Gigs and the online COVID-19 Gigging World
How can musicians perform and make a living now in these challenging times? Listen to this episode for my thoughts and forecasts on this topic.
Aug 03, 202007:11
EP 256: The one fatal mistake most musicians make
Especially during this era of Covid-19, this one important topic becomes even more important. Don’t make this one fatal mistake.
Jul 31, 202003:39
EP 255: The Importance of Expressing Yourself Fully
Some days are pretty horrible, or seem that way. Here’s something you can do to unload those mental burdens.
Jul 29, 202003:48
EP 254: Knowing and not knowing
On deciding your musical direction and the steps you would want to take to get there.
Jul 28, 202001:32
EP 253: Fear and Perfectionism
Is it taking you 10 years to release a new album or work? What’s stopping you? Listen to this episode for some thoughts and reflection on this.
Jul 27, 202003:54
EP 252: How to bypass the gatekeepers in art
The world is changing for artists, musicians and creatives but are you changing? This episode shares key ideas that are important now.
Jul 27, 202006:01
EP 251: The one secret to getting good at anything (including music and social media)
This is what I learned from this one email marketer and it’s been helping me so much. Listen to this to find out what this is.
Jul 25, 202002:46
EP 250: Musical rules are meant to be broken?
Talking about music theory, studying, learning, teaching and how this relates to me rewatching the first episode of Dark.
Jul 22, 202004:38
EP 249: On consuming things many times to digest the knowledge
Talking about something I heard Ben Settle talk about and how it relates to music too.
Jul 20, 202004:16
EP 248: That Dark TV Series and How it Relates to Music
What a mind blowing experience that TV show was and my recent projects (and other things in progress)
Jul 19, 202004:28
EP 247: Collaboration with Berklee rock guitar professor Jon Finn
Doing a joint guitar workshop/clinic/masterclass what have you this Sunday with professor Jon Finn from Berklee College of Music. You’re invited too. Sign up at gum.co/wrmj1
May 27, 202005:05
EP 246: New video, US Trip, Frank Kern and Wayne Krantz
An update on my recent shenanigans as Frank Kern would say.
Apr 15, 202004:17
EP 245: Why I started writing daily e-mails for #SuratMuzik
Jose Rosado, Dennis Demori, Ben Settle all influenced me. If you're a musician and you're wondering what platform is best to reach your fans, listen to this episode.
Feb 13, 202007:17
EP 244: Don't Get Bullied As An Artist
An issue that stems deeper from insecurity, status in society and self image. Listen to find out about my thoughts on this.
Feb 05, 202002:55
EP 243: How to 10x your guitar chord vocabulary
Tips for anyone who wants to master more chords in their guitar playing!
Feb 02, 202002:25
EP 242: A New Instructional Video for Beginner Guitarists
Made a new thing, here's some new info about it!
Jan 26, 202001:29
EP 241: Tradition, Understanding the Norm and How to Break It for New Art
Thoughts on tradition, following what has been done and what an artist can do in the future.
Jan 24, 202001:26
EP 240: Talking about Making Art (and my new eBook, Make Your Art)
Life can be hard for artists. Listen to me talk about this and my new eBook about this and the creative process.
Jan 24, 202005:08
EP 239: 4 Things You Can Do Everyday as a Modern Musician
Simplified but really important things to do as a musician
Jan 24, 202007:56
EP 238: How Life Can Kill Your Spirit to Make Art (and How to Get Over it)
Making art is hard. But you can do it, here's how.
Jan 22, 202005:12
EP 237: What I Learned at the Shopping Mall Today (It's probably not what you think)
Observations at the mall while going to the post office today.
Jan 22, 202002:35
EP 236: Ear Training for Guitarists - Part 4
More on this important topic! Listen to the first three parts first if you haven't yet.
Jan 21, 202002:11
EP 235: Ear Training for Guitarists - Part 3
Did you know that there are many reasons to learn ear training AND the reasons can change how you approach your practice sessions? Listen to this episode to find out.
Jan 19, 202001:11
EP 234: Ear Training for Guitarists - Part 2
The the 2nd part of a series of very practical tips for developing your ears as a musician, focused on guitarists in particular. This episode shares the basics of figuring out chords for a song by ear.
Jan 19, 202003:12
EP 233: Ear Training for Guitarists - Part 1
This is part of a series of very practical tips for developing your ear as a musician, focused on guitarists in particular.
Jan 18, 202002:19
EP 232: Cecil Alexander's Musical Exercises - Should you get them?
Jazz guitarist Cecil Alexander has new musical exercises available in PDF format on his website. Should you get them? Here are my thoughts.
Jan 18, 202007:22
EP 231: That time I failed my geography exam
Lessons from my life as a student
Jan 15, 202012:00
EP 230: Life is like a roller coaster?
But why you might ask? Listen on...
Jan 13, 202001:40
EP 229: Lessons from the Malaysian Jazz Piano Festival 2020
A review, somewhat? Lessons from this cool 3-day event.
Jan 13, 202004:14
EP 228: Book review of Modal Etudes by Noel Johnston
Thoughts on this great book for guitarists interested in expanding their harmonic vocabulary.
Jan 09, 202003:43
EP 227: A review of Robin Nolan's 6 Hot Licks course
Discover my thoughts on gypsy jazz guitarist Robin Nolan's first course in 2020.
Jan 08, 202003:45
EP 226: How to choose the right teachers
An important thought from a discussion yesterday with my friend over lunch
Dec 27, 201900:37
EP 225: What it takes to build a long-term music career
Not sexy stuff but just the truth
Dec 25, 201900:41
EP 224: How to make more content as a musician, faster
In this episode, you'll hear about this concept that I call: fluid content.
Dec 22, 201901:20
EP 223: Review of The George Benson Picking Lesson video by Peter Farrell
My thoughts on this instructional video by Peter Farrell, which is part of his many videos teaching George Benson's approach to playing jazz guitar.
Dec 22, 201904:43
EP 222: Interview with singer-songwriter Idzwan. J
Talking about the creative process of songwriting
Dec 21, 201901:30
EP 221: Checking out Peter Farrell's work on The George Benson Method
Some observations and discoveries from watching Peter Farrell play and teach.
Dec 13, 201907:37
EP 220: What to do when your morning routine fails
Stopped exercising for a bit and now back at it. Thoughts on negative thoughts and dealing with it.
Dec 12, 201902:58
EP 219: The one secret to music marketing success
This seems obvious but very few people do it.
Dec 10, 201901:45
EP 218: On how my reading habits changed over the years (and why)
Fiction vs Non-fiction books, which one is better for you? Find out my thoughts on this episode.
Dec 08, 201907:08
EP 217: A tip for young musicians from Fattah Fawzy
Got a guest today for this quick episode
Dec 06, 201901:02
EP 216: Recording my rap song, video games, exercising and Tai Lopez
A jumble of thoughts, if you're curious about what I'm doing now, this is the right place.
Dec 04, 201906:60
EP 215: On Astro Awani, Journalling and Exercising
More of what I've been up to
Dec 01, 201903:16
EP 214: Continuing the morning routine and study day today
Working on improving myself, a Black Friday sale and thoughts on studying
Nov 29, 201903:51
EP 213: A new morning routine (exercise?)
Trying this new routine out
Nov 26, 201902:05
EP 212: Zee Avi gig, my new course and more
Reflections before December hits
Nov 22, 201904:52
EP 211: Saturday work day
What I do on a Saturday
Nov 16, 201902:14
EP 210: The one where I go on and on
Reflecting on the past decade and thing I've done (and not done).
Nov 15, 201920:23
EP 209: How I used Gary Vee's how to create 64 pieces of content in day (to make 45)
If you're not sure about what to do on social media as a musician, here are some thoughts.
Nov 15, 201904:20
EP 208: Blackout at my gig & what I've been up to
Talking about gigging, #SuratMuzik and copywriting (Ben Settle, Frank Kern, Peng Joon)
Nov 06, 201906:33
EP 207: Making instructional videos in Malay, touring life and reflecting on 2019 so far
Documenting what I've been up to, have a listen if you're curious.
Oct 19, 201911:26
Cerita Muzik EP 11: 5 Tips Untuk Band Baru Dapat Gigs
Ada band? Tapi takde gigs? Kesian, kesian.. Dengarlah episod kali ini untuk dapat tips paling top untuk band awak dapat gigs.
Oct 19, 201907:28
Cerita Muzik EP 10: 8 Tips Rehearsal Band Lebih Efektif
Masuk studio, latih band, lepas tu macam tak improve? Mungkin band awak ada miss tips ini. Dengar, fokus dan selamat mencuba!
Oct 19, 201907:43
Cerita Muzik EP 09: 5 Keperluan Asas Untuk Promosi Band
Nak dapat gigs? Nak dapat endorsement? Nak peluang lebih baik? 5 benda ini penting untuk band awak. Dengarlah.
Oct 19, 201906:01
Cerita Muzik EP 08: 7 Sebab Band Awak Masih Tak Dapat Gig Lebih Besar
Kalau band awak stuck, tak maju ke depan, dengar episod ni dan ambil notes!
Oct 19, 201909:12
EP 206: Stress as a performing musician
Thoughts on the thought process of being a performing musician, stress, coping with stress and the challenges that face musicians internally and externally.
Sep 07, 201904:35
EP 205: Why do we do things we hate for people we don't like?
On social norms and expectations
Aug 28, 201903:35
EP 204: The Big Mistake Musicians and Artists Do on Social Media Everyday
About this mistake and various ways of overcoming this so that you can build and deliver better art
Jul 29, 201903:47
EP 203: Back from UK and now making more stuff
New courses, music I'm writing and upcoming things
Jul 12, 201903:40
EP 202: Hello from Derek Sivers in Oxford, England
A lil hello from one of my heroes!
Jun 11, 201900:23
EP 201: Hello from London, UK
Some things I'm up to while I am in the UK!
Jun 07, 201902:08
EP 200: 4 Tips To Overcome Feeling Overwhelmed
Discover some of my thoughts of handling feelings of being overwhelmed especially with work or challenges in your life.
Jun 03, 201905:56
EP 199: Yuna's Forevermore song and video
Some thoughts I have on the song and video!
May 22, 201901:34
EP 198: A Podcast about Podcasting
I answer a question from two UiTM mass comm students who just interviewed me for their research project.
May 03, 201901:12
Cerita Muzik EP 07: 10 Perkara Paling Penting Kalau Nak Berjaya Dalam Industri Muzik Moden
Ini semua tips paling top saya boleh beri. Gunakan yang sesuai untuk awak. Industri ini sukar dan mencabar, jadi kena berilmu baru boleh berjaya dalam jangka panjang.
Apr 30, 201908:27
Cerita Muzik EP 06: Rahsia Gunakan Media Sosial untuk Kembangkan Seni dan Kerjaya Muzik Awak
Semua ini benda yang saya amalkan dan ajar kepada students saya. Dengarkan dan hadamkan.
Apr 30, 201906:07
Cerita Muzik EP 05: Cara Alternatif untuk Buat Duit (Dalam Industri Muzik)
7 cara yang awak boleh gunakan untuk menjana pendapatan alternatif sebagai pemuzik moden yang bervisi dan berisi.
Apr 30, 201912:01
Cerita Muzik EP 04: Kemahiran Baru Yang Diperlukan (Tapi Ramai Pemuzik Tak Ada)
9 kemahiran penting yang teramat-amat, tapi ramai akan tak peduli. Akibatnya, kerjaya mereka akan tergendala atau tak maju ke depan.
Apr 30, 201908:45
Cerita Muzik EP 03: Cara Dapat Gigs dan Kerja (Walaupun Orang Belum Jumpa Awak Lagi)
5 asas penting supaya awak mendapat kerja dan peluang dalam industri muzik. Ini semua real world experience ni, bukan teori semata-mata.
Apr 30, 201913:29
Cerita Muzik EP 02: Tips Masih Dapat Kerja (Walaupun Bila Kita DiBuang Kerja)
4 tips penting untuk era muzik moden kini
Apr 30, 201907:22
Cerita Muzik EP 01: Cara Cari Makan Dalam Bidang Muzik (Luar Dari Kebiasaan)
Saya bercerita dalam Bahasa Melayu pula kali ini, pasal ilmu 'real world', kongsi tips untuk membantu mereka yang ingin berkerja dalam industri muzik sepenuh masa.
Apr 30, 201913:07
EP 197: Monday and the Incoming Week
Various assorted thoughts on upcoming events and projects.
Apr 29, 201904:27
EP 196: 10 Conclusions to the Whole Idea of Making a Living in Music
This wraps up this series of podcast episodes on the topic of, 'How to Make a Living in the Modern Music Industry'.
Apr 28, 201908:34
EP 195: How to Use Social Media to Develop Your Art and Music Career
4 core aspects that define effective social media use. These are not tactics! This is what is behind the actual tactics. The thinking behind the work.
Apr 28, 201906:53
EP 194: Alternative Ways To Make Money as a Musician
7 ways to make money as a musician besides the common performing, teaching and behind the scenes work route.
Apr 28, 201909:11
EP 193: The New Skills That You Need (As a Modern Musician)
In this episode, I share 9 skills that you need (but most people completely mess up).
Apr 28, 201906:16
EP 192: How to Get Gigs (Even if People Haven't Met You Yet)
Important concepts for developing your reputation and identity as a musician.
Apr 28, 201906:36
EP 191: How to Be Employable as a Musician (even if You Lose Your Job)
Some key tips that are important for long term music career development.
Apr 28, 201906:21
EP. 190: Secrets of Making Money in Music as a Modern Musician
Ideas on how to attract work and money as a musician. This is an introduction to some things that I will be covering at my upcoming talk at UiTM Shah Alam.
Apr 26, 201906:16
EP 189: Exciting Things for April and May 2019
On my new books, the creative process, my book reviews and things coming up.
Apr 20, 201906:07
EP 188: We Can't Help Everyone
Simple truths that are difficult for the ego to accept.
Apr 19, 201901:06
EP 187: How to Find Out The Most Up to Date Music Industry Advice
This is so important. Listen to this if you want to be in the music industry.
Apr 19, 201903:44
EP 186: Your Emotions Are Valid
When people think they are smarter or better than you, listen to this.
Apr 17, 201904:46
EP 185: The Missing Part in Formal Music Education
This is something missing in standard music degree programs.
Apr 13, 201902:18
EP 184: When You're Not Motivated to Make Art, Listen To This
Inspired by a DM I received on Twitter, some food for thought.
Apr 12, 201910:27
EP 183: Learned about Guitar Tech from John Lau Guitars
Went for this 2 day course, learned a lot!
Apr 12, 201905:16
EP 182: Mindset and Tej Dosa
A pattern I've been noticing
Apr 11, 201902:05
EP 181: Hello from Melbourne, Australia
A new book and new things in the works!
Apr 09, 201902:01
EP 180: Ear Training Basics For Musicians
How do we listen? These are the basics.
Mar 28, 201904:02
EP 179: Kill Excuses With Fire
How to start making art: a quick guide!
Mar 28, 201902:51
EP 178: Art as a Newbie, Art as an Experienced Artist
This is an excerpt from a class I taught via Skype, talking about the importance of appreciating the different stages as a creator, as an artist.
Mar 24, 201904:42
EP 177: Current Projects
Sharing what I've been working on.
Mar 12, 201906:41
EP 176: Making Something New and Being On Twitter A Lot
On my new #PoeticMusicianFramework and talking about how to develop creative projects.
Feb 27, 201901:18
EP 175: What Do You Do On Those Down Days?
Had a bad day? Creativity not flowing? Here are some of my thoughts on this.
Feb 25, 201901:27
EP 174: The Benefits of Etudes for Guitarists
Answering a question from my student CJ about the benefits of etudes
Feb 16, 201904:29
EP 173: Important Investment for Musicians
A practical tip, seems easy but still difficult to implement for most people.
Feb 15, 201901:07
EP 172: What Makes You Happy?
In this episode, I ask this question: what makes you happy? I'll tell you what makes me happy and in return I askyou what makes you happy? Simple question but very important.
Feb 11, 201901:51
EP 171: When I was a kid
In this episode I share some a random assortment of stories from my childhood and how these random thoughts are things you can probably relate in some kind of way.
Feb 07, 201907:20
EP 170: The What and Why of Musicians (and Why This Is Important)
If you want to be more successful in your music career you have to know WHAT and WHY you're doing something. This is how you get to the HOW of what you want to do. Listen to this podcast episode to find out my thoughts on this process.
Feb 06, 201906:24
EP 169: Thoughts on Being A Performer
There are so many ways to make a living as a performer. Here I share some thought and considerations for performers to take when choosing gigs.
Feb 06, 201903:39
EP 168: The Creative Process, Malaysian Hip Hop, #AJL33 and more
Reflections on today and yesterday night.
Feb 04, 201904:54
EP 167: On Consistency, inspired by Nick Yates
I read this tweet by I am Nick Yates on Twitter and I was inspired to record this podcast episode which talks about my thoughts on consistency and how it is the key to being successful.
Feb 02, 201902:54
EP 166: Trying to keep a Morning Routine
In this episode I share my experience trying to keep a morning routine and also working on guitar licks. Also working on the project for the day. A few thoughts on consumerism and the need to buy new stuff for me to learn. Is it just because I like learning? Is it desire? Is it a need? Is it a want? Why do I want this? Also... just the entire process of what I am going to do on this Saturday.
Feb 02, 201904:02
EP 165: The Skills You Need As a Modern Musician
In this episode, I share what I think people should be learning now if they're musicians and what you need to survive as a musician and thrive in the new music industry. This is my candid opinion on the situation and what I wish young musicians would learn now in order for them to have a successful music career.
Feb 01, 201904:11
EP 164: How to be Motivated as a Musician
How my day went and a reading of today's Twitter thread.
Jan 30, 201904:44
EP 163: Mobile Phones and the Modern Musician
My phone got fixed and now I am back in full force.
Jan 30, 201902:52
EP 162: Video Editing, Soundslice Work and FB Live Videos
Recap of work for today, including video segmenting, demo video edits, FB Live, Twitter Thread writing and more.
Jan 29, 201904:41
EP 161: Kingdom TV show and the Music Industry
Work today, video editing, talking about a TV show and the state of the Music Industry.
Jan 29, 201903:39
EP 160: Why People Fail and Succeed In Music
I reveal my E Vs. E concept. This is why you will fail OR succeed in music (and life).
Jan 28, 201902:06
EP 159: New Project Brewing
Working on some new ideas, guitar licks and transcribing.
Jan 27, 201901:53
EP 158: That TV Show Titans and The Musician Identity
What does a TV show have to do with being a musician? Listen as I share thoughts on this.
Jan 27, 201903:25
EP 157: How To Really Learn Songs Inside Out
This is how I approach learning songs and how I encourage my students to do so as well.
Jan 26, 201907:02
EP 156: My Recording Setup
Learn about my recording setup and the basics of what I recommend for musicians who want to start recording their own music.
Jan 26, 201903:27
EP 155: Editing Videos, Day 9 of FB Live, Frank Kern and Jose Rosado
A summary of how the day went and my experiments at the moment.
Jan 25, 201907:32
EP 154: Titans and Talking About Money in the Music Industry
What does a TV show have to do with music? Well it made me think about this...
Jan 25, 201902:54
EP 153: The Other Aspects of Being a Musician
About making new songs, other skills related to making music and surviving/thriving in the music industry.
Jan 23, 201904:58
EP 152: Making Stuff and Wanting Stuff
The neverending desire for gear can stop us from making cool stuff. In this episode, discover how I think about the creative process and the gear lust that surrounds society (not just musicians).
Jan 22, 201903:12
The #AskAz Show EP 02 | Tremolo Picking, Dm7b5 sounds, Blues Ideas, Chord Voicings
Hey guys, The #AskAz Show EP 02 was originally done live on my FB page on Jan 18 2019.
In this episode, I talked about how to practice tremolo picking, chord scales ideas over a Dmin7b5 chords, blues soloing ideas, how to memorise scales, how to create modern chord voicings inspired by Nick Johnston, Plini, Chon (all those cool guitar players), Tommy Emmanuel inspired voicing ideas from his arrangement of Close To You and how to get inspired to practice (when you're not motivated).
I also talk about the new course, How To Start Teaching Guitar Lessons for guitarists who want to get started teaching for side income. Grab the course here: http://azsamad.com/teach
Jan 22, 201901:30:22
EP 151: Modern Life, Phones, Content Creation
On Reaper, audio engineering, doing work on mobile and daily life in 2019.
Jan 22, 201904:51
The #AskAz Show EP 01 | On Buying New Guitars, Picking, Chromatic Embellishments
Hey guys, this was #AskAz Live Q&A Episode 1 on Jan 17 2019 originally done live on my FB page.
In this episode, I talked about why people buy new guitars, picking technique, soloing, playing over changes, the importance of knowing the guitar accompaniment (harmony), chromatic embellishments and more.
I also talk about the new course, How To Start Teaching Guitar Lessons for guitarists who want to get started teaching for side income. Grab the course here: http://azsamad.com/teach
Jan 22, 201901:05:11
EP 150: Tuesdays are for Work
Work in Progress and upcoming podcast episodes!
Jan 22, 201902:59
EP 149: Monday Thoughts and Ed Dale
How today went and my plans for what's next...
Jan 21, 201902:00
EP 148: Is It Your Music Dream Job?
How to find out whether the job you want is REALLY the job you want.
Jan 20, 201901:21
EP 147: How To Learn Songs By Ear
A 3 step guide, to learn songs by ear.
Check out my new course, How To Start Teaching Guitar Lessons at www.azsamad.com/teach
Check out my new course, How To Start Teaching Guitar Lessons at www.azsamad.com/teach
Jan 18, 201906:50
EP 146: With Shahrul Subki of Simpliphi Tech
Speed and execution in the tech and startup scene.
Jan 16, 201901:51
EP 145: The 7 Important Lessons I Learned at Berklee
Special extended episode sharing the 7 important lessons I learned during my time as a student at Berklee College of Music.
Brand NEW How To Start Teaching Guitar Lessons Course is out!
http://azsamad.com/teach
Jan 14, 201934:39
EP 144: Lessons from Tom Lippincott, Andy Fite, Ray Daike and Lee Ritenour
A day of work and learning today. Good stuff... A bit of a ramble but some important thoughts here.
Jan 13, 201906:11
EP 143: On Reading Books Again and Again
Sometimes it makes more sense the second or third time around
Jan 13, 201901:19
EP 142: Frameworks For Learning Guitar Faster
Some takeaways from today's guitar class.
Jan 12, 201903:09
EP 141: The One Where I Talk About Making The Course
Gary Vee, Yin, Grant Cardone and many folks are responsible for this new thing and the process.
Jan 11, 201903:53
EP 140: 3 Keys To Being A Good Guitar Teacher
Special extended episode sharing the 3 keys (S, S & S) to being a good guitar teacher.
Brand NEW How To Start Teaching Guitar Lessons Course is out!
➡️ Get it here: https://payhip.com/b/v9Cu
Jan 11, 201935:07
EP 139: Artistic Goals and Work
Long term goals and how to fit them in the short term.
Jan 10, 201901:34
EP 138: Making and Tweaking Products
Making something new and the challenges behind it.
Jan 10, 201902:37
EP 137: A New Mini Course for Aspiring Guitar Teachers
I made something new, it's in the works, discover more about it here. :)
Jan 09, 201901:34
EP 136: You Are Not Just One Thing
On different facets of our personality.
Jan 08, 201902:32
EP 135: The Main Ear Training Exercise I Recommend My Students To Do
Wanna play by ear? This is an exercise you can try.
Jan 07, 201903:45
EP 134: Why So Angry?
Super emo responses and trolling online, along with different perspectives of music
Jan 07, 201903:08
EP 133: The Boron Letters - Part 2
What I learned so far after rereading these classic letters from direct response copywriter Gary Halbert
Jan 07, 201901:57
EP 132: Learning from The Boron Letters
Interesting letters from Gary Halbert
Jan 07, 201901:11
EP 131: Music as Art Vs. Music as a Career
This can be a sensitive or emotional topic for some musicians... but let's talk about this.
Jan 07, 201901:23
EP 130: Growing Older
Thoughts on growing older and society's expectations
Jan 05, 201901:02
EP 129: Learning Over Time
Same things, different things, new things, old things repackaged.
Jan 03, 201901:29
EP 128: Why Not Having Mentors Is a Bad Idea
2019, if you don't have a mentor, you're losing.
Jan 03, 201903:58
EP 127: Stop Limiting Beliefs and Start Dreaming Big
Reprogram your mind now.
Jan 02, 201902:01
EP 126: How To Become a Better Music Teacher
Some ideas that I am currently using with my students.
Jan 02, 201902:29
EP 125: How To Overcome Stage Fright
Some thoughts on the origin of stage fright and a practical way to overcome it
Jan 02, 201902:13
EP 124: Can I release 1,200 podcast episodes in 2019?
Something I learned from Grant Cardone, about goals and execution.
Jan 02, 201902:41
EP 123: Change in 2019 - How do We Do This?
Lessons from Tai Lopez, Brendon Burchard, #TransformationWeek and more.
Jan 02, 201905:50
EP 122: Tip for 2019 - The Most Important People You Have to Pay Attention To
Are you a musician, performer or music educator? Focus on these folks and notice what happens.
Jan 01, 201900:47
EP 121: Altimet O - My Thoughts, Interpretations and Predictions
I really liked what Altimet did on his new album. These are my initial thoughts on it.
Dec 31, 201806:33
EP 120: How To Learn From the Books You Buy
A simple way of learning and using the stuff you buy immediately
Dec 31, 201801:12
EP 119: Bandersnatch - My Initial Thoughts
Trippy stuff, interesting stuff
Dec 29, 201804:26
EP 118: How To Make Money As A Musician in 2019
Things I've learned in 2018, and the 3 things to focus on in a changing music industry in 2019.
Dec 29, 201805:46
EP 117: Micro Learning Hack
How do you maximize daily learning? Here's an experiment that I'm going to try today.
Dec 26, 201801:07
EP 116: My Music Journey so Far
This is it so far
Dec 18, 201801:31
EP 115: The Value of Wisdom
Books, videos, education via different mediums and how value is relative.
Dec 16, 201803:37
EP 114: Intellectual Food for The Body
What are you consuming? Here are some things that I consume.
Dec 13, 201801:19
EP 113: So You're Upset That John Mayer Is Not Coming To Malaysia? Seriously?
Rant.
Dec 12, 201802:49
EP 112: Theory Vs. Doing
What's stopping us from going to the next level? Maybe it's just this.
Dec 12, 201801:18
EP 111: How Do You Deal With Negative Comments and Haters?
What would you do?
Dec 10, 201801:10
EP 110: Buying Too Many Books or Courses? Here's a Tip!
I am guilty of buying so many instructional videos and books. How do you get the most out of all of these things. Here are some tips for you. :)
Dec 09, 201805:37
EP 109: Are You Designing Your Day Effectively?
One of the ways I design my media consumption, work and content creation for the day.
Dec 07, 201803:30
EP 108: How To Find More Time To Create
How I make podcast episodes, write blog posts and social media updates. This is how I create in between other things.
Dec 06, 201800:53
EP 107: Should You Move To Another City or Country?
Music career considerations: geography! Is where you're based important? Here are some things to consider.
Dec 05, 201805:32
EP 106: My Philosophy As A Performing Musician
Which gigs matter? How do we get better gigs?
Dec 05, 201803:52
EP 105: How Much is Too Much on Social Media?
The best advice I ever got on this.
Dec 05, 201802:20
EP 104: A Creative Way To Use Social Media for Musicians
This is one of the ways I use social media so that it works for me and my work.
Dec 05, 201802:52
EP 103: Does Life Have Any Meaning?
Reflecting on a talk by Derek Sivers
Dec 03, 201801:04
EP 102: How to be Happier
Some life hacks yo!
Dec 02, 201800:54
EP 101: Flexibility in Your Music Career
About different styles and learning on the job.
Dec 02, 201800:52
EP 100: Look What You Made Me Do Gary Vee & Yin!
Discover how this podcast came about, my process, what I've learned so far and where we're headed next. :)
Dec 01, 201805:39
EP 99: Limiting Beliefs and The Power of Labels
How do we grow creatively, musically or just as a person in general?
Dec 01, 201801:17
EP 98: Do this One Thing If You Want Something
So simple yet fear often stops us!
Dec 01, 201800:43
EP 97: How Do We Perceive The World?
Wake up, See Things, Perceive
Nov 26, 201800:34
EP 96: Dealing With Toxic People
What do you do in this situation?
Nov 26, 201800:41
EP 95: Thoughts on K/DA POP/STARS
Fascinated with the whole thing and how the different creative industries collide together
Nov 25, 201801:38
EP 94: How To Learn Anything in Music
Seemingly simple but it works!
Nov 21, 201802:43
EP 93: How I Prepare For Music Workshops and Talks
A little behind the scenes on my process and preparation for teaching workshops.
Nov 21, 201805:36
EP 92: The Logic Behind Why I do Podcasts
Quantity vs Quality - why I do what I do & what you can learn from my process (and the thinking behind it)
Nov 20, 201802:16
EP 91: Tips on Preparing For A Music Competition
Ever wanted to enter a music competition or talent show? Here are some tips!
Nov 20, 201804:09
EP 90: Connecting With People
About meeting people in person
Nov 18, 201802:28
EP 89: How To Create Your Future
A simple thing, seemingly
Nov 15, 201801:08
EP 88: Finding Meaning in Your Work
Why do we do what we do? Let's talk about meaning today.
Nov 15, 201802:27
EP 87: Stupid Questions and Lazy Questions
How to find out about things you don't know - a quick guide!
Nov 15, 201802:30
EP 86: What To Do When You're Not Sure or Uncertain
Not sure what to do? Listen to this now.
Nov 14, 201802:02
EP 85: The Best Kind of Work for Creative Musicians
About my experience doing work beyond performing and teaching
Nov 14, 201802:42
EP 84: Just Because It's Normal Doesn't Necessarily Make It Right
Social norms, communication and networking basics for musicians.
Nov 14, 201805:20
EP 83: Are You Missing Opportunities?
Small things, signs, coincidences or are these meant to be?
Nov 09, 201805:20
EP 82: Making The Most of Events
Are you really at a boring event or was it just you?
Nov 09, 201802:27
EP 81: How Learning Takes Time
About teaching and learning
Nov 08, 201800:49
EP 80: What I Learned from Guthrie Govan in Kuala Lumpur
I met Guthrie Govan in Kuala Lumpur and it was amazing. Learned so much!
Nov 08, 201802:15
EP 79: Can't Read Music but Want To? Listen to This Now!
About sight reading and how to learn to read music (and other skills too!)
Nov 06, 201802:40
EP 78: Appreciating Those Around You
Late night thoughts and post gig thoughts!
Nov 04, 201801:34
EP 77: Guitarist Nick Johnston in Kuala Lumpur!
Went for the Nick Johnston workshop and was completely inspired + learned A LOT!
Nov 03, 201803:06
EP 76: What I Learned at the Intro to UX/UI for Games Masterclass by Anisa Sanusi at #levelupkl2018
How did learning User Experience and User Interface help me as a musician? Listen and discover what I experienced at Anisa Sanusi's Level Up KL 2018 masterclass.
Nov 02, 201807:01
EP 75: How I got to tour Europe and play with 2 Grammy winners
True story, one of the best pieces of advice I can give you.
Nov 02, 201807:02
EP 74: What I Learned as a Musician at #levelupkl2018
Thoughts after 6 days of intense #gamedev and #gameaudio adventures at #levelup2018
Nov 02, 201803:38
EP 73: Video Game Music at Level Up KL 2018
A snippet from the masterclass I taught at Level Up KL 2018!
Nov 02, 201800:21
EP 72: Jordan Belfort Story and How It Relates to Music
Does it relate? Yes, it's about the work and how much work you put in.
Oct 24, 201804:44
EP 71: You Are Not An Island
Appreciate what brought you to where you are!
Oct 24, 201801:04
EP 70: Music Education with Wan Oboe
With a special guest today!
Oct 19, 201800:53
EP 69: What Just Happened on The Ask Gary Vee show?
Value is the thing and the internet is the great connector... we just have to make the move.
Oct 02, 201801:59
EP 68: Why Following Your Heart is Important
The real deal of your career and your path
Sep 21, 201800:28
EP 67: 5 Tips For Beginner Guitarists
The MOST important things for beginners. Learn and share :)
Sep 21, 201803:13
EP 66: About Mentors, Learning and My New Course
Sharing different ways of learning
Sep 19, 201803:43
EP 65: Two Important Things For High Level Band Performance Success
The real stuff.
Sep 17, 201800:53
EP 64: Sounds Of Kites album!
Got a new CD from Malaysian folk songwriter, Sounds Of Kites!
Sep 13, 201801:17
EP 63: What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
How do we make good decisions for our music career? Here are some possibilities.
Sep 13, 201801:58
EP 62: The Pace at Berklee College of Music
College days was life changing
Sep 11, 201802:24
EP 61: Are You Full of BS?
Are you all talk or?
Sep 08, 201800:32
EP 60: Thoughts After Attending The Joel Bauer 1 Day Event
Joel Bauer was in Kuala Lumpur and I attended his talk on Design Your Destiny. Here are some thoughts I had after the event.
Sep 07, 201803:40
EP 59: Jack and Jill Learn Music
This 1 thing can kill your music career. What is it?
Sep 05, 201803:04
EP 58: Don't Reinvent The Wheel
A lot of things have been done, don't waste your time and try to reinvent the wheel.
Sep 04, 201803:10
EP 57: Gary Vee, Tai Lopez, Grant Cardone and Jay Abraham - What I Learned So Far From Their Ideas
Learning never ends and this is what I've been checking out recently.
Sep 02, 201805:11
EP 56: The Two Ways I Create Content
This is how I do it. How do you?
Sep 02, 201801:51
EP 55: The Need To Conform
But why oh why?
Sep 01, 201801:14
EP 54: How To Create A Lot of Content/Art/Work
One possible strategy that has worked for me and I've noticed other people have been using.
Sep 01, 201803:08
EP 53: When A Lot Of People Talk About The Same Things
Why is that?
Aug 31, 201801:36
EP 52: How To Dream Bigger
Some people are trying to make illness optional and land on the moon, and we are trying to...
Aug 31, 201801:10
EP 51: How to Multiply Success
A simple but deep lesson I've been utilising recently.
Aug 31, 201800:31
EP 50: How To Start Music Projects
And why people get stuck!
Aug 23, 201800:35
EP 49: How I Make Art
What gear do you use brah?
Aug 23, 201801:07
EP 48: What I Learned From Business and How It Applies to Music
An important lesson for entrepreneurs and also musicians who want to grow.
Aug 23, 201802:53
EP 47: If You've Ever Been Lost in Your Music Career Direction, Listen to This Now
Learn how to focus in your music career via the exercise that you will learn at the end of the podcast.
Aug 23, 201802:33
EP 46: Musicians, Do You Face This Challenge?
Where I talk about why musicians don't progress in their career (it's not illegal downloading or Spotify!)
Aug 22, 201801:13
EP 45: Can I.. Should I Make Money Playing Music?
Thoughts on the real life of a working musician (not an amateur and not a superstar)
Aug 19, 201802:32
EP 44: Does the Music Industry Suck?
Or is it your perspective?
Aug 17, 201802:60
EP 43: The Mistake High Achievers Make
Such a common mistake that can lead to burning out and giving up. Are you doing this?
Aug 17, 201802:08
EP 42: That One Time In Thailand
Discover what made me level up my playing over the years, again and again. (and a story about my class with Jonathan Kreisberg)
Aug 16, 201803:52
EP 41: Dealing with Mistakes and Blame
What I've learned about taking responsibility and moving beyond blaming others
Aug 14, 201803:13
EP 40: How To Become a Better Guitar Teacher
This is super important. Seems simple but so many don't do this.
Aug 14, 201800:22
EP 39: How To Build A Music Scene
Thoughts on thinking bigger
Aug 07, 201800:37
EP 38: What Musicians Can Learn From Digital Marketers and the Self Help Industry
Looking beyond the music industry is important to understand why people get stuck in their careers... And how to get out from the rut.
Aug 06, 201804:05
EP 37: How Do You Make A Living in the New Music Industry?
Some thoughts on how to make a living and steps to take for the working musician
Aug 06, 201802:28
EP 36: Can You Practice Guitar If You Only Have 1 Minute?
Yes, yes, yes (and get ideas on what you can practice here)
Aug 04, 201800:32
EP 35: So I Released a New Song
What made me release a new song last night before I went to sleep. Yes, it was...
Aug 03, 201801:26
EP 34: Why You Should Dance
As a musician, dancing can help you play better music. Wanna find out how? Listen to this latest episode. :)
Aug 02, 201801:23
EP 33: Do You Need To Be Talented To Play Music?
My thoughts on the idea of talent, nature vs nurture and more.
Aug 01, 201803:37
EP 32: Three Ideas from Gary Vee That Resonated With Me
3 Ideas from Gary Vee and my take on how it relates to being a musician
Jul 31, 201802:20
EP 31: Why abundance is important
Thoughts I've had recently
Jul 27, 201800:39
EP 30: How to make a band work without enough band members
My personal approach to the problem of finding the right band members
Jul 26, 201801:08
EP 29: Do you just talk or do you actually do stuff?
Talk is cheap. What have YOU done today?
Jul 25, 201801:40
EP 28: Being perfect is stopping your creativity
Just do it
Jul 25, 201801:08
EP 27: Gary Vee Wisdom On Life
Simple stuff
Jul 24, 201800:21
EP 26: The Mindset Shift - Art and Business
This is where my state of mind had been in recently.
Jul 23, 201802:08
EP 25: One Question with Quist
What to do as a musician!
Jul 20, 201801:02
EP 24: How to Lose Gigs in 5 Simple Steps
You can do this!
Jul 20, 201800:28
EP 23: If You Don't Ask, You Won't Find Out
Ask me a question and I might just answer it in a future episode!
Jul 20, 201800:59
EP 22: Why Your Band Sucks and How to Sound Better
Do you do this mistake? This is the same advice I give myself.
Jul 20, 201801:58
EP 21: The PVP Strategy to Developing Your Music Career
A simple way to think about developing your music career.
Jul 19, 201801:33
EP 20: Life is a Video Game
And I had this revelation...
Jul 19, 201800:48
EP 19: Music Hustle Simplified
2 things to do more,
1 thing to do less.
1 thing to do less.
Jul 18, 201801:02
EP 18: Mistakes Musicians Do On Social Media (I did it too!)
Thoughts on creating content on social media, connecting with fans and friends as well as considering "the container". Includes insights I've learned from Gary Vee and Jay Abraham too!
Jul 14, 201802:43
EP 17: 3 Things I Learned from Gary Vee
These are three main things I learned from catching Gary Vee live today at the National Achievers Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Jul 13, 201801:39
EP 16: What I Learned From Attending the NAC
I attended the National Achievers Congress in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and was inspired. As a musician, these are some of my takeaways from attending day 1.
Jul 12, 201802:50
EP 15: Hack Your Learning Time
Learn about how I view learning, experimenting with the process and maximising what works.
Jul 11, 201802:54
EP 14: The Hustle and Business of Music
What I learned after getting 4 degrees in music and embracing the 'real world'. Talking about the other stuff besides just the music.
Jul 09, 201802:55
EP 13: The Most Important Music Theory Topics To Learn
Just the main stuff, here I share what I think serious musicians should learn to help their understanding of harmony.
Jun 30, 201803:14
EP 12: Networking Tips for Musicians
Mistakes that musicians do and suggested best practices. Hint: It's more about giving. Also, I talk about an upcoming next project coming soon.
Jun 27, 201804:11
EP 11: How to Be Inspired to Practice Jazz Guitar
Seems obvious but it's crazy how many people don't do this.
Jun 25, 201801:04
EP 10: Keeping it Real
Are you making art or are you trying to fit what you think people want?
Jun 25, 201801:09
EP 09: How most Musicians Waste Their Time
It takes the same amount of time for these two things but one is more useful than the other.
Jun 22, 201800:42
EP 08: The Reason Most Musicians Don't Improve
Most people are doing this one thing, instead of doing these other two things. And, that's why they don't improve.
Jun 21, 201802:31
EP 07: My thoughts on Instagram TV
Traditional media is dying (or dead?), what are musicians and artists supposed to do?
Jun 21, 201801:17
EP 06: Don't be Bullied as a Musician
Artists often feel helpless and have to take unfair deals. This has to stop.
Jun 20, 201802:00
EP 05: External and Internal Learning
How do you make your own music? Where does it come from?
Jun 19, 201801:21
EP 04: The Learning Hack I Used at Berklee College of Music
How I learned more things, deeper and faster every semester and still use now.
Jun 19, 201801:52
EP 03: Singers Who Sing Out Of Tune
TLDL: Sing in tune, know what the song is about
Jun 19, 201802:08
EP 02: What I Learned About Quality From Taking a Car Ride
External and internal differences in quality - everything matters.
Jun 18, 201800:42
EP 01: Creating art and the energy from your audience
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Jun 18, 201801:38
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