Music Guy Podcast (2025)

11/03/2023

Episode 90 "The Story of Aberdeen (Part 1)" is available everywhere now!

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Al recounts his days as the lead singer of Aberdeen, a pop-rock band from the Toronto, Ontario region. Recording in Hamilton, sleeping on floors, touring the East Coast, recording in Baltimore, meeting the Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato, flying out West to record an album and catch a big break!

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23/02/2023

Episode 89 "The New Skynet Album is Fire" is available everywhere now!

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The guys discuss advances in A.I. technology and whether or not robots will take over the music industry.

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09/02/2023

Episode 88 "Mix Templates!" is available everywhere now!

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The guys discuss the many benefits of using Templates when mixing and how to make your own! Al does a deep dive on his own Template.

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30/01/2023

Episode 87 - "Effective Music FX" is available everywhere now!

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The guys discuss the most common music effects, how to recognize them, and how to use them effectively! Boost, Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz, Compression, Reverb, Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Vibrato, Ring Modulation, Wah, Autofilter, Pitch Shift, Amp & Cab Simulator, Impulse Response, Limiter, Noise Gate, Saturation, and Widening!

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24/01/2023

Episode 86 "Vocal Production Tips" is available everywhere now!

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The guys discuss some tips to improve the sound of your vocal recordings! If you're a vocalist, someone who records vocalists, or record your own vocals, this episode is for you!

- Lyrics
- Phrasing
- Tuning and editing techniques (Melodyne etc)
- Avoiding problematic intervals in vocal harmonies

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17/01/2023

Episode 85 "Competition in the Music Industry" is available everywhere now!

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Our thoughts on the competitive nature of the Music Business and how to engage with it in a healthy and positive way!

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07/01/2023

Episode 84 "Building a Show With Direct-In Guitar" is available everywhere now!

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The guys discuss using Direct Guitar systems like the Neural DSP Quad Cortex and Line 6 Helix to program a show from start to finish!

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20/12/2022

Episode 83 - "Don't Get Lost in the Weeds!" is available everywhere now!

https://musicguypodcast.com/83-dont-get-lost-in-the-weeds/

The guys discuss effective practice strategies for different types of gigs. Make the best use of your time for the best results on show day!

Featuring music from Vijay Radul ! Stream "O.C.I." here: https://open.spotify.com/track/2rCxWbYe71llNSrDIzkvOc?si=0d59bfb269e7451f

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10/12/2022

Episode 82 - "Mixing "Rules" I Need to Follow!" is available everywhere now!

https://musicguypodcast.com/82-mixing-rules-i-need-to-follow/

The guys break down some "Rules" that help them stay "on track" when "mixing".

- Use your faders first!
- Don't work in Solo mode!
- Don't boost too much top end with EQs
- Mix on speakers where possible
- Mix with your ears, not your eyes
- Volume/Gain-match your Plugins
- Take breaks
- Listen on other systems
- Reference other songs

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27/11/2022

Episode 81 "Treat Your Room With Some Respect!" is available everywhere now! https://musicguypodcast.com/81-treat-your-room-with-some-respect/

Mike and Al discuss Room Treatment and how to improve the sound of your listening and recording space!

- DIY Sound Panels
- Bass Traps
- Absorption VS Diffusion
- Aston Halo
- Tube Traps
- Speaker Placement
- Recording & Mixing Tips
- and more!

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18/11/2022

Episode 80 "The Only 12 Plugins You'll Ever Need" is available everywhere now!

https://musicguypodcast.com/80-the-only-12-plugins-youll-ever-need/

Stop spending money on Plugins you don't need! The guys go over the plugins they use most often, many of which are cheap or free. Get all the plugins you'll ever need for a little over a hundred bucks!

Software Discussed:
Melodyne
Dyn 3 Gate, Compressor, DeEsser
Avid EQ1, EQ3, EQ7
BombFactory BF-76 / CLA-76 / Klanghelm MJUC
Avid LoFi
AIR Chorus, AIR FX Suite
Waves Scheps Omni Channel
Waves Z-Noise
Waves RVerb / Avid D-Verb
Waves H-Delay / AIR Delay / Avid Mod Delay
TDR NOVA Dynamic EQ
Guitar Rig 6 Player

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11/11/2022

Episode 79 - "Does the Cream Rise to the Top?" is available everywhere now!

We’re back! Were we ever gone? Mike examines the concept of the most talented musicians becoming the most successful. Does this always happen? When might it not happen? And why? The answers to these questions and MORE on this week’s episode!

https://musicguypodcast.com/79-does-the-cream-rise-to-the-top/

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02/01/2022

Episode 78 - "2021 Year in Review" is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else now!

Mike and Al take a look back at the year that was!

- Our picks for Best & Worst Songs of 2021
- Favourite memories
- Proudest moments
- Best Music Guy Podcast Episode of 2021
- And more!

Thank YOU all for listening and being on this journey with us. Look out for much more content in 2022. Let us know what you would like to hear us discuss this year.

https://musicguypodcast.com/78-2021-year-in-review/

07/12/2021

Episode 77 "The Value of Vintage Gear" is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else now!

- What is Vintage Gear?
- Why is it so expensive?
- Why or when is it worth buying?
- Alternatives to Vintage
- and more!

https://musicguypodcast.com/77-the-value-of-vintage-gear/

26/11/2021

Episode 76 - "Tension & Release!" is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else!

The guys discuss how literally everything in Music is just Tension & Release. We look at:

- Scales
- Chords progressions
- Songwriting
- Lyrics
- Dynamics
- Production
- Arrangement
- and more!

https://musicguypodcast.com/76-tension-release/

01/11/2021

Episode 75 "John Mayer Guitar Solo Breakdown" is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere else now!

- A deep dive into the solo from "I Don't Trust Myself" by John Mayer
- How to play it note-by-note
Playing with your fingers instead of a pick
- Making simple licks sound awesome!
- Using arpeggios
- Motivic playing
- Microtonal bends
- And more!

https://musicguypodcast.com/75-john-mayer-guitar-solo-breakdown/

14/10/2021

Episode 74 "Dealing With Anxiety in the Return to Work" is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere you listen to podcasts!

- 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

https://musicguypodcast.com/74-dealing-with-anxiety-in-the-return-to-work/

10/05/2021

Episode 69 - "Intern to Studio Owner with Adam Fair" is available everywhere now!

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 Villa Sound in Singhampton, Ontario
- Working with Matt O’Rourke

Song of the Week: “That Was All Part of Me” by Lance Dobinson ()

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