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Zack, professional musician and instructor, and Seth, student of many arts, meet to discuss different topics of self improvement for curious minds, musicians, and artists of all types.

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    Episode 46 - What do you mean all metal guys use Neapolitan chords the same way?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 65:09


    Zack and Seth get together to discuss life, streaming as a musician, and Neapolitan chords.Special thanks toLimitless Cables  Use code "Zack10"Swiss PicksSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 45 - Paul Wardingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2021 78:18


     Paul Wardingham visits the podcast again to talk about his newest album, Cybergenisis.  He is an English-born Australian musician. Self-described as "instrumental cyber metal" his style can be categorized as a hybrid mix of rock, progressive metal with electronic elements. Found out more about Paul here:www.paulwardingham.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 44 - Discipline Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2021 63:19


    Zack and Seth chat about their upcoming Discipline December challenge.  Stay updated and follow along here:www.facebook.com/DissonantHarmonyPodcastSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 43 - Sean Branney

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2021 55:09


    Sean Branney has produced and directed many theatrical productions, winning awards for Acting, Directing and Producing from the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle.With his colleague, Andrew Leman, he founded and continues to run the H.P. Lovecraft Historical Society in Glendale, California. With the HPLHS, Sean has co-produced the films The Call of Cthulhu and The Whisperer in Darkness. Sean adapted The Call of Cthulhu for the screen and directed The Whisperer in Darkness.Find more about Sean and the HPLHS here: www.hplhs.orgSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 42 - Alex Weber

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 98:24


     Alex Weber, bassist, composer, and teacher is based in Baltimore, MD.  He joined the progressive metal band Exist in 2008 to cover bass and vocal duties and has since recorded 4 albums with them. Over the last 4 years Exist has signed with Prosthetic Records and has toured the US and Canada with notable bands such as Gorguts, Obscura, Beyond Creation, and Archspire.  Besides touring with Exist, Alex has also been hired by and toured the US and Europe in a diverse assortment of metal bands such as Jeff Loomis' solo project, Defeated Sanity, and Sabbath Assembly. In 2020, Alex joined the renowned technical death metal Malignancy.Check out more about Alex here:alexwebermusic.comYouTubeInstagram Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 41 - Tim Roth

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 130:11


    Tim Roth is the guitarist, backing vocalist and only remaining founding member of Canadian melodic death metal and progressive metal band, Into Eternity.    Roth is very much the mastermind of Into Eternity, plays the majority of their guitar solos and also was originally the lead vocalist. Check out Into Eternity here:www.intoeternity.netfacebook.com/intoeternitywebSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 40 - Benny Goodman and Kelly Kereliuk of Lost Symphony

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 153:17


    Benny and Kelly revisit sit down with Zack and Seth to discuss Lost Symphony's Chapter III album release Benny Goodman is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, podcaster, and founder of the music project Lost Symphony.And check out Benny's podcast 2020'd here: 2020-d.comKelly Kereliuk is the guitarist for Prismind, Lost Symphony, Sound Chaser and Negus (Steve Negus ex-Saga), as well as a full-time instructor in the Hamilton, Ontario area for the past 30 years.    Check his PATREON for many new goodies www.patreon.com/kellykereliuk  Find out more about Lost Symphony here:  lostsymphony.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 39 - The Lost Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2021 85:55


    FINALLY FOUND.  This episode has been lost in the void of broken file naming for over two months!  Zack and Seth sit down to discuss streaming, Gojira and more.Check out Zack's stream: https://www.twitch.tv/zackuidlSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 38 - Ermin Hamidovic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 93:06


    Ermin Hamidovic is a mastering engineer hailing from Melbourne, Australia.  He is the owner of Systematic Productions, director of SubMission Audio (creator of our favorite bass VSTs), and authored The Systematic Mixing Guide.Find more about Ermin here:www.systematicproductions.comwww.submissionaudio.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 37 - Mathias Norvig, PhD on Ásatrú

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 89:27


     Mathias Nordvig (1982-) was born in Denmark and has lived part of his childhood in Greenland. He has a PhD in Nordic mythology from Aarhus University in Denmark. During his studies, he has also lived in Iceland. Mathias Nordvig has been teaching Viking studies, Norse mythology, Scandinavian folklore, and Arctic culture at the University of Colorado at Boulder since 2015. He runs a YouTube channel called The Nordic Mythology Channel with the attached website www.nordicmythologychannel.com. He also has a podcast with the co-owner of the clothing company Horns of Odin, Daniel Farrand, which is called The Nordic Mythology Podcast. His latest book, Ásatrú for Beginners,  is a newcomer’s guide to the spiritual belief system based around the pre-Christian folklore and mythology of Northern Europe. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 36 - (Music Theory) NERDS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 62:38


    Zack and Seth get together to talk about voice leading in  songwriting, slash chords, recording guitars, and more.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 35 - Matt Zastrow

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 156:00


    Matt Zastrow is a nutritionist, engineer, and mountain climber. In 2020, he founded Earth Inspired Coaching with the goal to improve an individual's health, so that individual is more capable of contributing and living in a way that's beneficial to the individual AND the living environment around them. Check out more at:earthinspiredcoaching.square.siteSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 34 - Discipline December recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 78:58


    Seth and Zack get together to discuss how their individual experiences for their Discipline December challengeSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 33 - Kelly Kereliuk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 81:06


    Kelly Kereliuk is the guitarist for Prismind, Lost Symphony, Sound Chaser and Negus (Steve Negus ex-Saga), as well as a full-time instructor in the Hamilton, Ontario area for the past 30 years. In addition to releases from his other bands, Kelly now finds himself working alongside Marty Friedman (ex-Megadeth), Bumblefoot (GnR/Sons Of Apollo), Oli Herbert (All That Remains), David Abbruzzese (ex-Pearl Jam), David Ellefson (Megadeth), Jimi Bell (Autograph/House Of Lords), Jeff Loomis (Arch Enemy), and many more, in the LOST SYMPHONY project.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 32 - Zachary Adkins

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 128:39


    Zachary Adkins won first place in the 2017 Flying Fingers Guitar Competition hosted by Ibanez Guitars. He has played guitar since he was 12-years-old and was taught by his father. He attended Iowa Western Community College for Music Education with a full scholarship while teaching students guitar lessons in his home, at local guitar music schools and Guitar Center. Since opening his guitar lessons studio in 2017, he has taught hundreds of people, both domestic and international, custom guitar lessons.Learn more about Zachary Adkins:www.zacharyadkinsofficial.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 31 - Discipline December, Week 2 Recap with Alec Uidl

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 74:14


    Zack and Seth hang out with Alec Uidl as they discuss Discipline December week #2, MMA, Aldi, and the passing of Burt ReynoldsSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 30 - Rusty Cooley

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 104:50


    Rusty Cooley is an American guitarist, known for his highly refined guitar technique. He is regarded as one of the fastest guitarists in the United States and a master of the shredding technique of guitar. Guitar Player magazine called him "the leading light of the post-Malmsteen shred-volution."He discusses his influences, history, the new Day of Reckoning release, his new Patreon service and more!Check out more here:rustycooley.comRusty's PatreonSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 29 - Discipline December, Week #1 recap, and puppies

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 76:06


    Zack and Seth get together to discuss their first week of #disciplinedecember, plus songwriting and puppies. What's not to love???Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 28 - Michael Joly of Solu

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2020 94:47


    Michael Joly has spent the better part of 4 decades as a sound engineer. He was the founder of Oktavamods, a microphone modification and repair company. In 2018 he took a leap of faith, shut down his mic business and dedicated himself exclusively to his new company, Hear Now Systems, Inc. and launched a new consumer mindfulness meditation product called N.O.W. Tone Therapy System.Find out more here:www.nowbysolu.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 27 - Discipline December Begins...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 57:01


    Zack and Set get together to talk about their Discipline December challenge. Join in on the fun by downloading the DISCIPLINE DECEMBER WORKBOOK and joining in with us on the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGESupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 26 - Benny Goodman

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 62:28


    Benny Goodman is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, DJ, podcaster, and founder of the music project Lost Symphony, who recently released their second album "Chapter II"Find out more about Lost Symphony here: lostsymphony.comAnd check out Benny's podcast 2020'd here: 2020-d.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 25 - A Metal Makers Guide to Orchestration

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 95:06


    Zack and Seth get together to discuss writing for orchestration, their 23 and Me results, and more!Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 24 - Null Valley

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 130:09


    Zack and Seth sit down with Xach Lively, Chris Flint, Ryan Key, and David Ford of Null Valley.Null Valley is an American heavy metal band that came in the scene amidst the global pandemic. They are four friends making noise in the sacrifice zone of the USA.Find more about Null Valley here:www.nullvalley.netSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 23 - Lisa Scheller of Evansville Ketamine Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 80:18


    Lisa Scheller is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist(CRNA). In 2019, she founded the Evansville Ketamine Center to offer hope to those suffering from psychiatric disorder, chronic pain conditions and other general maladies. Find more information here:evansvilleketamine.com/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 22 - Robert Lunte

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 77:12


    Robert Lunte is the owner and founder of The Vocalist Studio (TVS) and Course Creek Consulting. TVS is an Internationally recognized voice training school for singing vocal techniques, public speaking, teacher training, accent training and vocal related events. Course Creek Consulting is designed to help thought leaders implement their ideas in a scalable online format. Robert is also the author and producer of the critically acclaimed vocal instruction training online course and book, “The Four Pillars of Singing”.Find out more about Robert here:thevocaliststudio.comwww.coursecreek.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 21 - Claire and Dean Lamb

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 82:58


    Zack and Seth sit down with Claire Lamb, The Hallowed Catharsis, and Dean Lamb, Archspire, metal guitarists, video creators, and crow enthusiasts from Vancouver, British Columbia.You can find more about them herewww.deanlamb.comDean YouTubeDean bandcampDean InstagramClaine's World TwitchClaire YouTubeClaire InstagramSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 20 - Anup Sastry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 72:56


    Anup Sastry is a drummer based out of Frederick, Maryland. He's been playing and recording actively with artists for many years, artists such as Skyharbor, Monuments, Marty Friedman, Devin Townsend, Jason Kui, Jeff Loomis, Intervals, and many more. Along with playing drums, he's also a producer and engineer, having worked on many projects for bands and artists out of his home studio. He also writes and releases his own music. Find more about Anup, here:anupsastry.comYouTubeBandcampFacebookInstagramTwitterSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 19 - Novembers Doom, the Doomcast revisited

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 82:54


    Zack and Seth travel to the dungeon of Novembers Doom to talk to Vito Marchese, Paul Kuhr, Gary Naples, and Larry Roberts.Novembers Doom is an American death-doom metal band from Chicago, currently signed to Prophecy Productions. They are one of the earliest American death-doom bands still active today. Their latest album, Nephilim Grove, was released on November 1, 2019 via Prophecy Productions. Check out more at www.novembersdoom.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 18 - Dr Keith Kretschmar

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 73:37


    Dr. Keith Kretschmar has devoted his life to helping people by developing protocols utilizing cutting-edge clinical methods such as the PulStar Computerized Spinal Scanning and Adjusting Device, Rapid Release, Functional Medicine, Food Sensitivity testing, Nutrient Deficiency testing, Biofeedback and Neurofeedback along with many other devices and modalities. Check out more at: foxrivergrovechiro.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 17 - Jesse Coomer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 66:44


    Jesse Coomer is a breathwork and cold exposure instructor, author, and professor. You can find Jesse's book A Practical Guide to Breathwork here.Find out more about Jesse and Midwestern Method at the links belowmidwesternmethod.com/YoutubeInstagramFacebookSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 16 - Alex Morgan

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2020 180:28


    Alex Morgan is a photographer, digital media producer, and musician. He has worked with some of the biggest names in the heavy metal genre including Cannibal Corpse and Gojira. Check out his music project Xanderwolf, his upcoming podcast "Ronin Radio", and his photography here: www.alexmorganimaging.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 15 - Severine “HxdB” Erickson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 56:16


    HxdB, aka Hexadecibel, is a bass music producer, DJ and promoter. In just are a few fruitful years, he has ascended the ranks of Canada’s “must-hear” electronic acts. He is also one half of the duo GREAZUS, runs Triple A Talent, and a partner in Aufect RecordingsSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 14 - Josh & Andi of ISO Float Center

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 65:01


    Zack and Seth relax with Josh Gray and Andi Hall of ISO Float Center in Evansville, Indiana. They offer 60 and 90 minutes sensory deprivation sessions and packages. To find out more or to book your appointment visit them at www.isofloat.space.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 13 - Live Q&A #2

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 70:49


    Audio from the "Live Q&A #2" live stream. Zack and Seth answer your questions about recording hybrid drums, the effects of exercise and practicing, pick material, Gibson vs Epiphone, brain health, weight loss and more.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 12 - Paul Wardingham

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 67:29


    Paul Wardingham is an English-born Australian musician. Self-described as "instrumental cyber metal" his style can be categorized as a hybrid mix of rock, progressive metal with electronic elements.Zack and Seth sit down for a virtual chat to discuss creative process with Paul Wardingham.You can find information about Paul, including links to his latest album "Day Zero: Rise of the Horde", at https://www.paulwardingham.com/Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 11 - Things get dark with Divinity Compromised

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2020 120:11


    DIVINITY COMPROMISED was formed in 2009 and features several veterans of the Chicago-area metal scene. The band has focused on creating a heavy, yet melodic and accessible sound with a focus on musicianship and soundscapes using symphonic and electronic elements. Zack and Seth are joined by Jeff Treadwell, Lothar Keller, and Justin Kellerman.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 10 - Ron Jarzombek on Using All of the Notes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2020 70:50


    Ron Jarzombek is an American guitarist best known for his work with WatchTower, Spastic Ink, and Blotted Science. He discusses making music using all 12 notes, making apps, and more.Find out more about Ron at: www.ronjarzombek.com Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 9 - Live Q & A #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 78:30


    Zack and Seth answer your questions live.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 8 - Shocking Experiments

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2020 67:10


    Zack and Seth meet to talk about the neurofeedback, tDCS, songwriting inspirations, and stolen bicycles.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 7 - Songwriting for Nerds

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 57:14


    Zack and Seth meeting to talk about their approaches to songwriting.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 6 - Practice Motivation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2020 64:18


    Seth and Zack discuss borrowed chords, staying motivated to practice your craft, and more.Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 5 - Man Spa Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 66:44


    Seth and Zack talk about Seth's man spa day, communicating music ideas with customers, day long bike rides, and give an honest review of Seth's latest read. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 4 - Microtonal music, DAWs and Bike Wrecks, Oh My!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 37:07


    Zack and Seth meet up again to discuss loved ones in the hospital during the pandemic, vitamin D3 vs COVID-19 mortality, microtonal music/scales, Sweetwater, DAW differences, and more.Links:Fleshgod Apocalypse - Sugar (Official Video)SweetwaterReaperSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 3 - Adventures in Craigslist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 43:12


    Seth and Zack discuss biking, Joe Exotic, buying on craigslist, school threats through social media, music, and more.Links:Meshuggah - obZen (Ermz Remaster)Books:Becoming Bulletproof by Evy PoumpourasDocumentary:BlackfishMusic:GojiraJingerSylosisLost SymphonyWidekWintersunFleshgod ApocalypseOpethSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 2 - Pandemicalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 41:27


    Seth and Zack discuss life in the quarantine, self employed health care costs, misadventures in guitar store music instruction, home improvement, and cycling until you vomit.Links:Wim Hof MethodProject RuinsGuitar ProSpectre Sound StudiosSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

    Episode 1 - Hear the Freeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 44:22


    Seth and Zack spend some time talking about freezing for health and ear training for guitarists, including the difference between perfect pitch and relative pitch. Also, they discuss tension while playing guitar and Zoom meeting bombers.Episode links:musictheory.net/wimhofmethod.com/Books:What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott CarneySeason of Storms by Andrzej SapkowskiTonal Harmony by Stefan Kostka, Dorothy Payne, Byron AlménProducts:Muse HeadbandContact us:dissonantharmonypodcast@gmail.comSupport the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=8GTQGDBVRKHP2)

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