Podcasts about Janek

I'm always tinkering with new ways to record and find sounds I've never produced before. Today I'm experimenting with ways of using a mic to capture more nuance and articulation in my picking hand when I record.The results are pretty startling in terms of how the dynamic range of the instrument is extended. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Janek Ambros https://www.imdb.com/name/nm4471783/ doesn't use social media for self-promotion. And he tells up and coming filmmakers, you have to be annoying. Because in reality, that's what everyone in this industry is doing, including A-Listers.Besides if you're under 30, you're not supposed to know any better. So swing for the fence!! With a Sundance film under his belt and scores of other, Janek brings a filmmaker-sans-TV-commercial perspective, grit, and tenacity. And Matt and Oren explore his fascinating counterpoint take one how to make a career. Things like what makes a script that gets picked up. And where to start writing -- for character or budget.It's a fact-filled episode overflowing with juicy info!Find Janek on IG: @assemblylineent---Help our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/JustShootItPodMatt's Endorsement: "Singing In the Rain" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0045152/Oren's Endorsement: "Gabby's Dollhouse", the movie https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32214143/ and the HBO show "Peacemaker" https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13146488/Janek's Endorsement: "The Kid Stays in the Picture" audiobook by Robert Evans, read by Robert Evans https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Kid-Stays-in-the-Picture-Audiobook/B00CICHAN8 And “Adventures in the Screen Trade”, the book https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/william-goldman/adventures-in-the-screen-trade/9780446391177 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It can be tough to admit you've made a mistake or done something wrong, not least of all when it involves something you pretend to actually know a little about.In this week's episode I come clean about a pedal blunder, discover my brain doesn't work the way I want sometimes, and find comfort in the simple things in life.I also mention in the episode that two pieces of gear are leaving the studio and are up for sale in The Gear Store. If you're subscribed to my newsletter you'll see them before many other people listening to the podcast. They are pieces that simply aren't getting used anymore, and with so many new things arriving in the coming months, it's time to make some space. It's gear that has meant a great deal to me for a multitude of reasons, and I'm looking forward to seeing where it ends up and how it gets used. As always, I'm offering them with free shipping worldwide. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

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My collaboration with RKM basses is now shipping to the lucky few who were able to grab one in our short run of the instrument. In today's episode I go into some detail about the venture with RKM, play the bass a ton, and also have a look at some of the challenges we face when using synth pedals as bass players.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Po głośnej informacji że Polska nie wystawi ekipy w Kigali (Hańba! Wstyd! Skandal!) okazuje się że mamy w Afryce zawodników i szanse medalowe. Na otwarcie razem z Sylwkiem Szmydem przyglądamy się trasie i liście startowej MŚ z odległości. W drugiej części rozmowa z Jankiem Jackowiakiem który jest naszym tzw. 'boots on the ground'. Janek mówi jak wygląda trasa, jak cieżkie są bruki, z kim będzie się ścigał, jaki dzień miesiąca to dzień porządków w Rwandzie i czy planuje odwiedzić Afrykę w celach turystycznych, Chcesz folołować? – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pncastCykChcesz popaczeć? – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pncast/Chcesz połoglondać? – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5hNRM9CimnQAZTho-FBAcQ Chcesz pobiznesować? – e-mail: podnominal@gmail.com Chcesz dać zapomogę? – PATRONITE: https://patronite.pl/pncast Buycoffee: www.buycoffee.to/pncastPatroni : HIGROSYSTEM.PLMarek DrÓb

I haven't been this excited about a pedal in a very long time, and thought I would be waiting much longer to get my hands on one. The entire run of 400 sold out instantly a couple of months ago, and I imagine the next run in October will do the same. From its small footprint to the incredible depth of functionality, this reverb is musically very inspiring and I look forward to bringing you more updates on my progress with it soon.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

“Co mám říct tomu Rafajovi?” Věta z rozhovoru, který v roce 2017 podle policejních odposlechů vedl Jaroslav Faltýnek, místopředseda hnutí ANO, se šéfem firmy Kapsch. Té firmy, která ve stejné době usilovala o jednu z největších veřejných zakázek své doby: tendr na mýtný systém pro české dálnice. Podle informací Seznam Zpráv Faltýnek bojoval za zájmy Kapsche a snažil se proto ovlivnit právě Petra Rafaje, předsedu Úřadu pro ochranu hospodářské soutěže. O čem všem se na policií monitorovaných schůzkách vysoce postavených politiků a státních úředníků mluvilo? A proč kauza nevyústila v trestní stíhání, přestože podle policejní analýzy došlo ke spáchání trestného činu?Host: Janek Kroupa - investigativní reportér Seznam ZprávČlánek a další informace najdete na webu Seznam ZprávySledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.cz

Tänases raadiosaates "Eesti Pops" vaatame nende lugude taha, mis kõlasid etendusel TAPTY1985. Laskumine orgu (Tartu Uus Teater). Kuulame nende märgiliste laulude originaale, veidraid vähetuntud versioone ja uusi töötlusi. Saate käigus loon ka telefonisilla Tartu vaimuga!

Überraschung: In dieser Sonderfolge unterhalte ich mich mit Schauspieler, Drehbuchautor und Regisseur Janek Rieke über „Beule zerlegt die Welt“. Der Kinofilm ist seit… Der Beitrag Sonderfolge: Wie hart hast Du für „Beule zerlegt die Welt“ gekämpft, Janek Rieke? erschien zuerst auf Hinter der Kamera.

We get to some new stereo sounds in the pedalboard and even a short lesson on outlining dominant chords in today's episode… But first, in a music industry dominated by the internet, streaming, social media, and ten-second clips, I'm trying something a little different.I've always had the red light on when I'm playing live. I've recorded hundreds of shows over the past two decades, many of them as a bandleader performing my own music.Now, I'm sharing them in a new project I'm calling The Record Store. I get so many emails asking why I'm not on Bandcamp or where people can buy my music because they don't use streaming services—and this is my answer.All the live shows from the past, every studio album, and as many new live recordings as I can add in the future will be available for download in one place: The Record Store.As I mention in today's episode, if just 1% of this channel's subscribers bought one album, it would fund one—possibly even two—new studio albums within the next 12 months.So, as I continue my quest to write, record, and release as much music as possible while I'm still here, I hope this project will help fuel the creative side of my career and make it possible to bring you new music on a regular basis.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Witajcie, witajcie, Młode Umysły! Czujne z was obserwatorki, baczni badacze… Przed Wami odcinek pełen pytań o zjawiska towarzyszące nam na co dzień… fizyka wokół nas!

On this episode of Accelerating Government, host Dave Wennergren talks with Kendall Holbrook, Malcolm Harden and John Janek about the federal technology market and leadership during times of change. Guests:Kendall Holbrook, CEO, Dev Technology Group and executive vice chair for the Industry Advisory Council. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendall-holbrook-0852062/ Malcolm Harden, chief strategy officer, DRT Strategies and immediate past chair for the Industry Advisory Council. https://www.linkedin.com/in/malharden/ John Janek, chief technologist, Dev Technology Group and former Foreign Service Officer at the State Department. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjanek/ Additional Resources:To learn more about ACT-IAC, please visit our website: https://www.actiac.org/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

With more than 30 years invested in the process of learning and playing music, I'm still trying to get better and improve my technique. If you're a fan of cycling like me, you may have heard about Tadej Pogačar and his zone-2 training revelations, as discussed by Peter Attia and Tadej's former coach Inigo San Millan. I've tried to start applying similar concepts to my daily practice routine, and I'm starting to see improvements, even after more than 30 years of playing. I'm excited to be able to share some of my progress from the past few weeks in this episode. More soon, JanekP.S. The pre-order for my new book “How To Transcribe” is now open. Transcription is the single most powerful way to train your ear and unlock your musicianship. This book is more than a manual—it's a complete system for learning how to listen deeply, recognize musical language, and translate sound directly to your instrument. Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

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Special guests on this week's episode are my great friends and musical collaborators Justin Vasquez (who you will find on my albums Live at the 55bar, It Only Happens Once, and Found) and Gabriel Santiago who is a phenomenal Brazilian guitarist and composer I've worked with for many years, and appears on "Night Watch" as a vocalist. Check out Gabriel's Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@GabrielSantiago⁩  Stream Justin's music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4TKrrFy4Ga39ugWx1ZObOI?si=StqQEUpmQCyHNESD-RH47Q

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In today's episode we get into some Django Reinhardt, the ii-V-I, and a pedal that's been at the top of my wishlist ever since it dropped a few weeks ago and sold out instantly!More soon, JanekNew Book Bundle Available Now! Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Don't ignore your ears! They're the most important part of the process when it comes to playing, learning, communicating, interacting, and producing music of any kind. The word transcription has some things associated with it that might put you off thinking it's right for you, but in today's episode I'm going to break down some of those barriers and give you an explanation of the term that might help you incorporate it into your routine more easily. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Cannonball Adderley is one of my biggest jazz heroes and in this episode we're taking a look into how he's helped me with all aspects of my playing, not just jazz and improvisation. Find and trust a process that works for you, and then get into great habits like consistency, listening, and repetition. I have also found throughout the decades of working on all music, that the less I expect in terms of results, the more I end up achieving. It's so easy to get sucked into that vortex of impatience when you first start working on something new. But trusting the process, letting it come to you rather than forcing the issue, and being okay with it not sounding or feeling that great right away are all key elements of what is going to help you succeed. Iconic Lines could be a great place to start if you're into material like this. Even if you're not, it could be the challenge and the discipline you've been looking for to take your daily routine in a new a more productive direction. Get ready for new music tonight at midnight with the release of the new album “Found” available on all streaming platforms!More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Proč se Janek Rubeš rozhodl odhalovat nešvary nebo turistické pasti a pomáhat tak návštěvníkům Prahy? Je podmínkou úspěšnosti videa dobře odvyprávěný příběh? V jakých situacích používají Kluci z Prahy skrytou kameru nebo skrytý mikrofon? Co mají společného zámečky lásky, které turisté věší na pražské památky, a zvon Jan Nepomucký v kostele sv. Havla? Co mu udělalo ještě větší radost, než ocenění, která za svoji práci získal? Proč stojí zato jít pěšky přes Nuselský most?

Even if your pedal doesn't have them built in, I have a fix to get you the sound that "trails" open up on time based effects. And when it comes to some of the hippest pedal sounds for bass, a momentary switch can make all the difference in your performance. We get to both trails and momentary switches in this episode, as well as some tasty pedal combos and a vintage octave pedal you may have never seen before... As I mention in the episode, four of my favorite pedals are up on the chopping block, and my loss is your gain right. I have a few new things I want to bring into the pedalboard, and I'm trying to be good about not hoarding pedals just for the sake of it. They have served me well, have been on several of my own albums as well as on this channel many times, and now the road veers in a different sonic direction which requires a change of pedal scenery for me.Check out these beauties on the store before they're all gone.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Jason was a full-time touring musician for years, playing hundreds—if not thousands—of shows around the world. Today, he's recognized as one of the world's leading card magicians. He was incredibly generous with his time, sitting down with me to explore the fascinating parallels between mastering both music and magic. We met at New York City's legendary Birdland Jazz Club and went deep into the lineage Jason comes from—one that traces back to giants like Dai Vernon, his mentor Darwin Ortiz, and a rare circle of elite card magicians. These artists are keeping the craft alive and evolving, both through live performance and the modern era of video we currently find ourselves in. One of the performance's referenced in the interview is Jason's Magic Castle set. I highly recommend watching it for some context, and also to get your brain melted:He is touring constantly, and having been in the room while he handled the cards, I cannot recommend checking out a live show enough. Check out tour dates and everything else Ladanye.He is also @CardMagicByJason on all platforms.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Embark on a Time-Traveling Adventure and Master a New Language with PerryFlix!Get ready to dive into the thrilling universe of "El Medallón y el Espejo", a captivating story from PerryFlix, designed to make language learning an immersive experience.Follow Perry Aurelian, a time traveler who mysteriously appears in Gliwice, Poland, in the pivotal year of 1938. His unexpected arrival leads him to the enigmatic Zofia, and soon, to the legendary Baba Yaga – a wise guardian of secrets and of time itself. Perry is entrusted with a crucial mission: to protect a powerful silver medallion with a faint blue glow. This isn't just a piece of jewelry; it's a key capable of opening doors between different moments in history. But time is fragile, and the medallion must not fall into the wrong hands, as it could alter history forever.Joined by Zofia and the mysterious guide Janek, Perry embarks on a perilous journey, navigating dangers, escaping soldiers through ancient tunnels, and traversing a forest filled with traps. Along the way, he faces formidable challenges: the Gatekeeper, who tests his worthiness with questions of "mind, memory, and heart", and the enigmatic Mirror, a figure who confronts him with his own painful shadows and forgotten memories. Perry discovers that true strength lies in accepting one's past and embracing an "inner light". The story culminates in an epic confrontation between shadow and light, leading Perry to a profound understanding and a new beginning."El Medallón y el Espejo" is more than just a time-travel saga; it's a narrative about self-discovery, courage, and the transformative power of confronting one's truth.As part of the innovative PerryFlix program, this story has been meticulously crafted so you can learn a new language by reading and feeling the narrative. Through this immersive approach, you won't just follow an exciting adventure; you'll naturally activate vocabulary and grammar, enhance your comprehension, and improve your oral practice. The goal is to learn without the pressure of dry rules or vocabulary lists, focusing instead on emotional engagement and natural immersion. As the Mello Method emphasizes, "You don't just read a story—you live it. You speak it. You remember it".Tune into "El Medallón y el Espejo" and let a story that transcends time teach and transform you with every chapter!Just as Perry's medallion is a key to unlock doors in time, this story is your key to unlock fluency and the pure enjoyment of a new language.

Ever wanted to sound just like your bass heroes? We all have those iconic players who shaped the way we hear and play bass. For me, it started with revisiting Voodoo by D'Angelo and getting lost in Pino Palladino's buttery tone. That led me down the rabbit hole of dialing in his sound—and others—using the HX Stomp. The result? A custom collection of 5 HX Stomp presets inspired by five of the greatest to ever do it: Marcus Miller, Pino Palladino, Tim Lefebvre, John Patitucci, and Victor Wooten. These players have shaped entire genres—and my own musical path—with tones that are instantly recognizable yet always evolving. Rather than chase every tone they've ever played, I zeroed in on some of their most iconic recorded moments. These presets are my best attempt to capture those sounds—the ones that made me stop and rewind.Check out all the HX Presets I have in the store, including this new collection of Bass Legends. They're designed as a starting point for your curiosity, and I highly recommend diving deeper into each artist's discography to better understand their origin story. As the years unfold, the fascinating part for me is where they've all ended up on the journey. With John Patitucci you might be a huge fan of the 80's/90's Ken Smith/Yamaha records, but haven't explored the recent albums with the hollow body instruments. Marcus Miller might mean SLAP to you, but perhaps you missed his incredibly melodic finger style playing on fretless on records like Tales and Marcus. Wherever you're at in your listening and discovery, just remember that curiosity is key, and these sounds could open up a whole new world of music. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

This past week has been one of the bigger musical challenges of my career when I was asked to sub for one of my all-time bass heroes Tony Levin in the band Stick Men. This episode takes a look at the process of learning their show in less than two days, transcribing and charting all the music, and playing 9 note phrases over an 11/4 time signature. It was a real highlight of my year to be trusted by these exceptional musicians, to be able to complete the assignment, and most importantly to have a fun and musically fulfilling time doing it. We of course wish Tony a speedy recovery, and the band a successful conclusion to their west coast tour this month.Be sure to check out the band and their tour dates.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Uff… w końcu się udało! Zapierdziel w pracy i życiu codziennym był głównym winowajcą naszej prawie dwumiesięcznej przerwy w nagrywaniu Waszego ulubionego podcastu.Wracamy po tej przerwie, choć nie mogę obiecać, że odcinki będą pojawiać się teraz regularnie co tydzień – w końcu lato to czas spontanicznych wypadów i odpoczynku.A o czym rozmawiamy w dzisiejszym odcinku?Na początek, jak zawsze, krótki wstęp o tym, co u nas słychać po tej dłuższej przerwie.Janek ma „małego” – spokojnie, temat nie dotyczy urologii, tylko nowego komputera. Opowiada o swoim świeżym zakupie Mac mini z procesorem M4, który już na stałe zagościł na jego biurku.Wspominamy też o monitorach Samsung Viewfinity S9 oraz BenQ PD2730S– co wybrać i na co zwrócić uwagę?Na koniec kilka moich wrażeń o Nintendo Switch 2. Nie mogłem wytrzymać, żeby się nimi z Wami nie podzielić – świetnie się przy nim bawię!To by było na tyle. Dzięki, że czekaliście! Dajcie znać, jak Wam się podobało i do usłyszenia w kolejnym odcinku #LPKpodcast.Cześć!PozdrawiamyAdam i Jan00:00:00 – Intro00:00:40 – Long time no hear00:10:00 – Janek ma małego!00:21:53 – Monitor Benq PD2730S00:45:18 – Mam Switcha200:56:17 – Podsumowanie00:57:40 – Outro

Adam Neely is a bass player, band leader, YouTuber and much more as you're about to find out in this interview. I sat down with him recently in NYC and got into what it takes to be a bass player and artist in 2025 and beyond.We talk touring as a band leader, breaking the YouTube algorithm, and a little nerdy pedal chat thrown in for good measure. This was the first time we were meeting in person, and it will hopefully be the first of many sit-down discussions as the music business evolves in the coming years. Enjoy, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

This episode of the podcast started life a couple of days ago as a post on my newsletter, and has now become a deeper dive into the inner workings of some of the most legendary bass players we all know and love. You might have heard of these bassists, maybe heard these albums. Perhaps you've even heard these exact songs before! But if you leave with nothing else from this episode, I want you to think about all the places your mind hasn't yet wondered when you listen.Before you leave, don't forget that our 4th of July “Independence Bass” sale is now live! Get 30% off all orders over $80, and get free shipping worldwide on books, CDs and Vinyl. No promo codes needed. It all happens automatically at checkout. More soon and happy practicing!Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Brněnský podnikatel Albin Arifovič čelí obvinění z nebezpečného vyhrožování a detektivové se mají zabývat i podezřením, že vydíral podnikatele za účasti policistů. Jeho samotného skrytá nahrávka zachytila, kterak říká, že do strážců zákona dlouhodobě „tvrdě investoval“. Jak vypadá svět muže spojovaného s podsvětím, který se před lety stal i policejním informátorem?Host: Janek Kroupa - investigativní reportér Seznam ZprávČlánek a další informace najdete na webu Seznam ZprávySledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.cz

Kdo bude ředitel České televize? Janek Rubeš říká, že to asi nakonec “urve” Milan Fridrich. Ale ať bude veřejnoprávní televizi nakonec řídit kdokoli, Rubeš zároveň doufá, že nepřinese příliš mnoho změn. Téhle instituce si v dnešní podobě váží, a má ji rád i jako divák. O tom jsme mluvili, dva dny před dalším kolem volby ředitele ČT. Ale samozřejmě to nebylo naše jediné téma: řeč přišla na pražské letiště, koloběžky na chodníku nebo třeba recenze na restaurace či hotely na sociálních sítích.Dozvíte se i to, jak Janek Rubeš vzpomíná na slavnou televizní stávku v roce 1999, kdy mu bylo dvanáct, nebo proč odešel z Twitteru. Ne, nebylo to kvůli Elonu Muskovi, byť to souvisí se změnami, které s Elonem Muskem na Twitter přišly.A souvisí to i s tím, jak se dnes Janek Rubeš živí: po odchodu ze Seznamu v roce 2020 jsou s kolegou Honzou Mikulkou nezávislými producenty videí, a jejich hlavní příjmy jim asi zajišťují videa publikovaná na YouTube. Celková zhlédnutí se měsíčně pohybují v řádu miliónů.Jejich Honest Guide v angličtině míří na návštěvníky Prahy, a pro mnoho turistů je důležitým zdrojem informací. Mimochodem, jsou podle Janka Rubeše turisté pro Prahu požehnáním, anebo pohromou? I to se dozvíte.Natáčeli jsme spolu jedno procento už potřetí. Poprvé to bylo v belgickém pivním baru, po druhé na střeše domu v americkém New Yorku, a teprve po třetí se to povedlo v regulérním studiu. Takže už teď mě zajímá, kde budeme točit příště.Přeju vám příjemný poslech!

You might be a bass player who owns more than one bass, but has had difficulty switching between them. You are not alone! This was me for the longest time. I used to be so tied to one specific instrument that I missed out on a lot of opportunities to play music. I've since shed that security blanket and am sharing the process in today's episode as I highlight how much easier it has become to switch between 4 very different basses.The Vital Information East Coast tour starts tomorrow, all dates are linked below. More soon, Janek

This week I am joined by visual artist and comedian, Aislinn Janek. We talk about how she got into art and stand up, growing up in Ohio, traveling all over the world, and finally making a life in New York City.GREAT EX Drinking Buddy stories this week: Aislinn tells us about going to parties at college before she was in college, partying hard in the dorms her freshman year, smoking weed with a rap star, drinking in so many different cities across the world, and SO much more.Find Aislinn's art HERE and follow her COMEDY INSTAGRAM and her ART INSTAGRAM Find everything for me through the LINKTREE

Playing a Thundercat song on SBL wasn't something I had on my bingo card at the beginning of the year, but that's exactly what happened! I had a blast shooting the video and was (in a very rare instance for me) quite happy with the performance. I think it was a product of being surprised by the material, feeling comfortable around the crew, and just letting it happen. Massive thanks to Sharon for doing such a great job of hosting the segment and being open to trying something new with the format, and to the whole crew with Scott and Mattie for our mega day in the studio here in Los Angeles.Check out the new Chordal Harmony Bundle if you want to dig deeper into some of the chords and voicings I'm breaking down in today's episode. More soon, Janek

It all started as a very innocent comment about not being a huge Soundgarden fan. Over 200k views and 1k comments in the first week later, and the dumpster fire that YouTube comments can become has been quite an eye-opening ride. The irony is, I don't hate Soundgarden at all. I've even seen them in concert at the old LA Forum and had a great time. The way in which most of the outraged commenters on Musora's video we shot with Vital Information think it's wrong that I don't choose Soundgarden as my go-to band, is quite astonishing. If I asked them to listen to microtonal ambient clarinet music and they weren't a huge fan, should my response be the same? Should I think any less of them? Of course not. In this episode we break down the Soundgarden controversy, my clinics in Europe with Ian Martin Allison, and one of the worst travel weeks of my 30+ year career.Make sure you check out the new vinyl copies of the Mystery to Me 20th Anniversary release that just arrived while I was on tour in Europe. All pre-orders shipped today, and there are a few copies left that are available in the store while stocks last!More soon, Janek

In this episode of the No Film School Podcast, GG Hawkins welcomes back filmmaker Janek Ambros to dive deep into the wild origin and evolution of his second feature film, Mondo Hollywoodland. The conversation spans everything from a life-changing phone call with Francis Ford Coppola to the chaotic, experimental production process of an iPhone-shot psychedelic satire. Ambros shares how a rogue spirit, a skeleton crew, and the mantra "just make something" powered his creative journey. He also discusses the challenges of distribution, finding a cult audience, and why the edit room is his happy place. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Janek Ambros discuss... How Francis Ford Coppola inspired the DIY ethos behind Mondo Hollywoodland Why the film is more of a spiritual successor than a direct sequel to the 1967 cult doc Mondo Hollywood The experimental, no-crew production process using an iPhone and real locations Casting friends and local oddballs to match the film's bizarre, countercultural tone How the film's editing and narrator shape its chaotic narrative Navigating COVID-era distribution and marketing challenges Ambros's dual approach to career-building: make art, but also think commercially Why learning to produce is essential for emerging filmmakers Memorable Quotes: "You should just make a movie with your iPhone with your friends if you don't have money." "We didn't have a cinematographer. We have a camera op. That's really it." "It was just totally the freest form of filmmaking." "Editing is definitely my favorite part of filmmaking. Everything else is a necessary evil just to edit." Guests: Janek Ambros Resources: More from NFS x Janek Screening Tickets – June 8, 6 p.m. at Lumineer Music Hall, Beverly Hills Mondo Hollywoodland on Letterboxd Assembly Line Entertainment on Instagram: @assemblylineent,  Mondo Hollywoodland on Instagram: @mondohollywoodland Janek on Twitter: @janekambros88 Assembly Line Entertainment on Twitter: @assemblylineent Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram  

When life happens and what you actually need to be doing to get ready for recording, performances, or clinics gets put on the back burner, it can feel a little hectic and out of control. I found myself waking up today, the day before leaving for Europe, and feeling very underprepared with my playing. Today's episode takes a look at the idea I'm using to inject some confidence and stamina back into my playing, so I can hit the ground running in Germany and play to the best of my ability. The final few tickets for our Bass Bash event in London on June 1st are AVAILABLE HERE, as is a mint-condition Fairfield Circuitry Randy's Revenge that is flying out of the pedal library this week to make room for something new. I was also given a couple of fun new toys by Tosin Abasi yesterday, so we take a quick look at them towards the end of the episode. More soon, Janek

It's not clickbait, it's not a hack, it's not a shortcut, and there is no avoiding the work. This is literally how you get better faster than you're doing it now. Laser focus on small pieces of information for as much time as you can during your practice sessions, will help give you the freedom to play without thinking when it comes to be onstage.More soon, JanekP.S. There are crazy delays on the Mystery to Me Anniversary Vinyl, and I must apologize to everyone who pre-ordered the album. I was expecting to ship in mid-April, and that is already a month gone. The latest from Discmakers is May 15th-Jun 4th as a delivery window. As soon as they're here, they'll be on the way to you!

In this no-holds-barred episode, we (yes, my wife is finally back on an episode!) react to the recent storm surrounding Danny Sapko's exposé of Giacomo Turra, who's been accused of stealing musical content and passing it off as his own. The controversy triggered widespread conversation across the online music world—drawing in heavyweights like Adam Neely and Rick Beato. But here's the twist: we don't agree with most of what they had to say.

We're into a harmony deep-dive in today's episode that, towards the end of the epsiode, becomes somewhat of an “internet musician” deep rant. Thankfully I'm not 21 anymore, and I think we pose some important and positive questions before the episode is over. Get in the comments below the YouTube video to chime in with your thoughts. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

  On today's show, I catch up with Janek Grzegorzeski. Last week, he announced he was leaving/retiring from kiteboarding. Janeks' influence on the kite scene has been incredible. Today we talk all about it.   Being King:   https://youtu.be/w5vYhpOdiHw?si=We_um4rPgwSlw0Ha   Portrait Article:   https://portraitkite.com/articles/janek-retires-what-it-means/     Support the show:   http://portraitkite.com   https://www.fantasykite.com   Contact me:   adrian@portraitkite.com   Follow me:   http://www.kitesurf365.com   https://www.instagram.com/kitesurf365/  

Just a quick note to let you know that, besides today's episode of the podcast dropping, we're getting really close to being able to announce the London clinic with myself and Ian Martin Allison on June 1st.In today's episode, I take a crack at sharing my latest harmonic curiosity: Neo-Riemannian Triadic Theory. It's a bit of a mouthful for something that's essentially just major and minor triads—in all their inversions—and how you can connect them using (amongst others) relative, parallel, and leading-tone transformations.It's fascinating, kind of nerdy, but surprisingly good for your bass playing!You don't ever have to actually play the ideas as chords on the bass—but the information you're armed with, having studied the concept, gives you so many more options when it comes to note-choice and supporting the musicians around you in the band.More soon!Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

A quick emergency episode of the podcast to let you know that Bass Day Europe has been cancelled a the last-minute, and that Ian Martin Allison and myself are going to try and do something in London together in its place.Comments on the video with suggestions are already pouring in which I really appreciate, but we can't have too many ideas. So put your thinking caps on and let's see what the best option ends up being. Since posting the video just a few hours ago it's looking totally doable. I have been fielding dozens of questions about whether or not it was happening or was potentially a scam. Now we know. The writing seemed like it might already be on the wall when this was posted a couple of months back, but I was trying to be optimistic and going on the facts not the rumors as I had indeed been booked ad confirmed to play. I'm also really sorry to hear about people who have paid for tickets and haven't had any direct communication from the organizers. That's really not cool and there will be more in-depth video about this when I get back home from touring next week. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

I've been looking for the perfect touring pedalboard case my entire career, and even though I think I've come pretty close with this latest setup, only time on the road over the next two weeks will tell. We start our tour here at home in LA for four nights, but once we leave for the airport it's 14 flights in 10 days. I'll be sure to report back on all the wins and losses for the board when the tour is over.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

It's incredible what can be staring you in the face for so long, and you just can't see it no matter how hard you look. My discovery this week, of a function on a pedal I've owned for over 5 years, changed the way I'm able to play, to write, and to enjoy music. The pedalboard has now been cannibalized as a result, and is being totally rebuilt before touring starts next week. As a result, some pedals are on the way out to make room for new stuff.Check them out! I've mentioned in the past that some of the books we get from the factory don't make it to us in perfect condition, and as a result of not being able to sell them, they've been piling up here. We're now offering these units for sale with a massive discount. The defects are purely cosmetic of course, and the content in the books is still 100% sound. There are only a few available, so grab yours now!More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

A bass arrived yesterday that I'm holding onto for a friend before I deliver it to him, and I get to share it with you on the channel while It's in my studio. It's always interesting to see what other builders are doing, and what other people are playing. It's definitely not my particular flavor, but still a fun and challenging exercise to play a strange instrument and try and sound like yourself right away. In today's episode I also get to a new gadget for touring, and an exercise I've been using to get me ready for touring season which starts in just a couple of weeks here on the West Coast of the US.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Today's episode of the podcast takes a quick look into the new "medium" stereo pedalboard build, a dive into the epic 10th anniversary version of the JHS Colorbox, and some lo-fi exploration with the Vibrato Coral from EQ Circuitos.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

As touring season approaches, another rig build is imminent. I've been working on some sounds and figuring out how I'm going to take this massive stereo image on tour with me for both playing live and recording. With tours in the US and Europe with Vital Information, solo clinics, bass days, and several large recording projects scattered around the world, compact and easy to carry is the name of the game with this board. But at the same time, I don't want to sacrifice anything when it comes to sound, and I want it ALL to be in stereo. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

I recently hopped on a flight to Boston to meet up with my good friend and bass-hero John Patitucci. We went all the way down the rabbit hole on his entire discography as an artist, his new album Spirit Fall, and so many details of how his career was shaped by Chick Corea and Wayne Shorter, and how it is still taking on new shapes and forms to this day. Be sure to check out tour dates at his WEBSITE! and the new album with Chris Potter and Brian Blade now on all platforms.Enjoy, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe