Podcasts about Janek

After almost a month of packing, moving, unpacking, and barely touching the bass, I'm finally back in the studio, and my chops definitely aren't where I need them.With a weekend at Birdland with Steve Smith and Vital Information coming up, it would be very easy to panic and spend every available minute working on the music for the gig.Instead, I'm trying something different.I've been going back to classical music (Brahms in particular) and experimenting with arranging music I love for solo electric bass. Rather than immediately putting pressure on myself to be "gig ready," I'm using completely unrelated music to reconnect with the instrument, rebuild the mechanics of my playing, and get my ears and imagination working again.Make sure you're signed up to this substack newsletter so you get every podcast episode, all the news about new music recordings, and all the lessons and behind the scenes information I share from my little world of bass and music. In this episode, I work through part of Brahms' Poco Allegretto from Symphony No. 3 and start asking some of the questions that might eventually shape an entire solo classical bass album.How much of the original harmony should I keep?Should I reharmonize it?Do I play the melodies completely solo, or use loops?Should there be improvisation?Could classical repertoire live alongside original music and more ambient, experimental sounds?And how far can I push the orchestration when I'm trying to make all of this work on a five-string electric bass tuned E–C?We also get into one of the harmonic exercises I've been using to get my hands moving again: taking V–I resolutions and breaking triadic ideas into groups of five using 2+3 and 3+2 patterns. It's a simple concept that opens up a huge amount of melodic and rhythmic material. You can find it in my book From Practice to PerformanceThis episode ended up becoming a pretty accurate snapshot of where my musical brain is right now. I start with Brahms, move into dominant harmony, disappear into ambient sounds and effects, and somehow end up seriously thinking about what a solo classical electric bass record could become.There's also a little history behind all of this. Before bass became my instrument, I was heavily involved in classical guitar, working through the UK grade system to Grade 8 and playing solo classical guitar and in ensembles. A lot of the chordal and right-hand techniques I use on bass today actually come directly from that period of my life.I'd love your input on where I take it.If I make a solo classical electric bass album, would you want the visual side to be an important part of the project — filmed performances in a beautiful space — or would you rather put on headphones, close your eyes, and experience it purely as a record?Let me know in the comments.Also in this episode: the new studio is slowly coming together, the blue couch has returned, the new transcription book is finally in stock, and I found a photograph from my first semester at Berklee in 1998 featuring a fellow bass player you might recognize...More soon, JanekThe Complete Bass Mastery eBook Course Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

The Three Pillars of My MusicianshipThis feels like a great way to end an era of the podcast. We're moving this weekend, the studio is being packed up, and this is the final time I'm sitting down in front of the camera here before everything moves to the new house and a completely new studio.It felt appropriate that this episode ended up being about something pretty fundamental: the three pillars that have underpinned almost everything I've done as a musician for the past 30 years. But I only really started thinking about them this way quite recently.While signing and packing copies of How to Transcribe this week, I noticed how many people had bought it alongside Bass Player's Guide to Sight Reading. Sitting next to those was The Bassist's Book of Scales and Arpeggios, and suddenly this very obvious connection appeared.Technique. Reading. Transcription.Those three things have been with me throughout my entire career.TechniqueScales, arpeggios, harmony, theory and the physical facility to actually execute the ideas I hear.I'm not practicing technique because I simply want to play fast. Even after more than 30 years of playing, there are still enormous areas of my technique and musicianship I want to improve that have nothing to do with speed or trying to impress anyone. ReadingReading gives me faster access to music.And despite having done it professionally for decades, it's not some innate ability that appeared fully formed when I pick up the bass. It's a skill I've worked incredibly hard on and one I still have to maintain.So for this episode I decided to test it.I pulled out two exercises from Bass Player's Guide to Sight Reading that I haven't played in years, spun up the play-alongs and took a shot at reading them cold while I was filming. I also break down what's actually going through my head while I'm reading: scanning ahead, anticipating fingerings, deciding where on the instrument to play something, thinking about tone, remembering mistakes that might need fixing after the take and — hopefully — getting comfortable enough with the notes that I can stop thinking exclusively about reading and start thinking about music.TranscriptionThis might be the deepest pillar of all.Almost all of the vocabulary you hear when I play comes from decades of listening, transcribing, absorbing and repeating music.Transcription isn't just about writing somebody else's solo on a piece of paper. It's about immersion. It's how I've learned languages within music, developed vocabulary and continually found new inspiration.It's also probably the pillar I've neglected the most recently, and one I want to spend more time with again.The Work Never EndsOne of the things I love most about the greatest musicians I've been fortunate enough to know is that none of them seem to think they've arrived.The people whose playing seems almost impossibly developed still have lists of things they want to practice, sounds they want to explore and areas of their musicianship they want to improve. Those lists make up several lifetimes worth of work, and the common thread I've noticed among so many of my musical heroes isn't simply their ability.They love the work.In This Episode* The three pillars that have shaped my musicianship* Why technique isn't about simply playing faster* What reading music actually gives you* Why sight-reading is a skill I still actively maintain* Attempting to sight-read my own exercises years after writing them* Testing myself on a piece in 7/4* What I'm thinking about during a professional reading session* Why one or two takes matter in the studio* Thinking about sound and phrasing while reading* How transcription develops musical vocabulary* What I want to work on next* Why great musicians never run out of things to practice* Why loving the work might be the most important part of allThe Complete Bass Mastery BundleI've also bundled the three books that inspired this episode together for the first time:The Bassist's Book of Scales and ArpeggiosBass Player's Guide to Sight ReadingHow to TranscribeTogether, they represent these three different but interconnected areas of musicianship: technique, reading and transcription.Each book also includes its accompanying video masterclasses and play-along materials, so this is really much closer to a complete course than simply a collection of three ebooks.And with that, it's goodbye to this studio.Thank you to everyone who has watched and listened to the podcast from this room for the past two years. The next time you see me, hopefully within the next week or two, it'll be from the new space.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

After more than thirty years of playing, practicing, recording, and touring, I still catch myself making this one annoying mistake when it comes to my practice time.The encouraging part is that when I do catch myself doing it, it often leads to the biggest breakthroughs, or at least some semblance of direction to take my process in that feels positive. In this week's episode I talk about a pattern I noticed in my own playing: I naturally tend to create lines and harmonic movement that descend. Not always, but often enough that it has become one of those unconscious habits that bums me out when I realize I'm doing it.For the coffee drinkers there, you'll know I've been spending the past couple of years exploring Neo-Riemannian triad transformation theory, a frighteningly academic name for an incredibly elegant way of thinking about major and minor triads. Rather than feeling like I'm forcing the issue when it comes to creating a harmonic landscape to make music in, I've found myself becoming fascinated by how much emotion and movement can come from moving just one or two notes at a time.In this episode I work through that process in real time.There isn't a polished lesson plan or a finished composition waiting at the end. Instead, you'll hear exactly how I experiment, where I get stuck, how I solve problems, and how a simple practice idea gradually starts becoming music.Along the way I also talk about:* Why listening back to your own playing is one of the most valuable practice tools available.* The creative freedom that comes from recognizing repetitive habits before they become limitations.* Performing recently with Peter Erskine, John Beasley, and Bob Sheppard, and how preparation creates the confidence to truly listen on stage.* My ongoing effort to simplify my studio, part ways with hundreds of pedals, and create an environment that encourages making music instead of collecting gear.As always, thank you for spending part of your week with me. I appreciate every listen, every comment, and every thoughtful conversation these episodes continue to create.More soon, JanekP.S. With the launch of “How to Transcribe” last week, we've created a new digital bundle that I think serves as a comprehensive path to truly mastering the fundamentals of music and musicianship: Ear Training, Reading and Technique. Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

This week I'm delivering on a promise from the last episode: a complete walkthrough of my new stereo pedalboard.After years of touring with much larger setups, I've downsized to a rig that gives me incredible flexibility while still producing the huge ambient sounds I've been chasing for years. I break down the entire signal chain, explain why each pedal earned its place, and demonstrate how I build everything from subtle harmonic textures to massive cinematic soundscapes.Along the way I also talk about:* Why I changed from my previous touring rig* The advantages of running a stereo setup* Boutique pedals versus multi-effects units* Creating ambient loops and evolving textures* Using effects as creative tools rather than distractions* Why expensive gear isn't always necessary to make inspiring musicI also share a quick update on my new book, How to Transcribe, the recent release of Quiet Places, and the excitement (and chaos!) of preparing for a house move while getting ready for upcoming performances.Whether you're a bassist, guitarist, producer, or simply fascinated by creative music technology, I hope this episode gives you some ideas for your own musical journey.As always, if you have questions about anything I missed, leave a comment and I'll cover them in a future episode.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Bass players, coffee drinkers, ladies and gentlemen, the podcast is back! Full disclosure: I used chat gpt to generate the description of the podcast below based on a transcript of the episode. I'm still not sure how I feel about the whole AI thing in general, but I realized it saved me a ton of legwork today with something I'm not particularly good at (writing descriptions of things), and provides some information that might help you better understand what the episode is about and bring a little more value to you without accusing me of selling my soul to Sam Altman. I want to make it very clear that I have never used AI in the creation of music or of any of my books, and never will. That, to me, is a very clear line that should never be crossed. I would like your honest feedback on this, and to know whether youtube descriptions are a tolerable use-case for the technology since it allows me way more time to focus on practicing, playing and recording real music and video lessons to share with you all. Here goes…In this episode I catch you up on everything that's been happening, from touring with Steve Smith's Vital Information, to moving house here in Southern California, finishing my brand-new book How to Transcribe, and preparing for the release of my new live trio album Quiet Places.I also spend a good portion of the episode exploring one of the most inspiring harmonic concepts I've encountered in years: Neo-Riemannian triadic transformations. It's a simple idea built around major and minor triads, but it's completely changed the way I'm thinking about harmony, improvisation, voice leading, and creating melodic movement in my bass lines.We also talk about:• Why transcription is really about ear training• How immersion and repetition accelerate musical growth• Touring with a minimalist pedalboard setup• The Walrus Audio Mantle in real-world situations• Preparing mentally for performances with musical heroes• Building freedom through harmony instead of memorized licksIf you're interested in becoming a more musical improviser (not just learning more scales) this episode is for you.If you'd like to see a full rundown of my current touring pedalboard, leave a comment below. If enough people ask, I'll make a dedicated video.Thoughts? More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Janek et ses sœurs se retrouvent tout seuls à la mort de leur père. Dans la forêt, le petit Janek rencontre trois mystérieux chiens noirs... Vont-ils lui venir en aide ?D'après un conte polonais, adapté par Geneviève NoëlUn texte de Geneviève NoëlIllustré par Aurélie AbolivierInterprété par Clara ZieglerEnregistré et mis en musique par Léopold Roy au Studio DuparkFleurus Presse / Unique Heritage Media Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Janek et ses sœurs se retrouvent tout seuls à la mort de leur père. Dans la forêt, le petit Janek rencontre trois mystérieux chiens noirs... Vont-ils lui venir en aide ?D'après un conte polonais, adapté par Geneviève NoëlUn texte de Geneviève NoëlIllustré par Aurélie AbolivierInterprété par Clara ZieglerEnregistré et mis en musique par Léopold Roy au Studio DuparkFleurus Presse / Unique Heritage Media Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Peter und Janek sind heute per Telefon in einem kurzen Gespräch, denn Janek ist diese Woche zusammen mit Wulf einen 96" LG G6 Fernseher mit speziell gefertigtem Möbel nach Girona liefern und montieren. Nahezu 40 Grad, enge Gassen in der Altstadt und keine Parkmöglichkeiten sind nur ein paar der Widrigkeiten, mit denen Janek und Wulf dieser Tage zu tun haben. Die Wohnung ist zum Glück klimatisiert und nach einer schweißtreibenden Anlieferung konnten die zwei nach einer Abkühlung dann mit der Montage Beginngen. Peter erzählt von den neusten HiFi News, denn Sonoro und Marantz kommen mit günstigen funktionalen Produkten an den Start. Auch sind Texxa Vorhänge für einen Kunden angekommen, die Wulf und Janek kommende Woche ausliefern dürfen. Bleibt unbedingt bis zum Schluss dran, denn in unserer Gebrauchtwarenecke gibt es gerade einige spannende Inzahlungnahmen und Ausstellungsstücke! Die Songs der Woche: Janek: Mammal Hands: Nightingale Peter: Glen Hansard - When Your Mind's Made Up ( Funkhaus Berlin) Hier findet ihr die Playlisten zu unserem Podcast. Immer aktualisiert - einmal auf Qobuz und einmal auf Tidal: Qobuz: https://open.qobuz.com/playlist/13181317 Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/playlist/794fc949-7d62-44d4-9c8c-3ede893e3a02 Unter folgenden Links findet Ihr unsere Gebrauchtwarenecke: - Audiomarkt: https://www.audio-markt.de/market/start/?filter_submitted=1&page_filter_field_user_id=47085 - Kleinanzeigen: https://www.kleinanzeigen.de/s-bestandsliste.html?userId=28714146 Lieben Dank an unser herausragendes Team, ohne die der wöchentliche Podcast nicht möglich wäre: Colja Ibron - Bild / Beleuchtung Janek Kinzig - Ton

Nagrywaliśmy przy akompaniamencie letniego deszczu na dachu — i jakoś zeszło nam na świat „bez napędu". W 287 gadamy o becie iOS 27 (i dlaczego nie wgrywać jej na telefon od życia), rezerwacji nazwy użytkownika na WhatsAppie, OLX-owym koszmarze z oddawaniem mebli za darmo, końcu płyt w PlayStation i cyfrowym GTA VI — a na koniec o tym, jak Janek zbudował sobie własną apkę na siłownię. Zaparz kawę i wpadaj ☕️Rozdziały:00:00:00 - Intro00:00:41 - No hej przy deszczu!00:06:59 - Beta 2700:15:54 - @ WhatsApp00:20:11 - OLX jest straszny00:27:46 - Bez napędu00:40:04 - Potrzeba matką wynalazku00:58:08 - Podsumowanie00:59:07 - OutroPozdrawiamy,Adam i Janps. zapraszamy na stronę tam pełen opis.

Hosts dieser Folge: Nora Amer Mahgoub und Philipp Hench Gast: Janek Steitz (Director at Dezernat Zukunft). Themen der Folge: Hohe Preise am Spotmarkt, sinkende Öl- und Gaspreise am Terminmarkt  Straße von Hormus geöffnet  21. Sanktionspaket gegen Russland angekündigt  Absichtserklärung Gasliefervertrag bis 2050 unterschrieben  Europäische Mindestquoten für Smart-Meter-Rollout geleakt  FCA-Mustervertrag veröffentlicht  Zu hohe Renditen für Verteilnetzbetreiber  RWE-Einstieg bei Amprion  Vorläufige Prüfbericht des Netzentwicklungsplans veröffentlicht  MSR des ETS novelliert  Lesetipps: Dr. Johanna Bronisch (2026): LinkedIn Post   ENTSO-E & ENTSOG (2026): TYNDP 2026 Scenarios Report   Stiftung Umweltenergierecht (2026): EU-rechtliche Vorgaben zur Begrenzung von Netzanschlussansprüchen   Umweltbundesamt (2026): Treibhausgas-Projektionen 2026 für Deutschland (Projektionsbericht 2026) Quellen: BNetzA (2026): Vorläufige Prüfungsergebnisse Netzentwicklungsplan Strom für die Zieljahre 2037/2045  DIE ZEIT (2026): Straße von Hormus: Die Straße von Hormus: Auf und zu und auf und zu  Dr. Johanna Bronisch (2026): LinkedIn Post   Dr. Lion Hirth (2026): LinkedIn Post   energate messenger⁺ (2026): EU-Gremien einigen sich auf geänderte Marktstabilitätsreserve  energate messenger⁺ (2026): Total Energies prüft Rückzug aus Offshore-Projekt   energate messenger⁺ (2026): Netzentwicklungsplan in der Konsultation  energate messenger⁺ (2026): Neue EU-Regeln für Strom, Netze und Zähler geplant  Europäischer Rat (2026): ETS2 market stability reserve: Council and Parliament reach provisional agreement - Consilium   EU-Kommission (2026): Vorschlag der EU-Kommission für ein 21. Sanktionspaket gegen Russland    FAZ (2026): RWE kauft sich sein Stromnetz zurück  Handelsblatt (2026): Amprion: RWE will Mehrheit beim Netzbetreiber übernehmen   Matthias Belitz (2026): LinkedIn Post   SZ (2026): Erzielen Stromnetzbetreiber in Deutschland zu hohe Rendite?  SEFE (2026): SEFE schließt Absichtserklärung mit kanadischem Unternehmen Ksi Lisims LNG  Tagesschau (2026): Schiffsverkehr in der Straße von Hormus nimmt zu  Windtech International (2026): Germany rejects TotalEnergies request to return 1.5 GW North Sea offshore wind concession  ZFK (2026): Warum Eon bei flexiblen Netzanschlüssen vorprescht – und Kritik erntet    Kontakt: LinkedIn (Redispatch)

In dieser Folge vsprechen wir mit Janek Schweda über seinen beruflichen Weg vom öffentlichen Dienst in die Beratung, seine Erfahrungen in unterschiedlichen APEX-Projekten und seinen ersten Eindruck von der APEX Connect. Im Mittelpunkt steht Janeks Konferenzthema: Barrierefreiheit in Oracle APEX. Gemeinsam geht es darum, warum Accessibility nicht erst am Ende eines Projekts geprüft werden sollte, welche Unterstützung APEX bereits mitbringt und wo Entwicklerinnen und Entwickler genauer hinschauen müssen. Janek erklärt, warum saubere HTML-Strukturen, Labels, Kontraste, Tastaturbedienbarkeit und Screenreader-Kompatibilität keine Sonderthemen sind, sondern zu guter Entwicklungsarbeit gehören. Außerdem sprechen die drei über den Oracle APEX Accessibility Guide, den APEX Advisor, automatisierte Prüfungen mit Tools wie Playwright und axe-core sowie den Accessibility Conformance Report von Oracle. Eine Folge für alle, die APEX-Anwendungen nicht nur funktional, sondern auch zugänglich, sauber und zukunftsfähig entwickeln wollen.

Janek Ambros is a filmmaker, producer, writer, and founder of Assembly Line Entertainment whose work has screened in connection with major festivals including Sundance, Venice, SXSW, and TIFF. As both a producer and director, he has built a career balancing the creative and business sides of independent filmmaking while helping bring a wide range of projects to life. In this episode, we discuss Janek's unconventional path from studying economics and interning at Morgan Stanley to building his own production company and producing award-winning independent films. We talk about his documentaries IMMINENT THREAT and MONDO HOLLYWOODLAND, the importance of editing as a storytelling tool, and why producing other filmmakers' work helped shape his perspective as a director. We also dive into the collaborative spirit of the legendary "Film Brat" generation, the influence of filmmakers like Francis Ford Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Paul Thomas Anderson, and James Cameron, and the current state of independent cinema. Janek shares his thoughts on practical effects versus CGI, the future of moviegoing, why comedy films have become increasingly difficult to make, and the importance of building communities of filmmakers who support one another. As always, we close the conversation with Janek's two favorite movie scenes and the lessons filmmakers can learn from them.   Hosted by Zef Cota Produced by Cole Howard

We're reaching the biggies on the Prometheus now, as we look at its Captain, Janek.

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In dieser Folge von Life After SAE tauchen wir tief in die Welt der Hi-Fi- und Tonstudio-Technik ein. Janek Kinzig, ein Experte von der SAE Köln, teilt seine Erfahrungen, wie Raumakustik, technische Normen und persönliche Leidenschaft die Qualität des Musikgenusses beeinflussen. Er erklärt, wie man das perfekte Hi-Fi-Setup erkennt und was es braucht, um Musik auf höchstem Niveau zu erleben. In diesem Gespräch tauchen wir tief in die Welt der Hi-Fi-Audio-Reproduktion ein. Janek erklärt komplexe Themen wie Klangfarben, Verzerrungen, Raumakustik und die Herausforderungen bei der Wiedergabe von klassischer Musik und Atmos-Formaten. Er teilt seine Erfahrungen mit selbstgebauten Klavieren, Live-Konzerten und der Bedeutung von Offenheit für verschiedene Musikgenres.HiFi Schmitz: https://hifi-schmitz.de/1smart-speaker/

So much great music today, and I didn't even get to several albums at the top of my list! Check out the sounds of Airto Moreira, Tema Due (Nicola Conte), Michele Papadia, Chiminyo, The Breaks, Blue Lab Beats, Janek van Laak, The Leon Stax Equation, Alsogood and all the rest of the mostly new releases that filled up the 120 minutes! Playlist: https://kxsf.fm/schedule/ Click on Tuesday's 10-noon slot > FreeFall w/David Bassin This program has been edited from the original broadcast.

Heyy happy campers! This week we're unpacking hosting anxiety, seed libraries, harsh movie reviewers, driver's licenses being revoked, and so much more. Grab your bug juice and settle in... or else.This episode was mixed and edited by Kevin Betts.Want BONUS CONTENT? Join our PATREON!Works Cited:➜ Good News Network. "Urine From Music Festival Toilets is Fertilizing a New Biodiverse Forest With Odor-Free Nutrients." Good News Network, 11 Apr. 2026.➜ Schaller, Janek, and Megan Hall. "What Are Seed Libraries?" The Public's Radio, 31 Mar. 2026.Camp Songs:Spotify Playlist | YouTube Playlist | Sammich's Secret MixtapeSocial Media:Camp Counselors TikTokCamp Counselors InstagramCamp Counselors FacebookCamp Counselors TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After years of building one of the most extensive bass pedal collections imaginable, I've made a big decision… I'm letting almost all of it go.In this episode, I talk through why I'm selling over 200 pedals, what triggered the shift, and how simplifying my setup is already changing the way I make music. This isn't just about gear, it's about creativity, focus, and letting go of the “collector mindset” in favor of something much more intentional. Owning more gear doesn't necessarily make you more creative. In fact, it can do the opposite. I reference the Generation Loss Mkii as a key component of the process. It's about removing friction, reclaiming focus, and getting more out of less.More soon,Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Nejbohatší Čech, zbrojař a majitel firmy Czechoslovak Group (CSG) Michal Strnad, má skrz svůj byznys úzké vazby na Slovensko. Reportér Seznam Zpráv Janek Kroupa teď zmapoval i jeho napojení na tamního ministra obrany Roberta Kaliňáka z vládní strany Směr. Peníze za poradenství se k němu mají dostávat skrz český startup a přes advokátní kancelář Kallan Legal, kterou z většiny Robert Kaliňák vlastní. Jak propojení mezi Strnadem a Kaliňákem vypadá? A jak ho oba zmínění vysvětlují?Host: Janek Kroupa - investigativní reportér Seznam Zpráv Článek 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

Nejbohatší Čech, zbrojař a majitel firmy Czechoslovak Group (CSG) Michal Strnad, má skrz svůj byznys úzké vazby na Slovensko. Reportér Seznam Zpráv Janek Kroupa teď zmapoval i jeho napojení na tamního ministra obrany Roberta Kaliňáka z vládní strany Směr. Peníze za poradenství se k němu mají dostávat skrz český startup a přes advokátní kancelář Kallan Legal, kterou z většiny Robert Kaliňák vlastní. Jak propojení mezi Strnadem a Kaliňákem vypadá? A jak ho oba zmínění vysvětlují? Host: Janek Kroupa - investigativní reportér Seznam Zpráv Článek a další informace**** najdete na webu Seznam Zprávy Sledujte nás na sociálních sítích X, Instagram, Threads nebo Bluesky. Náměty a připomínky nám můžete psát na e-mail zaminutusest@sz.cz

The podcast returns to its own channel with a 2026 reset: a clearer lane for each part of my output so the main YouTube channel can stay focused on harmony/theory-based lessons, while the podcast and live/performance content live on their own separate channels. I outline six recording projects I'm aiming to track across the year, share a packed touring schedule (US, Japan, Europe, Asia), and talk through a more realistic approach to tour gear—from compact boards to MIDI control, flight cases, and what I actually use on gigs.In this episodeWhy the podcast is back on the podcast-dedicated YouTube channelThe 3-lane restructure for 2026:Main channel = harmony/bass lesson contentPodcast channel = long-form conversation + gear talkClips channel = live performance, studio, behind-the-scenesThe “why” behind the shift: reduce stress, increase clarity, serve each audience betterThe six album/projects Janek is planning to track in 2026Touring: how the volume is increasing in 2026 and what that means with family lifeA candid look at saying “yes” vs “no” as a working musician, and how that advice changes by age/career stageGear logistics: what's realistic to fly with, compact boards, and why “small but powerful” wins on the roadCompact rig idea: Walrus Mantle + HX StompTesting rigs on warm-up gigs before international runsNew Gator / Vertex case system and a compact board build planMIDI control with a Morningstar MC4 The honest truth: on many gigs, only a fraction of the pedalboard gets usedHow the harmony/triads videos unexpectedly clicked, and why that success triggered the restructureThe role of Substack: the hub where people can choose what to watch/listen toLinks Mentioned in the Episode- Main Channel Triad Video 0 and Triad Video 1- Clips Channel- Podcast Channel- SBL MIchael Jackson Cover Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Jan Świtała jest ratownikiem medycznym, który pokazuje kulisy tej niesamowicie odpowiedzialnej i trudnej pracy. Rozmawiamy o tym co widać przez szybę karetki. Bez cenzury Janek odsłania blaski i cienie pracy w karetce. Omawiamy też wstrząsający film Głos Hind Rajab, który już teraz serdecznie polecam. Film "Głos Hind Rajab" zobaczysz ponad 200 miastach w całej Polsce, tutaj pełna lista kin:https://www.nowehoryzonty.pl/film/glos-hind-rajab[współpraca reklamowa ze Stowarzyszeniem Nowe Horyzonty]

The latest short run of basses with RKM, in three new colors, is here! Check out all the specs below and use the contact email at the bottom of the description to enquire about ordering one today. We also get into triads on dominants chords and a recap of the comments section of the now infamous Mantle video from a couple of weeks ago. RKM CUSTOM 5JG Collab 2Scale: 33”No. Frets: 24No. Strings: 5Distance between strings: 17mmBody wood: Mahogany selected 2 pieceNeck: Hard rock Maple w/ carbon fiber reinforcementFretboard: Birdseye maple / Gaboon Ebony (fretted / fretless)Position markers: Luminlay Side dotsPickups: Nordstrand NP5F/NP5Fa (bridge/neck)Preamp: TRICKFISH IPA 3 band 18VTuners: Hipshot Ultralite w/ Bass XtenderBridge: Hipshot Style A 17mm brassStrap buttons: Dunlop StraplokGigbag: MONO Stealth blackOptions available:Body color:Dark Green / Dark gray / Surf BlueStyle:Fretted / Fretless with reference lines / Fretless clean fretboardTuningEADGC / BEADGOrder via email here: batch2@rkmbasses.comMore soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Hej! Witajcie ponownie po krótkiej, nieplanowanej przerwie – odcinek nagraliśmy już 13 stycznia i planowo miał trafić do Was 16 stycznia, ale… dopadła mnie grypa i niestety wszystko się opóźniło. Na szczęście wracam do życia i nadrabiam zaległości!

We're taking a look into the new Bass DI and preamp from Walrus audio in collaboration with Ian Martin Allison. Spoiler alert... It's a beautiful piece of gear, and the minor meltdowns about the price happening in the comments below the launch video are a little puzzling. For the most part though, the feedback is hugely supportive and positive which is both great, and greatly deserved.Hopefully this Episode gives you some perspective, some sounds, and a few things to think about when choosing the right gear for you. Besides sending me the unit to try, Walrus Audio are not a sponsor in any other way. I'm never paid for my opinion, and Walrus have no say in what I present to you. As you well know, I just like to make cool sounds with cool stuff. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Following on from our most recent discussion on the subject, I get a little deeper into the weeds on the state of streaming, the music industry as a whole, and some of the ethical decisions we face when considering how to release our music and share it with the world. I have gone back and forth on the subject for many years, and endeavor to update my thinking on it as and when the information changes. It's currently less of a negative thing than a positive thing for what my long-term goals are as an artist, and that's what I get deeper into detail about in this episode. Far more so than the latest article published in my newsletter. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

I v roce 2025 jsme odvysílali stovky rozhovorů. Podívali jsme se do domova hokejisty Radka Gudase, který si na ledě vysloužil pověst bitkaře a spoustu drsných přezdívek jako „řezník“ nebo „škrtič“. Horský vůdce Janek Bednařík popsal, co mu dal život s husami, a krasobruslařka Eva Romanová zavzpomínala na svůj úspěch z roku 1962 i na to, jak si s manželem pořídili šimpanze. Jan Romportl zase upozornil na to, že Evropa prohrává technologický souboj ve vývoji umělé inteligence.Všechny díly podcastu Host Lucie Výborné můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

I v roce 2025 jsme odvysílali stovky rozhovorů. Podívali jsme se do domova hokejisty Radka Gudase, který si na ledě vysloužil pověst bitkaře a spoustu drsných přezdívek jako „řezník“ nebo „škrtič“. Horský vůdce Janek Bednařík popsal, co mu dal život s husami, a krasobruslařka Eva Romanová zavzpomínala na svůj úspěch z roku 1962 i na to, jak si s manželem pořídili šimpanze. Jan Romportl zase upozornil na to, že Evropa prohrává technologický souboj ve vývoji umělé inteligence.Všechny díly podcastu Host Radiožurnálu můžete pohodlně poslouchat v mobilní aplikaci mujRozhlas pro Android a iOS nebo na webu mujRozhlas.cz.

I v roce 2025 jsme odvysílali stovky rozhovorů. Podívali jsme se do domova hokejisty Radka Gudase, který si na ledě vysloužil pověst bitkaře a spoustu drsných přezdívek jako „řezník“ nebo „škrtič“. Horský vůdce Janek Bednařík popsal, co mu dal život s husami, a krasobruslařka Eva Romanová zavzpomínala na svůj úspěch z roku 1962 i na to, jak si s manželem pořídili šimpanze. Jan Romportl zase upozornil na to, že Evropa prohrává technologický souboj ve vývoji umělé inteligence.

To close out the year I'm counting down my top ten YouTube shorts for 2025 and revealing all the numbers from both 2024 and 2025 for comparison. It won't buy me any beachfront property, but it's not all doom and gloom, and it doesn't signal the end by any stretch of the imagination. Don't forget, that for the next 24hrs only, the entire store is on a 20% holiday sale, with all discounts added automatically at checkout. See you in 2026!Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

Looking back on two emotional weeks on the road with Mike Stern's band featuring Dennis Chambers on drums. I'm diving deep into how the new pedalboard held up on tour, how the past creeps into my present sometimes, and what the future holds.More soon, JanekOur year-end holiday sale is now on! Get 20% off storewide with discounts added automatically at checkout: https://janekgwizdala.myshopify.com/ Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

I can't believe I haven't utilized this function on any of the pedals or amps I've owned. I've been getting so deep into the clean signal of my bass lately, especially with the addition of the Wetter Box from GigRig, and this week's episode of the podcast takes a look at the latest mission to clean up the signal chain even more! More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

With a rare trio gig tonight that doesn't have a chordal instrument besides me in the band, I'm re-booting the partition of my brain that gives me access to a ton of harmony, melody, and comping. All on the bass! In this episode we'll take a look at both an extended range 5-string with a high C string, and a standard 4-string tuning.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

I just built a brand new pedalboard from scratch and share the signal chain and some of the sounds with you in this episode. We also get into some much more important topics on the subject of our health and mental well-being as musicians. As I mention in the episode, I want to hear from you in the comments, get feedback on what you would like to hear more about, and moving forward it would be great to include elements of the behind the scenes of daily musician life. A life that doesn't have to be sedentary and unhealthy, and that can lead to you being around way longer to make way more music.More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

It's incredible that a pedal which creates literally no sound at all, can be so sonically life-changing when it comes to my pedalboard and signal chain. The Wetter Box by Gigrig is by no means a new release, and it's something I wish I'd tried many years ago. Kudos to Dan and the gang (not a sponsor of the podcast) for getting it so right when many others failed.Here are some other videos I mention in the episode for your reference. Earthquaker Devices Swiss Things was something I used for a long time when my board was in mono. Check out Josh Scott from JHS explaining parallel signal routing. And hear from the creator of the Wetter Box himself, Dan of That Pedal Show fame, talk about exaclty how you might use it. Again, none of these people are sponsors of the podcast, but it's nice to have the best references when you have questions that go way beyond my security clearance. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

- Houston, the Astros signed a starting pitcher to start the offseason. However, it's not a name Astros fans are familiar with.- Right-handed pitcher and former No. 1 draft pick Nate Pearson signs a major league contract- Why did Pearson sign with Houston?- Low risk, high reward?- Lorenzo shares why this could be a good move for the Astros- Pearson's injury history and pitch utilization- Three Astros prospects shining the Arizona Fall League- Anderson Brito AFL Pitcher of the Week- Brito striking out seven batters in a row- Walker Janek grand slam and 7-RBI performance- Janek talks about catching Brito- Joseph Sullivan taking advantage of the opportunity- George Springer late game heroics- World Series prediction - Jeremy Pena Silver Slugger Award finalist for AL shortstop- Much, much, more!YouTube link: https://youtube.com/live/IrpGO1awI9UHave you subscribed to the Full Seam Ahead YouTube Channel yet? Make sure to hit that subscribe button and hit that notification bell to stay up to date on all the latest Astros news, rumors, interviews, live streams, and much more all year long!

What happens when things are kind of crumbling on a session and you need the advice of someone who is close to doing more sessions than any other living bass player? You call Sean Hurley.This is the three part story of how we ended up subbing for each other on gigs we're pretty well know for doing, and how we approach them in very different but very musical ways. More soon, Janek Get full access to Janek's Newsletter at janekgwizdala.substack.com/subscribe

While the baseball world understandably has much of its focus on the impeding World Series, the MLB Pipeline crew has been keeping tabs on the other exciting action in the Arizona Fall League. Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo and Jason Ratliff spent the bulk of this week's episode digging into the AFL, from top performances from Pirates sluggers Esmerlyn Valdez and Tony Blanco Jr. to pitching performances from the Orioles left-hander Luis De Leon. Sam also sat down with Astros No. 4 prospect Walker Janek, who is off to a hot start in Arizona. The gang did spend some time on the World Series, looking at how the Dodgers and Blue Jays were built and how members of both rosters stack up as former prospects before answering a Mailbag question about one of them, Trey Yesavage. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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