Best Jam Mechanics Podcasts (2025)

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S3E6: That's Petty Theft! 33:06

13h ago33:06

33:06

On the 6th episode of season 3, Matt and Bug talk Hydras and Heists with two new songs to jam to on your Monday morning Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge thanks to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DeepBlueInk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our artwork and squeezing …

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Desecration Is My Jam, Man 1:20:18

22h ago1:20:18

1:20:18

Andy leathers zombie Karl Marx in Nightmare Creatures, Mick survives a house of horror in Sweet Home and McCormick solves human-dolphin relations with the help of drugs in Ecco the Dolphin: Defender of the Future

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Zonal Marking (ReUpload) 1:28:37

7d ago1:28:37

1:28:37

We rank all of the levels from Sonic 1, 2, 3 'n' Knuckles to find the ultimate zone Reuploaded for copyright reasons.

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A Sea Of Weavings 1:22:53

12d ago1:22:53

1:22:53

We've got a wee listicle episode to tide you over - Mick and super-sub Leo Glaister discuss their tap 5 secret characters in video gaming.

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S3E5: Is That A Knife?? 35:20

15d ago35:20

35:20

Episode 5 means we're finally warming up and getting good at this podcast thing. Bug and Matt talk about big brains and unexpected knives, and deliver 2 brand-new cool songs Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge thanks to…

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S3E4: Min/Max Your Wiping 34:46

29d ago34:46

34:46

Don't blame me for this title. This was Matt. Episode four of our once-respected podcast finds Bug and Matt diving deep into Hallmark Channel Movies and talking about their feelings Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge t…

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The Diabetes Mechanic 1:12:25

1M ago1:12:25

1:12:25

Classic Dynamite Neddy action, including the beloved segment "Andy's Curry Hoose Reviews". Mick has a 90s nostalgia moment with "X-Men" (1993) on the Sega Mega Drive, McCormick ponders sci-fi feudalism with "Phantasy Star III" (1990) also on the Mega Drive, and Andy Mac schools the ancient Greeks on "Hercules" (1997) on the PS1.…

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S3E3: Caramel Party 32:26

1M ago32:26

32:26

There's a Caramel Party happening in the Jam McCabin. On Episode 3 we're talking pranks and making two new tunes. Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge thanks to ⁠⁠DeepBlueInk ⁠⁠ for our artwork and squeezing us into his …

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S3E2: Socks Around My Ankles 34:56

2M ago34:56

34:56

We're just trying to make a difference over here in the Jam McCabin, so grab some Popcorn and get ready to be Complimented Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge thanks to ⁠DeepBlueInk ⁠ for our artwork and squeezing us in…

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Mescaline Infused Laid Back Vibey Cloud Simulator 1:23:38

2M ago1:23:38

1:23:38

Mick saves some souls in SS Lucifer, McCormick confronts Mecha Hawk in Pilotwings 64 and Andy meets up with his sleep paralysis demon in Final Fantasy IX

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S3E1: That's My Little Puppy Dog! 35:24

2M ago35:24

35:24

AND WE ARE BACK! Season 3 kicks off with Bug and Matt catching up on their names, their goals, and of course, their favorite party tricks. Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode. Huge thanks to DeepBlueInk for our artwork and sq…

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Break Glass For Emergency Listicle 1:08:05

2M ago1:08:05

1:08:05

This week we're shining a light on the support acts of computer games and your Auld Das are bringing you oor tap 5 first bosses. There's discussions of frogs, pterodactyls, cowboys, barmen and of course, the Greenock Abu.

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The Computer World 1:07:40

3M ago1:07:40

1:07:40

McCormick takes a wholesome golfing trip with Kirby in "Kirby's Dream Course" (1994), Mick investigates the crimes of Doctor Yoshiyama in "Pulseman" (1994) and Andy finds a new hero in Mayor Mike Haggar in "Final Fight" (1989).

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Groomed by a Cyber Spirit 1:31:18

3M ago1:31:18

1:31:18

Mick gets involved in some bloodsport with Universal Soldier (Turrican 2), Andy has a happy happy joy joy time and McCormick has a psychedelic experience with LSD: Dream Emulator

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S2: Retrospective 52:38

4M ago52:38

52:38

WOO-WOO, Season 2! Better late than never, Bug and Matt finally take a look back on all the things we loved about our 2nd season. We take audience questions, get mad about a few songs getting wrecked in our poll, and open ourselves up to show you exactly how far we've come! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug…

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Auld Bert's Heid (Christmas Special 2024) 1:06:10

4M ago1:06:10

1:06:10

Working Christmas Eve? Ya poor soul, we've got ye covered - it's time for the end of year round-up. As per, yer three intrepid hosts are giving ye their tap 3 games of the year (roast totties) and their least favourite of the year (the brussel sprout) on a theoretical Dynamite Neddy Christmas dinner plate. Also featuring - Andy Mac reviews Jim Carr…

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The Fitba Special 2024 1:36:23

4M ago1:36:23

1:36:23

It's your favourite, it's oor favourite, it's the fitba special. After a match report from Linlithgow Rose vs. Clachnacuddin in a Scottish Cup tie a million years ago, we dive into four fitba adjacent games. Mick gets sent off for dissent in Red Card, McCormick suffers existential angst in Football Drama, Andy takes a trip down memory lane in ISS 6…

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Proto Man and Waifus 1:23:19

5M ago1:23:19

1:23:19

McCormick finds God in the meditative world of Japanese farming simulator "Harvest Moon" (1996), Mick C pontificates about Proto Man in "Mega Man: The Wily Wars" (1995) and a brief appearance from Andy Mac has him getting lost in the weeds of "Secret of Evermore" (1995).

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Call of Shatulu - The Cry of the Catman (Part 2) 1:08:44

6M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

In the thrilling conclusion to our tabletop adventure, Crawford Lyle (McCormick) and Knuckles McGraw (Andy) learn the dark plans of the mysterious Hugh Scott. Will they foil his infernal plot or will they succumb to madness?

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Call of Shatulu - The Cry of the Catman (Part 1) 1:02:31

6M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

We're doing something a bit different this Galoshans - we're playing spooky tabletop RPG Call of Cthulhu. Join eccentric dandy Crawford Lyle and battle-scarred hardman Knuckles McGraw in 1920s Greenock as they solve the mystery of the disappearing dock workers

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Inside The Book: It's Out! 13:04

7M ago13:04

13:04

We are celebrating the release of this: the Musicality book! Woohoo! This book has been in the works for two years or 15 years, depending on how you measure it, and it's so exciting that it's out. But it's taken me a while to do this episode because, as I'm going to unpack today, it's been a difficult process. So the book is out. Sort of, mostly. A…

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The Ballad of Robert Culliford 1:31:28

7M ago1:31:28

1:31:28

McCormick finds out what it's like to truly hate Mondays in "Garfield: Caught in the Act" (1995), Clocherty becomes a 1660s French maritime monster in "Pirates! Gold" (1993) and MacArthur hates ladders but loves Xenomorphs in "Alien 3" (1992). All three games are on the Sega Mega Drive, just how we like it. Also featuring: a discussion of the obscu…

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S2E10: The Troppelganger 40:02

7M ago40:02

40:02

The last proper episode of Season 2 goes back to the beginning. We get DeepBlueInk back in the Jam McCabin -- who doesn't love a good second chance?? Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ -- SPOILERS BEL…

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Siegfried Rice 1:30:45

7M ago1:30:45

1:30:45

Nae Mick today unfortunately but we've got special guest Aero experiencing daddy issues in Final Fantasy Legend 2, McCormick doing religious studies in Soul Edge and Andy having no moral compass in Beatdown: Fists of Vengeance

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S2E9: Void Tuesday 45:30

8M ago45:30

45:30

On Episode Nine, Matt continues being Home Alone 2: Lost in New York and targets the most famous New York M&M vendor. ⁠⁠Heather Edgley⁠⁠ joins us to get us thinking objectively! Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠…

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President Dreamcast 1:00:38

8M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

We've got a Michael-centric episode as Mr Andy Mac is busy doing reconnaissance work at "The Biscuit", with the return of an indie games recommendations episode. McCormick charts the history of a cursed object in "The Case of the Golden Idol" (2022) and Mick attempts to survive an Eastern European battle royale in "Fear and Hunger 2 Termina" (2022)…

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S2E8: Papers From The Mayor 34:38

8M ago34:38

34:38

On Episode Eight, our heroes get mentally prepared for the long road ahead. Robert Evans from Behind The Bastards gives us a prompt that make us one with the road, and Matt moves to Times Square. Our Music:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Narcissist Cookbook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bug Hunter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and our brand-new discord is here⁠⁠⁠⁠ -…

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Ouija Boards and Mega Zords 1:03:44

8M ago1:03:44

1:03:44

Andy Mac ponders what it is to be sexy in "Sexy Parodius" (1996), McCormick imagines life as a Victorian gentleman fighting the occult in "Master of Darkness" (1992) and Mick pilots his Mega Zord through some admittedly poor cultural sensitivity in "Mighty Morphin Power Rangers" (1994).

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S2E7: Jamcel Sigma 34:17

9M ago34:17

34:17

There's no other way to say this. Episode Seven is a special dark episode of Jam Mechanics. If you want to blame someone, blame Sam Damask of Grand Commander for his prompt! But we still have fun, and you will, too! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo …

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Neddy does Headdy 1:22:43

9M ago1:22:43

1:22:43

https://patreon.com/dynamiteneddy Hello and welcome to Dynamite Neddy - it's the retro games podcast where a couple of auld pals swap a couple of auld games. It's relaunch day, and after a wee trip down memory lane we're kicking things off than with a look at our namesake game, the incredible Dynamite Headdy on the Sega Mega Drive.…

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S2E6: A Feral Yeehaw 37:52

9M ago37:52

37:52

On Episode 6 we get tripped up on cantrips before Joshua David MG gives us a songwriting prompt that'll make you ask: Did they just write the songs of the summer???If you'd like downloadable files for this episode (and the demos we showed off), ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you can go to our Bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pay-what-you-want to support us! ⁠…

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316: Musicality Now: Bringing light and clarity to your musical journey (Coaches Corner, Episode 12) 17:35

9M ago17:35

17:35

Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: - Camilo explains the benefits of having a musical accountability partner - Andy gives tips on becoming more aware of what helps you to keep winning in music - Andrew shares insights …

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315: Don't Give Up. 15:23

9M ago15:23

15:23

If your musical motivation has been waning lately... this episode is for you. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/315 Links and Resources: • Musicality Now: What's Your "North Star" In Music? (Big Picture Vision) • Musicality Now: What Is Musical…

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314: How To Deconstruct Songs Like A Car Mechanic (with Benny Romalis) 15:51

9M ago15:51

15:51

What makes a great song great? If you've ever wondered how songs are put together, and how much it's careful, intentional craft vs. mysterious divine inspiration, you're going to love today's episode... In this section of Benny Romalis' (HowToWriteSongs.org) masterclass at Musical U, he explains how to "think like a car mechanic" in your songwritin…

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313: Curiosity And Craft, with Benny Romalis (How To Write Songs) 21:58

9M ago21:58

21:58

How does Elton John write such incredible chord progressions? What is it that made Lennon and McCartney songs so distinctive, so that they became the songwriting legends they're now known for being? And what does Sting and Radiohead do differently in their songwriting that you can learn from? These are just a few of the fascinating topics covered b…

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312: The Musicality Book Cover Reveal! (Inside The Book) 11:35

10M ago11:35

11:35

Join Christopher for an official unveiling of the cover design for the new Musicality book, as well as some exciting hints of things to come! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/312 Links and Resources: • The Musicality Book - Register Now! • Mus…

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S2E5: Get Ranked, Bozos 43:03

10M ago43:03

43:03

On Episode 5, we record an episode in the same room for the FIRST TIME EVER. Come listen to us reminisce about the tour with PapaBug and rank all our favorite moments (Bug even reveals his favorite fan!!). Oh, and we write some songs, too! Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challeng…

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311: The Scale That Keeps On Giving (Coaches Corner, Episode 11) 13:54

10M ago13:54

13:54

Did you know, there's one scale which is even more important and powerful than the major scale? And the best part is, it's not a more complex or advanced one - it's actually simpler! Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: …

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310: Audiation - It's All In Your Head (Inside The Book) 20:45

10M ago20:45

20:45

Did you know there's a musical skill which EVERYONE can already do... and yet only a tiny fraction of musicians are actually intentionally using daily - even though it's a MASSIVE booster for your musicality and all your music learning? In this "Inside The Book" episode we'll peek into the chapter on Audiation: the ability to vividly imagine and he…

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309: Motivation and Discovery (with David Reed, Improvise For Real) 15:04

10M ago15:04

15:04

What DRIVES you in music? Have you sometimes lost sight of what inspired you to play in the first place? And when you play music, does it feel like the music is out there somewhere… or does it feel like it's inside you? Join Christopher and David Reed from Improvise for Real for part 4 of a fascinating conversation where they delve into musical mot…

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307: Sing Better By Turning Your Voice OFF?! (with Jeremy Ryan Mossman, Body Based Voice) 17:30

10M ago17:30

17:30

Lip-syncing is normally seen as something "less than" singing - but what if it could actually be the gateway to better, more confident, more versatile, and more natural singing for you? This is one powerful technique which Body Based Voice expert Jeremy Ryan Mossman shared in his Musical U masterclass. Today I'm sharing a short excerpt from it with…

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307: The Bus Shelter Breakthrough (with Jeremy Ryan Mossman, Body Based Voice) 17:07

10M ago17:07

17:07

In this mini interview with Body-Based Voice expert Jeremy Ryan Mossman, you'll discover how the study of Feldenkrais, biomechanics and biotensegrity - as well as a breakthrough in a bus shelter - all led to a holistic approach to singing now used by pro singers and Broadway stars. Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher …

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306: Where True Musical Creativity Comes From (with David Reed, Improvise For Real) 16:42

10M ago16:42

16:42

Did you know, you already have 90% of what it takes to become a creative, confident improviser? That might sound unlikely, especially if improvisation feels way out of reach right now. But you might be surprised... What if there was just one missing piece which stood between you and free, creative, instinctive music-making? And what if that missing…

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S2E4: Sticky Mitts 36:15

10M ago36:15

36:15

On Episode 4, we get some Bug lore and catchup with our friend Spence Hood. This award-revoking episode covers the full spectrum -- from cowboy to vampire Jam Mechanics is a podcast hosted by Matt (The Narcissist Cookbook) and Bug (Bug Hunter) where we are challenged to write a song demo from scratch every episode.If you'd like downloadable files f…

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305: Turning Problems Into Gifts And Enemies Into Friends (Coaches Corner, Episode 10) 15:12

10M ago15:12

15:12

Join Christopher and the Next Level coaching team to discover the latest tips, tricks and techniques you can use to advance in your own musical life. In this episode: - Camilo shares a major breakthrough on saxophone - through a small tweak to singing. - Andy talks about the idea that "every problem is a gift" and reveals the two ingredients you ne…

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304: The Goal (Inside The Book) 13:44

10M ago13:44

13:44

The tagline for the forthcoming Musicality book is: "How You Too Can Learn Music Like A Gifted Prodigy, Unlock Your Instinct For Music, And Unleash Your Inner Natural". What exactly does that mean? And is it really possible? Find out in this episode of "Inside The Book"! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | You…

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303: The 80% Rule In Ear Training 14:29

10M ago14:29

14:29

Have you ever slogged away at an ear training exercise day after day and found your improvement lessening and lessening, progress just getting slower and slower? It's not unusual. And it can be maddening when you're trying to ace a quiz or you're trying to make your skills rock solid, but you just can't seem to hit that 100% mark. Today, I want to …

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Mac in the Attic 1:00:15

10M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Get yer tweed jaikets on and prawn sandwiches at the ready - we're going for some video game appraisal! Andy Mac is putting his infamous valuation superpower to the test from his special antiques stall in Gourock - looking at titles from "Chuck Rock" to "Advanced Daisenryaku: Deutsch Dengeki Sakusen".…

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302: Get Started With Konnakol (with Alex Ostapenko) 23:04

10M ago23:04

23:04

In this clip from Alex Ostapenko's Musical U masterclass, he'll walk you through the basics of the Indian rhythmic language of konnakol, and how you can start experimenting and being creative with it! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Transcript: http://musicalitynow.com/302 Links…

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301: Learning The Language Of Rhythm (with Alex Ostapenko) 12:47

10M ago12:47

12:47

In this mini-interview with konnakol and body percussion expert Alex Ostapenko, you'll discover his views on musicality, his own rhythmic awakening, and how both konnakol and body percussion can be valuable additions to any musician's toolkit! Subscribe For Future Episodes! Apple Podcasts | Android | Stitcher | RSS | YouTube Full Show Notes and Tra…

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