My guest on the podcast this week is Rohan Sharma aka RO1, musician, keyboardist, and producer. We talk about his journey into music, influences like Dream Theater, his upcoming album “Sunder” coming out November 29th, and the future of his sound. Rohan also dives into collaboration, authenticity in endorsements, and gives great tips for musicians bringing synths into metal.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction and RO1’s Musical Journey

05:33 Upcoming Album “Sunder”

9:23 Collaboration with Other Artists

14:14 Integrating Electronic Textures in Progressive Metal

17:05 Gear Talk: Synths and Effects Pedals

23:13 Songwriting Approaches and Inspirations

24:38 Overcoming Creative Blocks

26:43 The Evolution of 'Sunder'

31:47 Future Directions and New Sounds

38:11 Advice for Aspiring Musicians

43:25 RO1’s Impact and Legacy

44:21 Analog vs Digital Synths

48:36 RO1 invites Toby Peterson (The Omnific) to The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Dave Dunsire, guitarist of the band Renesans. We talked the balancing of dual passions as a musician and videographer, offering insights into his creative process and overcoming challenges like burning out.

Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Background

04:17 Journey Through Music Education

09:07 The Renaissance Man: Multi-Disciplinary Approach

13:52 Creative Process and Songwriting

15:26 Emotional Connection in Music

17:33 Guitar Tone and Equipment Choices

23:11 Future Directions in Music

24:41 Touring Adventures and the Music Scene

26:37 Collaborations with Rob Scallon

31:09 Working in The Big Six

36:53 Overcoming Burnout and Life Balance

39:39 Tools and Techniques for Creativity

42:53 Dave’s approach to writing music

45:10 Upcoming Projects and Future Aspirations

47:42 Dave invites musicians to The Chuggin

48:48 Final thoughts and advices for creators

My guest on the podcast this week is Terrance Pettitt, touring & studio drummer, he has filled in for bands like Comeback Kid, The Devil Wears Prada, The Acacia Strain, The Ghost Inside, Great American Ghost and many more bands. In this episode he shares his overall viewpoint about being a touring musician and the challenges he has overcome.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:39 Episode starts

1:00 What is a touring musician?

2:16 First contact with drums and main drum kit

3:58 Snare being the core

5:13 Approach to studio vs live shows

7:40 Filling in great bands

9:52 Being a musician while having a relationship

11:14 Terrance take on social media

13:50 Advice for aspiring drummers/musicians

15:20 Positivity is key

16:49 Process for touring with a band

18:28 Balance professional vs personal life

20:19 The role of drummers evolving

21:34 Dream bands to fill in for

24:12 "If I can influence one person to play drums, I'm happy"

25:30 Top 5 films/videogames

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Mi invitado del podcast en esta semana es Martin Gonzalez.

Compositor para anime, videojuegos y television. Algunos de sus creditos incluye musica para RWBY, Arknights, tambien es miembro de la banda Atomic Guava y actualmente se encuentra tocando para la banda sinfonica de Naruto.

Capítulos:

00:00 Intro

00:54 Episodio comienza

2:10 Influencias musicales de Martin

4:19 Orígenes de Martin

7:06 Desafíos más grandes de su carrera

8:52 Cómo fue trabajar en RWBY?

11:44 Atomic Guava

14:13 Colaborar con músicos cómo Richard Henshall

15:24 Trabajar para plataformas como CBS y Discovery Channel

19:10 Trabajar en una compañía con compositores de renombre

20:25 Diferencias de componer para anime/videojuegos vs otros

23:22 La libertad creativa pt.1

26:57 Consejos para compositores aspirantes

29:22 La libertad creativa pt.2

32:37 Martin invita compositores a The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Ville Tikkannen, guitar player, composer, and member of the band Unscaled Seven from Finland. In this episode he shares his point of view about playing, composition, mental health and much more.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Intro

00:05 Episode starts

00:38 Mayones Guitars

1:12 Finland

2:34 Is Finland filled with metal bands!?

3:05 Mayones Guitars Pt.2

4:19 Trying to stand out

5:18 Sounding like other bands

6:04 Ville's influences

6:56 Unscaled Seven

7:56 Ville's writing process

9:56 Gear section

11:02 Horizon Devices Contest

12:40 Advice for musicians to grow on social media

15:05 Gear section pt.2

15:35 How does a real cab feel?

18:41 Innovating while being yourself

22:20 What does Ville believe in?

24:04 Ville's sources of inspiration

26:35 Ville Tikkanen invites James Philips to The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Jesse Zuretti, composer for AAA games + film + TV + record producers & bands, member of the death metal band Dååth. In this episode he shares his experience composing for Riot Games, his latest album Argent Shock, how is working for bands like Intervals and much more.CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro00:05 Episode starts2:02 Recording Orchestras5:35 Composing for Riot Games14:26 Joe Ford15:30 Argent Shock20:38 Dååth25:43 Advice for aspiring composers33:43 Remote jobs for composers37:59 How long does it take?38:40 "I just want to do the job to the best of my abilities"40:24 What tools should I look up to?44:04 Argent Metal44:46 Working with Intervals46:28 Jesse Zuretti invites Cody Matthew Johnson to The Chuggin

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My guest on the podcast this week is Zach Munowitz, Engineer, Musician, Songwriter. In this episode he shares his guitar tone origins, inspiration for video/photo and his musical influences. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 0:25 SPONSOR 1:00 Episode starts 2:17 Photography inspiration 3:53 Shutterspeed effect origin 5:35 Metal getting to the mainstream 6:58 Working with Filter band 7:50 The new Bedroom Musicians 9:13 Working for Foo Fighters 11:05 Zach's guitar tone 13:29 The process of getting your own voice/sound 14:17 Zach's biggest musical influences 15:35 EDM & Metal working together 15:48 Zach's take on vocals 18:23 Periphery 19:02 Zach's favorite concert 19:27 Thornhill 20:44 Ikea music 21:45 Songwriting 23:46 What is your proudest work? 24:30 Sam Werrell/Drums 26:30 Zach's experience as a producer 27:04 Working on Reverb 28:06 Having another creative outlet 28:34 Zach invites Matt Halpern to The Chuggin 29:00 Getgood Drums
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My guest on the podcast this week is Geordi Hills, musician and instrumentalist. He shares in this episode his biggest musical influences as well as his creative process when making music. FOLLOW JOSUE & THE CHUGGIN:

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