The ULTIMATE Resource for Metal Artists. Become the Total Package. Create Your Own Sound.

The Inner Circle
of Metal Mastermind®

You Have Everything You Need To Succeed In One Place. You'll Get:

One Platform

One Login

Every Resource

All for Metal

Complete Access To The Entire Metal Mastermind® Course Catalog:

Sweep Picking Master

Metal Music Theory

Metal Producer Overlord

Metal Bass Master

Metal Studio Designer

Metal Vocal Virtuoso

Metal Songwriter's Forge

THREE NEW METAL GUITAR COURSES!

Exclusive to members of The Inner Circle Of Metal Mastermind®

Access to every course on Metal Mastermind and all of its deep, focused lessons
Only one place to login and grab every lesson you could ever want
Continuous updates added on a regular basis to give you on-going value
Exclusive content and groups only available to you as a member
Access to on-going customer support
A chance to have your content reviewed by professionals to give you customized feedback
Access to exclusive discounts, including pro audio and music gear, one-on-one lessons and merchandise

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNTS ON PRO SOFTWARE & GEAR!

Companies worldwide trust Metal Mastermind® as the leading brand for Metal music and production education. In the Inner Circle, you will be rewarded for your dedication as an ongoing student. Simply reach out to our support team for access when you hit these milestones!***

Two months: Sweetwater (EDU discounts!)
Three months: Sonarworks (up to 50% OFF)
Four months: Audiomovers (up to 70% OFF)
Five months: PSP Audioware (up to 50% OFF)
Six months: Schwabe Digital (up to 20% OFF)

Seven months: Eventide Audio (up to 50% OFF)
Eight months: Antelope Audio (up to 30% OFF)
Nine months: Audeze (up to 30% OFF)
Ten months: EastWest Sounds (up to 50% OFF)
Eleven months: Apogee Digital (up to 40% OFF)
Twelve months: Fabfilter (up to 50% OFF)

***Discounts are cumulative. Once a milestone has been reached, you will always have access to your discount while you are a part of the Inner Circle. If you leave the Inner Circle your milestone progress will reset.

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What Joining Means for You

Most students who buy one-off online courses typically don't end up finishing them. Does this mean they're not serious? Not at all. The simple fact is once that initial drive and excitement goes away, it's easy to forget about it!

As a long time professor at four universities in New York City, I know what my students need in order for them to rise to the occasion. We even have the backing of universities to help you make it happen!

Joining The Inner Circle Of Metal Mastermind® means we are going to support you every step of the way! It is the ultimate resource for the community I love the most: metalheads!!

Join me and the rest of my team to help you become the total package.

Create Your Own Sound,

Ken Candelas

Co-Founder & CEO of Metal Mastermind®

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What Students are Saying About Their Experience on Metal Mastermind®

This is a legitimate, well written music theory course!

""My issue with music theory has always been that I understand the concepts, but I have trouble applying it to what I’m actually playing. That’s one of the things I love about Metal Music Theory, all the concepts are presented using specific bands and riffs as examples, so you can actually hear what a certain mode or scale sounds like in context, which goes a long way in helping to train your ear, and is a great tool for developing your own style."

Seth (on the subject of Metal Music Theory)

I use this course on a daily basis for live shows...

"Metal Vocal Virtuoso has helped me with my live solo shows. I play 2-3 live shows a week so I have to maintain my vocal health. And MVV has some great info on that as well as the warm-ups that I use on a daily basis!"

Jason Stallworth (on the subject of Metal Vocal Virtuoso)

Nic Z's workflow and explanations really compliment what I was already doing...

"Not going to lie, I like it a lot. I've been mixing and mastering my own music and other peoples music for past couple of years. However I never felt like I understood why I did certain things. I was just copying moves other people were doing on YouTube. But Nic Z’s workflow and explanations really compliment what I was already doing helping me solidify my understanding."

John C. (on the subject of Metal Producer Overlord)

Metal Songwriter's Forge review - Carl from The Afflicted

It's helped us as a band...

"Metal Song Writer's Forge is amazing!
It's helped us as a band so much and thank you for making this course! We are getting a lot out of it and we are getting to know more about music theory, too, so it's a great help!"

Carl - The Afflicted (on the subject of Metal Songwriter's Forge)

Actual student project!

This course helped me plan out my home studio...

"I used this studio construction project as a way to plan out my home studio, pick gear, and to make sure it was all within my budget. It was hard work and had a lot of moving pieces, but once it was done, I was happy with my choices. Going forward, I like to use my experience as ways to help others create their ideal home studio and not break the bank doing it."

Blake (on the subject of Metal Studio Designer)

Rich's creative approach has really elevated our music...

"Rich's creativity and approach to the instrument has really elevated our music. He came in and co-wrote all the music with me, as well as co-produced the record [For The Demented]. His background of classic thrash metal meets a newer “technical” metal style was the perfect combination for me.

Jeff Waters - Annihilator (on the subject of Metal Bass Master)

The Ultimate Resource for Metal Artists:

The Inner Circle of Metal Mastermind®

MONTHLY PLAN

$49.99/mo

ANNUAL PLAN (Get one month FREE!)

$599.88/yr

$549.99/yr

What's in The Inner Circle?

Access to EVERY course on Metal Mastermind®, covering everything from shredding techniques to songwriting, music theory, and more.
Exclusive content and engaging metal community, available only to members.
Regular updates with new lessons and techniques from our expert instructors, keeping you at the cutting edge.
24/7 customer support and personalized feedback on your content from our instructors, helping you improve faster.
Exclusive discounts on one-on-one lessons, Metal Mastermind® merchandise and professional tools and resources.
And so much more!

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***User can cancel at any time. MONTHLY and YEARLY options available.

FAQ - About the Platform

What sets you apart from other course platforms?

Our collective team is focused specifically on educating metal artists and producers. Where other platforms invite experts or influencers in their field to create courses, many times those courses don't meet the criteria for learning because the expert is not necessarily a good educator.

On the contrary, Metal Mastermind® is giving you a wealth of knowledge with expert educators to provide you the best possible experience for you to not just know what the pros do, but why they work on a fundamental level that is easy to digest.

In addition to, we are affiliated with educational institutions and can provide educational discounts as a recognized entity for music and audio education.

Who are you affiliated with?

Metal Mastermind® has affiliations with several universities:

SAE Institute of Technology
LaGuardia Community College
Queensborough Community College
The City College of New York

Metal Mastermind® connects several industry professionals to our students:

Adrenaline PR
Skateboard Marketing
Blastbeat Network

Metal Mastermind® can acquire student discounts for industry tools such as:

Apogee
Antelope Audio
Eventide Audio
FabFilter
Sonarworks
Audiomovers
Sweetwater
Audeze
and many more...

What format does The Inner Circle of Metal Mastermind® come in?

The format is an online platform. Once you purchase The Inner Circle Of Metal Mastermind®, you will create a username and password that you will use to access the course.

Can I access The Inner Circle of Metal Mastermind® at any time?

Yes! Once you purchase The Inner Circle Of Metal Mastermind®, you will always have access to the Student Portal. In fact, we encourage you to go through our courses as many times as you wish!

Can I download resources with my account?

Yes! There are several downloads available. However, most of the content is streamable exclusively in the Student Portal.

How do I manage my access?

Reach out to [email protected]

FAQ - User Experience

Who is this for?

This is for any Metal artist or band that is looking to accelerate their career and expand their horizons.

What if I only play one instrument?

Being successful in the music industry does not solely depend on your virtuosity as a musician. You must become more than just a musician. You need to be the total package!

As educators, we have seen students fall short by thinking too small. Talent can only get you so far. You will need to create an entire business surrounding your music. It is a natural progression to see a student start as the musician, become the producer, and then the entrepreneur.

Metal Mastermind® will be the resource that you can always come back to to learn how to expand and flourish. We will help you navigate through the fog.

How long will it take me to go through The Inner Circle of Metal Mastermind®?

This really depends on you. We recommend not rushing through the courses and spending adequate time on each module. We also encourage you to go through the course as many times as you wish. We are adding new content every month to our platform as well, so you will always have something new to work with.

Can't I just get free lessons by watching YouTube videos?

You could. However, what sets this course apart is that it's a hyper-focused series of structured lessons. In other words, it's designed to help the serious musician make progress, taking your skills, creativity and business to the next level.

Can I share access with my band?

Yes! We actually encourage you to share this knowledge with your band.

I went to school/university already. Why should I do this?

Amazing! That puts you at an advantage in many ways. However, the music industry changes pretty rapidly and while a university can help establish your foundation it's always going to be on you to continuously learn what's new and current.

In this instance, rather that pursue the legacy model of a university, Metal Mastermind® has opened a new chapter on learning at an affordable price. You're getting university-level knowledge at an enormous discount in comparison and still have access to learning one-on-one with a dedicated instructor. Plus, they're on the same path as you... just a little further down the road! This is the new way to learn, and you get to call the shots.

Take control of your future without the hassle of institutions that trap you with loans and financial aid for a degree. Becoming a part of The Inner Circle of Metal Mastermind® is how you take matters into your own hands.