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Zack Seif
United States
Приєднався 17 лип 2010
This channel is a glimpse of what it's like to be a professional musician in today's music industry. I post gear demos, gig vlogs, and anything related to my daily life and career. If you enjoy what you see, feel free to subscribe and reach out to me on Instagram.
My name is Zachary Seif, thank you for watching my official UA-cam channel.
My name is Zachary Seif, thank you for watching my official UA-cam channel.
Pardon Me - Incubus (Full Band Cover Live in Studio)
Pardon Me by Incubus (Performed by Rumble City Records)
Vocals: Nate Ross
Guitars: Zack Seif
Bass/BGV: Phil DeFreitas
Drums: Gabriel Scholis-Fernandez
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered: Skylar Ross of Skylar Ross Recording
Filmed, Edited, Directed: Nate Ross of X Creative
Recorded live on June 20th, 2024
Vocals: Nate Ross
Guitars: Zack Seif
Bass/BGV: Phil DeFreitas
Drums: Gabriel Scholis-Fernandez
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered: Skylar Ross of Skylar Ross Recording
Filmed, Edited, Directed: Nate Ross of X Creative
Recorded live on June 20th, 2024
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Відео
How Much Money Do Musicians ACTUALLY Make? (Gigging, Teaching, Youtube)
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Today we take a look at how much money I actually make as a full-time musician teaching, gigging, and doing UA-cam. My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me as I show you what being in the music industry is like o...
What I NEED To Be In A WEDDING BAND - GEAR RUNDOWN 2024
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DESCRIPTION: Today we take a look at what I need to be in an award-winning Wedding Band/Cover Band/Corporate Band in 2024. My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me as I show you what being in the music industry is...
The ULTIMATE METALCORE Guitar Tone (Axe Fx III, FM9, FM3)
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Today we take a look at my process for creating an authentic metalcore guitar tone on the Fractal Audio Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3. My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me as I show you what being in the music indus...
This Guitar Has NO WOOD In It (Aristides 060R HONEST Review)
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Today we take a look at my new Aristides 060R electric guitar. My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me as I show you what being in the music industry is like on a regular basis. Contact Email: ZackSeifMusic@gmail...
The ONE DOWNSIDE Of Fractal Audio || (Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3)
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Today we revisit the Fractal Audio Axe-FX III and see how the Pitch Shifting Algorithm has improved since my last demo in 2021. ORIGINAL VIDEO HERE: ua-cam.com/video/Hsjstt648bc/v-deo.html My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industri...
What It's Like Playing Your FINAL SHOW || Gig Vlog #41
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Today we take a look at Crash the Party’s FINAL SHOW for now… My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me as I show you what being in the music industry is like on a regular basis. Contact Email: ZackSeifMusic@gmail....
Why TUBE AMP PURISTS Love The Axe-Fx/FM9/FM3 || (Cygnus X-3 Software Demo)
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Today we take a look at Fractal Audio’s latest update for the Axe-Fx III, FM9 and FM3 and go over why their VINTAGE amps are the best on the market now. My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me as I show you what ...
THIS Guitar Is Better than a FENDER STRAT || LsL Saticoy Demo and Review
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Today we take a look at my new LsL Instruments Saticoy Custom Shop. My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me as I show you what being in the music industry is like on a regular basis. Contact Email: ZackSeifMusic@...
The BEST Wireless Mic System For Under $200
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Today we take a look at my new wireless microphone system from Lekato. 1.Product link: amzn.to/3TORk1T 2.Discount code: I6OM73OO, 20% off (Valid from April 16 to April 30) My name is Zachary Seif, and I am a professional guitarist from the NYC Metro Area. I teach private lessons, perform in multiple bands, do session work and am the Artist Relations Manager for Quantum Industries. Come join me ...
How To Create a FLAWLESS Live Guitar Tone || Fractal Audio Axe-FX III/FM9/FM3
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How To Create a FLAWLESS Live Guitar Tone || Fractal Audio Axe-FX III/FM9/FM3
What it's REALLY like playing in a Wedding Band || Gig Vlog #40
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What it's REALLY like playing in a Wedding Band || Gig Vlog #40
SILENT Guitar Cable? || Neutrik silentPLUG 2 Review
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SILENT Guitar Cable? || Neutrik silentPLUG 2 Review
Steve Lukather Made the PERFECT Electric Guitar || Ernie Ball Musicman Luke III HONEST Review
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Steve Lukather Made the PERFECT Electric Guitar || Ernie Ball Musicman Luke III HONEST Review
The BEST P90 Pickup On The Market (Fralin Noiseless P90 Demo)
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The BEST P90 Pickup On The Market (Fralin Noiseless P90 Demo)
How Guitarists Handle LAST MINUTE GIGS || Gig Vlog #39
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How Guitarists Handle LAST MINUTE GIGS || Gig Vlog #39
Why Guitarists Use DUNLOP Picks and Strings
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Why Guitarists Use DUNLOP Picks and Strings
I Found the BEST In-Ear Monitor System under $500
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I Found the BEST In-Ear Monitor System under $500
THIS Is The BEST 7 String Guitar Ever || JP13-7 10 Year Review
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THIS Is The BEST 7 String Guitar Ever || JP13-7 10 Year Review
My FIRST TIME Using a 7-STRING Guitar Live || Gig Vlog #38
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My FIRST TIME Using a 7-STRING Guitar Live || Gig Vlog #38
THIS Is The BEST Wireless Guitar System || Shure GLXD16+ Demo and Review
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THIS Is The BEST Wireless Guitar System || Shure GLXD16 Demo and Review
I Found A RARE Musicman JP15 Guitar
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I Found A RARE Musicman JP15 Guitar
This Gig Took FOREVER (I Got Home at 6AM) || Gig Vlog #37
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This Gig Took FOREVER (I Got Home at 6AM) || Gig Vlog #37
"This Is Zack Seif" - 2023 Live Performance Highlight Reel
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"This Is Zack Seif" - 2023 Live Performance Highlight Reel
THIS IS What Makes A GREAT Show || Gig Vlog #36
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THIS IS What Makes A GREAT Show || Gig Vlog #36
Gibson Les Paul VS Musicman Majesty Shootout
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Gibson Les Paul VS Musicman Majesty Shootout
Why I Use The FM9 ON TOUR || My Ultimate Live Guitar Tone
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Why I Use The FM9 ON TOUR || My Ultimate Live Guitar Tone
Guitarist Plays DRUMS On Stage || Gig Vlog #35
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Guitarist Plays DRUMS On Stage || Gig Vlog #35
The Positive Grid SPARK GO Is Just OK...
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The Positive Grid SPARK GO Is Just OK...
How do they sound when compared to the standard set of p90s? Do they actually have the raw P90 sound or are they just a little bit dull and less brilliant like is common with a lot of the Fender noises stuff?
Did anyone used this with bass guitars?..im looking to shop for a wireless system..how is it still 7 months later?
Bass will blow this speaker very quick. It's not meant for it.
@@ZackSeifMusic wait what? How can a bass blow a wireless system? 👀
It's a practice amp. Use headphones. It sounds amazing through a good set of phones.
Enjoy!
Dude, excellent job! That sounded HUGE.
Big thanks!!!!
great stuff dude! tone was spot on!
Thank you so much!! I spent HOURS recreating that from scratch haha.
Damn this is sick. Love Incubus, I really enjoyed this.
Thank you Josh! Appreciate it man.
As always my Fractal preset for this song is available for purchase and it is the EXACT tone you hear in this video😄
Jesus... That is awesome! Dude, those tones are epic!!!
Thank you so much!!! It's all Axe-Fx 😉
@@ZackSeifMusicI assumed as much!!! Love my AF3. Any details on what all you used for this song?
@@nevessl576I painstakingly recreated the album tone over multiple days until the band agreed it was what we needed haha. Happy to sell the preset on my store if you wanna shoot me an email Zackseifmusic at gmail dot com 😊
@@ZackSeifMusic Sent! :)
A great pleasure, this was (Yoda voice).
Wait for the next one, I cannot 😂
@@ZackSeifMusicaaaaaaamen!!
That record was so good ❤
It is SOOO good
***Thanks for checking out my latest band! Be sure to let us know what songs YOU want to see covered next***
Yes !😊
Can't wait to announce our live show dates!
Next time tune the guitar. Sounded like absolute ass.
Hell yeah
Hell yeah brother
Got everyone headbanging
That's the goal!!
The stock MusicMan pickups are just too muddy man could never get into em. Definitely something to swap out first.
Hell yea brother let’s fucking rock
LFG brother
Bro I was just about to go to sleep and now you got me over your head banging add money to listen to my rock playlist thank you
That's amazing haha
YOUUU >YOUUU< …
Such a classic
What’s wrong with you? I like the sound of the heels better
Why not both?
YES!
\m/
Glad it wasnt a queef i dont love that 💨
The old Metallica fuckin awesome after and justice for all Metallica sucks I don't even think Cliff Burton would be playing with Metallica at all
Oh yes we love the Chug
CHUGS
bro got me headbanging on the toilet
That's the best haha
Man am I glad I didn’t scroll, I love that sound
It's a classic
@ZackSeifMusic indeed it is, thank you
if you arent banging your head, replay and try again
100% agreed
WHATS THE SONG CALLED
sad but true 🤙
Sad But True by Metallica
True SAD BUT TRUUUE
Absolutely!
The DGT has a sparkle that the 24 08 doesn't.
There is surely a difference!!
With youtube sound, I can't really tell any difference in tone.
Honestly, it's not supposed to be that noticeable, if at all. It's really supposed to be more of a durability longevity thing, as well as a feel thing. For the people who claim that stainless steel frets sound too bright compared to nickel, you can literally just turn down the treble on your amp or roll back the tone knob to compensate. That's why I believe every guitar should has stainless steel frets. Especially these days you see import guitars around $500-$1000 have them, so there's no excuse for a $4000 guitar not to have them when they are better.
Moral of the story, buy a Tele and just play the damned thing. 😄
A good Tele is all ya need unless it's downtuned metal. Super versatile and sound amazing.
Good stuff, Zach. I like your style - and your tones! That Quantum gear looks pretty awesome too. Sub'd. Keep at it. 🤘🏻🚀
Sincerely appreciate it Brett, thank you so much for the support, hope to see you around the channel🤘🤘🤘
fly 3 better🎉
I find it so interesting that people seem to almost be split down the middle, and I think that just goes to show you that these days it's easy to find good travel solutions for amplifiers!
It is what it is. It is small and that is all what it is. You can crank up the bass volume knobs on the amp and EQ in the control app. The effects are in the software, hence, they are not as good as the actual pedals so you know what to expect. For a $100, an amp about the size of an effect pedal, that’s all it can do. For me it serves its purpose for a tiny amp.
By Chinese it's only a tool to be used not a piece of Art
Someone from quality control needs to be fired for this shit.
Here in my city in northern Chile, we got 250 - 350 for a small bar / casino gig, and maybe 1.000 for a wedding, for the whole band. We do it for the love of music mostly.
That's amazing to hear! Always great to do what you love.
I started playing clubs in the 80's. Then later I played professionally in the metal scene. I eventually got out of it but I still play and record now. I will say $15,000 - $30,000 a year playing gigs in today's economy is nothing. Even $50,000 a year is nothing in 2024. If you live by yourself, have no kids, don't own a house, then you can get by with that amount. Different world these days. I had a blast when I played professionally, I played all originals ( I hate playing covers), made some decent money, met very cool people, saw cool places, partied hard, spent a lot of time with women. Different era. It's nothing like it used to be. Good luck.
Wow, that UA-cam income is great! I get around £30 at the moment from Adsense. Thanks for sharing this, I think I might have missed the "shocking truth" bit cos it sounds like you're doing really well! When I was in a covers band we got max £200 per person so again, nice work on that front. I'm a full time musician too and make original music, UA-cam videos etc. It's tough at times but I love what I get to do and feel very grateful for music fans!
Glad this was helpful! Since all of my stats are from US-based gigs it's always interesting to see what other countries are like. It's a lot of work like you mentioned but it's very rewarding on a personal level :D
Just a liiiiiitle short on that first bend ↘️ sounds good though
kudos Zack on getting to this point, it's ultimately a lot of work and time investment but to do things with guitar for a living has been your goal from the start and that can only feel extremely rewarding i went a slightly different path after music school, decided to work in music and always create /play music around that, I've been a promoter in Luxembourg now for over 15 years organising stuff from Meshuggah, Bonobo, Snarky Puppy to Dream Theater, RHCP, Slipknot etc.. it's been a crazy road but ultimately the balance i wanted in life and for now can't see myself doing anything else great to see how far you've come in any case, keep up the good work 🙌
Always appreciate your insight Paul. Life is absolutely a balancing act for sure.
Great video excellent quality
Much appreciated🙏🙏🙏
Very good bro! Very hard working 👍🏻
Thank you so much my friend😀 glad you enjoyed this. Are things similar where you live?
I did this back in the 80s I was thinking 500 a night then just like you are now so it was much more lucrative back then. and I didn’t travel up and down East Coast. It was just all the New Jersey part of New York part of Pennsylvania hour to an hour and a half tops sometimes out in Long Island. weddings are good money, but that was it. I would much rather play in a band making $50 in a bar then play a wedding again. Every now and then I would hook up with some rich girl from a wedding and that was always good. But let’s face it weddings are lame your best bet become a mailman or get some kind of job like that and continue to do this on the side become a teacher. That’s what I did and I still do that stuff on the side. You can make some good money and then make all your extra cash playing . you’re doing it the hard way and that’s only good when you’re young .hit 40-45 and you don’t have a job and you don’t have stable Good money coming in no girl is going to give you the time of day. Let alone a bank for a car or house loan you can forget about those so be smart, go back to school become a teacher or mailman and you’ll have the best of both worlds
Appreciate your insight and advice. I can always pick up more days teaching and have those 2 degrees I can always apply further as a backup :D I've had other jobs but nothing is as fulfilling as what I currently do. Plus I have $0 debt and could make changes at anytime so we'll keep this going and see what happens.
Those 100 dollar bar gigs really make sense as opposed to making 3-400 bucks 4+ hours away. I’ve done both and really I’d rather just play close by for less than spend all day on the road.
It's definitely a give and take for sure. Typically the agency gig will give you more dates and get you infront of more people which is nice to get the "touring experience" without being away for more than a weekend. It can help grow your brand and get you into new markets, and sometimes it still pays more at the end of the day. But it does cost money and requires another level of commitment, and you better be ready to invest into your equipment, live show (tracks, lights, video etc.) and make sure every night is a good night if you want to get invited back.
@@ZackSeifMusicI did a whole summer of gigs down in AC a few years back. It was fun, sure. Worth it over playing up north where I’m from? It was definitely no fun driving home at 2am nodding off and not even close to where I was going. I can’t say I’d want to do that again over just playing low stress low expectation local shows. We run our own sound and get typically 150-200 a man. Is it bottom feeding? Probably. Is it smarter to do? Up for debate and really goals depending.
THIS VIDEO IS EXTREMELY WELL PRESENTED !
Thank you so much! Appreciate the feedback😃
*Let me know your thoughts on being a full-time musician and if YOU are making similar amounts as a musician*