Don’t Die With Your Music Inside
Your creative ideas are more than just fleeting thoughts—they are your unique property, and only you can decide their importance. The world may not always encourage you to speak your truth through your art, but don't let circumstances dictate your ability to express...
Make Music When You’re Busy & Uninspired
Amateurs make music when they have the time & are inspired. Professionals make music every day, regardless. You may be asking, "how does that even work?". Most producer's find producing great work difficult, even when they are inspired. How can you possibly make...
Songwriting, Sound Selection and Musicianship for Electronic Producers
In my musical journey, from my role as a guitarist in a band to electronic music creator, I used to pondered the reasons behind our early success. Back then, we faced bands far more technically proficient than us, yet we consistently won battle of the bands. It left...
Finish What You Start: Breaking the Habit of Abandoning Your Music
Have you ever found yourself endlessly starting new music projects only to leave them unfinished? You're not alone. In fact, even great songs have humble beginnings. The relentless pursuit of something "better" can be the very thing holding you back from achieving...
Should you hire a music coach? If so, when is the best time?
Let's face it. Nobody wants to hire a music coach. I don't & you don't. That said, I've hired many coaches in my life & don't regret a single one. Some of you may actually be looking for a personal coach right now. I'd argue that it's not the coach you want,...
There is no perfect Sample. Use what you’ve got!
Many producers fall into the trap of endlessly searching for the perfect sample. They invest countless hours in browsing libraries, websites, and sample packs, hoping to find that one sound that will elevate their tracks to new heights. However, this perpetual quest...
15 Ways To Make your bland songs slap
Nearly all songs you create are going to start off sounding a bit bland. Most great songs have pretty humble beginnings. The challenge for newer producers is that they find it difficult to bring their music to the next level, so they are often stuck on bland. This...
Making Music When You “Feel” Like it is For The Weak Minded
Have you ever found yourself waiting for that magical moment of inspiration before sitting down to produce music? The belief that creativity and inspiration should always go hand in hand is deeply ingrained in our minds. But relying solely on feeling inspired could be...
How Cold Showers Make me more Productive (and How to Get Started)
I've written previously on the many benefits of cold showers on my health and overall well being but I've never really gone into the details of how I got started & how you might be able to do the same. The truth is, the thought of cold showers sucks but actually...
I was a Music Psychic. Were you?
Ever since I was young, I always had a deep connection with music. I recall at 13 or 14 I was "DJing" for my mom's friends with my dual cassette boom box & small collection of cassettes. I also used to attempt to make remixes, cutting bits of songs from 1 deck...