Applying a “Less is More” approach to Music Production
Less is More It has a nice ring to it, but..... It's become a cliche in almost every field of expertise, but what does this actually mean when it comes to Music Production? The saying can be so vague that few people really know how to apply it out in the real world....
Your Fear of Sucking Is Why Your Music is Subpar
Your fear of sucking is probably why you are sucking at making music. I know that sounds harsh but hear me out. Over the last 20 years, I have coached 1000's of people on their music making. Having coached people from a wide variety of sill, background & styles,...
Music is Possible for Everyone
Music is possible for everyone. A lot of you think that because you struggle with making music in the beginning or you struggle for a good amount of time, that it just means that you're not cut out for making music. I don't really think that anyone's disqualified for...
How to get organized for Music Production
In this post, I'm going to share how you can get organized for music production, because the worst thing that can happen with your music making is that you aren't properly organized in all the important categories. Without organization, your ideas are not going to be...
Start with a song idea then abandon it
This is going to seem pretty counterintuitive but should connect with you more as you read. You may hear me coming from several similar angles to drive the point home. My goal is always that you are able to take something away from these posts & put the ideas into...
10 Reasons Why Information Leads to Confusion & Procrastination [Music Production]
Here's my top 10 reasons why information is more likely to lead you to procrastination and confusion than it is to lead you to a solution, unless it's done correctly. Whether you're watching YouTube videos, going to music forums, podcasts, or reading blogs like this...
Why you should strip your studio down to bare bones
Why you should strip down all your equipment to the bare minimum The Power Of Less I have a lot of students that have loads of hardware and software equipment, and they're still not finishing songs. The fact of the matter is most of the equipment they have, they don't...
10 Reasons Why Finishing Songs Should Be Your Number One Priority
10 Reasons Why Finishing Songs Should Be Your Number One Priority Today I'm going to give you 10 reasons why finishing songs should be your number one priority when it comes to music production. It's really easy to get lost in all the details of music production, with...
How to become a more efficient Producer
How to become a more efficient Producer When it comes to music production, many producers find themselves stuck, seemingly doing tons of work toward their goals & yet find they aren't any closer to reaching those goals. Whether you want to be a famous DJ producer...
The Best Investment A Music Producer Can Make
What I am about to talk about I probably something that 95% of music producers don't even want to think about but that they really NEED to hear. The fact is that where you are investing your time & money for your music might be the exact opposite of what you...