Is Ableton Push 3 Worth the Hype? My Take.
The moment we've all been eagerly awaiting has finally arrived—the grand unveiling of Ableton Push 3! Now, before we dive into the details, let me give you the lowdown without overwhelming you, as you can find plenty of resources like Ableton's website and video...
Overcoming the Search for Perfection in Music Production
Your constant search for "better" ideas is probably holding you back from finishing what you are working on. The fact of the matter is that this is just another form of procrastination. As long as you are in the process of searching for that one magic idea, you don't...
Music & My Mental Health
Just a warning that this post is not your typical "music tips" post. It's raw, honest & I'm not sure there is a lesson in it. My hope is that it helps someone who might be going through a rough time. Mental health issues are pretty common in creative people &...
How I made about a song per week for a full year
I wanted to break down many of the major habits & some of the more subtle things that helped me finish a LOT of music. This will likely be a long one, so settle in & let's get into it. I've shared before the fact that I created a music making process that took...
The ebb and flow of creative productivity
The ebb and flow of creativity productivity is a common theme among those in the creative arts. One day, the ideas may be flowing freely and the work is completed effortlessly. The next day, even with the same resources and environment, creativity may feel stagnant...
How Managing Discomfort Can Make You a Better Music Producer
Creative endeavors can be extremely uncomfortable and can lead to days, months or year of procrastination & put your art on stand still. No matter where you are in your path, this discomfort can destroy your momentum and once this momentum is lost, every day...
Is Fatigue Killing Your Creative Work?
Fatigue is real. It's not laziness. It's like being on complete empty all the time. Even the things you want to do seem impossible. Sometimes you can muster up the energy to do menial tasks, but anything that requires thinking, forget it. I suffer from fatigue &...
30 ways to be a better music producer
When it comes to trying to improve your skills in any area of your life, it's difficult to figure out what to do & what actions to take that will make the most impact. As humans it's much easier to identify how to ruin something than it is to identify how to...
Learn the process & you won’t need the techniques!
If there is one major issue with music production that I have noticed as an overwhelming trend, it's that all the music content around it is based on techniques. "This one EQ trick" will make you sound like a great producer!" "Learn this one synth technique &...
Mixing Music is about Balance and Compromise
Mixing music can be an incredible difficult task if you don't learn to grasp the concept of balance & compromise. All mixes are a compromise. Your job is to choose the hierarchy between each separate sound or instrument in your song. A big mistake is thinking that...