Your Potential. Are you Reaching it? I don’t mean to get all “woo-woo” on you, but your creative potential is pretty unlimited. Yes YOU! So why aren’t you where you want to be? What is it that is holding you back from completing that EP you’ve been planning to write? Why aren’t you signing your tracks onto your favorite Labels? Why aren’t you playing some of the great gigs that are happening all year round, all around the world? It’s you..(Yes..you) See, you are pure potential at every moment, but there is a huge difference between potential and making that potential your reality. Many of the ..read more

Your creative input vs creative output ratio may be causing problems when it comes to finishing songs. If you are doing more input than output it means you aren’t implementing what you are learning, you are just digesting information, and information rarely leads to transformation. Implementation requires a lot more mental energy , which is why we prefer to consume. So what is input & what is output? In simple terms input is the information you take in. This can be watching tutorials, speaking with a coach or even reading this post. Output is what&nb ..read more

If you’re under the impression that songwriting and producing are cut from the same creative cloth, you’re not entirely off-base. They often walk hand-in-hand, where the more you produce, the more songs you tend to wrap up. But there’s a trap lurking that I’m keen to help you sidestep—a pitfall that frequently hinders the progress of many music producers. Let’s first dissect where these two artistic endeavors converge and where they diverge. The Production Playground: Crafting Sounds and Arrangements Producing encompasses the art of sound selection—whether through samples, presets, or sound de ..read more

Building consistent creative habits can be a bit of a head-scratcher at first. You might think you just need to lock in a specific time daily to finish tunes, and you’re not entirely wrong. The issue comes down to making your new habit stick. Almost anyone can create a habit for 2 or 3 days in a row, but 30 days and beyond it accomplished by far fewer people. So here’s the kicker – How do you make that habit stick? That’s where the real challenge lies. Your brain, ever the resourceful creature, loves sticking to the familiar, even if that routine is holding you back. Any excuse the brain can m ..read more

Reviewing 2023 & moving into a strong 2024 2023 was an interesting year. I’ve battled my way out of fatigue & have been doing much better. I’m still working my way back to my previous energy levels, but 2023 has had a noticeable improvement. My focus for 2023 was improving user experience for my Producer’s Playground & Transformation Station members. I made navigation much easier & fixed a number of little bugs, so everything works more seamlessly. I also focused on my Music Habits Podcasts & have posted quite a few. As of writing this I just released my 62nd podcast. My ho ..read more

It’s that time of year again. December begins the evaluation process of the goals you set early this year, what you’ve nailed & where you’ve failed. Some of us rejoice in how far we’ve come in a single year, while most of us feel a bit crap about our results. This cycle tends to repeat year after year & you convince yourself that it’s just the way it is. It not… Where does the time go? For most of us, making a goal & a plan & sticking to it isn’t as easy as expected. Especially if the goal is related to a passion instead of a survival necessity. You don’t have to make ..read more

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 yourself creatively. If you have something to say, take whatever inconvenient action is necessary to express it; otherwise, you risk carrying your unexpressed music with you to the end. Your creative expression is akin to a fingerprint, and there will never be another one exactly like yours. When you leave this world, so does your ..read more

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 inspired. How can you possibly make it work when the circumstances aren’t ideal? Also, how do you even make the time? A busy life rarely gets less busy, so you need the the skills of working your passion into your life especially when you are busy. You don’t want to learn this when you have a ton of free time, because then you will stop when life gets busy again. The real sec ..read more

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 your full potential as a music producer. In this post, we’re going to delve into the concept of abandoning your music and why it’s a habit that needs to be broken. We’ll explore how your ability to problem-solve from start to finish is crucial for creating exceptional music and how abandoning your music can become a stronger habit th ..read more

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, it’s the accelerated results. If you could get the same results without personal guidance, a coach would be redundant. It can be argued that everyone can benefit from a coach in a number of areas in their life, but this post is music production related, so let’s talk about it. Should you hire a music production coach? If so ..read more