- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Finding Your Artistic Voice
As an artist, who do you want to sound like? If your answer to that question is anyone other than yourself, why are you even making...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Your Fans Are Out There
Your fans are out there. Hiding in plain sight. You just have to reach them where they are. The internet is too damn noisy for them to...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Love the Confrontation
So, I post a lot of informational posts. Sometimes I make motivational posts. But they’re really only helpful if you actually do...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
Mediocrity As a Crown
Making comments (even jokingly) about how bad you are is a coward’s way of life. It’s kind of like saying “well, I’m not really trying.”...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
The "New Era"
Soooo many people bitch about Spotify payouts etc. These people are just complaining that things have changed. Yes, it’s true that the...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
How the Lion King Can Help Your Music
I never really got into that movie as a kid. BUT, there is genius in it. Think about how they portray the “dark” and the “light." The...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
How valuable are you?
How valuable are you? Let’s talk about it. I don’t mean in a spiritual or self-esteem kind of way. I’m talking economics. What can you...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Success is built on the shit you DON’T want to do.
Success is built on the shit you DON’T want to do. Just because you’re GOOD at something….. doesn’t mean the world owes you anything....
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Mystique
Make sure you’re not using “mystique” as an excuse to be lazy. Just because you don’t do shit aside from release music doesn’t mean you...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Only Solve Problems That You Have Right Now
If you don’t have any songs yet, you don’t need to worry about booking shows, or having a full band (if you’re solo), or what the artwork...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
CRAVE THE PAIN
Some of my favorite clients are the ones who can face the hard truths. They don’t wince and flinch and cower when I tell them how...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
What's Your Reason?
Why do you want to make a career out of music? “Because I love music” isn’t that good of an answer. EVERYONE does that. I talked to an...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
What Motivates You?
What drives you, internal or external validation? Do you chase the approval of others? Or would you rather just BE who you want to be as...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Gratitude
Try making a list of things you’re thankful for and reading it every night before you go to sleep. It’s good for ya. #getsome
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Whose Record Are We Making Here, Anyway?
When you hire a pro, that person deeply considers details that you don’t even know exist. How can you possibly know? There’s plenty...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Don't Be Afraid to Show A Little Personality
When I work with artists & bands, what we create usually lies within a “common ground” of influences that we each have. I want to learn...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
A Little Mix Advice
Yo, low-level mix/production tactical advice here. When using one-shot drum samples… PLEASE TURN THEM THE FUCK DOWN. THEY CUT JUST FINE....
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Be a Better Person
If you want more out of your life, you’re going to have to BE more. Be a better person, learn new skill sets, help others. If you can...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Always Be Getting Better
I just listened to an old record of mine (from 2013ish) that I always thought I did a pretty good job on, but I just now realized it’s...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
"Happy Little Records"
This one is for the other producers out there. Meet the artists "where they are” when tracking. Example: if a player is real musical, you...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Habits Over Motivation
Habits over motivation y’all. If you wait until you “feel like it” to work out…. Guess how ripped you’re going to get? Versus if you go...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
Reason #452 why you shouldn’t produce yourself:
A great producer is going to analyze you and learn your strengths & weaknesses. He will know how to use them to your advantage. He (or...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 1 min
A Producer's Value
Don’t get me wrong…. Artists recording themselves can be a good thing. But all the gear manufacturers conveniently forget to tell you how...
- Nov 1, 2020
- 2 min
“What if this is the best that I can be?”
Ok. Honesty time. I was driving with my kids, and they wanted to listen to the Moana soundtrack. I don’t mind this stuff at all—I thought...