Mixing Music | Music Production, Audio Engineering, & Music Business The Future of Mixing: Systems, Storytelling, and AI-Proofing Your Brand [Pt2]
In Part 2 of our conversation with business coach Michael J. Morgan, we go deeper into the mindset, systems, and emotional intelligence every creative needs to thrive in 2025 and beyond.
Dee Kei and Michael talk about AI-proofing your business, why competing on price is dead, and how to build a client experience rooted in story, care, and transformation. This isn’t about hustling harder — it’s about building a sustainable creative practice that reflects who you are.
Whether you’re a mix engineer, producer, or freelancer in any field, this episode will show you how to:
- Sell transformation, not deliverables
- Build systems that support creative flow
- Charge more by creating emotional value
- Stay relevant as AI changes the industry
- Lead with care, clarity, and confidence
The music industry is evolving fast — but the future belongs to those who know how to serve deeply, tell better stories, and build human trust.
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The Mixing Music Podcast is a video and audio series on the art of music production and post-production. Dee Kei, Lu, and James are professionals in the Los Angeles music industry having worked with names like Odetari, 6arelyhuman, Trey Songz, Keyshia Cole, Benny the Butcher, carolesdaughter, Crying City, Daphne Loves Derby, Natalie Jane, charlieonnafriday, bludnymph, Lay Bankz, Rico Nasty, Ayesha Erotica, ATEEZ, Dizzy Wright, Kanye West, Blackway, The Game, Dylan Espeseth, Tara Yummy, Asteria, Kets4eki, Shaquille O'Neal, Republic Records, Interscope Records, Arista Records, Position Music, Capital Records, Mercury Records, Universal Music Group, apg, Hive Music, Sony Music, and many others.
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