#336: Why You're Unhappy with Your Music and What To Do About It
Aug 18, 2023
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In this podcast, they discuss why we shouldn't try to sound like our favorite artists and how we can unlock our own musical super-power. The host emphasizes the importance of recognizing our unique talents and not comparing ourselves to others. They also talk about embracing uniqueness in music production and the limitations of AI-generated music.
Avoid comparing yourself to other artists to maintain joy and satisfaction in creating music.
Embrace your uniqueness and flaws in music production to stand out and connect with your audience.
Deep dives
The 5 Minute Music Producer book
The podcast episode announces the release of Brian Funk's new book, The 5 Minute Music Producer. This book provides 365 music making activities that help with songwriting and music production. The activities are designed to combat writer's block, enhance creativity, develop solid workflows, and improve music finishing skills. The book serves as a guide and personal trainer, offering quick and easy challenges that only take a few minutes to complete. The aim is to gradually advance music production skills, even for those with limited time.
The dangers of comparison
The podcast delves into the negative impact of comparing oneself to other artists. It emphasizes that constant comparison steals the joy and satisfaction from creating music. The tendency to cherry-pick the best qualities of multiple favorite artists causes us to lose appreciation for our own unique talents. The podcast encourages listeners to understand that artists they admire also possess flaws and challenges. By avoiding unhealthy comparisons, aspiring musicians give their own ideas and creations a fair chance to develop and grow, without premature self-doubt and dissatisfaction.
Embrace uniqueness and flaws
The podcast advocates embracing one's own uniqueness and imperfections in music production. It emphasizes the importance of bringing personality, vulnerability, and idiosyncrasies into one's music. Listeners are encouraged to focus on their strengths, while celebrating their flaws and cultivating them as part of their trademark. The podcast highlights that authenticity and individuality separate artists from imitators. By persistently working on and embracing their unique traits, musicians can ultimately stand out and create a genuine connection with their audience.
Our favorite artists inspire us to make our own music. But it's easy to get caught up in trying to replicate their sound. In doing so, we ignore what is our number one advantage over every other music producer in the world.
In this episode, we talk about why we can't and don't even want to sound like our favorite artists and what we can do to unlock our own musical super-power that can set us apart from the crowd.