Music Production Podcast

What is your definition of success as a musician? Are your goals undermining your ability to find success? In this episode, we talk about what kinds of goals can help you find success and what kinds of goals may be dooming you to failure. It's all about a change in mindset and how a few words from Steve Martin could make all the difference! Support the Music Production Podcast on Patreon Show Notes:

Let's play devil's advocate to our last episode on streamlining and maximizing our music production time. Today I want to go against a lot of important productivity tips, such as creating templates, routines, and patterns, in order to find new inspiration. Breaking a routine and changing patterns can allow us to climb out of a rut and see things with new perspective.  For today's episode, let's ditch the template and break the routine! Support the Music Production Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Toy Synths Ableton Live Pack Ableton One Thing

Last time we spoke about creating time for music making. On this episode we will discuss how you can make the most of that time once you have it.  Support the podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Creating Custom Templates in Ableton Live Free Ableton Live Channel Strip Suggested Device Defaults by Patches Best Ableton Live Shortcuts by Patches Free Egg Shaker Loops by Patches The AbletonOp Real Clap 200 Free Finger Snaps Foundational Drum Beats Sample Pack Drum Fills Sample Pack 50 Rut-Busting Tips for Improved Workflow, Productivity, and Finishing Tracks The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up by Marie Kondo  

How do you find time to make music? We all live busy lives. Producing music is so time-consuming! Here are some tips, techniques, and tricks you can use to find and maximize your time for making music. Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Your Turn To Hold Me Accountable - LifeHacker War of Art  by Steven Pressfield Rescue Time Seconds Pro High Intensity Interval Timer

Do you want to make a living making music? Yea? Really? Are you sure?  What does it mean to "go pro?" What are the positive and negative consequences of success? Here are some thoughts on what it means to become a professional, as well as a surprisingly relevant reading of Shakespeare's "To Be or Not To Be" soliloquy in Hamlet. Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: "To Be or Not To Be" Seth Godin on the Moment with Brian Koppelman

This episode focuses on the importance of maintaining a learning mindset. It's all about keeping the mind open for opportunities to grow, even from the most unlikely of sources. Support the Podcast on Patreon

Are you having trouble moving tracks forward and finishing them? Perhaps you need to make bad music. Here are some words of encouragement to see your projects, even if they are not your best, to the end. Support the Podcast on Patreon Show Notes: Links to things mentioned in the episode. Social Story Songs with Brian and Chris Cuckoo (for his #Jamuary2017 challenge) My #Jamuary2017 Tracks:

Kick off a thrilling journey through music production and creativity! Discover the speaker's transformation from guitarist to producer, emphasizing hard work and community. Dive into the importance of breaking traditional rules to unlock unique musical expressions. Learn about the rewarding experience of teaching and the impact of genuine artistry over market trends. Embrace authenticity in music and enjoy an inviting atmosphere as listeners are encouraged to engage and share thoughts.