If you’re like most producers, navigating the music industry can seem like a pretty daunting prospect.With little information out there on the ‘right’ way to approach labels, or how to actually get your music in the hands of the right people, making an impact in an industry often working behind closed doors is a real cause of confusion and overwhelm for many.So this week I had the pleasure of interviewing Enamour, a rising star of the progessive house scene, who describes his journey from local warmup DJ to in-demand producer releasing on labels like Anjunadeep, Future Classic, Lane 8’s This Never Happened, Rufus Du Sol’s Rose Avenue, Desert Hearts Black, mau5trap and more, all in a matter of a few years.Not only does he share the strategies he used for building contacts in the music industry, and securing releases on the biggest labels in his genre, Enamour also dives into his creative rituals, how he generates ideas and expands them into full tracks, and gives us a sneak peak into some of his favourite tools to use in the studio.So if you're looking to write your best music and break through onto bigger and better labels, you are going to LOVE this episode. Listen to this week’s episode of the Finish More Music podcast now!

As an artist, there’s no better feeling than being inspired to write music that lights you up. But as you may know all too well, inspiration rarely lasts forever. And when it does suddenly disappear from us, we’re left in a place that NOBODY wants to be in…The creative rut.As painful as it is easy to fall into, getting stuck in a rut with no idea of how to get out is a challenge that all producers face at various points throughout their journey... Unless you’ve got a strategy to defeat it.So in this week’s podcast episode I'm sharing 5 of my favorite strategies that you can quickly  implement to kickstart your creativity again whenever you’ve lost your muse, so you can get back to writing the music you love.Apply them, and never fear the rut again. Ignore them, and get stuck in for the long haul. Find how in this week’s episode of the Finish More Music podcast now!

No matter what stage you’re at in your music production journey, there’s a classic trap that you can easily fall into...and that’s forcing it. I’m sure you’d love to master every step of the production process yourself, or have a super recognizable and unique ‘sound’, or always get quick results in the studio...   But in reality, pushing for these sorts of things only leads to getting pushed BACK.And the harder you push, the bigger the frustration that comes with it.   And the bigger the frustration, the slower your progress.   And the slower your progress...well, you get the idea.So in this week’s podcast episode I’m taking you through four of the key ‘foreceable’ areas of the production process to watch out for, so that you can focus on what really matters… Writing great music.Find out what they are by listening to this week’s episode of the Finish More Music podcast now!

Have you ever set out for the day only to end up bored, tired, lazy, or stuck scrolling through social media longer than you care to admit?Well there’s a secret source behind productive, focused and successful days that absolutely anyone can tap into, but so many choose to skip out on... The morning!If there’s one thing that has had the most profound impact on my life, my joy and my productivity, it’s 100% what I do in the morning before I start the day.So in this week’s podcast episode, I wanted to share some of the things that I do as soon as I wake up that get me ready and prepared for the day ahead.And you know what? For the first time EVER I’m going to say this… You don’t even have to follow them all! These are just a few things that have had a genuine positive impact on my life that I think might just work for you too, if you give them a try. And the beautiful thing is they’re SO easy to start doing and they take almost no time at all to complete, but will power you forward towards your version of success.So dive into this week’s episode with me to see how you can kick-start your mornings for a happier, more fulfilling, and more meaningful day.

What if I told you there was a secret to making massive gains in the studio, with almost minimum effort?You’d probably tell me I’m talking out of my 🍑... But there absolutely is, and today I’m sharing it with you!In this week’s podcast episode I’m diving deep into the Compound Effect, a concept that is so powerful it will help you see literal exponential growth in your creativity and music...And with just a few simple steps everyday, you’ll see huge leaps in the quality of the tracks you write, your knowledge, your output, and most importantly, your enjoyment.Curious to see how it works?Listen to the Finish More Music Podcast now!

For producers, writing music and being creative can be an amazing path to self-discovery...It helps to shine a light on who you are, what your vision looks like, what your tastes are, and what your sound is.But it also shines a light on your fears, the things that hold you back...“What will people say about my music?”    “Is it good enough?”   “Am I talented enough?”   “What will the label say, will I get rejected?”Everytime you show up to the studio you step into the unknown, encountering various levels of fear and doubt in one way or another. And for many people, this resistance is seen as the enemy, something that can stop you writing music all together.But in this week’s podcast episode, I’m showing you how by actually embracing this resistance, you can discover something in you that’s SO powerful... you’ll maximise your results in the studio AND countless other areas of your life.You’ve got to see it to believe it…Listen to episode 101 of the Finish More Music podcast now!  

It’s the 100th episode of the Finish More Music Podcast (🎉🎉🎉) and to be truthful, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about what kind of episode would be fitting for such a milestone...I’ve been thinking back to all the amazing episodes there’s been in the past, including those with some of the biggest names in electronic music, those that tell stories of amazing breakthroughs, and those that are simply just me and a microphone.And it made me think back to the whole reason why I started this podcast...To be able to share everything I’ve learned from my experience coaching thousands of music producers overcome their creative blocks, and release music on the labels they love, so more people can do it too.And that’s why this week I’m keeping things simple, rounding up some of the most valuable advice I can possibly give.Because there's a wealth of information online that can be incredible resources for developing and growing as a music producer, but for so many people that very same information is just a black hole of wasted time...   Bottomless Youtube rabbit-holes, countless gear manuals and production books...   Whilst these resources *can* be brilliant for your learning, they are often simply the ILLUSION of being productive, and rarely inspire you to actually do the thing you need to improve.So in this week’s podcast, I’m sharing 5 of my best strategies to turbocharge your learning, so that the valuable time you put into improving your music actually translates into genuine growth.Curious to learn what they are?    Listen to the 100th episode of the Finish More Music Podcast now!

The Finish More Music Podcast is back for a super special episode this week as we sit down with Toronto house maestro Demuir!Looking at Demuir’s recent release history on labels such as Hot Creations, Desolat, Elrow and Heist (to name a few), it’s hard to imagine that he once took a near decade-long break from writing music entirely...But in this interview, we sit down to discuss the reasons why he left the game, and more importantly, how he bounced back to become a truly one of a kind force in modern dance music.Not only is he now incredibly prolific, Demuir oozes a deep musical wisdom that’s an absolute gold mine for any aspiring producer, and carries a unique creative philosophy that so many people can be inspired by.We discuss everything from maintaining your consistency and integrity as a creative, to getting your music heard and thriving as an artist no matter the circumstances... ...and SO much more.This is hands down one of my FAVOURITE interviews ever, and there’s so much gold in here you’ll probably want to listen a few times over…Make sure you’ve got a paper and pen handy, and get stuck in with us!

When you look at top producers in their studios, it’s easy to get envious of their seemingly unlimited time, energy and resources to commit to their craft. And while there’s lots of reasons why some people succeed and some fall short, one thing is for sure…   We’ve all got the same 24 hours in a day - it’s what you do with them that counts.Now you might be thinking that this only applies to people who already have the perfect setup, or don’t work full-time jobs, or don’t have distractions like family and relationships…   Well, it doesn’t. Because I know hundreds of creatives that have to deal with life getting in the way like most people do, yet still manage to be incredibly prolific and reap the rewards for it.So in this week’s podcast I’m revealing my 5 essential tips to optimise your time in the studio, so that when it is your time to create, you can go flat out towards your version of success.You wouldn’t believe how much you can get done in just a short amount of time....Tune in to this week’s episode to find out how.

Whether you’re at the start of your music production journey or you’ve had years of experience already, the endless amount of things to learn, tools to use and creative directions to take can be incredibly exciting... New gear, new plugins, new sample packs, new trends, old trends, new tutorials, new platforms, new possibilities, the list goes on! But while all these things can serve as great inspiration for your music, a lot of the time they only lead to one thing, overwhelm.And when you experience overwhelm, it’s near on impossible to enter creative flow...Because getting overwhelmed quickly causes stress, anxiety, frustration and procrastination - all the things that stop you from writing great music.So in this week’s podcast I’m laying out 5 of my essential strategies for you to defeat overwhelm, so that you’re always on track to writing your best music.And don’t be fooled, this can (and does) happen to music producers of all levels, so make sure to listen carefully so you don’t get caught out!