The Finish More Music Podcast

Don't be a 'Yes, but...' person!   We all know people who rubbish ideas.   Nobody wants to speak up and share ideas in their presence. And often nobody even wants to be around them.   And yet unwittingly, we often find ourselves being THAT person...   The person who picks holes in other people's suggestions, cutting the creative connections dead…   ...And who knows what the next idea might have been...   If we just keep cutting these ideas off with immediate judgment, if we keep abandoning stuff, we never make space in our own minds for our most innovative and original ideas to come through.   So how can you train yourself to be open-minded?    How can you make that your default state?   How can you establish a flourishing creative environment, giving yourself the opportunity to play, and the space to innovate?   This week I reveal how you can switch your way of operating and build confidence in the people around you.   ---------- Listen to the full episode: https://finishmoremusic.com/145 Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinishMoreMusic IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamkeithmills/

So here's the deal. We all hit creative problems.    And we often try to solve those problems with the same level of thinking that created them.   ...forcing a solution the wrong way, digging in deeper, making the problem worse, and building frustration in the process.    Maybe you start second-guessing perfectly good work, start to make mistakes, and head in a direction you did not want it to go in.   And that of course can ultimately lead to abandoning your work.    And if you do it regularly, maybe you find the inner bully coming to the fore and kicking off that self-doubt...   ...I'm not good enough. I can't do this. Nobody goes through this. It's only me.    We'd all love to have a secret weapon that improves our chances of finding the solution as quickly as possible.   ...Well, you do!   Today I’m showing you one of my favorite creative hacks. It's something that you’ve probably experienced yourself, but maybe it's something that you don't regularly lean into.   ...and you're missing a trick if you're not!   But If you don't know how to use it effectively, it's kind of getting wasted during the creative process.    ---------- Listen to the full episode: https://finishmoremusic.com/144 Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinishMoreMusic IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamkeithmills/

John Graham aka Quivver is a man who's been at the forefront of electronic music for over 25 years, both as a producer and DJ, writing and playing everything from House to Techno to Breaks to Drum and Bass.   With his new album Revelate released on Bedrock and hitting the music stores we really got down to the nitty gritty of the creative process and how the album came together...   “I did want it to be like a journey. I wanted it to be an album that people could play from start to finish and enjoy as an album, not just a bunch of tracks thrown together”   John shares his wealth of experience as we discuss the importance of habits and routines for successful people, how he created his album, his workflow for finishing tracks and being prolific in the studio and how he broke into the world of writing for games, TV, and films.   “Sometimes I'll record random stuff into my phone, like just bassline ideas or groove ideas...something that will trigger inspiration for the rest of the track”   With tours coming up in India, Mexico, Argentina and the USA, and with more projects under way, John rarely has reason to take his foot off the gas...   “I usually get inspired to go in the studio when I've just done a DJ mix...I'll spend a day going through promos and looking for new tunes...and I'll always get inspired after that. So it never gets boring. I really love doing it”   “I'm always keen to get in and create something new and it still gives me a buzz, that feeling of creating something and finishing it...gives me goosebumps”.   So the whole thought process, the approach to different creative projects and particularly how he created the album was the thing that really connected with me and lit me up.    Dive in and enjoy the ride. You’ll learn an absolute ton from this interview... ---------- Listen to the full episode: https://finishmoremusic.com/143 Revelate on Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/revelate/3501759 Revelate on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/quivver_john_graham/sets/revelate-2

As music producers we all want to achieve the sound that we hear in our heads but we often get disheartened that our work does not sound as good as our ambitions.   ...And this is because our abilities don’t currently match up with our taste...    Maybe you can relate...you get so caught up in the idea that what you’re going to make won’t sound as good as your favourite pro tracks that you start to doubt, you abandon pieces of music, you lose heart.   Which often leads to avoiding writing music.   We all go through this period, and knowing how to navigate it will help you to stop worrying about the quality of your work, and keep striving towards progress while knowing the things that can be harmful to your progress will allow you to avoid them.   So how do you move past this mindset?    How do you sustain yourself whilst you're still growing your skillset and still on that journey to becoming the producer you dream of being? In this episode we’ll be finding out how to close the gap between your abilities and your favourite pro tracks and reach the great work that lies beyond. 

Have you ever caught yourself saying “I don't have enough time”?    We’ve all been there...you can have hours and hours of time, yet see no meaningful growth in your skills and the quality of your music.   But it often isn't a lack of time that is creating the problem…   ...it's a lack of efficiency in the way you are operating that is to blame.   So how could you show up differently? How could you be more efficient? How could you be more effective?   This is where deliberate practice comes in and in this episode, I’ll teach you about a focused, purposeful, and systematic method for sharpening your skills in an efficient and highly effective way.    You can achieve a lot in the time that you’ve got. 

The power of getting the right people around us can’t be understated…   ...but who exactly should we aspire to surround ourselves with?   This week we dig into a concept that ties together several ideas that I’ve talked about previously in this podcast.    And these are actually concepts that I've purposely built into the Finish More Music community and the system that I teach our members.    ...and this is powerful stuff that you can absolutely take advantage of in your life.    The three pillars of this concept will give you the support to do the things that are required to reach those big goals.   This episode is punchy and succinct so let’s dive in!

Today we are in conversation with electronic music legend Dave Seaman, well known for his releases in the famed Renaissance Masters Series and Global Underground and currently releasing music and running his highly respected label Selador.   In this episode, we lean heavily into the music industry and what it really takes to get heard and stand out from the crowd...   If you’re looking to craft your own sound and get your music heard by the labels you love, this brutally honest interview is for you.   There is a way to ensure your music doesn’t get lost amongst the noise and Dave shares some actionable steps that you can implement on your productions today.

We all get opportunities in life, some that come quite regularly and others that are more significant and rare.    We sometimes call them lucky breaks, the types of opportunities that can make a huge difference in our life...   ...and none of us wants to be the person who had that chance and let that golden opportunity slip through their fingers.    If you are not prepared, you’ll miss your chance and now the opportunity is gone...    ...And it won’t ever come around again.   So maybe you’re thinking “well how am I going to get a lucky break in my situation? I’m not the kind of person who gets lucky... I don’t know the right people”.    And I get it. Some people seem to have all the luck whilst others sit on the sidelines. But is it really luck...   ...or are successful producers up to something that failed producers simply aren't?   In this podcast, I’ll be giving you the key actions and mindset that can be the difference between accelerating your career and missing out for good on your dreams...

If you’re like most music producers juggling the logistics of home life with studio time you’re going to love this episode...   Today I’m sitting down with Cassy, a globally in-demand DJ and producer who boasts landmark recorded mixes for the likes of Panorama bar and Fabric, and has releases on a who's who of labels from Aus Music to Uzuri and Bass Culture.    Now, this conversation is a real ride…   We dig deep into Cassy's journey through the highs and the lows of pursuing a career that she so clearly loves. From how she creates and collaborates with her music, the equipment she uses, and playing all over the world, all of that good stuff, to her personal struggles and balancing the magic whilst also wrestling with the difficult aspects of the industry.   We discussed the challenges, the opportunities, the things about the scene that really lights Cassy up and the things that put her off...   ...and even had her questioning whether she wanted to carry on or not.    If you’re looking to forge a career as a DJ or producer in today's scene then this super candid conversation is essential listening. 

Ever caught yourself saying things like “when I can write music as good as this top producer, then I’ll be happy”...? Or, “when I have this piece of hardware, then I’ll be on fire”...?While it may seem harmless at first, it’s actually a sure fire way to kill the vibe and all of your fun in the studio.Because the issue with looking at external outcomes for your happiness as a producer is that it so often results in feeling a lack of contentment and joy RIGHT NOW...And this of course leads you to avoid doing the very things that will get you the outcomes you really crave. So today I’m going to be tackling what the solution is, sharing how you can stay upbeat and motivated in the studio every single day, and give your best towards getting the goals you really want to achieve.Listen now to find out how! Are you finding joy at the moment? Are you becoming the person you need to be? Let me know in the comments…