#549 Choice Infinity

My Creative process, songwriting, and insights for artists and small business owners.

1 - Upcoming Goldfinger Shows

- in Anaheim and San Diego.

- Mike discusses his involvement and the importance of practicing for performances.

2 - Songwriting Process

- Mike shares his songwriting process, highlighting that writing a song in one day is rare and finishing a song usually involves multiple sessions.

- He discusses the importance of tweaking and refining songs over time.

3 - Creative Inspiration

- Mike talks about the struggle between negative and positive themes in songwriting.

- He emphasizes the importance of having an uplifting ending or chorus in songs, reflecting his personal experiences.

4 - Routine, Focus and Distractions

- Mike admits to getting distracted by social media and the internet but stresses the importance of focusing on creative work and buckling down

- Mike emphasizes the importance of having a routine to stay productive and focused.

- He shares his daily schedule, which includes family time, work, and creative sessions.

5 - Business and Career Choices

- Mike reflects on past career decisions, including signing with different record labels and the impact on his creative independence.

- He discusses the importance of making choices that align with long-term goals and values.

6 - Music Videos

- A listener asks about the goals behind creating music videos.

- Mike explains that videos are a marketing tool and a way to enhance the audience's experience of the song.

- He highlights that some videos aim to delve deeper into the song's meaning, while others are purely for entertainment.

Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you.

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Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

Listen or watch "Linoleum" here

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👉 Houston, TX Friday Jan. 3

👉 Dallas, TX Saturday Jan. 4

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I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

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Support what I do at MXPX.com

Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob

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Episode Description

#548 Growing Up Together

This week, per your voicemails, we dive deep into the journey of growing up (together).

We "explore" the importance of self-reflection and personal growth, sharing insights on how looking inward can lead to not hating your life.

Also I get real about the music industry, offering practical career advice and discussing strategies for launching and announcing projects, including navigating the long tail of success. Good luck out there!

Boys are Mean and Girls are Mean T shirts are back at mxpx.com but sizes are selling out! Thank you.

Listen now! Share with a friend.

Leave a voicemail- 360-830-6660

---------------------

Check out the new MxPx album 'Find A Way Home' at MxPx.com and streaming everywhere now!

Listen or watch "Linoleum" here

SEE MXPX LIVE

Past 2025 -

👉 Houston, TX Friday Jan. 3

👉 Dallas, TX Saturday Jan. 4

Leave a message with your question or topic on the Mike Herrera Podcast voicemail. (some will be aired on future episodes of the podcast)

1-360-830-6660 (US number)

TEXT LIST - Join our Text list by texting MXPX to 31996

MUSIC

-LISTENER CHALLENGE- Listen to MXPX Self Titled Deluxe Album at least once a day. Use hashtag #mxpx or #mxpxsuperchallenge

The MXPX Super Challenge Playlist

MXPX - Self Titled Deluxe Edition

I now have an Artist Series Music Man Stingray from Ernie Ball! You can order straight from the shop on the Music Man website. A portion of proceeds goes to MusicCares!

MIKE HERRERA SIGNATURE SERIES BASS

If you like the podcast- Subscribe, rate and review on Apple.

Support what I do at MXPX.com

Producing and editing by Bob McKnight. @Producer_Bob