The Finish More Music Podcast

There is a common myth amongst music producers that when it comes to our music production, that we have to do it all or else it's cheating.

But what if I tell you, you don't have to.

For years and years the commercial music industry has seen a division of processes with different people responsible for each stage of each process. From song writing, to composition, to song arrangement, and then post production processing.

So why in underground electronic music do we feel we have to do it all?In this episode I'll be sharing with you the value of shipping out tasks that you find problematic or, simply, not enjoyable and the importance of focusing on doing things that you like to do in order for you to reach your version of success.

Key Takeaways:

• Surround yourself with people who can help steer you towards your vision
• "A question opens a mind and a statement closes it." - Robert Kiyosaki
• "Exchange your time with other people's time that will leave you in a time profit"
• Set realistic expectations of yourself.
• Get clear on your vision: "What is your version of success?"

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 18 - Blindly Going Round In Circles
• Episode 19 - Create Your Future
• Creative Strategies for Finishing More Music Ebook

Having been a mentor and teacher for over a decade, one of the most frustrating and infuriating experiences is coming across someone I am coaching who is within touching distance of reaching their goals, but they refuse to listen valuable advice to help them cross that finish line.

They have everything set up and ready to go, have made awesome progress with their objectives, but they just refuse to listen to that one piece of advice that can accelerate them along their journey.

They lack a simple trait that has seen the majority of highest performers in any given field see great success: Being coachable

In this episode I discuss why being coachable is such and important trait for anyone who wants to excel in their chosen field, especially when it comes to music

Key Takeaways:

• The importance and value of being coachable
• "You don't know what you don't know"
• Overcome your pride and fear
• "Don't be a follower, be a student"
• Seek out people who will help you find and stay in the right direction

Resources Mentioned

• Creative Strategies for Finishing More Music Ebook

Over the last 10 years I have taught over 3000 students about music production, creativity, mindset and workflow.

During my time coaching and mentoring others, the number one excuse for people not chasing their dreams and not writing the music they love is….

"I don't have enough time to make music!"Well I simply call that BS!In this episode I go straight for the jugular and do not hold back my reasons for why I think this is so. Tune in and have a listen as I talk about time. More specifically, using lack of time as an excuse to not push forward with your musical aspirations

Key Takeaways:

• "You're responsible for your own destiny."
• Find and maximise your 80/20
• Busy people, get more done.
• Shed the victim mentality
• "If you really want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse." - Jim Rohn.

Resources Mentioned

• Episode 3 - Limited Time, Maximum Results
• Creative Strategies for Finishing More Music Ebook

You're in your studio, you're listening to your track and you just kind of feel; Hmmm, I think it's missing something.So you go into your library, threw in some more drums, more fx, more melodies, more, more, more… hoping to make it better but… It sounds worse than what it was 20 minutes ago.What if I tell you that it's actually the other way around?You don't need more stuff, you need LESS!In this episode, I'll share with you some tips on how you can "declutter" your tracks to make your mixes sound better and get closer to the sound you want to achieve

Key Takeaways:

• "We are our own worst critics."
• Experiment with the mute button
• Evaluate the purpose of each sound in your mix
• Why less is most definitely more!

Resources Mentioned

• Creative Strategies for Finishing More Music Ebook

There is no doubt that in this day and age having the right equipment in the heart of your music production is crucial.

The central hub of the vast majority of Electronic Musicians is their computer.

So, It's time for you to invest and it's time to make a choice. But how do I know which one to pick? In this episode we talk about a debate that has producers constantly arguing back and forth in forums all over the internet….Mac vs. PCHaving been a user of both, I find myself leaning towards one more than the other, especially when it comes to my music making.

Listen in as I put forward my argument forward as to why my preferred choice should be the preferred choice of any serious electronic music producer

Key Takeaways:

• "Having a reliable and efficient machine is absolutely king for a pro"
• The importance of considering the short term saving versus the long term costs
• "If the machine is good enough to do the job, I don't need extra power."

So you're finally finishing tracks on a regular basis…But you have this feeling that something is missing, some technical skill that can elevate your music to the next level,,,,

So you tell yourself...

"Maybe I should learn some compression or sound design. That's bound to help my music sound better! Let me see what I can find on YouTube…."

A few hours later… you're still in Youtube…you've watched tonnes of 'really useful' tutorials, so you go back to your DAW.

Guess what, nothing has changed…. the track still sounds the same and you cant remember all those cool techniques you just learnt...

What happened?In this episode, I'll be talking about the pitfalls of getting lost in the 'learning trap' and some key strategies you can incorporate into your music routine to help you learn more effectively and progress faster as a producer.

"I support you in your music""I really want you to succeed"

But then...

"Your music always comes first" "You care about your bloody music more than you care about me."Which one do they really mean?In this episode I'll be talking about relationships, more specifically, what we can do when our relationships is sending us mixed messages about our music.

Key Takeaways:

• "The only person you can control is yourself"
• Show them results of their sacrifice
• "You can't expect your partner to be committed to your music if you aren't committed yourself"
• Take responsibility and see what you can do about it.

Resources Mentioned

• The 5 Love Languages - Gary Chapman
• Creative Strategies for Finishing More Music Ebook

From his humble beginnings in Iran to becoming one of the biggest names in techno, this man has faced and overcome some of the biggest barriers in life to get to where he is now!Let's give it up for…HABISCHMAN I expect you already more than know the name, but just in case…

Iman has releases on Knee Deep In Sound, Selador, Steyoyoke, CR2, Global Underground and Dubfire's SCI+TEC!And in this episode, Iman shares with us his musical journey to remind us that we already have everything we need to succeed.Key Takeaways:

• Don't compare yourself to others, compare yourself to yourself
• Keep learning and experimenting to find your own sound
• Follow up with labels until you hear back
• "Some games you win and some games you lose"
• "I don't like excuses in life"

So you have your vision.

You know where you need to be and who to be in order to achieve that vision but you're not exactly sure of the how.There must be someone or something that can help you with it?What if I told you there is?In this episode, we'll be looking at the mindset and behaviors of successful music producers so you can emulate it in your own behaviours.If it's worked for them, it will work for you!Key Takeaways:

• The importance of having an open mindset when it comes to success
• Learn from the people who come before you and who are successful
• Suspend judgement and give in to the creative process.
• "You gotta start acting like a pro in order to get there"
• "Act like the person that will make this vision a reality"

When you wake up in the morning, do you feel...A. Excited and motivated to smash out your goals and create music?

Or…B. Do you feel like you're just going around in circles? Doing the same thing everyday and not really getting anywhere?If your answer is B, then this episode is for you!In this podcast I will be sharing with you a tool that personally has been a massive game changer for me and has helped me live a more enjoyable, more motivated, more energetic and fulfilling life. So what is it?It's called a PERSONAL VISION...

Key Takeaways:

• The importance of creating a vision
• Your vision gives you clarity and direction in achieving your goals.
• "If you know where you're going and why you want to get there, then you know who you need to become in order to achieve that"
• "You might not know exactly what you want your end vision to be, so go with what you feel it is now, and give it everything you've got."
• "Charge courageously forward"