Stay ConnectedKeith Mills, founder of the Finish More Music system, reveals the creative strategies and mindsets he teaches to thousands of music producers so you can write more and better music, ready to release and share with the world.
Discover workflow hacks to speed up your writing process, mindset approaches to overcome avoidance, procrastination and perfectionism, and compositional techniques to help you take your underground dance music productions to the next level.
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Today I'm joined by Barry Jamieson and Dave Gardner, two incredible producers who over the years have quietly had a hand in some of dance music's biggest tracks, and have a huge list of accolades to prove it...Barry, aka Mono Electric Orchestra, has worked closely with major artists such as Madonna, New Order, Thom Yorke and Depeche Mode, and was nominated for a Grammy for his work with Seal.
Dave has produced stunning dance tracks under a number of collaborative projects that include Cosmonauts, Quiet Places and Sentre, and has been involved in reworking and producing the likes of The XX, M83, Pete Tong, Calvin Harris, Maribou State and Moby.Together, they form a core part of dance music legend Sasha's production team, helping him to craft the sound of his live performances, albums and EPs.In this episode, they share with us their behind the scenes experience of working with Sasha for his reFracted live show, how the production team work together to write Sasha's albums, and what goes into their unique creative processes when working on their solo and collaborative projects.Plus, we also get an exclusive heads up on a brand new project they're about to release which will see them pass on the very production techniques they use in the studio to the world!This episode is stacked with amazing stories, insights and value bombs, so get yourself focused and let's dive in.
A good workman never blames his tools...or does he?Today we're going to be talking about the age old producer dilemma: should you switch DAWs? In fact, should you be making any major new purchases for your studio at all? As a music producer, it's easy to get your sights set on a brand new piece of gear that will seemingly flick the switch for the quality of your music.And in some cases a major overhaul is the right thing to do, because sometimes taking a pit stop, changing the tires and refueling can help you to make the fastest progress.But in most cases, any new addition to your studio setup only forces your attention away from your creativity, and onto research, admin and learning instead.So how do you know when the time is right to bring a new acquisition into the studio? How can you minimize the disruption and make this a record breaking pit stop?Well in this episode I've got a number of perspectives to share with you, plus a ton of experience of times when I succeeded - and when I messed it right up - so you've got a strategy for moving forward to getting the results you really want for your music.Tune into this week's episode of The Finish More Music Podcast now!
Today is the final episode of our very special series in which we've been hearing about the journeys and lessons from the producers inside of the FMM community.Just like you, these producers have BIG ambitions - and here we get to learn how they've faced and overcome a variety of challenges to see the amazing results they are seeing today.In today's episode I'm joined by Mark Tamsett and Sean Harvey, two gentlemen whose journeys through music have run a very parallel course, having both experienced crippling struggle with the direction and finishing of their tracks.But after giving it one last roll of the dice and following the same creative process, they're now PROLIFIC in the studio, regularly releasing their tracks, and getting them played by their idols in their DJ sets.And stories like these are so powerful because so often all it takes is just that one piece of information to flick the switch on your own progress and see these huge changes and results for yourself.So in this episode we uncover the value of surrounding yourself with like-minded people, the importance of structure in your music making process, the impact of crafting your vision…...and what it feels like to go from chasing labels, to having them chasing you. Let's get stuck in.
There's an old saying that goes "the most precious resource we have is time"...But in reality, time isn't the most precious resource we have - attention is.Because two people with the same amount of time will get wildly different results depending on where they focus their attention, and the quality of that attention.
I see so many people using the excuse that they don't have enough time to get started with their music…...or that they don't have time to get started with sending their tracks out to the labels they love…...or that they don't have to get started taking the next step in their creative journey.And they're excuses that only serve to hold you back.So in today's episode we'll be busting open the disempowering, time-related excuses, and putting the power back in your hands so you can move the needle forward on the things that matter most to you. Let's get stuck in!
We're continuing with our very special series in which we're hearing about the journeys and lessons from the producers inside the Finish More Music community.So today I'm joined by Imran (1MRN), who struggled to write any music for TEN years.But after starting to follow a proven creative process just two years ago, he's completely revolutionized his approach to music...Fast forward to today, and he's only missed six days of writing music - even when he's been knocked off of his feet with illness.Now he's releasing music, remixing for other artists, is A&R for an excellent label, won the 2020 Beatport Producer Challenge in the Afro House category, AND has since been tipped by Black Coffee as one to watch…So in this session we're diving into the mindset tricks he uses for maintaining a consistent habit and output in the studio, the big change he made to transform his fortunes after ten years of struggling, and the main catalysts he's used in the last two years to accelerate his growth as a music producer.If you want to know what it takes to progress from being completely stuck with your music to becoming a prolific artist who's able to create with ease and consistently level up the quality of your music, you are going to LOVE this episode.
If you've ever found writing music to be a real challenge, you're not alone.Maybe you've been fighting hard to make progress for years, and it just isn't happening for you...Maybe you keep going round in circles with the same old habits, wondering "why on earth do I keep doing this to myself?!"...Maybe the big question looms large in your mind…"Should I finally give up?".If you're like most struggling producers, I can bet you want to share how music makes you feel - and you have big dreams that you want to fulfill - but the process of trying to write music is killing you. Well if you can relate to this anyway, then this episode for you.The very fact that you're reading this means that you love music, you have a passion for it, and you want to share it.
And today, I'm going to share with you one of the most important lessons I've ever learned when it comes to being completely stuck without a clear way forward, and the solution for it.Let's get stuck in!
Today is the start of a very special series in which we're going to be hearing about the journeys and lessons from a number of our producers from the FMM community. And I'm super excited to share these journeys with you because they'll give you the opportunity to learn from producers just like you…Producers who have BIG ambitions, and who've wrestled and overcome a variety of challenges to see the amazing results that they are achieving today. And stories like these are SO powerful because so often just one piece of information is all you need to flick a switch and see a huge change for yourself. So in the hot seat today we have Lee Huddleston AKA Sigabort...Like so many struggling producers, Lee kept telling himself that he wasn't talented enough, he didn't have what it takes to release music, and he was getting too old. But 18 months ago he decided to back himself and go all in, giving himself one last chance at turning his dream into reality.Just one year later Lee had a whopping 39 tracks signed by labels, over a hundred more in the bank ready to go, and his sights for the future are HUGE.So how did he do it? What are the secrets to his explosive growth as a music producer, and importantly, what can you do to achieve the same? Well, you're about to find out...Tune into this week's episode of the Finish More Music podcast now!
An unavoidable part of being a creative is facing your demons: self doubt, perfectionism, worrying about what other people might think...I get it...these are things we all have to stare in the face.But one easy way people often try to avoid these feelings is to start copying other work.(And it's something you might be doing right now without even realising…)Whether it's track walkthroughs, complex templates or just straight up copying, the truth is: copying isn't creative.Because creativity is the process of using new ideas and actions to create original productions...and that's why we're all here right?So in this week's podcast I'm showing you just how easy it is to fall into the habit of copying, but more importantly, showing you the way to break free of the cycle and become truly creative!The choice is yours... do you want to stifle your creativity, or liberate it?Listen to this week's episode of the Finish More Music podcast now.
When you think of the best way to describe the world's finest DJs and producers, what comes to mind?...Taste-maker?...Trend-setter?...Visionary perhaps?
Only a handful of people can really claim to fit that description, but this week's guest is all of the above…Because in the hot seat this week is Steve Bug - a pioneering DJ, producer and label owner who is famed for his ability not only to adapt to changing trends, but set them.Through his label Poker Flat Recordings, Steve helped pioneer the early 00s minimal tech house sound, and together with the various other labels he also runs, has made a profound contribution to the European house and techno scene as we know it.His talents have also granted him releases on labels such as Bedrock, Knee Deep In Sound, Minus, Cocoon and Defected, and Steve's regular touring schedule sees him playing to loyal crowds all over the world. In this episode we discuss everything from how he generates his initial ideas all the way through to finishing them, how to find inspiration in the studio and stay true to your sound, plus the best approach to take to get your music heard by the top labels in the business.More than two decades into his storied career, Steve still remains a singularly talented artist. Listen to this week's podcast to find out how!
Unless you've spent years with your head in the clouds, you'll know life is full of ups and downs...And as a music producer, you'll understand this more than most.Whilst being creative has the tremendous power to light us up, the harsh truth is that it can also bring about negative thoughts and feelings, negative environments, and negative people.
And if not dealt with properly, it can have a detrimental impact on your life, your music, and can even ruin your chances of ever achieving your goals.So in this week's podcast I'm tackling the big question... how much impact is this often hidden negativity having on your life and what can you do about it?Because if you fail to turn it around, dial it down or distance yourself from it, you'll scupper the best chance you have of living a happy and successful life as a music producer.These are big questions that require big answers, so let's get focused and dive in.
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