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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As a producer it's not uncommon to enjoy writing various genres of music, and to want to get it all out in the world.But exploring several creative avenues while establishing your name as an artist can be a confusing business…"Can I release multiple genres of music under one name?""Should I release my side project under a new alias?""What happens if my sound changes?"With so much uncertainty on the 'right' way to do things, trying to break onto the scene while satisfying your many creative urges can quickly plunge you into overwhelm......and the overwhelm can crush your chances of making it altogether.The solution? A focused approach to your music that puts your creativity and energy first.So in this week's podcast episode I'm sharing my practical, career-focused view on how to establish your name as an artist, so that you can get back to the one thing that will further your career...finishing music.If you've been wrestling with how you're putting your name out there, or if you're flirting with a change in direction, then this one's for you.Tune into the Finish More Music Podcast now!
Most of us have got an idea of where we want to go in life, and what we'd like to achieve with our music....
You might call it your Plan A.Your True North that guides you towards your goals, or the path that you hope will lead you towards your version of success.But what about Plan B?
"Keith, isn't it sensible to have a back up plan just in case things go wrong?" .Well in this episode I'm debunking your Plan B, discussing exactly why having a backup plan is the safest way to not achieving your goals.And I'll be showing you how by doubling down on your Plan A, you've got so much to gain.It all comes down to hedging your bets, to sitting on the fence, to not being fully committed to what you really want...If your goals in music are truly important to you, then you must show unwavering belief in it.Because if you do, you'll reap the rewards for it.Find out how in this week's episode of the Finish More Music Podcast!
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!
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