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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"I don't know how to be someone other than myself"
This week on the Finish More Music Podcast we're joined by Daniel Dubb!
Self-admitted house music purist, the Canadian virtuoso can count a who's who of electronic music as his fans, with the likes of Steve Lawler, Joris Voorn, Danny Howells, Nic Fanciulli and Lee Burridge being noted supporters of his productions and DJ sets.
Having released on labels such as Rejected, Saved, 8Bit, Viva, Plastic City, Toolroom, as well as his own label DV8, Daniel is well-versed in the inner workings of the music industry. In this episode Daniel imparts some valuable insider knowledge, and lends us a unique insight into both the light and the dark sides of the world of underground music.
From creating networks in the music industry, to reflections on the impact of social media, to things to watch out for as an up-and-coming artist, this week's episode is packed full of useful tips to help you get ahead, and be prepared for some of the forks along the road.
Not only is he a DJ, producer, and label owner, Daniel is also an accomplished mix engineer, and discusses some of his simple but highly effective mixdown hacks to give your tracks that added touch, plus some trusted methods for getting in the zone in the studio.
Daniel's chart-topping success and years of experience in the music industry, plus a tireless work ethic and deep commitment to his craft, make it no surprise that there's a TON of great tips for you to takeaway inside this week's podcast.
What will you take from it?
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We're keeping up the momentum with the legends joining us on the Finish More Music Podcast this week as we welcome Matthew Benjamin, AKA Bushwacka!
From early beginnings at the London School Symphony Orchestra to taking command of some of the world's biggest dancefloors, including some infamous parties at The End with production partner Layo, Bushwacka! is as accomplished as they come.
But in this episode, Matthew digs deep and opens up about some of the struggles he still faces in the studio despite his illustrious 30 year career, and shares with us how his journey from addiction to recovery has led to him embarking on a life-changing venture into the world of psychotherapy.
We get super deep in this one as we dive into some of the mental challenges that many creatives face, such as doubting your self-worth and sense of belonging, but also how talking can help you see the wood through the trees, and how unattaching yourself from the music will improve your creative process - even in the face of a major hard-drive failure!
This really is one of the most inspirational and insightful interviews we've ever had on the podcast, and one which you can take on board in all aspects of your life, not just the studio.
So sit back, or get ready to head out, and take it ALL in!
Key takeawaysThis week on the podcast we're joined by the legendary DJ, producer, label owner and all round good guy, John 00 Fleming!
With 10 million album sales, 30 produced mix compilations, and an army of global fans to his name, J00F is an artist who's international success lies in his commitment to new creative ideas whilst always staying true to himself.
In the podcast we discuss getting into creative flow, the value of second opinions, forging your own sound, and important tips for staying in love with the music whilst navigating the industry.
John further opens about how life still gets in the way of the creative process despite his huge success in the music industry, and what he does to overcome it, and imparts some golden musical wisdom that every producer will benefit from hearing.
It's undoubtedly a massive honour to have J00F with us on the Finish More Music Podcast this week, and it's definitely one to remember.
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We're absolutely buzzing as we are joined by one of the rising stars in the house music scene. With releases in some of house music's biggest labels like Get Physical, Voltaire, Magician on Duty, and Kindisch, this young producer's dedication to his music and mindset is absolutely inspiring!So let's give it up for ADISYN!In this episode, Adisyn shares with us his production workflow and his ethos when it comes to creating music. With a simple but very powerful mindset and goal in becoming the pro for the pros, Adisyn's perspective on music is definitely a must listen!So without further ado, let's get cracking!
We have a very special episode lined up for you today because we're joined none other than...NICK MUIR!With his early introduction to music to taking up music in his studies, starting his musical journey touring with some of the biggest bands at the time and finally leading him to create some of dance music's biggest hits and DJ in some of the biggest venues in electronic music, Nick has decades worth of insights in building a music career and finding ways to keep the fire going for 30+ years!
In this episode, Nick shares with us some of his time-tested workflow and production tips, how he generates ideas, some of his mindset hacks and his biggest takeaways in working with collaborators and his production partner, who is none other than the legendary John Digweed!So sit back, grab a cuppa because this is an exciting one!
In this episode, we're going to be talking about a topic that has been brought up numerous times both inside our Finish More Music Community and outside...SOCIAL MEDIAMore specifically, creating and building a following on your social media for your music.Joined again by the wonderful Ana Mills, or Mrs. M, we share with you some of the best practices that you can do when it comes to handling your social media so you can maximise the benefits of having one without the expense of the one thing that matters most in order to move the needle forward which is,Writing Music.
Key Takeaways:Why build a social media audience when you don't have anything to impact them?
What matters most is the quality of music.The importance of building your contacts proactively.The benefits of using your social media as your virtual business card.
There's a truth in the saying "You are what you eat" and it also applies to what we surround ourseves with.
If we surround ourselves with negative influences, then our energy drops and our limiting beliefs will start to form and be reinforced and life of music becomes a real struggle but…
If we surround ourselves with positive influences, we feel inspired and we feel empowered to chase down our goals in both life and music.
In this episode, I talk about guarding the factory of your mind. This is such a simple thing of surrounding yourself with influences that are going to give you the best chance of reaching your version of success.
Key Takeaways
As music producers we put a lot of personal value in the music that we create, but should we let it define us?
Definitely not!
This can be a dangerous game because when we do this, we get hurt by our own or someone else's opinion of our music. This can then lead us to avoiding writing music because we don't want to hurt ourselves any further.
I see this scenario holding back a lot of music producers when they pin their own personal values and self worth on the quality of their music.So what can we do about it?
We all have that voice in our head that is going to be with us for our entire lives.
So it makes sense that this voice that this voice is the one that propels us to reaching our goal-our version of success. But what if it doesn't?What if that voice is the one holding you back?In this episode, I'm going to share with you a technique that I've been using that is transforming that critical, abusive voice in my head into a supportive, encouraging coach and companion. So you will be able to live a more enjoyable life and get yourself motoring towards your goals!Key Takeaways:
"Rather than criticise people when they make mistakes, support them and lift them up. You'll find you start doing the same for yourself."
Listen to the positive voice in your head.
Treat yourself like you would treat the one person you would always support
Look for the opportunity to grow
We all have that voice in our head that is going to be with us for our entire lives.
So it makes sense that this voice that this voice is the one that propels us to reaching our goal-our version of success. But what if it doesn't?What if that voice is the one holding you back?In this episode, I'm going to share with you a technique that I've been using that is transforming that critical, abusive voice in my head into a supportive, encouraging coach and companion. So you will be able to live a more enjoyable life and get yourself motoring towards your goals!
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