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When it comes to making music or mixing, you sort of need to start somewhere and to get inspired by others if often a good way to get started. There’s a lot of misconception on how to use references. While I covered that in a past article, I thought I’d go deeper on the topic. […]
We’ve all been there—struggling to compose that perfect melody or write those captivating lyrics, only to be hindered by the relentless pursuit of originality. But what if we told you there’s a way to break free from this creative conundrum and discover a whole new dimension of musical ideas? No matter how many […]
In the group I run on Facebook when we discuss using a reference track when mixing, I often ask people what sort of tracks they have been using as a reference—I ask so regularly that people find my predictability funny. There are so many reasons why I encourage people to use a reference track when […]
Note: This article is partly related to the Non-Linear Music Production technique explained in my previous post. It offers a complementary method for finding inspiration in your workflow. Now that you’ve been exposed to my non-linear approach to music production, you know that the early stages of production are focused on building ideas and content. Once that has been attacked, […]
It is often said that music is a form of mathematics. That is, if start wanting to quantize it and intellectualize it. Programming rhythms comes to specific formulas and engineering is also using precise measures to go to precision. While we all agree that music comes from the heart, certain elements rely on numbers. For […]
My workflow shifted dramatically in 2024 when I started scheduling my studio sessions like I would any other professional commitment. I now treat each session as a meeting with myself—complete with a start and end time, and a clear intention. Why does this matter? Because when I honour my time in the studio, my creativity […]
Let’s go through a complex topic that hits pretty much any musician at one point, which is when they suddenly develop a total dislike towards their music. This commonly happens towards music that people usually work on, but it could also happen with music they released (made) in the past. In both cases, this is […]
We can agree that a song is an idea, which is developed into a story. The word we use for that is arrangements. As I explained in a previous post, the arrangement phase follows creating a mockup and involves creating a timeline in which sounds come in and out. At least, this is how I […]
There are multiple definitions of what the inner ear can be, but for this article, I will use it based on my own experience. In music production, the Inner Ear is the metaphorical space where intuition, emotion, and personal taste converge — it’s the internal compass that guides an artist to create without relying on […]
This is not a conventional post, but I thought I would write it since no one talks about it. I’m often labeled as someone who makes weird music. Perhaps there’s something in electronic music where weird music is more acceptable, or maybe even appreciated, than other genres of music, but why? What is weird music, […]
Last year I got back into the art of DJing and was digging for music to play in a gig. As I blended a selection of music from clients (who allowed me to use their music) mixed with findings on Bandcamp, I focused more or less on minimal techno/house, genres often associated with my artist […]
Maybe you came here with the idea that I’d be discussing techniques to break the loop issue; I’m relating to the problem many have where they are stuck in a loop and can’t get out. As you can see, this comes on two levels. The first relates to working on a song, finding a loop […]
I was working with a client, and after I went through the basics of making a song, which he picked up pretty quickly, he commented, “So, in the end, it all comes down to music tastes.” What he meant by that is that technicalities are always a part of what anyone can learn, but if […]
As I was recently revising a client’s workflow, I explained to them that mine had changed much in over twenty years. It has changed just a few times in the last few years, and if I were putting a number into my workflow, I think I would easily be at its 20th iteration. I recently […]
Some links will provide a commission to maintain this blog free, so consider supporting this way. I have not been requested to make this blog and all suggestions are based on what I use for my work. I’ve recently finished an album. The tracklist has 19 tracks, which means I had about 40 songs […]
In case you missed it, I recently recorded a video announcing I wanted to make more YouTube videos and shared that I’m working on a series of courses. Making videos came from the need to stop repeating the same information to new people I coach. The first few hours of my coaching cover multiple aspects […]
People have become increasingly interested in making electronic music in the last decade. I find it more exciting than people getting into DJing. It’s clear to me that one or the other is a hobby that everyone who enjoys electronic music should explore. As you explore the art of DJ, you learn how to dig, […]