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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, […]
Recently, I came to a conclusion about what creates expressiveness in instrumental electronic music—and perhaps in music in general. From my experience working with different artists, I see three key elements that influence how clearly someone can express themselves through music: Experience Technique Taste I think of these as the three pillars of musical expression. […]
Music producers spend an enormous amount of time thinking about sound. Imagine how they feel about how to name their music. They worry about arrangements, compression, mastering, promotion, social media, labels, streaming platforms, and whether their music will reach the right audience. There are countless aspects of music production that demand attention, and most artists […]
Over the past few years of teaching electronic music, I’ve noticed a recurring pattern. Someone books a consultation because they feel their music isn’t at the same level as that of the artists they admire. They’ve watched tutorials, invested in the plugins everyone recommends, and spent hundreds—sometimes thousands—of hours learning their DAW. They understand how […]
This post was inspired by a recent workshop I hosted for my Patreon community, where one person asked, “How to make electronic music flow?” During the discussion, someone asked a simple but surprisingly deep question: How can you make a live set flow so seamlessly that it feels like water? The more we explored the […]
Understanding intuition, ego, and overthinking in music production There are multiple topics that are difficult to write about or even teach, and one that I have wanted to write about for a long time is intuition. Intuition and talent are distinct yet deeply interconnected. When I work with artists, I often notice something interesting: […]
There’s something strange that happens when we start getting better at music production. At first, our ideas often feel alive, surprising, and personal. They might not be perfectly mixed or technically refined, but they contain a certain energy that feels difficult to recreate later. Then, as we improve technically, our music sometimes becomes cleaner, more […]
In recent weeks, I have done some workshops with artists, and a question has come up a few times about limitations in music production. That question was: How can I deal with the fact that my imagination and ideas are not following the technical capacity that I have? In other words, the artist has […]
If you’re following me, you might have seen that 2025 ended with one of the longest writer’s blocks I had in years. As it ended, it was also beneficial because it prompted me to shift how I approached my daily studio practice as a music producer. Whenever a producer can’t seem to find their voice […]
If you spend time in music production communities, you’ll notice a recurring frustration: many producers feel like they can’t finish songs. Hard drives fill up with loops, sketches, and promising ideas that never quite make it to the finish line. Starting music is exciting. A new sound, a groove, or a melody can spark hours […]
Here I am, working on a new album, and while it’s a huge amount of work that can feel overwhelming at first, I genuinely enjoy the process. One question keeps coming back, though: should I approach this from a track vs song mindset in music production? In recent years, there’s been an ongoing debate about […]
Is chasing music production trends based on a genre a lost cause? Working with clients teaches me every day how people cope with the music business and their ongoing challenges with their music-making. One is how an artist’s relationship with genres changes over time. Their tastes change, and so are the music production trends. Think […]
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 […]