Ableton & Music Habits Podcast

64 Production And Songwriting Are Not The Same

This is Podcast Episode 1. In this Episode I share one of my most popular pieces of content & also the intro to my book "The Mental Game Of Electronic Music Production."

These are 10 Things that I wish I had been told when I started producing music, (or even 10 years in)& I think it can really help to give you a more realistic mindset.

1: 10 Things Nobody Tells Music Producers

In this episode I get into the false beliefs that often lead to music producers feeling the need to purchase new equipment. There is certainly a time & place to make a new purchase, but it's possible you may need to change some of your belief systems first. 

I also share my thoughts on audio mastering as well.

2: When To Buy New Equipment

In this episode we dive into the importance of improving your listening skills. Your production skills will always be in direct proportion to how well you can listen & break down the details of what is hitting your ears. 

I also get into how to get the most out of your studio monitors or headphones when mixing.

3: Improving Your Listening Skills

In this podcast we get into 3 Simple Steps To Recovering Songs That Have Lost Their Spark. This is a very common issue that you will face during the process of most of your songs, so by solving this, you'll find your productivity will skyrocket & give you much more confidence. Enjoy!

4: 3 Simple Steps To Recovering Songs That Have Lost Their Spark

In this episode I share the transformative effect the working on music everyday has had on me & how it completely transformed my productivity & mental game. If you struggle to find the time or the discipline, you should find this episode helpful!

5: The Benefits Of Working On Music Daily

Ableton & Music Habits Podcast, Bestselling author of "The Mental Game of Electronic Music Production", Ableton Coach, MusicSoftwareTraining.com, Cofounder of P.U.N.C.H.I.S. Records, Music Producer

Artist names: Jason Timothy, Shhadows

Released on: 
Little Helpers, Hangover, Deep Tech Records, Draft & Re:Mission Entertainment