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The hard lesson I learned about reinventing my process
Instead of abandoning all of that and trying to re-invent everything, I should have stayed on my mountain and explored it more deeply.
Jun 33 min read




How to innovate without overcomplicating your music
Great artists understand something crucial: when to stick to the basics and when to push the boundaries.
May 133 min read


The invisible element of great music
When I finally realised the power it carries, how I hear and make music has changed a lot.
May 62 min read


How to 'unstuck' and start enjoying making music again
When you feel that friction or self-doubt bubbling up, consider letting go of the pressure.
Apr 85 min read




How to actually 'less is more'
Is it actually true, or is it just one of those clever-sounding ideas that don’t really mean much in practice?
Mar 244 min read


How to think like a sound sculptor: hear each sound as an blank canvas
You might surprise yourself by creating sounds so exciting that you wonder if you really made them.
Mar 175 min read


Try this to get more creative
This is something I do all the time when I need to reconnect with my love for making music.
Mar 103 min read


Stop guessing: the simple way to find your musical identity
Can you describe, in one sentence, the type of music you like? Now, can you do the same for the music you’re trying to create?
Mar 33 min read


Are you focusing on the wrong thing when making music?
For a long time, I was distracted from what truly matters in music. I could hear the sounds I was creating, but I wasn’t feeling them.
Feb 243 min read


How to get in 'the zone' (aka Flow State)
Flow sits neatly between challenge and ease—enough difficulty to stay engaged with enough relaxation to let creativity flow naturally.
Feb 173 min read


When techniques aren’t enough: how to listen and respond to your music
Shift your focus from technique to context: how focusing on the 'why' of decision-making will improve your music.
Feb 34 min read


Struggling with arranging your music?
How to improve your arrangements through better decision-making and storytelling.
Jan 154 min read


Making music that stands out: it’s all about the Essence
Soul over perfection: how to craft music with purpose.
Jan 33 min read


How to make memorable music: from imitation to innovation
Why so much music sounds the same—and how to break the cycle.
Dec 9, 20246 min read


21 lessons for navigating the game of being an artist
A creative philosophy guide to thrive as an artist.
Nov 28, 20243 min read


The power of reflection: how to shape your musical identity
Reflection as a guide for future creativity. Find clarity in the chaos of music-making.
Nov 18, 20243 min read


How to turn frustration into flow: the forgotten ingredient of your music-making process
When a track deeply touches your soul, what allowed the artist to come up with that idea?
Oct 23, 20245 min read


Why creative selfishness will improve your music
We can barely pin down what we love about music ourselves, so how can we guess what someone else will respond to?
Oct 13, 20243 min read
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