Creative Block: What It Is and How to Beat It
Creative block. Writer’s block. Mental block. Whatever you want to call it – it’s an issue that plagues producers all too often. But how do you deal with it? Today, I’ll dive into this common problem, and give you some strategies you can use to overcome it. Note: this blog post is an excerpt from […]
Are There ‘Best Practices’ in Electronic Music Production?
It’s 2000 and the new year has ticked over. You’re out with your friends, enjoying the early hours of the morning. “Ah well, time to go home,” you say to your buddies. “What? You can’t leave now!” your mate John replies. “Why not? It’s 2AM?” you ask. “We’re going all night, baby!” your other friend […]
Creativity: A Guide for Electronic Music Producers
Every producer wants to be more creative. It’s integral to what we do – making music. Easier said than done though, especially when life gets in the way. To be truly creative, we need to understand the essence of creativity, and how to use it to make us better producers. Let’s go. Note: this blog […]
Workflow: The Complete Guide for Music Producers
Workflow is the backbone of any good producer. You can’t come up with good music without it. Plus, you already have one, whether you like it or not. But what actually is it, and how do you optimize it? Let’s tackle workflow. Note: this blog post is an excerpt from my book, The Producer’s Guide […]
10 Music Production Experiments That Will Make You More Creative
[blockquote cite=”John Cleese” type=”center”]Creativity is not a talent; it’s a way of operating.[/blockquote] When you’ve been making music for several years, it’s easy to get stuck in a lull. You go through the motions, doing everything that you’ve always done the way you’ve always done it. This is fine, but it becomes boring. You start to lose the […]
5 Things to do When You’re Stuck in a Creative Rut (Or Unmotivated)
We’ve all been there, let’s not lie about it. What am I talking about? You know, when you open up your DAW, you’re excited, ready to start a new track, but for some reason you just can’t get anything down! This often leads to unproductive sessions resulting in more frustration and can even cause a […]
How Important is Music Theory in EDM Production?
Is it necessary to learn music theory if you want to make electronic music? Most producers avoid it because it sounds boring. They want to get on with actually producing music. But what if music theory could help you make more unique and memorable songs? What if it could help you achieve a more unique […]