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3 Steps to Get Obsessed With Making Music in 2025 | The Album

2024-12-1513:13

If you struggle to focus on your music this year, you're not alone! For the last 3 months of 2024, I struggled too. But for the rest of the year (except for one huge life crisis which knocked me off for about 6 weeks), I found it easy and simple to focus on my music. Even though I'm running my creator business and have 4 young kids we homeschool. To put music front and centre in your life, focusing on time management techniques first is a mistake. Sure they help - but nowhere near as much as setting up your life so you CAN "make music your life"... The Album Podcast: Season 7, Episode 2 If you want my help to make YOUR album? https://makemusicyourlife.com/albumwithmike

How to Find FLOW | PodWalk

2024-12-0709:52

One of the first experiences I remember as a little kid I now know was FLOW... PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 8 ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And if you want my help to make YOUR album? Click here... ⁠

Is 2025 The Year You Make YOUR Album? | The Album

2024-11-3012:03

It's the first episode of a new season of The Album. Time to talk about your music! Is an album a good idea for you in 2025? If you're not sure you’re ready but would LIKE to make an album... (Because that's what artists do - right?) Or if you plan to make an album next year and want clarity and motivation... Then this episode is for you. The Album: Season 7, Episode 1⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠And if you want my help to make YOUR album? Click here...

How to Make a Satisfying Song | PodWalk

2024-11-1710:50

What do you need to create a piece of music that "lands"? PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 7 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

Why Is "Arranging" Hard? | PodWalk

2024-11-0913:30

Too often, how we're taught to make music misses the MOST crucial aspect of what we're doing... PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 5 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album? ⁠

You Don't Need Inspiration OR Discipline to Make Music | PodWalk

2024-11-0212:03

Despite the common assumption that both "inspiration" and "discipline" are GOOD... After 30 years of making music and helping others make music, I've come to a startling realisation: Requiring either/both is often a sign of an unhealthy, unsustainable creative process. PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 4 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

Save Your Music (+ Cash) This Black Friday | PodWalk

2024-10-2612:11

THAT time of the year is fast approaching again... PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 4 Click here to download the MPIC Avoidance System And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

Why Discovery? | PodWalk

2024-10-1909:16

In the creative process (and the Music Machine system - which reflects the stages of the creative process) - in the second stage, "Discovery" - people often get lost. Here's why - and why Discovery is a crucial stage of any creative process. Not only musically but psychologically... PodWalk: Season 7, Episode 3 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

How to Make Meaningful Music | The Album

2024-11-2417:32

For the first time on this podcast... I pull apart one of my songs to show you how to make a song that MEANS something (i.e. expresses a Purpose). The Album: Season 6, Episode 24 ☝️ To listen to the full song click this episode link And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

What I've Learnt From Finishing My 6th Album "Beyond Broken" | The Album

2024-10-1108:00

This is the final episode of season 6 of The Album because, through this season, I've finished my 6th album. I've had some startling revelations. More than any other, this album has changed the course of my career... Listen and download "Beyond Broken" for free here <- The Album: Season 6, Episode 23 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

Don't Let Your Inner Critic Become a Tyrant | PodWalk

2024-10-0906:13

Your inner critic is useful. Until you let it become a tyrant... ⁠Podwalk: Season 7, Episode 1⁠ And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

How I Hit My "Impossible" Deadline | The Album

2024-10-0209:48

Just over a week ago, I hit the deadline to complete my 6th album. Going into the final week it seemed impossible to finish on deadline. But I've experienced this situation too many times to cave in to the impossible. It just took a little perspective shift and then a bit of planning... The Album: Season 6, Episode 22 And whenever you're ready... ⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music ⁠⁠ 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠ 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠ 4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠ 5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

I MUST Pull This Year From The Jaws of Defeat! | The Album

2024-09-1717:52

I cannot believe it's already mid-September and my lofty goals for the year are no more than a dream. Here's how I'm going to make them a reality... The Album: Season 6, Episode 21 If you want to find out more about the next group of the new version of Make an Album With Mike, focused on developing your unique style... Send me an email here: mike [at] makemusicyourlife [dot] com ...and I'll send you all the details.

How To Use Your Influences to Make Unique Music | The Album

2024-09-1316:24

What is the difference between "influenced by" and "copying"? The Album: Season 6, Episode 20 If you want to find out more about the next group of the new version of Make an Album With Mike, focused on developing your unique style... Send me an email here: mike [at] makemusicyourlife [dot] com ...and I'll send you all the details.

Why (And How to) Make Your Music Stand Out | The Album

2024-09-1111:52

If your music sounds the same as the noise, you can't be heard above it. And with AI, the noise is getting louder and more persistent. But there is a solution... The Album: Season 6, Episode 19 ☝️ Click here for the Unique Music playlist to hear what hilarious things the AI did with my weird lyrics. And if you want to know more about the next group of the new version of Make an Album With Mike, which is focused on helping you develop your unique style... Send me an email here: mike [at] makemusicyourlife [dot] com ...and I'll send you all the details.

Are We In A Golden Age of Albums? | The Album

2024-09-1013:08

Why hasn't streaming killed albums? In a world of endless playlists, how are albums flourishing? ⁠The Album: Season 6, Episode 18⁠ If you want to know more about the next group of the new version of Make an Album With Mike, which is focused on helping you develop your unique style - send me an email here: mike [at] makemusicyourlife [dot] com ...and I'll send you all the details. And whenever you're ready... ⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music ⁠ ⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠ ⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠ ⁠4. Join my WhatsAp⁠⁠p channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠ ⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

Why Must An Artist Release Their Music? | The Album

2024-09-0709:531

It's obvious that releasing music helps you attract fans, secure gigs and other beneficial career building stuff. But you can't make these external results the only reason to release. Because releasing your music also fulfils a crucial function in your creative process... The Album: Season 6, Episode 17 If you want to know more about the next group of the new version of Make an Album With Mike, which is focused on helping you develop your unique style - send me an email here: mike [at] makemusicyourlife [dot] com ...and I'll send you all the details. And whenever you're ready... 1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration... 5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

What's Next for AI MUSIC in 2025? | The AI Music Podcast

2024-12-2101:02:01

I’m exploring the impact of AI on music production as 2024 closes with AI Music Researcher Jon Gillick. As I’m an AI Music noob, I ask Jon to make some predictions about where it might go and what he’s going to do with it in his music. We discuss AI's current state and future in music, ethical considerations around data use, and how musicians can creatively integrate AI tools into their workflow. The AI Music Podcast: Season 1, Episode 6 www.makemusicyourlife.com/mondayland/ai-music-2025 Want my help to make YOUR album? ⁠https://makemusicyourlife.com/albumwithmike

The Art Is Your Business And... | The Leap

2024-10-0506:49

Do you dread promoting / marketing / selling your music? So did I for my entire "first" music career (from 1994 to 2011). Until (through building my coaching business since 2012) I realised this... The Leap: Season 1, Episode 7 And whenever you're ready... ⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music ⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... ⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠ 4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠ 5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

The 1st Struggle of a Solo Artist | PodWalk

2024-10-1610:53

Imagine there's an obvious obstacle that EVERY ARTIST experiences daily - but NO ARTIST does anything to overcome. Imagine that even the greatest artists move forward as if this obstacle doesn't exist, unknowingly making their process infinitely more painful than it needs to be. Wouldn't that be weird? PodWalk: Season 7 Episode 2 And whenever you're ready... ⁠⁠⁠⁠1. The Turbo Track Attack is the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template...⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠4. Join my WhatsApp channel for a regular espresso shot of insight and inspiration...⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠5. Want my help to make YOUR album?

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