Dear friend, Wow, what an amazing call with Okain! We dove deep into the creative process, from inspiration to studio habits, and I couldn’t help but share some of the top insights with you here. Whether you’re just starting out or leveling up, these tips are bound to spark new ideas for your production journey. Here […]
Dear friend, I hope you’re doing well. Lately, I’ve been spending a lot of time creating content: for the Minimal Improvements community, YouTube, and Instagram. Apart from the community, where members pay for exclusive content, the rest could be called marketing. I have to admit, I like marketing. I enjoy studying ways to make my message more effective.
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Dear friend, Today I want to share with you a small strategy I use to keep my passion alive for music production. Like you, I’m not always inspired, and sometimes my desire to make music or my motivation can drop to incredibly low levels. Taking breaks is fine, but sometimes they last longer than expected, making it hard
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Hi dear friend, In this email, I want to share 6 tips that will help you improve your music and make it more professional. Did you know that every month, on the Minimal Improvements Hub, we hold a group Zoom call with the members? This month’s call was one of the most interesting and engaging ones.
Dear friend, Negative feedback hurts, but it’s better than being ignored altogether. As music producers, we pour heart, soul, and countless hours into our tracks. When no one responds, it can feel like failure. But does that mean the music is bad? Take the story of Joshua Bell, one of the greatest violinists of our time. In a
Dear friend, Today, I want to share my (not-so-positive) opinion about how certain labels manage music and their artists on Bandcamp (and elsewhere). These days, I’m doing intensive music research in preparation for an important gig, which I’ll talk about soon. As a result, I come across numerous releases and profiles of more or less well-known labels.
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Dear friend, This week, I want to share a couple of updates with you. First, a new plugin I’ve recently started using. But let me give a bit of context. A few days ago, I conducted a survey on Instagram (perhaps you saw it). I asked my followers about their relationship with the arrangement phase, particularly when it comes
Hello friend, Today I want to talk to you about a powerful weapon when it comes to creativity: limitations. Have you ever challenged yourself to create a track using only a limited set of sounds/instruments? Have you ever set a shorter deadline than usual to finish a track? I assure you that although these limitations may seem counterproductive,
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Dear friend, I hope this email finds you well. Firstly, I wanted to let you know that tomorrow I’ll be making two important announcements, so keep an eye on your inbox. Regarding today’s email, here’s a summary of what I’ll be covering: 4 Ableton Live Suite Packs you absolutely must try; my new YouTube video; Personal branding. Let’s
Dear friend, if you’re a careful reader, you may have noticed that I didn’t send any emails last week. Well, the reason is quite simple; this month, I’ve been overwhelmed by various events, and somewhere along the line, I had to loosen my grip, even though I regret doing it with the newsletter. I value