The Mindset of
Making Music

WITH KEITH MILLS

FMM217 – Chasing Quality, Losing Progress

We all want to write better music. But what if your pursuit of quality is the very thing holding you back? In this episode of the Finish More Music Podcast, we explore the hidden trap that catches so many creatives off guard. It starts with a healthy desire to improve… But quickly spirals into: comparison,…

Episode 216: Your Tracks Are a Journal of Your Life 

Your music isn’t just a series of sessions that lead to loops, half-finished tracks, or a folder of finished pieces… 
It’s a reflection of your path, your growth, and your identity as an artist. In this episode, we explore how every session you sit down to write is shaping the story of your life. Whether…

FMM215 – Music & Changing Lives

This week on the Finish More Music podcast, I’m joined by Kedrick Jeffries—CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and a lifelong musician and community leader. Kedrick has spent over two decades pouring into the lives of young people, helping them reach their potential through the power of music and mentorship.  In this…

FMM 214 – Contribution Through Art Pt 3: Creativity That Changes Lives: Empowering Youth Through Music w/ Mark Turk 

In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Mark Turk, founder of the Austin-based nonprofit Beat 4 Beat.  Mark’s organization brings music education to underserved youths by hiring local musicians to teach in after-school programs—using creativity, performance, and songwriting as tools to transform young lives. In this show, we explore:
 ✅ How teaching is a…

FMM 213 – Contribution Through Art Pt2: London Elektricity: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is 

What does it truly mean to give everything for your art? In this powerful episode, drum & bass legend Tony Colman aka London Elektricity shares his deep philosophy on music, contribution, and living a life of service. From founding Hospital Records to performing in war-torn Ukraine for free, Tony’s career is a testament to the…

FMM 212 -Contribution Through Art: Pt1 Mark Allin (Riigs)

The Power of Contribution: A New Season Begins We’re kicking off a brand-new season of the Finish More Music podcast! Unlike the previous series format, this season will take a deep dive into a single topic over multiple episodes, featuring insightful conversations with artists, industry experts, and creatives who truly embody the theme. This season’s…

FMM 211 – The Creative Calling Part 5: The Threat Of Lethargy

Welcome to our first-ever Finish More Music podcast series! This podcast series, “The Creative Calling,” explores how pursuing one’s passions, particularly in creative fields, leads to a more fulfilling life for you and for others.  In the series I use research and personal stories to illustrate the profound positive impacts of creative pursuits on mental,…

FMM 210 – The Creative Calling Part 4: The Threat Of Fear

Welcome to our first-ever Finish More Music podcast series! This podcast series, “The Creative Calling,” explores how pursuing one’s passions, particularly in creative fields, leads to a more fulfilling life for you and for others.  In the series I use research and personal stories to illustrate the profound positive impacts of creative pursuits on mental,…

FMM 209 – The Creative Calling Part 3: Balancing Creativity & Commitment

Welcome to our first-ever Finish More Music podcast series! This podcast series, “The Creative Calling,” explores how pursuing one’s passions, particularly in creative fields, leads to a more fulfilling life for you and for others.  In the series I use research and personal stories to illustrate the profound positive impacts of creative pursuits on mental,…

FMM 208 – The Creative Calling Part 2: Unlocking Energy, Growth, and Purpose

Welcome to our first-ever Finish More Music podcast series! This podcast series, “The Creative Calling,” explores how pursuing one’s passions, particularly in creative fields, leads to a more fulfilling life for you and for others.  In the series I use research and personal stories to illustrate the profound positive impacts of creative pursuits on mental,…

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