The Mindset of
Making Music

WITH KEITH MILLS

FMM136 – Creative Joy Is Yours for the Taking

Ever caught yourself saying things like “when I can write music as good as this top producer, then I’ll be happy”…? Or, “when I have this piece of hardware, then I’ll be on fire”…? While it may seem harmless at first, it’s actually a sure fire way to kill the vibe and all of your…

FMM135 – Harnessing Creative Anxiety and Not Being Held Back by It

We all know that taking big leaps towards our goals requires taking radically different actions to the ones that we’re taking right now… But we also know that these radically different actions will bring with them discomfort. Maybe it’s creative anxiety, or the pain from pursuing a fitness goal, or perhaps the hunger of following…

FMM134 – Shouldn’t You Be Doing Something More Important With Your Life?

If there’s one thing a great many books and online gurus will tell you, it’s that in order for you to succeed, you need to know your purpose in life. A purpose which transcends you, that serves the greater good, and builds your drive, optimism, and resilience to succeed. And so the question beckons, will…

FMM133 – The Machines Are Coming: Will Your Music Be Replaced By AI?

Today we’re going all sci-fi… yep, it’s time to talk about AI! Now when you hear the term Artificial Intelligence (AI), you’re likely to either get super excited, or to feel the fear welling up inside of you… And perhaps if you’re like me, it’s a mixture of both. Because on the one hand, the…

FMM132 – How Badly Are Streaming Sites Hurting Artists?

Today we’re tackling a VERY divisive topic, one that for music producers worldwide has become the cause of a huge amount of debate in the last few years… And that’s the impact that music streaming sites like Spotify, Apple Music and others are having on our scene. Now, many people believe that the current streaming…

FMM131 – 5 Mindset Shifts for Higher Achievement

It doesn’t take an expert to know that when you’re achieving things, like ticking off your to-do list or having a kick-ass 30 minutes in the studio, it feels good. And when you feel good, you’re able to achieve more! But what happens when you’re NOT achieving things? What happens when you feel like you’ve…

FMM130 – Rashid Ajami (Armada/Anjunadeep)

Today I’m joined by DJ, producer and multimedia artist Rashid Ajami. Now Rashid has been releasing music for well over a decade on the likes of Armada, Anjunadeep, Get Physical and Einmusika to name a few, but the road to releasing on these top labels was far from plain sailing… Like most producers, Rashid has…

FMM129 – Why Revisiting Your Back Catalogue Is Riskier Than You Think

If you’ve been writing music for a while, chances are you’ve got a back catalogue of unfinished tracks that are laying to waste… Or rather than a back catalogue, perhaps it’s a graveyard of unfinished loops. Either way, when we’ve hit a wall with our music or we’re in need of some inspiration, it can…

FMM128 – Barry Jamieson & Dave Gardner (Sasha’s Production Team)

Today I’m joined by Barry Jamieson and Dave Gardner, two incredible producers who over the years have quietly had a hand in some of dance music’s biggest tracks, and have a huge list of accolades to prove it… Barry, aka Mono Electric Orchestra, has worked closely with major artists such as Madonna, New Order, Thom…

FMM127 – When Adding New Gear to Your Studio IS the Right Thing to Do

A good workman never blames his tools…or does he? Today we’re going to be talking about the age old producer dilemma: should you switch DAWs? In fact, should you be making any major new purchases for your studio at all? As a music producer, it’s easy to get your sights set on a brand new…