Today we are in conversation with Travis Stewart aka Machinedrum.
Travis debuted his Machinedrum Moniker in 2001 when he was only 18 years old and has consistently pushed creative boundaries with his music for the last 2 decades.
With releases on forward-thinking, innovative labels such as Ninja Tune, Plant Mu, Lucky Me and Mercury KX, his latest album Elysian under his moniker T-Stewart once again showcased his versatility as a musician and producer.
This absolutely stunning ambient album explores the concept of finding heaven on earth through nature and music.
So I was super excited to speak to Travis and get a glimpse into how he stimulates his creative thinking and consistently executes to such a high level.
In this episode, you’ll discover how to use your life experiences to craft original pieces of art…
…what your creative mode is and how to activate it every day.
…how to give your work and family the undivided attention they deserve and still build a flourishing career in music.
…AND how to build the habits and processes that underpin the success of a full-time music producer.
In short, this is an absolute treasure trove of an interview and we dive into previously uncharted territory…
Key Takeaways:
- How to consistently execute to a high level.
- How to use your life experiences to craft original art.
- What your creative mode is and how to activate it every day.
- How to build a flourishing career in music while still enjoying a full non-work life.
- How to build the habits and processes that underpin the success of a full-time music producer.
Liked this? Find the full episodes here:
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- FMM177 Tim Engelhardt: Pushing Beyond Technical Proficiency to Creative Mastery
- FMM108- Establishing Your Name as an Artist
Thank you for listening!
I really appreciate you joining me and I hope you’re enjoying the topics and taking some real value into your music sessions.
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