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Ableton & Music Habits Podcast

This podcast is all about the mental & technical side of music production. Although Jason Timothy is an Ableton coach, the content in this podcast can be used for any aspiring music producer.
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Episodes

36: How To Get Organized For Music Production

36: How To Get Organized For Music Production Join the Ableton "Create an EP in 30 Days" Master Course waitlist: https://musicsoftwaretraining.lpages.co/ep-in-30-days-master-course-waitlist/

Mar 04, 202115 minEp. 36

35: Start With A Song Idea, Then Abandon It

Start with a song idea then abandon it This is going to seem pretty counterintuitive but should connect with you more as you read. You may hear me coming from several similar angles to drive the point home. My goal is always that you are able to take something away from these posts & put the ideas into practice right away. I'm going to try to share reasons why you should abandon your original song idea when new inspiration comes. The issue that we have is that we start with an idea in our he...

Feb 22, 20216 minEp. 35

34: 10 Reasons Too much information leads to music procrastination

Here's my top 10 reasons why information is more likely to lead you to procrastination and confusion than it is to lead you to a solution, unless it's done correctly. Whether you're watching YouTube videos, going to music forums, podcasts, or reading blogs like this one. If you're not putting it to proper use, then it's probably more likely a form of procrastination. if you'd like this sort the content, make sure to share it with your producer friends. You can read my best selling book, The ment...

Feb 09, 202111 minEp. 34

29: Creative Input Vs Creative Output

29: Creative Input Vs Creative Output If you aren't aware of your creative input vs creative output ratio you are going to run into a number of problems when it comes to finishing songs. If you are doing more input than output it means you aren't implementing what you are learning, you are just digesting information, and information rarely leads to transformation. Implementation requires a lot more mental energy , which is why we prefer to consume. So what is input & what is output? In simpl...

Oct 10, 20208 minEp. 29

28: How To Become A More Efficient Music Producer

In this episode I will go into 3 aspects of your music making career. These are "The Work", "The Business" & "The Busy". Whne you know how to categorize the actions you are taking or considering taking, you can save yourself a LOT of time & energy that is usually wasted. Enjoy!

Aug 17, 202013 minEp. 28

27: Change Your Micro-Tasks, Change Your Life

In this episode I go a bit off the music path and into the subject of reality. Although I make no claims to how reality works, I have found these ways of framing it useful. Enjoy

Jul 28, 20207 minEp. 27

26: The Power of 15 Minutes of Music Production

In this episode I dive into a concept or just how fast small amounts of daily music production can add up each month & can litterally help you finish an album every year.

Jul 14, 20208 minEp. 26

24: How To Be The Best

Everyone dreams of being the best. It's the pinnacle of any form of art. But is it possible for you? Is there a new way to look at this subject that is more empowering & inspiring? Let's see!

Apr 24, 20207 minEp. 24

23: The Reaction

In this episode we will dive into what I consider to be the biggest time suck you will ever face when trying to create your art. This distraction alone can & does completely derail people from their true passions. Let's pull this back habit out by the roots.

Apr 24, 20209 minEp. 23

22: Major & Minor Scales Made Easy

In this episode I give you some amazingly simple techniques to better your understanding of your major & minor scales. This should give you the confidence to write melodies & chord structures more confidently.

Apr 24, 20207 minEp. 22

21: How Music Makers End Procrastination

Are you currently struggling with procrastination when it comes to your music making? Here are my tips to putting an end to procrastination, so you can do more of the thing you love.

Apr 24, 202037 minEp. 21

17: Don't Make These EQ Mistakes

In this episode we get into common EQ mistakes you are probably making. By correcting this, your productions will increase exponentially in quality.

Apr 24, 20206 minEp. 17

14: What If Music Making Was Easy

In this episode we discover our beliefs about what is allowed to be easy & what must be hard to make great music. If you feel like you are cheating if it's easy, this episode might give you an upgraded perspective.

Apr 18, 20207 minEp. 14

13: I Believe In You

In this episode I am making a stand for you & your own unique creative genius. If we are lucky, we find someone who believes in us before we are able to believe in ourselves & this can be life changing. If you've been feeling down on yourself & your music, trust me when I say that I've been where you are.

Apr 18, 20208 minEp. 13
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