Hey Reader, Welcome back to Inside the Studio – my weekly newsletter about finishing tracks, staying productive, and building your music career next to a 9–5. Ever had that moment where something finally works? You get support on a track, positive feedback, maybe a repost.And your first thought is: “Yeah, but that was just luck.” That’s exactly what went through my head last week. A DJ played one of my tracks at ADE, and a video of it was posted on Instagram. For a second, I smiled — and then...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome back to Inside the Studio – my weekly newsletter about finishing tracks, staying productive, and building your music career next to a 9–5. Last week I talked to another producer.He had just uploaded his very first track on SoundCloud. Normally, that should be one of the happiest moments — pride, excitement, maybe even motivation to keep going. But instead, he was unsure. He even thought about deleting it again, because after comparing it to other “pro” tracks, he lost all...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome back to Inside the Studio – my weekly newsletter about finishing tracks, staying productive, and building your music career next to a 9–5. Last week, I got stuck on a new edit. The first idea didn’t convince me, and I caught myself thinking: “Maybe I should just stop here.” I felt frustrated — like I’d wasted time in the studio. (If you’ve ever had a session like that, know this: it’s completely normal. Every producer hits moments where the idea feels flat, and doubts...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome back to Inside the Studio – my weekly newsletter about finishing tracks, staying productive, and building your music career next to a 9–5. Here’s something I’ve noticed as a producer: At the end of a week, or even a whole quarter, I often feel like I didn’t get enough done. The unfinished projects stick in my head. The delays, the rejections, the time I didn’t spend in the studio. But that’s only half the truth. Without reflection, all I see is what’s missing.With...
11 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Welcome back to Inside the Studio – my weekly newsletter about finishing tracks, staying productive, and building your music career next to a 9–5. When I started producing, I thought every track needed brand-new sounds. A new kick, a new bass patch, fresh claps – every single time. The result? Endless hours spent tweaking, and very few finished tracks. Over the past three months, something changed.I finished six tracks – and I feel like I finally found my workflow. The shift came...
11 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader, Have you ever used a Splice vocal and then realized you’ve heard it in other tracks too? That happened to me more than once. And honestly, it always kills the magic. Last week, I tried something different: I let AI create vocals for my Tech House track. 👉 Suno is an AI tool that can generate full songs from a text prompt—but also lets you add vocals or instruments to your own snippets. Here’s exactly how I did it (and what worked, what didn’t). Step 1 – Upload your track I started...
11 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Maybe you know the feeling:You’ve spent weeks on a track, and when it’s “done,” the doubt creeps in: “Is this really good enough? Should I even send it out? Would any big DJ ever play it?” I’ve asked myself that question countless times. And here’s the truth: You’ll probably never have that magical moment where you think, “Yes, now it’s perfect.” That’s why I always recommend asking for feedback early in the track creation process. It helps you spot blind spots before you go too...
12 months ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, This will sound familiar:You open your DAW and nothing feels right.You doubt the track.You doubt the time you’ve put in.You start to doubt yourself. That’s where I was last week. One song stalled. The questions got loud. What keeps me moving When that happens, I look up at my whiteboard.It says: Trust the process. For me, that means sticking to what I planned this week.If the goal is “finish the break,” I finish the break—no detours, no busywork.Every finished section moves me...
about 1 year ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, Most of us live the same reality: A 9–5 job, sports, friends, family, daily stuff — and if you’re lucky, an hour here and there for music. In my case, add content creation, writing this newsletter… and a girlfriend who doesn’t enjoy music production at all. (Which means I also need to keep her entertained instead of locking myself in the studio 😉). With so much going on, it’s no wonder producers end up with the same story: Projects pile up.Loops never grow into tracks.And most...
about 1 year ago • 2 min read
