Hey Reader,

Last week, I asked ChatGPT a question I’d seen from YouTuber Dan Martell:

This only works if the AI already knows you well – if you’ve been using it for a while and it’s seen how you think, work, and make decisions.

I was feeling slightly stuck. My product work had taken a back seat for weeks. I’d told myself I was fine with one module per week, but in reality, I was pushing it down the priority list while “more important” tasks took over.

Then came the answer:

I kind of knew it already – but hearing it spoken back to me was different.

It hit like a truth I couldn’t ignore. Within minutes, I was at my desk, working another two hours on the next module.

It felt like a start shot.

I decided: launch Version 1 next week. Stop waiting for perfect. Collect feedback. Improve from there.

Relief washed over me, finally knowing I was on the right track. Mixed with a little frustration about how much time I might have wasted. But that didn’t matter anymore. The energy and motivation were there, stronger than ever.

How this applies to your music production

In the studio, I already follow the same principle: I get feedback early.

Usually, once the main drop and main break are in place.

Here’s why it works:

• Positive feedback reassures you that you’re on the right track.
• Constructive or critical feedback shows you ideas or issues you couldn’t see yourself.

Both are valuable because they move you forward.

A few tips from my own process:

• Early feedback can often sound more negative than it really is. Don’t take it personally.
• Not everyone can give feedback you can use. Choose people whose opinion you trust, ideally with music experience.
• Stay neutral when listening. The goal isn’t to defend your work, it’s to make it better.

Try this yourself!

Next time you’re producing, share your track earlier than you normally would – even if it’s just the drop and break. Ask what stands out and what feels off, write it down, and decide later what to change.

And if you’ve been using AI for a while, give it the prompt I used. You might get an answer that feels uncomfortable, but also gives you the exact push you need to take action right now.

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Listen here: Episode 1​

In this episode, I talk about how I got into music – starting as a DJ and later moving into production. The conversation is in German, and part two will be released this Wednesday.

That’s it for now. Have a great week!

Stay Productive,
- LEMAN

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