What if you could finish a track in just 5 hours a week?


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 sessions end with more tweaks than real progress.

But what if things looked different?


Imagine this

You sit down after work, open your DAW, and instead of wondering “Where do I even start?” you already know the next step.

One night you’re arranging the drop, the next you’re cleaning up the low end, the next you’re running a quick master check.

Each session feels clear and focused.

And after two weeks, you bounce a club-ready, finished track — and realize this isn’t a lucky one-off. It’s the start of finishing music consistently, release after release.

That’s not just theory. Last week, I wrapped up a track for one of my favorite labels.

It took me 13.5 hours total — spread across 2 weeks.

That included sketching the idea, building the groove, arranging the drop, cleaning the mix, and running it through my mastering chain.

And here’s the key:

  • I don’t have a fancy studio.
  • I never studied music.

The difference is simply a system that lets me repeat the process every time.


The Track Finishing Blueprint 🔵

That’s exactly what I built into the Track Finishing Blueprint 🔵.

It’s not about finishing one track. It’s about building a workflow you can rely on for every project:

  • Set Your Focus → break big goals into weekly actions
  • Prepare Your Session → reference mapping + checklist
  • Create & Arrange → build the drop first, then the arrangement
  • Finish the Track → checklist-based mix framework (no endless tutorials)
  • Master & Submit → my chain + export steps that labels approve
  • Bonus tools: Song Tracker, Submission Checklist, Ableton Template.

This is how I keep finishing music consistently while working full-time, staying fit, and yes… still keeping my girlfriend happy.


Special Launch Offer 🎁

I want you to feel how good it is to finally break the loop cycle — and start finishing tracks consistently.

To sit down, follow a structure, and free your head so your creativity can actually flow.

That’s why, for this launch, you get 50% off.

Because if you’re reading this, I know you share the same passion — and I want you to experience how different music production feels when finishing becomes the norm, not the exception.

Use code PC6M3MC for your discount.
The offer ends August 29 – don’t miss it.

👉 Grab Your Blueprint and Start Finishing Tracks Today

Have a great week!

Stay Productive,
- LEMAN

PS: Last week I told you about my guest appearance on the House Besuch Podcast. Episode 2 is now out as well (also in German). If you’d like to listen in, you can find both episodes here: Podcast-Link


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