Woah. I did NOT know about THE DIP...
Slanj-a-Va! In this episode we focus on the legendary electronica producer, Caribou - enjoy!
So I was just browsing YouTube & found this video about how all creative practices is controlled by THE DIP...
It's such a cool concept, originally created by author Seth Godin in his book of the same name. In this video by Deya, she explains it really well.
Essentially she covers how:
At the start of a project you are always excited and see some results quickly
Then along comes the dip where you see less results and still need to learn, develop and put in the work
THIS is where almost EVERYONE QUITS
So if you can make it past The Dip...
Check out the full video below!
PS - Check out my guide below the video
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UNLEASH THE GENIUS of IRISH Music Makers - St Patrick’s Day Special!
Slanj-a-Va! In this episode we focus on the legendary electronica producer, Caribou - enjoy!
A video podcast about getting tips from famous Irish music makers, that will help you with your own music making!
00:00 Introduction
00:24 KNEECAP - ABANDON OLD ideas to MAKE VITAL WORK
01:51 THE POGUES - Try This UNUSUAL Songwriting TECHNIQUE
03:54 ELLLL - Why RESTRICTING you DAW is FREEDOM
05:38 - FONTAINES DC - NEVER fail at RECORDING again
08:17 FONTAINES DC REVEAL the PERFECT number of takes to record
08:54 - Get FREE HELP with YOUR OWN MUSIC
09:49 - SINEAD O’CONNOR - UNLOCK the MYSTERY of a powerful VOCAL
11:15 - End of Podcast WAFFLE as is the tradition
Enjoy!
PS - Check out my guide below the video
FINALLY Finish & Release your music - on a label - in only 10 simple steps…
Get results that leave fans BEGGING for more
(You can’t lose with this one!)
Need Help Finishing Your Damn Track?
I have a free 10 day challenge to take your track from a bunch of loops to a self mastered master-piece!
Interested? Click below and finish off your best music in the next ten days… and even have it considered for release on Tonic Note Records!
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QUIT your DEADLY music habits & RESTART STRONGER - 5 Music Production Tips from Caribou
Slanj-a-Va! In this episode we focus on the legendary electronica producer, Caribou - enjoy!
00:00 Who is Caribou & how can he help CariYOU?
00:14 STOP obsessing over NEW GEAR and USE WHAT YOU’VE GOT
01:53 QUIT focusing on what you can't do. But how do you break that cycle?
03:20 How the thing you HATE at could be your unique strength in disguise
04:38 Want personalised HELP with YOUR OWN MUSIC?
05:58 How to record vocals even if you SUCK as a singer
07:42 Why you need to QUIT being GENERIC & start being innovative
09:10 End of podcast WAFFLE as is the TRADITION
Enjoy!
PS - Check out my guide below the video
FINALLY Finish & Release your music - on a label - in only 10 simple steps…
Get results that leave fans BEGGING for more
(You can’t lose with this one!)
Need Help Finishing Your Damn Track?
I have a free 10 day challenge to take your track from a bunch of loops to a self mastered master-piece!
Interested? Click below and finish off your best music in the next ten days… and even have it considered for release on Tonic Note Records!
Only 5 free spots available per week
It’s a Bard Knock Life
Slanj-a-Va! Time to become musically unstoppable in this week’s episode, a historical special for Burns’ Night!
00:00 - Who is this dude & how can he help me?
00:57 - Stop crying & BANISH your reaction to HATERS
02:25 - How DARING HONESTY unlocks your FULL POTENTIAL
04:56 - WHY playing THE LONG GAME makes you UNSTOPPABLE
06:46 - FINALLY Finish & Release your music in 10 simple steps
08:08 - Always COMPLAINING? You NEED to hear this IMMEDIATELY
12:35 - End of podcast waffle as is the custom
Enjoy!
PS - Check out my guide below the video
FINALLY Finish & Release your music - on a label - in only 10 simple steps…
Get results that leave fans BEGGING for more
(You can’t lose with this one!)
Need Help Finishing Your Damn Track?
I have a free 10 day challenge to take your track from a bunch of loops to a self mastered master-piece!
Interested? Click below and finish off your best music in the next ten days… and even have it considered for release on Tonic Note Records!
Only 5 free spots available per week
Meet the Maker of Whisky & Synths
Slanj-a-Va!
In this week’s episode I take the chance to say hi and let you know a bit more about why I created this channel, and how I hope it can help you!
00:00 - What is this video all about?
00:53 - Why did you start the channel Whisky and Synths?
02:08 - Where does the name come from?
02:50 - Whats the mission for the channel?
04:20 - What’s your favourite whisky?
05:02 - What got you into music?
05:58 - Where are you from?
06:36 - Where did you learn about music production?
09:15 - What music projects are you involved with now?
11:13 - What are you looking forward to in the next few years?
11:54 - How do you hope to develop the podcast?
12:38 - How to get some free tuition from Dave!
Enjoy!
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Get music ready for 2025!
Slanj-a-Va!
In this week’s episode I look at a few ways you can get set up for music success in 2025!
00:00 how this video will help you
00:21 Why bother to set goals for your music?
02:38 Your WEAKNESS? Identify it & CONFRONT IT to improve!
03:29 Playful Practice: have FUN and progress
04:36 Become a NERD for music information
05:18 Get off that treadmill & CELEBRATE small victories!
06:20 You are BANNED from Comparing yourself to others!
06:35 It is your DUTY to market your AWESOME music
08:55 End of podcast WAFFLE as is the tradition
Enjoy!
Need Help Finishing Your Damn Track?
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My favourite music tips from last year!
Slanj-a-Va!
In this week’s episode I look back on the best music making lessons from 2024 to carry forward into 2025 to have an awesome year!
Enjoy!
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Justice: 3 Music Making Tips
Slanj-a-Va!
In this week’s episode we take inspiration from one of the greatest electronic duos EVER - Justice - finding out 3 things they can teach us about music making - enjoy!
Need Help Finishing Your Damn Track?
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Interested? Click below and finish off your best music in the next ten days… and even have it considered for release on Tonic Note Records!
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The Voidz: 4 Music Making Tips
Slanj-a-Va!
In this week’s episode we take inspiration from my current favourite band, THE VOIDZ, finding out 4 things they can teach us about music making - enjoy!
Need Help Finishing Your Damn Track?
I have a free 10 day challenge to take your track from a bunch of loops to a self mastered master-piece!
Interested? Click below and finish off your best music in the next ten days… and even have it considered for release on Tonic Note Records!
Only 5 free spots available per week