Markus Junnikkala

Be a Better Artist

Music EN ↓ 107 episodes

Demystifying the Creative Process.

Author

Markus Junnikkala

Category

Music

Podcast website

beabetterartist.com

Latest episode

Feb 17, 2026

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Episodes

The Love You Need 17.08.2020

Originally published 11 Apr 2019. We all need Love. But love comes in many forms. This is not the easy form, but it is one of the most important ones. https://beabetterartist.com/

Who Are You? 17.08.2020

Originally published 6 Apr 2019. Do you really wish to know who and what you are? https://beabetterartist.com/

What it Really Takes to Succeed in Music 17.08.2020

Originally published 30 Mar 2019. We all want success. But are you actually aligned with that reality? https://beabetterartist.com/

On the Other Side of Fear 17.08.2020

Originally published 22 Mar 2019. We all are afraid to confront our fears. But what if you did? https://beabetterartist.com/

How to Overcome Fear 17.08.2020

Originally published 28 Feb 2019. We all want to be less afraid. But how do you do that? https://beabetterartist.com/

Why You Fail to Grow 17.08.2020

Originally published 13 Feb 2019. We all want to grow, we all want to become better. But do you actually want to know what happens when you try?

Why or When Should you be Optimistic? 17.08.2020

Originally published 28 Dec 2018. So many of us think of optimism as a fool's errand, a pointless outlook that only idiots exercise. But how does it actually work and where does it come from? https://beabetterartist.com/

How to Manage Your Creativity 17.08.2020

Originally published 21 Dec 2018. Your creativity is a magnificent, powerful force. But if gone unchecked, you will struggle to direct it in the right direction. https://beabetterartist.com/

Optimizing Self-Comparison for Growth 17.08.2020

Originally published 15 Dec 2018. It's so easy to get distracted by so many things. One thing's for sure: without focus, you have no chance of moving in a direction that's meaningful to you. https://beabetterartist.com/

Why You're Afraid to Finish Your Music 17.08.2020

Originally published 6 Dec 2018. We all can spin excuses about why that song isn't finished yet, what it needs, what we'll still do with it. But in most cases, you're afraid to confront the truth of it. https://beabetterartist.com/

The Power of Ownership 17.08.2020

Originally published 29 Nov 2018. What if everything was you fault? What if it really is? https://beabetterartist.com/

Why You Struggle to Commit To Your Music 17.08.2020

Originally published 23 Nov 2018. We all know the rush and excitement of writing a new song you love. But a big part of the process of finishing a song is not exciting and glorious. In fact it can be grey and boring. What to do about it?

A Cure for Overwriting Your Music 17.08.2020

Originally published 12 Oct 2018. You want to make your music the best it can be. But when should you stop? How do you know it's ready? What is "too much"? https://beabetterartist.com/

Why is it so Difficult to Start Writing Music? 17.08.2020

Originally published 4 Oct 2018. We all know the feeling. You sit down in front of your computer. Think about launching the DAW, but you don't. And you wonder why. https://beabetterartist.com/

Why You Never Finish Your Songs 17.08.2020

Originally published 28 Sep 2018. You have terabytes of music on your hard drive, but none of it is finished, and none of it will see a release date. That needs to stop. https://beabetterartist.com/

The Cake is a Lie. 17.08.2020

Originally published 21 Sep 2018. Quick! Grab a slice from that cake before someone else gets it! But what if I told you.. There is no cake. https://beabetterartist.com/

The Playing Field Isn't Even 17.08.2020

Originally published 14 Sep 2018. It isn't fair. Never was. But what to do about it? https://beabetterartist.com/

Why You're Unfocused and Undefined 17.08.2020

Originally published 7 Sep 2018. We creative types find it easy to be fascinated by and play other roles. This is an advantage in creative efforts for sure, but when does it work against you? https://beabetterartist.com/

Using Consistency to Generate Momentum 17.08.2020

Originally published 1 Sep 2018. What is Momentum? Is it real? How can you use it to your advantage? https://beabetterartist.com/

You Already Have and Know Enough. 17.08.2020

Originally published 23 Aug 2018. It's easy to think "I just need that one more X or Y and then I can do Z". We all have done it. But it's a broken strategy. Here's why. https://beabetterartist.com/

Do You Need Luck to Succeed in Music? 17.08.2020

Originally published 17 Aug 2018. Luck is a factor that many like to think about. But what is it, and how can you affect it? https://beabetterartist.com/

How to Start Learning Music Theory 17.08.2020

Originally published 3 Aug 2018. Music theory can feel frightening and overwhelming at first glance. But it doesn't need to be. https://beabetterartist.com/

Just Keep Moving Forward. 17.08.2020

Originally published 27 Jul 2018. The crushing weight of lack of progress can feel overwhelming. In the dark times, as well as the good, just remember one thing. https://beabetterartist.com/

Exhaust Your Mind for Better Sleep 17.08.2020

Originally published 29 Jun 2018. So many creative types suffer with sleeping problems. In this episode, I go through some strategies I use and have found help in. https://beabetterartist.com/

How to Build a Healthy Ego 17.08.2020

Originally published 14 Jun 2018. Ego. The antagonist and protagonist of any creative mind. How should you balance it? https://beabetterartist.com/

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