Mondayland

Today we're talking about a book which has changed my perspective on almost everything (probably) more than any other. The change has been startling, and for the better. It's responsible for much of the Music Machine, how Make Music Your Life works, how I make music, how I parent and much more... And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check ou...

I've had a week of MANY 💡💡💡💡💡s - particularly in the area of singing. The reason is I had my first singing lesson since I decided to start singing again with one of the amazing Make Music Your Life coaches Laura. Just that one hour has given me a clearer understanding of why I'm singing, what it's for and crucially an extremely simple (not easy) way of improving fast and (literally) with less...

Even though I'm extremely passionate about the subject of Season 4, I've struggled making these PodWalks. But now I've figured out why and what I'm going to do about it... (In Season 4 I'm PodWalking about supposedly "irrelevant subjects"...because siloing in it's many forms is an anti-creative force.) And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Ch...

Today's question comes from Pep: "Hey Mike, I'm enjoying the Pod walks but was wondering if you have ever made a Pod walk about overwhelm as result of working on so many tracks using the machine? It's a problem (although a good one) I face lots of times and I think others may too..." And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo T...

Let's have a think through what went wrong while I went away which meant I did exactly NOTHING on my album. And more importantly what I could do differently the next time this happens... And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my...

A very different PodWalk today as I share a story from my past (pretty much my first clear memory) which I believe has shaped my approach to almost everything... And definitely my strong aversion to the siloing of information, learning and knowledge. (In Season 4 I'm PodWalking about supposedly "irrelevant subjects"...because siloing in it's many forms is an anti-creative force.) And whenever you'...

A BIG win this week - this album is starting to take shape... And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a regular espresso shot of insight or i...

A very music based PodWalk today, as I'm talking about how I've used the Gestalk Principles of visual perception to help me (and others) make music. (In Season 4 I'm PodWalking about supposedly "irrelevant subjects"...because siloing in it's many forms is an anti-creative force.) And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track...

What to do (and NOT do) when things don't go your way... And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a regular espresso shot of insight or inspir...

In Season 4 I'll be PodWalking about supposedly "irrelevant subjects"...because siloing in it's many forms is an anti-creative force. So let's talk about how the creative process (as commonly practised) ensures we're creating unnecessary frustration. When we take into account how our minds work - we can make making WAY simpler, quicker and less painful... And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd l...

I'm experiencing a problem holding up my progress. Let's figure out a way through TODAY! And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a regular es...

In Season 4 I'll be PodWalking about supposedly "irrelevant subjects"...because I believe that siloing in it's many forms is a terrible waste of human creativity. And in this PodWalk I'll fill you in on an area of learning which has had the most profund effect on my ability to do almost anything. It's the bedrock upon which all other learning has happened... The first book that got me into meditat...

I had an incredible experience on a team session yesterday after an incredible week of Splurging... And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a...

If you're struggling to get started again after a break...listen to this. You'll be just fine. :) You'll also find out what Season 4 PodWalks will be about. And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my curre...

From Jon: "I have a bunch of songs (about 12) I wrote in the "traditional" way (singing with a guitar/keyboard) about 15 years ago, and never recorded them after stopping working in music for many years. I still feel there's something in them, I regret not sharing them, and I have a very close emotional connection to them. It seems a big barrier to get them finished and out. Should I leave them or...

Opening the doors on my recent creative past has caused an explosion of momentum... AND a worrying problem. And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel,...

We all WANT to make great music don't we? But what if this wanting is what stops you making something good? And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel,...

This is the final step of "Festive" Season 3, where I'm taking you through a process I use to get focus, motivation and clarity for the coming year. If you've missed the other steps... Here's a Spotify playlist of all Season 3 PodWalks! And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with...

And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a regular espresso shot of insight or inspiration...

While I've had a short hiatus talking about the album...there's been no break in making it. In fact, I've had a wonderful Xmas - New Year in the tiny amount of time I've had... And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progre...

And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a regular espresso shot of insight or inspiration...

This is step 4 of "Festive" Season 3, where I'm taking you through a process I use to get focus, motivation and clarity for the coming year. If you've missed the other steps... Here's a Spotify playlist of all Season 3 PodWalks! And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE...

From Jon: "When you say you probably won't use 80% of material, do you mean 80% of splurges, or 80% of finished tracks?" And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my Whats...

Step 3 of "Festive" Season 3, and we're onto one of my favourite areas: PROBLEMS! Woohoo! And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a regular e...

And whenever you're ready... 1. If you'd like to try the SIMPLEST way to make loads of music: Check out the Turbo Track Attack... 2. Make more music you love with the FREE Music Machine template... 3. Listen to my in-progress songs in my current Music Machine... 4. Join my WhatsApp channel, to get a regular espresso shot of insight or inspiration...