Judging yourself and your skills is a trap you easily fall into when you’re working in the dance music industry. Question is, is it serving you in making a living doing what you love the most?
Read MoreWhen you get stuck creatively and can’t get anything out, you get very frustrated, annoyed, and assume you must be shit or something. Many producers have dozens of songs unfinished because of this. Even when you do make something you’re happy about, it's more about beating yourself up. That’s the part you find hard to snap out of. Here’s a list of tips from producers themselves to help you cope with the anxiety around it.
Read MoreYour party lifestyle won’t be free of the alcohol guilt trip. At some point fear, shame spiraling, self-loathing or regret will come knocking. Troubled with guilt about what may have happened and whether or not you’re wrecking your body, you swear you’ll never drink again! Yeah right...
Read MoreEven though part of the hustle is about being smart, unfortunately, in many industries hustling has become the equivalent of slaving away until you “make” it. For some this oftentimes involves thinking they need to keep struggling and starving until the right opportunity finds them. Especially in the dance music industry community, it is a myth too many have come to believe. Here’s 10 raving reasons why you shouldn’t subscribe to it.
Read MoreHow important is it for you that people listen to your mixes? Are you looking for recognition and respect for your craft? Are you afraid nobody will listen to your DJ sets?
In this article, we’ll give you some insight on why it’s so important to be heard. And, we’re also providing a few practical tips on what you can do about it.
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