#549 Choice Infinity

My Creative process, songwriting, and insights for artists and small business owners.

1 - Upcoming Goldfinger Shows

   - in Anaheim and San Diego.

   - Mike discusses his involvement and the importance of practicing for performances.

2 - Songwriting Process

   - Mike shares his songwriting process, highlighting that writing a song in one day is rare and finishing a song usually involves multiple sessions.

   - He discusses the importance of tweaking and refining songs over time.

3 - Creative Inspiration

   - Mike talks about the struggle between negative and positive themes in songwriting.

   - He emphasizes the importance of having an uplifting ending or chorus in songs, reflecting his personal experiences.

4 - Routine, Focus and Distractions

   - Mike admits to getting distracted by social media and the internet but stresses the importance of focusing on creative work and buckling down

   - Mike emphasizes the importance of having a routine to stay productive and focused.

   - He shares his daily schedule, which includes family time, work, and creative sessions.

5 - Business and Career Choices

   - Mike reflects on past career decisions, including signing with different record labels and the impact on his creative independence.

   - He discusses the importance of making choices that align with long-term goals and values.

6 - Music Videos

   - A listener asks about the goals behind creating music videos.

   - Mike explains that videos are a marketing tool and a way to enhance the audience's experience of the song.

   - He highlights that some videos aim to delve deeper into the song's meaning, while others are purely for entertainment.

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