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Be a Better ArtistFollowing Sound, Not a Plan — Ian Boddy on Creativity and LongevityI talk with composer and sound designer Ian Boddy about curiosity, sound, and building a creative life without a roadmap.We cover how Ian moved from studying biochemistry to discovering analogue synthesis by accident, teaching himself through experimentation, and falling in love with sound as art rather than rules or theory. We also talk about working jobs you don’t love, protecting your creative energy, finding your own tribe, and why solitude and patience matter more than visibility.Ian shares practical insight into sound design, library music, and how writing hundreds of small pieces over ti...
2026-01-132h 46
Be a Better ArtistMaking Noise Until It Works — Gitae Kim (aka Gimgi) on Creativity, Discipline, and Game MusicIn this episode, I sit down with Gitae Kim (aka Gimgi), the composer behind Ogu and the Secret Forest, for a long, honest conversation about creativity and the cost that sometimes comes with it.We talk about discipline, hyperfocus, burnout, physical health, and what it’s really like trying to sustain a creative life. Gimgi shares how mandatory military service, learning instruments under pressure, and losing himself in flow states shaped the way he approaches music and game scoring today. We also get into the thinking behind the Ogu soundtrack — world-building, leitmotifs, and making music that serves the...
2026-01-064h 55
Be a Better ArtistWhy Music Is Too Hard If You Don’t Love It – Geoff KnorrComposer Geoff Knorr — known for his work on the Civilization series and other large-scale game soundtracks — joins us for a deep conversation about creativity, discipline, and what it really takes to build a life in music.We discuss learning to accept criticism, letting go of ideas that don’t work, why good music can still be the wrong music, and why some composers grow while others stay stuck. Drawing from Geoff’s experience composing for major games, teaching at the Peabody Institute, and collaborating with musicians across diverse musical traditions, the conversation explores humility, perspective, and long-term creative...
2025-12-303h 06
Be a Better ArtistInside Heavyocity: Dave Fraser on Art, Life, and Making Iconic InstrumentsI sit down with Dave Fraser, co-founder of Heavyocity, one of the most influential companies in the modern virtual instrument and cinematic sound design world. Dave opens up about his earliest musical memories, the wild gigging years, studying at Berklee, his unexpected detour into the medical field, the grind of composing for TV and advertising, and the origins of Heavyocity. This episode is packed with wisdom for composers, producers, sound designers, and anyone navigating a creative life.HEAVYOCITY LINKS:Website: https://heavyocity.com/Heavy Melody Music: https://www.heavymelodymusic.com/Youtube...
2025-12-023h 29
Be a Better ArtistPhilosophy of UI Design in Music Technology – Nataliia Hera from Voger DesignIn this episode, we speak with Nataliia Hera, co-founder of Voger Design, the studio behind some of the most recognizable virtual instrument interfaces in the world. Nataliia shares her journey from post-Soviet Ukraine to building a global creative business, the role of luck and collaboration, and why design isn’t just cosmetic — it’s essential to how we make music.VOGER DESIGN LINKS:Website: https://vogerdesign.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@voger_designVoger Design Blog: https://vogerdesign.com/blog/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vogerdesign/Linked...
2025-10-212h 22
Be a Better ArtistJordan Chin – Monster Train 2 Composer InterviewComposer Jordan Chin (Monster Train 1 & 2) joins me to explore what it means to create with vulnerability, curiosity, and purpose. We talk about the courage to be a beginner, the balance between exploration and deadlines, and why great game music must serve both the artist and the larger world it belongs to. A conversation for anyone walking the creative path.JORDAN LINKS:Website: https://www.jordanchinmusic.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FqaQ5TCnpKQCFJNyzrQJX?si=DbzIaktYSgO3boMn3cd5ogApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jordan-chin/1046850267Bandcamp...
2025-10-074h 26
Be a Better ArtistWhat I Learned After Recording 100 Podcast EpisodesAfter 100 episodes of Be a Better Artist, this milestone isn’t about views, likes, or follower counts—it’s about meaning, persistence, and the impact you create. In this episode, I share the biggest lessons from the journey so far: why chasing numbers is a trap, how to keep going when you want to quit, the power of persistence, learning to be proud of your work (even when it’s not perfect), and why real connection with people matters more than metrics.If you’re a creative struggling with motivation, battling self-doubt, or feeling stuck in the numbers ga...
2025-09-3026 min
Be a Better ArtistCameron Paxton – Dome Keeper Composer InterviewWe sit down with composer Cameron Paxton, best known for his work on the hit indie game Dome Keeper. From growing up in a music-filled home to serving in the Air Force and eventually carving a path into game audio, Cameron’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovery.We explore what it means to balance youthful creative urgency with the more deliberate craft of maturity, how to chase sparks of inspiration before they fade, and why discipline is just as important as inspiration. Cameron shares lessons from his journey through rock bands, tape recorders, game ja...
2025-09-233h 06
Be a Better ArtistFeeling Stuck? Why Moving Abroad Might Save Your LifeAre you feeling stuck in life — drifting, lost, and disconnected from who you truly are? In this episode, I share my personal story of how changing my physical environment — and eventually moving abroad — became the catalyst for profound internal change.We explore how emotional attachment to people and places can silently shape your identity, limit your potential, and keep you locked in outdated versions of yourself. I dive into the difference between reinvention and reconnection, why some environments make growth nearly impossible, and what it means to truly start from a clean slate.If you've ever f...
2025-06-0334 min
Be a Better ArtistWhat Causes Creative Burnout?In this episode, we explore some of the mental causes behind creative burnout. We dive deep into the psychology of stress, the danger of unspoken expectations, and how your internal “mental software” might be running faulty code that leads to frustration, exhaustion, and creative stagnation. If you’re a creative person constantly feeling depleted, stuck, or under pressure to “do more,” this episode is for you.Markus Junnikkala is a Composer from Finland.1-on-1 Coaching: https://markusjunnikkala.com/consultation/Become a member: https://markusjunnikkala.com/membership/Want me to answer...
2025-05-2750 min
Be a Better ArtistSocial Media is Destroying Your CreativityIn this episode we explore the effects of deleting your social media apps from your phone.Markus Junnikkala is a Composer from Finland.https://www.markusjunnikkala.com/Want me to answer your question?Ask it below in the comments or on social media:https://www.instagram.com/markusjunnikkala/https://www.facebook.com/markusjunnikkala/https://twitter.com/markusjunnikkalhttps://www.twitch.tv/markusjunnikkalahttps://www.reddit.com/user/markusjunnikkala/https://www.linkedin.com/in...
2025-05-2034 min
Be a Better ArtistMagnus Pålsson / Souleye – VVVVVV Soundtrack Composer InterviewMagnus Pålsson is a composer best known for their soundtrack for the video game VVVVVV under the artist name Souleye. He opens up about ego death, creativity, and building a gamified platform for personal growth. A raw, inspiring conversation about transformation, vulnerability, and what it means to live truthfully in a digital age.MAGNUS LINKS:Website: https://www.magnuspalsson.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wguicPfR7ne0MDX7mYPRq?si=z153KlHtQPGc0SzT4I1KSwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/fi/artist/magnus-p%C3%A5lsson/806918599B...
2025-05-132h 57
Be a Better ArtistMagnus Pålsson / Souleye – VVVVVV Soundtrack Composer InterviewMagnus Pålsson is a composer best known for their soundtrack for the video game VVVVVV under the artist name Souleye. He opens up about ego death, creativity, and building a gamified platform for personal growth. A raw, inspiring conversation about transformation, vulnerability, and what it means to live truthfully in a digital age.MAGNUS LINKS:Website: https://www.magnuspalsson.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2wguicPfR7ne0MDX7mYPRq?si=z153KlHtQPGc0SzT4I1KSwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/fi/artist/magnus-p%C3%A5lsson/806918599B...
2025-05-132h 57
Be a Better ArtistMudeth – Binding of Isaac Antibirth OST Composer InterviewMudeth is a composer from Bangalore, best known for his soundtrack for The Binding of Isaac Antibirth OST.MUDETH LINKS:Website: https://www.mudeth.org/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/mudeth'The Unsung' (Mudeth's podcast): https://unsung.mudeth.org/The_Good_and_the_FlawedSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6ERwcThkHmFXYHH3TagPOY?si=AjEodAaXRZOAEUhbS4fZLAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mudeth/1189772212Bandcamp: https://mudeth.bandcamp.com/X: https://x.com/htedumLINKS...
2025-05-062h 56
Be a Better ArtistDamjan MravunacDamjan Mravunac is a Croatian composer and musician, best known for his music for the Serious Sam video game series, as well as the Talos Principle 1 and 2 video games.DAMJAN LINKS:Website: http://www.damjanmravunac.com/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4JCHmi2aI31AP3VsVKE2ks?si=dCSHw9drRGa0doPgjPReJAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/fi/artist/damjan-mravunac/726774063Bandcamp: https://damjanmravunac.bandcamp.com/TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00) Parenting(00:05:02) Music Tech & Production(00:14:05) Personal Music Journey(00:24:50) First Gig, Croteam...
2024-07-173h 16
Be a Better ArtistPaul Kilduff-TaylorPaul Kilduff-Taylor is a composer and artist known for his music as nervous_testpilot as well as _ensnare_. He is also the co-founder of Mode 7, an indie game publisher and development company, known for titles like Frozen Synapse, Fight in Tight Spaces, and Tokyo 42.PAUL KILDUFF-TAYLOR LINKS:https://www.nervoustestpilot.com/https://www.mode7.games/X: https://x.com/mode7gamesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mode7games/nervous_testpilot Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7zhakwCorTNUwe17WxD3kh?si=Iuf-uikKTKqr9BTCqhe_5A_ensnare_ Spotify...
2024-07-093h 21
Be a Better ArtistPeppsenPeppsen (Petter Sumelius) is a Finnish composer now residing in Sweden. He is known for his music mod for the video game Rimworld, as well as Shapez; a factory-building and automation game. He is also the composer for the upcoming and awaited Shapez 2.PEPPSEN LINKS:Website: https://www.peppsen.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PeppsenSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VmuJa5WFTghyy3P2ng9HO?si=CbcW9Q5VQZS0jogbNYssiwApple Music: https://music.apple.com/fi/artist/peppsen/1439733884Bandcamp: https://peppsen.bandcamp.com/
2024-05-073h 16
Be a Better ArtistDanimal CannonDanimal Cannon (Dan Behrens) is an artist and musician best known for his guitar-driven Gameboy/chiptune music. He's also a mixing and mastering engineer, and has toured and performed live extensively.DANIMAL CANNON LINKS:Website: https://www.danimalcannon.com/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AqwYovalxngrN9eVyiUXgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/danimalcannonmusicX: https://twitter.com/armcannonBandcamp: https://danimalcannon.bandcamp.com/musicSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1RFcDZxxdM1jEchZNxJMAs?si=wmbYBTnVT7K-teJIiioqCAApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us...
2024-02-063h 20
Be a Better ArtistHow Should Artists Use Their Money?How you use your money is a massive part of building success and happiness. We often waste a lot of our resources when we're not mindful of what we're doing, and how those resources could be used in other ways to play into building our dreams. In this episode, we explore the concept of 'luxuries' further, and where you might want to be allocating your money in the future.
2021-11-1518 minBe a Better ArtistGrowth Will Change Your RelationshipsOne of the fundamental truths of life is change. Everything will change. And to expect relationships to be an exception is foolish. People choose different paths, and sometimes that means parting ways, and sometimes it means redefining the relationship. In this episode we talk about how to orient yourself towards that change in the most efficient and effective manner.
2021-11-0210 minBe a Better ArtistWhy Working on Your Dreams Feels TediousWe've all felt the immense joy and pleasure of thinking about all the amazing things you'll one day achieve and fulfil. But then the day comes when you actually start doing something about it, and you feel uninspired, empty, and scared.It's so easy to fall in love with your romanticized ideas of how and what it will feel like to finally pursue your dreams, but what is missing from this conversation is a more realistic look of what it will look and feel like once you're in the trenches.Never confuse ideas with execution...
2021-07-2714 minBe a Better ArtistShould You Celebrate Your Victories?You nailed it. You won. You succeeded. But how should you respond that? Go out and celebrate, or take the energy from that victory and keep going? In this episode, we talk about momentum and how to keep it alive in a lasting and balanced way.
2021-03-0616 minBe a Better ArtistHating Losing VS Being a Sore LoserLosing doesn't feel good. Even when you know that in the long-term it's just a part of the bigger game, it still sucks in the moment. However, you shouldn't judge those negative feelings as simply being bad, or you being bad as a result of experiencing them; Emotions come and go, and often we have little say in them, but what really matters is what you choose to do about them and how you handle them. That's what defines our character.
2021-02-2314 minBe a Better ArtistDestroy Laziness by Controlling Your PerspectiveLaziness plagues most of us. But why? In today's episode, we explore perspective management as a tool for curbing laziness, so that you may start to aligning your longterm goals with your actual internal values.
2021-02-1214 minBe a Better ArtistShould You Make New Year's Resolutions?2020 turns into 2021, and suddenly we come to the realization that yet again another year has passed by, and the change we want to see in our lives hasn't taken place. While wanting your life to change is great, what we want to avoid is unrealistic and romanticized ideas of how the change WILL happen and what it will FEEL like. In this episode I offer some alternative approaches of how to look at change overall, and how to start applying it more realistically on a day-to-day basis.
2021-01-0517 minBe a Better ArtistLearning to Enjoy the Pursuit of Long-Term GoalsIt's no mystery why we choose short-term pleasure over long-term dedication. The rewards are here, now, guaranteed, and pleasurable. But every time we choose those over our goals and dreams, we delay our arrival to them. In this episode I propose some ideas of how to stick to those long-term goals, and how one might even learn to get pleasure and happiness out of the process of pursuing them.
2020-12-3020 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Structure Your Day for SuccessI've been disappointed in my performance lately. I've fallen out of habits that have previously been very lucrative for me. And I miss those days. But I know not to take it too heavily, because falling off the horse happens all the time. That's just life. What matters the most, is learning how to get back on. And a big part of that is setting up your day strategically. By simply designing your day in ways that you find inherently motivating and complementary, you get so much more done, and reserve your willpower for the moments when you absolutely...
2020-12-2222 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Deal with Any ChallengeThe biggest hurdle when facing an obstacle often is that we refuse to accept what's in front of us. We didn't expect it, it makes us uncomfortable, or it doesn't fit our inner narrative of what we think 'should' be happening. It's this refusal to accept whatever's there that stunts our growth. We always think it's going to be something different. We think this is not what things are supposed to look like. But life will always be like that. Reality is complex and unpredictable. In this episode, I offer a mindset and strategy that assists you in facing...
2020-11-2119 minBe a Better ArtistHow Financial Stress Affects CreativityFinancial stress is still stress, and a very strong one at that, as money has a hand in almost everything. As we talked about in the previous episode, stress puts you in survival-mode, and that will make accessing creativity increasingly difficult. In this episode, I share some of my basic concepts of how I think about money and expenses, and how those relate to pursuing a creative career as a musician. The information in this episode is not financial advice. I am not a financial expert. I am simply sharing my own experiences and story. Always consult a professional...
2020-11-1324 minBe a Better ArtistDefine and Prioritise Your Goals in MusicWhen real life bears down upon you.. When you struggle to find time and energy for music.. Working on it can feel more like a depressing reminder of what you can't have, and it's very easy to feel overwhelmed and consider just ditching music altogether. But of course, I won't let you do that. In this episode we touch on a number of topics, but primarily focus on defining, categorising, and prioritising your goals so that you get CLARITY and CONTROLLABILITY back into your own musical journey.
2020-11-0523 minBe a Better ArtistWhen You Have No Energy to Write MusicReal life can be hard and taxing. You get home from work, and you don't have any juice left to fire up the DAW and get to work. We've all been there. It's a tricky beast to figure out. But we CAN do so much about this. In this episode, I lay out some fundamental perspectives and concepts for you to brew and contemplate on regarding your mental energy.
2020-10-2219 minBe a Better ArtistShould You Write Music for Yourself or for Others?There are several theories of 'How to make it in music' out there. Some say you have to tread your own path, some say you have to study others in order to be able to figure out how to succeed. In this episode we inspect both perspectives, and in fact explore why you should explore and integrate BOTH approaches to your career as an artist.
2020-10-0721 minBe a Better ArtistIs Sensitivity a Weakness?Sensitivity is what allows artists to pick up information and patterns that they can leverage to create their art. But if your art isn't currently producing you any financial or other benefits, your view of sensitivity can turn on you, seeing it more as a curse and a burden. In this episode we talk about how that's not true, and how every single trait in us is a double-edged sword.
2020-09-2720 minBe a Better ArtistWhen Your Music Isn't WorkingWe've all been there. Sitting in front of the computer or our instrument, and feeling frustrated, hopeless, useless, or all of the above.Worry not, there's a solution. There's always a solution!https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-09-2020 minBe a Better ArtistHow Can Creative People Find Stability in Their LifeArtists are notoriously known for their instability and turbulent emotional life. But why exactly is that, can something be done about it, and why would you WANT to do something about it?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-2913 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Overcome Crippling Self-ConsciousnessSelf-awareness is undoubtedly a superpower. When used correctly, it's the key to tremendous success. But what should you do when it turns on you? How to stop being overly self-aware and self-conscious in situations where it doesn't help at all? In this episode, as I walk through the streets of Florence Italy, not only do I explain, but also apply some of the techniques and approaches that have helped me overcome paralyzing self-awareness. It's not "just a part of who you are", and yes it can be defeated by training against it!https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-2214 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Approach Your Career's FutureOriginally published 27 Apr 2019.The only thing that's guaranteed in life is change.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1714 minBe a Better ArtistThe Love You NeedOriginally 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/
2020-08-1716 minBe a Better ArtistWho Are You?Originally published 6 Apr 2019.Do you really wish to know who and what you are?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1712 minBe a Better ArtistWhat it Really Takes to Succeed in MusicOriginally published 30 Mar 2019.We all want success. But are you actually aligned with that reality?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1722 minBe a Better ArtistOn the Other Side of FearOriginally published 22 Mar 2019.We all are afraid to confront our fears. But what if you did?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1713 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Overcome FearOriginally published 28 Feb 2019.We all want to be less afraid. But how do you do that?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1713 minBe a Better ArtistWhy You Fail to GrowOriginally 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?
2020-08-1712 minBe a Better ArtistWhy or When Should you be Optimistic?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/
2020-08-1715 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Manage Your CreativityOriginally 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/
2020-08-1709 minBe a Better ArtistOptimizing Self-Comparison for GrowthOriginally 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/
2020-08-1715 minBe a Better ArtistWhy You're Afraid to Finish Your MusicOriginally 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/
2020-08-1715 minBe a Better ArtistThe Power of OwnershipOriginally published 29 Nov 2018.What if everything was you fault? What if it really is?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1711 minBe a Better ArtistWhy You Struggle to Commit To Your MusicOriginally 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?
2020-08-1710 minBe a Better ArtistA Cure for Overwriting Your MusicOriginally 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/
2020-08-1710 minBe a Better ArtistWhy is it so Difficult to Start Writing Music?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/
2020-08-1712 minBe a Better ArtistWhy You Never Finish Your SongsOriginally 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/
2020-08-1711 minBe a Better ArtistThe Cake is a Lie.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/
2020-08-1714 minBe a Better ArtistThe Playing Field Isn't EvenOriginally published 14 Sep 2018.It isn't fair. Never was. But what to do about it?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1712 minBe a Better ArtistWhy You're Unfocused and UndefinedOriginally 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/
2020-08-1713 minBe a Better ArtistUsing Consistency to Generate MomentumOriginally published 1 Sep 2018.What is Momentum? Is it real? How can you use it to your advantage?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1713 minBe a Better ArtistYou Already Have and Know Enough.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/
2020-08-1711 minBe a Better ArtistDo You Need Luck to Succeed in Music?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/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Start Learning Music TheoryOriginally published 3 Aug 2018.Music theory can feel frightening and overwhelming at first glance. But it doesn't need to be.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1709 minBe a Better ArtistJust Keep Moving Forward.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/
2020-08-1708 minBe a Better ArtistExhaust Your Mind for Better SleepOriginally 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/
2020-08-1709 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Build a Healthy EgoOriginally published 14 Jun 2018.Ego. The antagonist and protagonist of any creative mind. How should you balance it?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1708 minBe a Better ArtistHow to deal with Gear Acquisition SyndromeOriginally published 24 May 2018.Gear Lust is a real thing, any musician either has done it, or knows someone who actively does. In this episode we offer some countermeasures to this destructive behaviour.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1710 minBe a Better ArtistStop Waiting to be DiscoveredOriginally published 17 May 2018.Most of us fantasise about the day suddenly something you do goes viral, someone discovers your talent, and fans and labels start knocking at your door. And most of us will say that we don't ACTUALLY expect that to happen, yet when we look at our actions, they don't map to that statement.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1713 minBe a Better ArtistDon't be a Prisoner of your EmotionsOriginally published 11 May 2018.Emotions are strong, powerful forces. But what exactly are they, how can you control them, and why should you?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1711 minBe a Better ArtistDeath of Tim Bergling / Avicii | Why I make this ShowOriginally published 5 May 2018.My thoughts on the passing of Tim Bergling, and why making this show is so important to me.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1713 minBe a Better ArtistThe Importance of Consolidating What You've LearnedOriginally published 28 Apr 2018.Learning new things is excellent, but how to best retain that information and integrate it?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1705 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Find a MentorOriginally published 20 Apr 2018.Finding a mentor has probably crossed your mind, but how to find one?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1714 minBe a Better ArtistAudit Your Inner CircleOriginally published 12 Apr 2018.There's a saying: You are the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with. How would that be true if it were? What to do about it?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1712 minBe a Better ArtistRespect Your Listener's TimeOriginally published 6 Apr 2018.Time is everything.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1710 minBe a Better ArtistWhy People Don't Understand Your MusicOriginally published 30 Mar 2018.It can be frustrating to write your music, and not see them click with it. Is there something to be done?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistThe Current State of Pop MusicOriginally published 20 Mar 2018.Where is Pop Music right now? What is it all about?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1711 minBe a Better ArtistWhat is Pop Music?Originally published 16 Mar 2018.We dig deep into the definition of Pop.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1710 minBe a Better ArtistShould You Give up on Music?Originally published 10 Mar 2018.The question on so many musician's mind: Is there any point? Should you quick? I've been there too. There's a simple question to end all of that wondering.https://beabetterartist.com/
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Be a Better ArtistEQ Controls and DesignsOriginally published 27 Jan 2018.We go through the basic EQ controls and designs.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1714 minBe a Better ArtistWhat is EQ?Originally published 25 Jan 2018.We go through the basics or what equalisation/eq is.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1712 minBe a Better ArtistGenerating Movement with a CompressorOriginally published 19 Jan 2018.We go through some practical examples of how to generate momentum with compression.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistHow to use Compression to Change Texture and ToneOriginally published 18 Jan 2018.Compression is poorly understood as a tool for changing texture and tone. In this episode we shed a light on that topic.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1705 minBe a Better ArtistWhat is Dynamic Range Reduction?Originally published 18 Jan 2018.We go through what compression is as dynamic range reduction.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1709 minBe a Better ArtistUsing Compression as Movement GenerationOriginally published 18 Jan 2018.We go through how to use compression to generate movement in your mix.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1717 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Finish Your MixOriginally published 14 Dec 2017.Anyone who has ever attempted to mix music knows, that completing it can be an arduous, painful process. In this episode we explore a very practical, strategical technique that will get you to the finish line.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1703 minBe a Better ArtistFastest Way to Grow as a PersonOriginally published 24 Nov 2017.If you're truly interested in achieving and optimizing personal growth, then there is one core element that you must include in your life.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1710 minBe a Better ArtistBreaking PatternsOriginally published 8 Nov 2017.Our lives are largely defined by the cycles we are in, the processed we are engaged in. This automation is necessary and beneficial, but it has its dark side.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1714 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Fight Anxiety by DoingOriginally published 15 Oct 2017.Anxiety can easily cause situations where you find yourself lost in thoughts and scenario simulations. We explore breaking that cycle with action, and that often the only thing you need to reduce anxiety is just to be in the process of dealing with it.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistWhy Are You So Negative?Originally published 6 Oct 2017.So many of us find ourselves in a place where we're sick and tired of our negativity, and wonder when and why we became this way. But the truth behind it is very simple.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1708 minBe a Better ArtistIt's OK to have Vain and Superficial GoalsOriginally published 19 Sep 2017.Vain goals are primarily silently glorified, but openly demonized and deemed as anti-intellectual. But can they work as a gateway to something better?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistCan You Care Too Much?Originally published 18 Aug 2017.Caring is what gives life depth. But what happens when it's not managed and directed properly?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1706 minBe a Better ArtistYou Will Always Have HatersOriginally published 4 Aug 2017.Many people say "fuck the haters", but is that the best and most holistic approach to the issue?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1705 minBe a Better ArtistDoes Your Music Need to be Perfect?Originally published 8 Jul 2017.Perfection is a tricky beast, one that often sinks or mangles more creative endeavours than anything else. We explore the concepts of Absolute and Relative perfection.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1711 minBe a Better ArtistWorking Hard VS Working SmartOriginally published 6 Jul 2017.It's not about which one is better, it's about both being necessary.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1705 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Discover your PassionOriginally published 2 Jul 2017.Passion is something that a lot of people seem to be missing. In this episode we explore the idea of how a lack of passion links to self-esteem.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1710 minBe a Better ArtistHow to be more Creative by using your ToolsOriginally published 2 Jul 2017.We explore how you can use your musical equipment to incite and increase creativity.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1704 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Stay the CourseOriginally published 30 Jun 2017.We explore techniques and mindsets that can help you stay focused and increase your resolve when you lose faith in your mission and path.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistHow to Truly Not Give a FuckOriginally published 4 Jun 2017.'Not Giving a Fuck' sounds empowering and "alpha", but what does it actually truly mean?https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1706 minBe a Better ArtistHow to be a Successful MusicianOriginally published 6 Apr 2017.We explore the definition of success, and how that may be achieved in your musical career.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistHow to get InspiredOriginally published 25 Feb 2017.We explore approaches, strategies, and techniques for how to enhance and create inspiration.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1709 minBe a Better ArtistWhat is an Artist?Originally published 16 Feb 2017.We explore how to define 'artist'.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1707 minBe a Better ArtistHow to be a Better Artist | Series IntroductionOriginally published 16 Feb 2017.In this episode we define BABA's mission, as well as explore what an artist is, and how their mission in the world might be defined.https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1703 minBe a Better ArtistShow Update | Context | Background | What's HappeningIn this episode we give context to the show's background, previous episodes, and update where the show is going, as well as what's happening in the coming weeks!https://beabetterartist.com/
2020-08-1712 minBe a Better ArtistBe A Better Artist – Show IntroductionIntroduction to what the Be A Better Artist show is all about.https://beabetterartist.com/
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