Pick Yourself

In this episode, we're discussing how to escape the dilemma of making meaningful art in a capitalist system.

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In this episode, you're going to learn 5 tricks to generate song ideas in electronic music.

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In this episode, we're talking about how to prepare for any crisis as an artist.

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In this week's episode of Pick Yourself, we're taking a closer look at developing your artist image the right way.

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After last week's episode on what successful artists don't do, we'll now talk about what they DO. In this episode you will learn which healthy behaviour and actions you might want to adopt to make su…

In this episode, we're talking about behaviors, habits, and actions successful artists try to avoid so they don't harm their music career.

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In this episode, you're going to find out if and when it makes sense to mix and master your own tracks. The answer (coming from someone who makes a living from this) might surprise you!

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In this episode of Pick Yourself, we're going to talk about time management techniques for music producers and DJs.

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In episode 24 of Pick Yourself, we're discussing the possibilities of learning music production. From studying a university degree to taking short courses, 1-on-1 coaching to self-learning.

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Setting the right goals as a music producer or DJ isn't as easy as it sounds. In this episode, you're going to find out how to design goals that make a difference, are measurable, and bring you close…

Measuring success as an electronic music producer or DJ can be quite tricky. Which metrics make sense? What are these figures telling you? In this episode, I'm going to show you the three dimensions …

In this episode of Pick Yourself, we're talking about strategic gear purchases and what you really need to move your artist career forward.

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In this episode, you're going to learn how to overcome writers block as well as the "stuck in the loop" syndrome. I'm going to show you my 7 best tricks that will help you finish more songs.

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The big question that plagues many upcoming artists: Should I start a record label of my own? With thousands of other net labes and new releases being pushed into the market, why would it even make s…

In this episode of Pick Yourself, we're going to take a look behind the scenes of successful demo submissions to record labels. Sending songs to labels is an art-form and there are many pitfalls.

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Overcoming perfectionism as an artist can be tough. It's our arch enemy, our nemesis. But you can actually use it to your advantage instead of fighting it. In this episode, I'm going to show you thre…

This episode of Pick Yourself shows you 7 ways to appeal to electronic music industry professionals. You can find a detailed blog post on this week's topic here.

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In this episode of Pick Yourself we're taking a look at the changing role of Instagram and its influence on the electronic music scene. I'm going to share my five hypotheses on the future role of thi…

Most social media strategies out there are really only a collection of tips & tricks. Here's my take on the topic. Enjoy a deep dive into social media for DJs and producers.

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In this blog post and podcast episode, you're going to learn why finding your tribe as an artist will determine your success. The concept of "Tribes" is based on a book by Seth Godin. I'm going to us…