How To Stay Motivated to Produce Music

In this video I discuss what helps me stay motivated and I summarise it into 3 simple points. This video focuses on music production but can be applied to almost anything in life. What motivates you?
1) Find something or someone who motivates you, for me this is usually another artist or creator.
When I'm trying to motivate myself to practice guitar, I listen to John Mayer or go to "Paul Davids" on KZbin. Hearing the beautiful guitar work or seeing an inspiring personality helps me keep working to achieve my goals.
( Paul's Channel is linked here for anyone who is interested / @pauldavids )
2) Look back at your previous completed projects/videos/songs and look at the growth you are experiencing over time. Think about how much more you will know or achieve in the next year? In the last year I know that I have made a lot of progress as a musician, video creator, film maker etc but day to day I can feel like I'm not making a lot of progress at all. Remind yourself of how far you've come :)
3) Remind yourself why you are doing it. Make sure you have a clear reason behind what you are doing. When you remind yourself why you are doing something, it will help you stay focused and motivated.

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In this video I discuss what helps me stay motivated and I summarise it into 3 simple points. This video focuses on music production but can be applied to almost anything in life. What motivates you? ▶Our Patrons - Kristopher Gage Andrew Glenny Craig Taylor Clint Hughes Dewayne Jackson Jack Austin Laurent Paret Alex Bella Kevyn Cooling Jonathan Bjornson Louis Jans Salahadin ▶ Support the channel and get early access to these videos www.patreon.com/inthemix

[@press1neofficialmusic945]

In The Mix love your stuff man100%

[@felyksKSP]

In The Mix Please come on Instagram Direct Messages😊🙌🙌🎉🎉🎉

[@ternitamas]

In The Mix this channel motivates me! ❤️

[@ppajor5054]

In The Mix You motivate me so much dude, you seem to be so true in every video you make I believe in your every word.. If there is a possibility to contact you and ask you a question please let me know :)

[@inthemix]

EDM Lover Thank you, I'm speaking my own truth in every video :) you can email me using the address in the"about" page

[@LaserChair]

You're not just helping in terms of music making, you're also helping with life in general!!

[@inthemix]

LaserChair Thank you! I'm just happy to be able to offer some help

[@Bryanken]

yeA

[@Rannument]

I agree that since music *is* my life

[@killerkittenbites9007]

Agreed!! 100%

[@SKILIMUSIC]

Happy that you made a video about my biggest problem❤️

[@miicro1]

i have this problem in 2 years now i have like 57 unfinished tracks thanks for this video

[@TachyBunker]

did you finish anything now?

[@miicro1]

@@TachyBunker yes, i have

[@theelephantintheroom69]

My summary: 1. Envision yourself as being as good as other artists if you keep trying 2. Reflect on your past achievements and successes 3. Remind yourself why you're doing or learning it 4. Keep in mind what the results may be or already are, both financially and otherwise

[@sourabh.srivastava]

You motivate me💕💕💕

[@edwardwestbury]

Your not alone

[@arn3107]

@@edwardwestbury mhm

[@dough-moh]

I appreciate your transparency. You're perspective felt like a breath of fresh air. Dont get me wrong, celebrities inspire me but sometime i need to hear this from someone thats more relatable. This is exactly what I Needed rn

[@InvadableHarmony]

To the point. I think the most powerful one is to keep reminding ourselves "Why" we love making music in the first place. Thank you for the inspiration 🙏

[@tylerdurden6992]

Sry you don't have to tell me to make music. I do atleast 3 hours session every day and on weekend 8-10 hours straight. But I still suck after 2 years.I often hate myself for not having a mix like the professionals.I give everything to finish a project after 17 hours and then i dont even get 1 like. This can be destroying but i keep doing it because i love it!

[@TheSameFight]

give it a few more years, you'll get there, but maybe also reexamine how you're learning and see if you should change it

[@OGSontar]

Not everybody that likes a video/audio will click 'like'. I often don't when I'm browsing KZbin, and it's usually because 1. I don't think of it, and 2. there's another video I want to watch RIGHT NOW! The other side of that is I very rarely give a thumbs-down for much the same reasons. I'm an aging rocker, and much of the more 'modern' music just doesn't trip my trigger. That doesn't mean that I automatically don't like something simply because it's not what I call rock and roll. It just means that it's not my style. I still appreciate the skills necessary to create a piece, and the efforts that go into putting the various sounds together into a cohesive mix. Rhythm, rhyme and harmony are what do it for me, personally, even more than the genre. I visited your channel, and there is nothing there besides your motivational and reference tracks. Kinda hard to like what isn't there. Maybe put some of your work online so it can be experienced by others. Finally, keep this in mind: Fear of failure is super-common. However, if you don't even try, then you fail by default. What others think should never define you to yourself, but rather show you places where you might need to revise something, or perhaps need to learn something, or even show you where something might not fit just right. Most of all, keep trying.

[@joseeriveraa]

Market yourself bro

[@housemusic8750]

Hey @@OGSontar I forgot to write you back! This is my new channel where i post my music from now on. I tried it on Sc almost a year but I still get 5 clicks.. I won't give up :/

[@milanpradhan3899]

You know sometimes u need to have little bit of talent..

[@jukeplays7572]

The reason I'm watching is finding the motivation to start learning.

[@bethansfaerytale]

Do it! Maybe you have done it by now, I'm a bit late to this video! There's nothing quite like playing the feeling you get from playing music.

[@josenegron8202]

Hope all is well

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

Thanks for this. Some years back, I was diagnosed with reactive depression and so motivation for anything can be hard to find. I trained as a psychologist, so I decided to 'Premack' myself for one current project (writing some teaching text stuff for my old university)... but that didn't work. In the end, I had to go full on behavioural activation ... with a fixed ratio positive reinforcement schedule and immediate delivery of the actual reinforcer (one small glass of beer/cider per 150 sensible/relevant words written). In one evening and one afternoon, I got almost 1000 words into about 5000 to 7000 words of text aimed at teaching 2nd-year postgrads about mental health issues in the lives of autistic people (my main professional specialism). It was very important to have an _external_ motivator to start me off. I can rethink the FR value at some point and I can choose what subsection I work on to vary the focus of the content. I was very interested in watching this video and it was good to see someone advocating external motivators. Take care, man, and thanks for sharing what you do.

[@DavidAndrewsPEC]

@Josiah D No worries! I hope it helps you.

[@sophiedarnell467]

@Josiah D same here, MDD along w BPD, and a couple of other things too, Can fully relate to this conversation. It's nice to hear that I'm not the only one not only going through mental health illnesses but to be in the music production field, going solo w things and still have someone, actually a couple of people to relate to!

[@reservedrecordings864]

Nice video guys I love you so much 😍😍😍

[@ryusbubbles5236]

Me : Can't find motivation Also me : *watches Mike's videos and instantly gets motivated*

[@bashanborlangkhongshei2851]

Just the video i need my friend, since right now i;m less motivated in completing tracks...thank you very much..you really motivated not just me but all who subscribe to your channel...

[@083Tama-5]

I am currently hitting that time right now.... I feel quite unmotivated and this video helped a lot! I love how you explained it all You just helped not just me, but a lot of people who are struggling with this I currently have a problem where I feel too lazy at times, and I think to myself that my music is not that good compared to others... You are a lifesaver my guy, may God bless you. Now I have enough inspiration and determination to start working on my projects! Thank you! ❤️

[@whnever7723]

i dont struggle with being unmotivated, i love doing music, but i just sit there in front of the PC and cant even put one note in, its like i have no idea what to do. again i feel so eager to make music but when i get to it i feel stressed because i cant come up with something.

[@sophiedarnell467]

I can fully relate to this one as well. Idk if it's because of how my brain operates coupled w the mental illnesses I have, or if it's because I don't have enough experience to do it yet. But whatever it is, I hope to figure this out soon. I would really love to get started w this. Let me know if you've found anything that helps.

[@whnever7723]

I think i've found a solution, its not music theory (you allready know all of that) its about music "emotion" theory if you may call it so.. also begin anew; 1. Mentality is important to not to stress yurself guys, listen to free audiobook in youtube "the art of not giving a F#ck" its gonna give you the patience to get through this. 2: make your own learning plan and in structure; begin anew learning music theory, but now for the purpose of just exercisin making melodies "unanbiguously". 3: make your own "emotional" chord book; where you play chords and write down your own emotions towards it, this is going to give you your own artistic perspective on music, and thus your own style 4: make the next learning plan when you feel you've acomplished making music unanbiguously (it means that the notes you play does'nt have multiple interpretations). also make deadlines to make sure you work on this... for example for each of theese points take 1 to 3 weeks to complete and engrain each point that i wrote down here. and now you'll be better att making music just how you wanted to translate it. Remember that music is not about doing things because its the popular genre... music is about expressing YOUR emootions (i call it mood because it is easier for me to notice the mood im in and go from there). Have a nice learning proces guys!

[@DoosheQ]

just do drugs when making music. Works like charm

[@premnathperiswamy472]

I have no words after watching this. I just wanna say THANK YOU SO MUCH for doing this. ❤

[@bensavage5285]

Thanks man for this video. I really needed this at the moment with doing my GCSE’s this month and trying to stay on course with my music as well, I swear your a sidekick

[@inthemix]

Ben Savage Here to help, best of luck in your studies!

[@derrickchapman7283]

Can we get a video of how u set up before u record vocals

[@inthemix]

derrick chapman Yes certainly, I have made one or two videos about vocal recording tips and also how to do the recording part but do you want a full run down of the whole set up? :)

[@HaharuRecords]

In The Mix 🙌

[@marcello_s]

would be great !!

[@lukebrown2949]

In The Mix definitely

[@boufloz4995]

Funny to think how I watched this video when I was VERY motivated thinking I would never have this issue and now guess what,..... I'm depressed !

[@gershwinjcanham]

You're motivating me when it comes to mixing and mastering.. The way you teach makes it easy for us to understand and want to learn more.. Keep it up bro 🔥

[@izadjan7249]

I recently made a commitment to spend at least half an hour in my daw every day, and 7 hours a week. So roughly an hour a day. Just to make sure that I keep making steady progress. Another part of this "training" I have going in on is binging your videos. Watching at least one a day. Which means rewatching a lot of them. But they are so full of info that I still learn a lot. Thanks for helping!!

[@ShankhJaiswal]

when i feel demotivated i listen to Together by Martin Garrix 😍

[@poisson6673]

Check out "TOULOUSE"

[@robbiemang2901]

Playing/learning/making music etc, Is very beneficial. It forces you to use your frontal lobe, which will improve cognitive function over time, thus making you smarter. Able to solve problems. Try to keep things in perspective. It’s practice over perfection. For there is always something to learn, skills to improve. Levels to climbed. Keep climbing 🧗‍♂️. Open your soul. Thanks in the mix, you helped me realise ^ :)

[@TheMWCmusic]

Everyone who creates get into this problem. You, me, it's not something to beat yourself up about. This video is great and it really points out the ways to RE MOTIVATE you!🙂🍺

[@ThandoKING]

Yeah bro true that 😎🍺

[@The_Rude_French_Canadian]

My problem is I was better a few years ago…it’s hard when what you compare yourself with IS yourself loll I listen to my old tracks and remember how easy it all felt and now it’s a goddamn chore to even feel the creativity flowing…

[@ThandoKING]

I feel the EXACT same way I looked at how effortlessly I used to do things ....now I doubt myself cause I don't want sound like anybody else

[@darkfalcon9]

The problem with me is not that it's a lack of motivation but the inspiration, most off what you're saying is exactly what I go through and actually do what you suggest eg. going back to my previous projects

[@FALslayer]

Interesting! I've been stuck in writing songs (as I rap). I really need to write more but can't find the energy or passion. I'll try those tips thanks

[@martinafleiss8456]

@In the Mix first of all thanks for this so inspiring channel, for almost a month now I have been watching at least 3-4 videos a day. I wanted to ask whether you can recommend also some other channels in addition which are also good for learning, or maybe free (or not too expensive) online courses? I am specifically interested in Techno music, but ofc also everyth related to FL Studio in general, music theory etc..thx

[@Marquploads]

i havent done actually something around this year, and i don't know why the way i'm going over this lack of interest in producing is that i'm not even producing EXCEPT when i wake up inspired, but nothing else than those days

[@Arjun-ke1cy]

I feel you bro ...same problem

[@Marquploads]

@@Arjun-ke1cy Though, i moved on and found more interests i have and now i am, rather, catching back to normal rates.

[@Leoguerrero86]

For example. Your channel inspire me to much. Thanks guys !

[@hbsbeats]

Thanks brother

[@sarlockz]

i love your videos...bro i Love marshmello.......he motivating me for my musics..........

[@numex9569]

Thank you for this video! My problem is that i want to sound like the pros and when i compare my stuff to the music i made in the past i notice that i make progress but I wanna make music that sounds nice and that I can upload in the near future and not in a few years. So I always say to myself: if i couldnt get that good in the nearer future why do i have to start now because a day of a few years doesnt matter. I think i cried enough in this comment but was good to write my feelings down xD. Thanks for the great vid

[@asleepyyoutuber]

I still can't stay motivated for some reason.

[@ThandoKING]

Try a new style bro.......or try working with other creatives You will definitely be motivated

[@nainesh829]

Thanks

[@pfonixz]

In the mix.. Pls check my email.. Need your feedback.. Thanks🙏

[@sammy-whirl8500]

I used to take amphetamines. Motivation was through the roof. Music was mid but I felt great about it at the time!

[@andreafaraboli3398]

Hello and thank you for the advice, very helpful. I've started using them to consistently publish my songs on my KZbin channel.

[@alanscheer2137]

Thank-you so much for posting this. Motivation is my greatest barrier from practising. Your video helps a lot.

[@trapsongsin8d270]

Sir...i want to start music production...and loved edm so much......but i am not able to learn fl studio...i dont get any kick to start learning...sir...please help if you could 🙏🙏🙏😭

[@YariBeatsMedia]

A lot going on in music right now perfect time to be inspired.

[@KodaBear2]

Guys his "big long think is" if i spend 2 days in a vidoe I get $4000

[@adelwendy120]

whenever I need motivation I watch some of your videos xD and then I feel fresh and just open fl studio and start working .. thank you ♥ lol

[@benjamina1008]

Hi Adele I saw your post and thought we might be able to collaborate find me at [e-mail] thanks

[@adelwendy120]

@@benjamina1008 alright bro !

[@benjamina1008]

@@adelwendy120 ok send me an e-mail,

[@NuttlesGaming]

You should see John Mayer with Dead and Co. It's fucking magical

[@sezjames2472]

its sat down in front of a screen, it fucks us up. take breaks, loads of breaks. stay in shape, eat well, dont drink, good sex life, stay humble if shit goes well, stay humble if shit goes bad, good social life. and FOCUS on specific goals. the main thing, keep yourself in shape, and TAKE BREAKS.

[@highroute1544]

Bro, your videos inspire me ;)

[@Stotram2815]

ThankYOU For The Motivation Tips... :)

[@soulmixerrecords]

thank you for creation this video. I was stuck with this problem

[@liliyce275]

bro this is touching man. thank you so much for motivating, i’ve had the same thoughts as you were explaining in this video and though ones alone. thank you man🔥🙏🙏🖤🖤🔒

[@LoVeAmBiEnT]

Man it's been hard for me to just go In the studio.. I get home from work tired AF.. I LOVE making music.. I get inspired always when I'm AT work... I feel motivated when... U guessed it. I'm at work... Frustrating... I get home... I look in the studio, then I keep walking and go relax.,watch KZbin or Netflix .. Anyway great video I'm sure I'll find my place and time to get back in the studio.... The feeling is there.... But my timing is off. OK rant over

[@hiddengemmusic]

This guy looks like Tanner from Scrutinized lol

[@shamilshiraj6607]

Hi Guys. I am A Beginner In Music Production And In Fl Studio. im Using Fl Studio Couplr Of Month And Had Made Some Loops And I want Some Help And Tips From Anyone.I had Made Some Piani loops But I don't know to add drum patternsand mix it and to make loops to a song.. Anyone plzz help..

[@makctelephones6213]

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[@youngcarter765]

I tend to be my own worst critique and either save it in that "Garbage" folder in the darkest corner of my hard drive to mess with at a later time, or I'll listen back to whatever it is that I've made and think, "Bro, nobody would listen to this." and delete the entire creation no matter how much time and effort I've already put into it. I've been bad about doing this since I first got FL Studio when I was 13. So, I'm sitting on gobs of stuff I'll most likely never let see the light of day.

[@ItzShinePlayz]

Hmm not really what exactly happen :( I feel like lazy but motivated... Is like something pulling me to stop. In the middle of mixing I start feel deep sadness which nothing related to music but it keep on making me feeling I'm not worth it. 😿

[@theexplorer116]

Your videos motivates me so much❤❤

[@ole9917]

Do you want to review fl studio 20?

[@polaskodaniel]

I think that you are an amazing person, thank You so much for amazing advice :- )

[@_LuX_p]

Would you have any advice in terms of music theory and ability to apply that with midi keys? Most important parts, how much do you truly need to put some nice progressions, harmony and melodies etc. so many nice synths out there yet I can’t exactly apply myself to them much at all.

[@MusicProducerrr]

I's starting very smart and professional but whenever i listen to a beautiful track by a random experienced producer i find that a little disappointing and that at least i can't get to that level on youtube only..?

[@chizonwazuo]

My two absolute favorite guitarists. Paul Davids and John Mayer

[@desiordia3402]

Thanks bro, we can tell you truly care and have us producers well being in mind. Won't for get this. 👍👍

[@vlogswithankitnayakvlogs]

Thanks

[@gondolettawatussi2149]

When I take a look backwards I feel like I haven't made any progress and am still at the same level or even made steps backwards. Is there anything that can change my mind?

[@yungnarmox2462]

I’m a musician it’s a dream for me to make music and get paid for it I have put my music online but I’m not getting enough streams to get paid 😥 any tips on how to get more popular because I’ve been making music for 2 years non stop and it’s so stressful

[@macdojer2]

Just fuck it up at the gym you will always get pumped and motivated and hear lame music and want to make good music to listen to at the gym!

[@maximmovie6712]

Thanks man. Bro you are working hard to make music en video's but you helpt me and otter so keep the work up 🔥

[@beginnerbeats1024]

WE RESPECT YOUR KINDFUL INSPIRATIONS

[@מאירכהן-ח3צ]

Amazing vid bro . Thank you.

[@ashwinth_fredrick]

Thank you man! You helped me a lot :)

[@AJBuddha]

Thanks dude I appreciate that 🙏🏽💯

[@nathanyster]

one more thing to stay motivated: - watch this video

[@maverickpanda]

I know this is an old video, but Kyle Beats has some super inspiring videos :)

[@joecool1588]

I am a composer, and has really helped me. Thank you!

[@thomasmatthews80]

You help people all the time. Still are five years later,!

[@dvance3808]

I get motivation mostly from you and some other you tube channels 💙👑thanm you. We learn so much from you👊🏽

[@josephn3496]

Good to know it was not just me feeling this way…

[@kabiin3190]

This guy is less producer & motivator more

[@alessandrobovio4636]

bro you realy realy help me with your channel

[@yasser9708]

if you have used fl studio 20 please make a video on it

[@Advikk]

when is the result of remix competition coming?

[@AdarshRay]

Really i needed this type of video

[@manualmartin1311]

Good video I like it....😘😘😄😄😄😆😆☺☺👏👏

[@JAY-U.]

6:03 - 6:13 I CAN SWITCH THE GAME UP I FEEL

[@OudSlayer]

Thanks man you're awesome !

[@leolarsson8749]

Love your work guys, keep going😊

[@deltanebula8622]

Why do you have three sets of speakers?

[@1NOnlyAdityaOfficial]

Great dude !! U also inspires us !! 🙏😊

[@remesh1226]

This is not only for motivation for Music Production.... Bt it's also a huuuge advice for LIFE!!!! Great words.... T'was really helpful 😊❤️😍. Btw, you make these vids alone....!? Rest of the em are only with you in production!!???

[@inthemix]

RCA Yes, I film and edit them myself but I do get help with the thumbnails from my partner Lucci :)

[@GumzOnTheTrack]

Something that makes me fed up is to see these beatmakers boasting because they made a beat in 10 minutes and still getting success

[@daturainoxa3037]

prod. gumz Well think what are they doing that I am not doing. Don’t get mad at them observe them , there is a reason why they are getting big and you’re not.

[@angks18]

hi， I wish to purchase a macbook pro .. what is the spec that you will recommend for it ?for making music Ram :8/16/32/64 Storage :256/512/1T /2T... what is your computer that you use for music...

[@angks18]

thank you

[@Cybergirl]

My "why" is that I love to see and be able to create beautiful things and see how far I can go even if I'm creating something simple or more complex (for art in general, not only music), it's joyfull for me and brings happiness to my life and potentially to people who watchs my content and listens my music. It's something fun that I enjoy to do, to learn, to create, to be inspired and I think art saves lifes. ♥ For me it's like playing, for example, when I'm painting, I see the colors, the brushes, the paper and it amazes me alot! (Then FL Studio has a brush, LOL! I felt like a happy kid when I saw this! I know, silly). 😹

[@prodigalproducedit]

Did you go to school for this industry?

[@ganibattlebeard]

its about the fucking money yo

[@rusheel1066]

#bigfollower. I just feel that u having just average of 14k view is not enough. Especially when it's too gooood .🤗. Just a advice on why don't u try any publicity company. It will benefit u a lot positively.

[@MicroDotTV]

Mike, it's harder for me to grasp the concept having that A.D.D crap- I get irritated rather quickly but I just take breaks when that happens, because you're right-music is fun- I had this issue today where I am working on this beautiful melody and after getting everything sounding like I wanted-SPAN was telling me I was "clipping" I kept lowering volume all over trying to pinpoint where the "clipping" was located- wondering how it was even possible to clip at such a low volume level of all my instruments and overall volume- I was really mad- but after stepping away, I went into my master bus and went into my EQ and found the issues so I cut the freq's that were giving me the problems! Now i'm taking another break because there is another "issue" I want to overcome and that is the overall volume of my mix before I master it- which would benefit more? volume of -2 or -3? overall for the entire mix? Me I was leaning towards -2 before I master (hope i'm right!)

[@boleo1906]

Wonderful. Good advice

[@mariomaslik]

the fourth thing is to smoke weed