TACKLING WRITERSBLOCK

[@smileyface3107]

-Prevent over tweaking mainly EQing by just eqing the necessary. What the most important thing is you use elements that are already good enough. The danger with over tweaking is your ears will get fatigued, my rule with music is never make music for more than two hours (Take breaks). -My secret to never get a writers block is by working in concepts: use other tracks as a reference to how you want your track to sound. lets say your concept doesn't work out it's as easy as writing down two sentences 'I want my track to sound like this and this" then u have a brand new idea you can work with. -What's most important is to have fun! If it becomes a chore and something you have to do or takes really long and you feel un inspired then you should let it go. Some of my most successful tracks were just sessions that instantly came (working longer doesnt always mean better) -Know your gear, there is nothing more that stops your creativity than not knowing how to make a sound not knowing how to compress - not knowing this plugin u want to use right now and its not doign what u want, so it is good to take some time out read manuals and stuff and really get to know the plugins you're working with. This way everything will keep flowing and you can stay creative. -Don't get stuck in a loop and If you feel like you're getting stuck skip it go to another section of the track just go and work on the synths or effects for a little whiel and return after and you'll see with some fresh air everything will be fine and everything can keep on moving. -make sure you FINISH your tracks , I know it sucks when you feel like you don't have a good loop and still need to finish the track. This should be a motivation to get out of the loop and get more into arranging and this is where you'll find some creative freedom aswell. -Go and give yourself BREAKS, nothing is worse than having fatigued ears and with those type of ears you can't hear anything anymore and you wont be able to finish anything anymore. some of my notes

[@NytrixMusic]

[6:32] thanks for dropping Love Never Died Luke!! 🔊 🙏

[@claesweicher4023]

I can definitely relate to taking breaks as an important thing! I always get my best ideas when i go to get a cup of coffee and just chillin' at a café letting my mind breathe a bit. Café, Music in my ears, Looking at people around me while sipping on my cup of coffee=Succes. IMO the break is THE most important thing, but it is also important not to overdo it.

[@jasperglobeatz6834]

The quality is getting insane!

[@Fvu31]

Much love from Montreal!!!! Thanks for the amazing show!

[@RyanVentura604]

I don't even produce music, but I found myself just so interested in watching your tips to combat writers block.

[@Andreandre7593i]

Would be cool if more established producers/dj's started vlogging like Luke!

[@Zi9makin9]

I cant believe hes 41 years old. Keep rockin´ Luke!

[@ethancole920]

Such an inspiration LBL! Thank you!

[@diztrikt3635]

montreal!!! i live really close of that city!!! proud that good dj like you go there!!!

[@MrToddDano]

Great advice and see you in Austin in May!

[@ZERMELOmusic]

3:29 - Dude, music to my ears.

[@RicardoSilva-jj6rg]

Thats tons of great advice right here.. Thanks Luke !

[@markevansdj]

Great stuff. Thanks for this Luke

[@kaineangabe5380]

Keep up Luke ! Those Vlogs are entertaining and interesting 👍🏿

[@soundrocketstudios]

Amazing and inspiring video as every time! Thank you 👍

[@smileyface3107]

Really amazing advice. Thank you for doing these!

[@Juanokid01]

Great video Luke! I can't wait to see you tonight in Kansas City! I hope I get to meet you in person!

[@RioOlio]

Nice one Luke! Wish to be travelling around like you in the future!

[@MrFlockMusic]

Thank's Luke :) Your vlogs a very very helpful. Will you perform this year in Austria?

[@fernandocanete7742]

thanks for all the vlogs master :), i would like to see a blog from how to differentiate the diferents sub-genres of the edm, thanks so much.

[@jenyamelnikoff3404]

Many thanks for motivaton. )

[@DelowOfficial]

I love this guy! Best tips and vlogs :)

[@julianphantom1401]

yeahh!!!

[@Devilaxes]

keeep making vlogs! they r good!

[@EinjelNoelTena]

Thanks Kuya Luke!

[@saku666]

this is the truth!!!

[@idiotsavant5049]

When can we get another in my mind djing video?

[@Lussmofitness]

Awesome Vlog! Thanks for the tips! Good luck in your championship! Your microphone sound very good! :)

[@peett4635]

i start with 8 bar melody or a bassline, then i add stuff add more... when i have the loop i go off... open the project later and if sound good then i EQ it... while im lisen too the loop the concept is happening naturaly in my mind (because of special powers) go off.. make 2 or 3 projects like this... and every time i open it if sounds good then i start arranging and the finished song happen really quickly... because if the loop is good the arrangin is basically adding stuff and taking out

[@skickway2525]

Luke is god

[@GerardHG]

3rd tip goes straight to W&W lmao

[@myleshenderson4]

Can you make a vlog about what major gear you need to produce?

[@knoxhardly3082]

hardware, scarlett 2i2 + monitor speakers ( rokit or Yamaha HS5 ) + headphones ( don't have to be alot just some 20 pound ones will do!) And a good enough computer. (if you want to go BIG) if not Headphones & Laptop much love -KH :)

[@sekonameo3025]

3:13 : what do you mean by "climax" ? Is it the build up before the drop ?

[@MrPervindersingh]

any news of your upcomming track

[@estebanjimenez7493]

hey luke!

[@ManosUngidas1]

This is vid is very very helpful

[@AlexanderColeDJ]

Why do you use the mini mixer bro? i just plug in my IEMs directly into the mixer

[@FracmentalMusic]

Cool guy

[@Mind_and_BodyMastery]

hey man do you think you could do a video on which laptop to buy for beginner producers, which is better mac or windows? i know you have an apple mac 2017 but as a person who doesnt have the money, what can we do? thanks

[@anonympersona]

Which hotel was he staying at in Montreal?

[@ayoubhasnaouiamri]

I like your vlogs more and more, I'm one of the biggest fans br, I hope u visit us in morocco

[@mikaelandersson4114]

Question for LBL could you please explain about your mini mixer for your in ears?

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

Luke will only reply in person when asked on Twitter. So best to ask there....

[@Бизнес-ш8ъ]

cool

[@guanoe8740]

Could you bring XoXo to Spotify soon.Thanks

[@dibothejizzdragon6318]

what's a writersblock?

[@dibothejizzdragon6318]

Dan Kay thanks abunch bro

[@dibothejizzdragon6318]

proper lad now im confused, Isit good or bad?

[@dibothejizzdragon6318]

***** well that wouldnt make him such a PROPER LAD now would it?

[@dibothejizzdragon6318]

***** im sry, I'll show myself to the door

[@luisnannini]

1:32 those cuts are si Casey Neistat lol

[@johnnyron9025]

haha the mic killed me for some reason

[@tommeehowat4112]

Na tips don't help with depression

[@michaelj.powter46]

hes using wireless in-ear monitors to dj? what magic is this?? someone please enlighten me

[@killerneogaming]

Michael J. Powter yes. well that prevents excess damage to his ears