Episode 216: Your Tracks Are a Journal of Your Life
Your music isn’t just a series of sessions that lead to loops, half-finished tracks, or a folder of finished pieces… It’s a reflection of your path, your growth, and your identity as an artist. In this episode, we explore how every session you sit down to write is shaping the story of your life. Whether it’s a win, a struggle, or a breakthrough—it all counts. And it all adds up. If you've been struggling to finish tracks or improve your level, doubting your ability, or even feeling unsure whether the effort, frustration, and overwhelm are really worth it… then this episode is for you. We unpack: ✅ Why every finished track is a sentence in the book of your life ✅ Why creative struggle is not a bug, it’s a feature of the journey ✅ How to spot when your actions are pulling you away from your mountain ✅ Why genre-hopping and sample hoarding are silent forms of sabotage ✅ How to stay focused by tracking your progress like an unfolding story ✅ Why finishing music is an act of courage—and of becoming We can look at creativity as a grind… or as a deeply meaningful adventure. If you like the sound of the latter then check out this podcast now.
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FMM215 - Music & Changing Lives
This week on the Finish More Music podcast, I’m joined by Kedrick Jeffries—CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas and a lifelong musician and community leader. Kedrick has spent over two decades pouring into the lives of young people, helping them reach their potential through the power of music and mentorship. In this episode, we explore the profound impact that a single individual can have on a young person’s life—and how the act of showing up for others will radically transform our own. In this episode, we explore: ✅ How mentorship transforms both mentor and mentee ✅ How music opens doors and uplifts entire communities ✅ Why mentorship builds empathy, resilience, and purpose ✅ Why contribution through creativity is a calling—and how to follow yours Kedrick also shares how music has shaped his journey, from his personal practice to directing large ensembles in service of community uplift. Through his work in education, leadership and music, Kedrick exemplifies what it means to lead with heart and give back through art.
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FMM 214 – Contribution Through Art Pt 3: Creativity That Changes Lives: Empowering Youth Through Music w/ Mark Turk
In this powerful conversation, I sat down with Mark Turk, founder of the Austin-based nonprofit Beat 4 Beat. Mark’s organization brings music education to underserved youths by hiring local musicians to teach in after-school programs—using creativity, performance, and songwriting as tools to transform young lives. In this show, we explore: ✅ How teaching is a superpower for creatives ✅ How music builds trust, confidence and community ✅ How music and generosity are a life-line to underserved youth ✅ How YOU can get started impacting the world with your music ✅ How teaching fuels personal and professional growth for artists We also dive into the surprising challenges of running a nonprofit—that quite frankly blew my mind! I thought everyone would be wholly supportive of organisations and people that empower young people… as you’ll hear, that isn’t so! Mark’s story is one of incredible resilience, challenges, kindness and impact that left me inspired and driven to contribute more with my creativity. Let me know how this episode impacts you!
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FMM 213 - Contribution Through Art Pt2: London Elektricity: Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
What does it truly mean to give everything for your art? In this powerful episode, drum & bass legend Tony Colman aka London Elektricity shares his deep philosophy on music, contribution, and living a life of service. From founding Hospital Records to performing in war-torn Ukraine for free, Tony’s career is a testament to the power of giving without expectation—and the unexpected rewards that come from it. We explore: ✅ Why giving selflessly benefits both the artist and the world ✅ How Tony overcame fear, ego, and self-doubt to focus on service ✅ The battle to save small club culture from corporate dominance ✅ How to build real connections in the industry through trust & generosity ✅ Why music is about lighting people up, not just playing tracks This episode is a masterclass in artistic generosity—one that might just change the way you approach your music career.
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FMM 212 - Contribution Through Art: Pt1 Mark Allin (Riigs)
Keith Mills, founder of the Finish More Music system, reveals the creative strategies and mindsets he teaches to thousands of music producers so you can write more and better music, ready to release and share with the world.
Discover workflow hacks to speed up your writing process, mindset approaches to overcome avoidance, procrastination and perfectionism, and compositional techniques to help you take your underground dance music productions to the next level.
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