Explore every episode of the podcast Pick Yourself
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| Linn Elisabet Interview - Acts of Rebellion and Electronic Music With a Mission | 26 May 2021 | 01:00:03 | |
Read an in-depth blog post here: https://pickyourself.com/skills-mindset/linn-elisabet-interview/ | |||
| How to Write an Artist Bio that Stands out - Interview with Dee Cunning from Aboutitude | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:38:10 | |
Find a detailed blog post on this topic here. | |||
| 10 Music Industry Secrets That Will Help You Succeed in 2021 | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:33:30 | |
In this episode, I’m sharing the ten biggest music industry secrets that will help you build a meaningful, long-term music career. | |||
| How To Make Money From Music And Turn Your Passion Into A Career | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:29:35 | |
Find a detailed blog post on this topic here. Start growing your artist career and download the "Seven Strategies of Highly Successful Electronic Music Artists": Get the free PDF Join our community of like-minded music producers in our private Facebook group. | |||
| The Secret Behind An Awesome EPK for musicians and DJs | 28 Jul 2020 | 00:32:14 | |
In this week's episode, we're going to talk about how to craft a highly effective electronic press kit (EPK) which bloggers and journalists actually want to consume. Start growing your artist career and download the "Seven Strategies of Highly Successful Electronic Music Artists": Get the free PDF Join our community of like-minded music producers in our private Facebook group. | |||
| Music Production Tutorials - The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly | 21 Jul 2020 | 00:32:42 | |
In this episode, I'm going to bust the three biggest myths that keep popping up in music production tutorials. Free education is great, but you have to be careful and be able to separate facts from opinions. Start growing your artist career and download the "Seven Strategies of Highly Successful Electronic Music Artists": Get the free PDF Join our community of like-minded music producers in our private Facebook group. | |||
| The Three Best Music Marketing Strategies That Actually Work | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:24:41 | |
Forget about short-sighted tactics. These three music marketing strategies are designed to lead to success in the long run. Start growing your artist career and download the "Seven Strategies of Highly Successful Electronic Music Artists": Get the free PDF Join our community of like-minded music producers in our private Facebook group. | |||
| Overcoming Impostor Syndrome As An Artist | 07 Jul 2020 | 00:19:41 | |
In this week's episode, we're talking about a very common issue among music producers and many other creatives: Impostor Syndrome. I'm going to share with you three steps that will help you overcome impostor syndrome as an artist. Start growing your artist career and download the "Seven Strategies of Highly Successful Electronic Music Artists": Get the free PDF Join our community of like-minded music producers in our private Facebook group. | |||
| How to get on Beatport charts (and why it doesn't really matter) | 30 Jun 2020 | 00:22:44 | |
In this episode, you're going to learn what exactly it takes to get your track charted on Beatport, Juno, Traxsource, or any other platform. That being said, I don't believe it makes sense to run after chart positions. So listen to what you should do instead! Start growing your artist career and download the "Seven Strategies of Highly Successful Electronic Music Artists": Get the free PDF Join our community of like-minded music producers in our private Facebook group. | |||
| Is Spotify Bad For Artists? The Streaming Discussion Revisited | 23 Jun 2020 | 00:37:46 | |
Spotify and other streaming platforms have a notoriously bad reputation among artists and labels. But let's take a closer look and really find out what the streaming era means for upcoming artists. | |||
| Feeling overwhelmed as an artist? Here's how to deal with it | 16 Jun 2020 | 00:21:59 | |
In this episode, you're going to learn how to deal with overwhelm as an artist. I'm going to share with you five strategies that have helped me in the past and I'm sure they're going to help you too. | |||
| Should Music Be Political? Why Artists Need To Speak Out | 09 Jun 2020 | 00:19:52 | |
The death of George Floyd, caused by racist police brutality, has once again raised the question whether music should be political or not. Do artists have an obligation to speak out? | |||
| How To Get Better At Mixing (5 Easy Steps) | 02 Jun 2020 | 00:31:45 | |
In this episode, we're talking about how you can get better at mixing your songs. | |||
| 5 Reasons Why You Need A Website As A Music Producer Or DJ | 26 May 2020 | 00:36:23 | |
In his episode, you're going to learn why you need a website as a music producer or DJ. If you think that having a SoundCloud profile and an Instagram channel is enough, think again. You need at least ONE channel you truly own. | |||
| Ghost-Producing Techno And House - The New Normal Or The Death Of Our Scene | 19 May 2020 | 00:30:21 | |
In this week's episode, we're discussing a spicy topic: Ghost-producing. Is it okay if somebody else writes and produces a song for you? What about credits and royalties? And most importantly: What about honesty towards your fans? | |||
| Kraftwerk And Techno: What Today's Music Producers Can Learn From Them | 12 May 2020 | 00:27:19 | |
In this episode, I'm going to share five things with you that you as an upcoming electronic music producer can learn from the iconic band Kraftwerk. | |||
| 9 Critical Success Habits Of Music Producers And DJs | 05 May 2020 | 00:37:02 | |
In this episode, you're going to learn 9 critical success habits of music producers and DJs. | |||
| How To Overcome Writer's Block As A Music Producer | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:31:13 | |
In this episode of Pick Yourself, I'm giving you five strategies to deal with writer's block and get creative again. | |||
| What Is The Best DAW For Electronic Music? | 21 Apr 2020 | 00:32:14 | |
In this episode of Pick Yourself, we're discussing whether there's a best DAW for electronic music. | |||
| Are Record Labels Still Relevant? | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:22:21 | |
In this episode, we're discussing whether labels are still important or not today. | |||
| Art vs. Capitalism And How To Escape The Dilemma | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:23:38 | |
In this episode, we're discussing how to escape the dilemma of making meaningful art in a capitalist system. | |||
| Generate Song Ideas In Electronic Music Like A Pro | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:30:05 | |
In this episode, you're going to learn 5 tricks to generate song ideas in electronic music. | |||
| How To Survive Any Crisis As An Artist | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:35:54 | |
In this episode, we're talking about how to prepare for any crisis as an artist. | |||
| Artist Image Development - Dos And Don'ts | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:25:45 | |
In this week's episode of Pick Yourself, we're taking a closer look at developing your artist image the right way. | |||
| Things Successful Artists Do | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:28:51 | |
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 success more likely. | |||
| Things Successful Artists Don't Do | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:25:41 | |
In this episode, we're talking about behaviors, habits, and actions successful artists try to avoid so they don't harm their music career. | |||
| Should You Mix And Master Your Own Music? | 25 Feb 2020 | 00:31:54 | |
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! | |||
| Time management for music producers and DJs - The Secret To Success | 18 Feb 2020 | 00:35:24 | |
In this episode of Pick Yourself, we're going to talk about time management techniques for music producers and DJs. | |||
| Should You Study Electronic Music Or Learn By Yourself? | 11 Feb 2020 | 00:44:54 | |
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. | |||
| Setting Goals For Your Music Career | 04 Feb 2020 | 00:31:23 | |
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 closer to your long-term vision. Find a detailed blog post for this episode here. | |||
| Measuring Success as an Electronic Music Producer or DJ | 10 Dec 2019 | 00:22:48 | |
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 you should look at when analyzing your last year. | |||
| Gear for Electronic Music Production - The Ultimate Guide | 03 Dec 2019 | 00:40:16 | |
In this episode of Pick Yourself, we're talking about strategic gear purchases and what you really need to move your artist career forward. | |||
| Finish More Songs With These 7 Tricks | 26 Nov 2019 | 00:36:43 | |
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. | |||
| Should You Start a Record Label? | 19 Nov 2019 | 00:24:10 | |
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 sense to do this? In this episode of Pick Yourself, you will learn the five big benefits of doing so. Additionally, I will mention some potential dangers that come with starting a label. | |||
| How to Submit Songs to Labels | 12 Nov 2019 | 00:37:26 | |
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. | |||
| How to Deal with Perfectionism as an Artist | 05 Nov 2019 | 00:26:06 | |
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 three ways of dealing with perfectionism as an artist. | |||
| 7 Ways to Appeal to Music Industry Professionals | 29 Oct 2019 | 00:38:54 | |
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. | |||
| Instagram for DJs and Producers - Blessing or Curse? | 22 Oct 2019 | 00:28:31 | |
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 this platform for upcoming artists. | |||
| A Meaningful Social Media Strategy For DJs And Electronic Music Producers | 15 Oct 2019 | 00:37:52 | |
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. | |||
| Why Finding Your Tribe As An Artist Will Boost Your Career | 08 Oct 2019 | 00:23:16 | |
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 use his ideas to help you identify, lead, and grow your tribe as an electronic music artist. | |||
| How To Build A Fanbase Of 1000 True Fans In Five Stages | 01 Oct 2019 | 00:28:50 | |
In this episode of Pick Yourself, you're going to learn how to build a fanbase over five stages in your artist career. The goal is to reach 1000 true fans, which is all you need to make a full-time living off your music. This number is based on an article by Kevin Kelly (founder of WIRED) and we're going to dissect his theory in this episode as well. | |||
| How to build an artist brand without feeling awkward | 24 Sep 2019 | 00:26:30 | |
In this podcast episode, I'm going to show you the three key aspects that will help you build your artist brand. Before we come to that, I'm going to explain the main obstacle that upcoming electronic music artists are facing. | |||
| Why networking in the music industry is a stupid tactic and what you should do instead | 17 Sep 2019 | 00:25:47 | |
In this episode, I'm going to explain why I think networking in the music industry is a bad idea and what I believe is a better approach. I'm going to show you the three key ingredients that I find most important when it comes to building relationships in the music industry. | |||
| Five Ways To Earn Money As An Artist While Building Your Career | 10 Sep 2019 | 00:28:09 | |
In this podcast episode and blog post, you're going to learn five smart ways to earn money as an artist. You're probably far away from making a full time living off your music. To help you survive (and build your career at the same time), I've put together five ideas that will help you make money as a producer. These types of side-hustles will not only generate income but actually help you grow your music career instead of crushing your soul (as many side-jobs do). | |||
| The Best Release Promotion Strategy For Electronic Music | 03 Sep 2019 | 00:33:19 | |
In this podcast episode, you're going to learn more about my favorite release promotion strategy for electronic music. I have been recommending this approach to my clients and it has worked extremely well (if you're willing to put in the work). I'm coining this the S.M.O.-Strategy, which stands for Story, Momentum, and Outreach. | |||
| How To Stand Out As An Upcoming Artist | 27 Aug 2019 | 00:30:38 | |
In this episode of the podcast, you're going to learn three strategies that will help you stand out as an upcoming artist. In order to show you why uniqueness is so important, I'm going to introduce what I call the "copycat trap" first. | |||
| Music Marketing Is Not What You Think It Is | 20 Aug 2019 | 00:22:57 | |
We need to talk about music marketing. No other field in the music industry has such a bad reputation or gets more glorified. Sounds strange, right? Well, I've found that these are the two most common ways to think about music marketing. And that is problematic. People either cry "sell-out" if somebody dares to point out the importance of music marketing, or they overestimate its importance and think that with the right type of music promotion, you can make everyone a star in the electronic music business. It's time to bust some myths! In this episode, I'm going to discuss two problematic mindsets that have to do with music marketing and how you can adopt a healthier view on the topic. | |||
| Dead Skin Cells – Kamikaze Space Programme Interview (Part 2) | 13 Aug 2019 | 00:42:02 | |
Dead Skin Cells is the newest album by Christopher Jarman aka Kamikaze Space Programme. In the second part of our interview, Chris talks about the creative process and what it means to put out an album these days. Moreover, we dive into what has influenced this release and why the album is probably the best example of creative reinvention. | |||
| Kamikaze Space Programme Interview (Part 1) On Creative Reinvention | 06 Aug 2019 | 00:42:04 | |
In this first part of my Kamikaze Space Programme Interview, Chris Jarman talks about reinventing yourself as an artist and staying relevant over a long period of time. Kamikaze Space Programme is a fascinating example of this, someone who managed to successfully reinvent himself several times throughout his career. | |||
| How To Invest In Your Music Career The Right Way | 29 Jul 2019 | 00:34:47 | |
In this podcast episode, you’re going to find out how you should invest in your music career in order to gain the maximum return. First of all, I’m going to show you the three biggest mistakes that I see upcoming artists make when it comes to investments. Then, I’m going to walk you through my favorite growth strategy with the highest ROI (return on investment). | |||