#549 Choice Infinity
My Creative process, songwriting, and insights for artists and small business owners.
1 - Upcoming Goldfinger Shows
- in Anaheim and San Diego.
- Mike discusses his involvement and the importance of practicing for performances.
2 - Songwriting Process
- Mike shares his songwriting process, highlighting that writing a song in one day is rare and finishing a song usually involves multiple sessions.
- He discusses the importance of tweaking and refining songs over time.
3 - Creative Inspiration
- Mike talks about the struggle between negative and positive themes in songwriting.
- He emphasizes the importance of having an uplifting ending or chorus in songs, reflecting his personal experiences.
4 - Routine, Focus and Distractions
- Mike admits to getting distracted by social media and the internet but stresses the importance of focusing on creative work and buckling down
- Mike emphasizes the importance of having a routine to stay productive and focused.
- He shares his daily schedule, which includes family time, work, and creative sessions.
5 - Business and Career Choices
- Mike reflects on past career decisions, including signing with different record labels and the impact on his creative independence.
- He discusses the importance of making choices that align with long-term goals and values.
6 - Music Videos
- A listener asks about the goals behind creating music videos.
- Mike explains that videos are a marketing tool and a way to enhance the audience's experience of the song.
- He highlights that some videos aim to delve deeper into the song's meaning, while others are purely for entertainment.
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