Who else loves rituals? What do yours look like?
Rituals are such an important part of creativity for me. Without them my days feel less structured and less creative.
I fill my day with these rituals so my brain has more bandwidth and a sense of calm in everything I do. When my rituals slip; so does my mind.
So here’s what I do each day to be at peak performance in the studio:
1. Get up, light a @nola_candles candle and meditate for 20 mins to start the day with a calm mind.
2. Write in my gratitude journal to make sure I am starting the day with gratitude for my life and to keep my mind in a positive and glass half full vibe.
3. Stretch and then make a coffee using @rabbitislandcoffee beans. This is for joy. Absolute joy!
4. Read something inspiring to make we want to strive to be better and do better.
5. Pick up the guitar and be creative. I just allow my fingers to play and see what the universe is sending me for the day. Write from the heart, not from the mind.
6. Get into the studio and record or mix for the artist I am working for that day. One of my favourite parts of the day!!
7. Finish the day by either walking over a mountain or heading out for a swim.
8. Get home and meditate some more to go to bed in a calm and peaceful mood.
9. Read something poetic in bed (fiction)
10. Sleep
#rituals
Wait till the end…. 👀
When we push that percussion button on, what happens?
All of a sudden, a simple and laid back groove completely comes alive! The front to back depth of the instrument is embellished and the track feels bigger and more exciting.
Adding shakers, tambourines, blocks, bongos, car keys, really anything is such an important part of getting the groove feeling exciting and huge.
It can’t be understated just how important percussion is to live recordings. Even if you go back and listen to any song off Oasis “What’s the story (morning glory)” you will hear the percussion almost louder than the drums. It’s an instant vibe maker!
What’s your favourite percussion tip to get the grooves slapping?
#musicproducer
Christmas giveaway winner announcement!!!!
Currently Producing a new @juliabellemusic song and it feels so refreshing to come back to my folk music roots and come up with some guitar parts to add some extra vibes to the Production. This song is hitting me right in the feels!