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Did you make as much music last year as you hoped?
If you're like most people, the answer is a big fat no. And not because you didn't WANT to make a lot of music - it just didn't happen.
I am of the belief that the biggest thing holding back our music-making is simply good old fashion procrastination.
And today I've got 4 tips for you to help you end procrastination once and for all and actually make MORE music in 2020 than you did last year.
Are you ready to make this your best year of music-making ever?! Let's dive in!

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@wilky1189 4 жыл бұрын

"Save to watch later"

@iannmassoud 4 жыл бұрын

that's funny

@marsen822 4 жыл бұрын

Just at making Music , so i saved it also for later 👀😂🔥

@andrus108 4 жыл бұрын

I did that :-D but ONE day later, I'm actually watching it

@mabian69 4 жыл бұрын

I also watched it later, but I wonder if this needed all these 18 minutes.... video average length is exploding on YT, I'm starting to reject all whats' longer than 20 minutes as a defense...

@domhatch 4 жыл бұрын

😂

@Fabiencalabria 4 жыл бұрын

1. Set a deadline 2. Break it down into small steps 3. Redeem wasted time in your week (Produce as much as you consume tutorial s) 4. Have an accountability partner

@marcthacker4walls 4 жыл бұрын

Just reported this comment. Jk. Thanks for the info.

@rune288 4 жыл бұрын

2019 was the year when I finally started finishing projects. I wrote 6 complete songs for my band. Here's to 2020

@TheLastMoomin 4 жыл бұрын

Nice. I pumped out a lot of silly jams in 2019, bring on 2020.

@toddc453 4 жыл бұрын

I always get stuck around half-finished and then just move on to the next thing, trying to work on that! What's your band called?

@rune288 4 жыл бұрын

@@toddc453 My band at the moment is called held captive. The name is up for a change though as we are not happy with it. Here is our Soundcloud page soundcloud.com/user-70886388

@longlostrobots8146 4 жыл бұрын

Keep up the hard work guys and gals

@toddc453 4 жыл бұрын

@@rune288 You guys sound awesome! Love the riffs and the overall sound. My band is actually changing our name too haha, its a little too aggressive for the stuff we're doing now

@hubrisjones758 4 жыл бұрын

Been procrastinating and collecting new gear without producing anything for 4 years now. Thanks for this.

@tonycardona579 4 жыл бұрын

Damn me too.

@wisemanscreekstudios1404 4 жыл бұрын

yeah Im another one

@wisemanscreekstudios1404 4 жыл бұрын

same

@saifa4537 4 жыл бұрын

I know the feeling.. I do the same with music & filmmaking.

@trucrownmusic7972 4 жыл бұрын

Facts! Your comment is real

@scottnanni7629 4 жыл бұрын

"Produce as much as you consume" Wise words Graham-I think we are missing the point of becoming regular contributory artists rather than just passive audience members collecting knowledge Thanks again for your insights

@630171official 4 жыл бұрын

Remninds me of a Terence McKenna quote “We have to create culture, don't watch TV, don't read magazines, don't even listen to NPR. Create your own roadshow. The nexus of space and time where you are now is the most immediate sector of your universe, and if you're worrying about Michael Jackson or Bill Clinton or somebody else, then you are disempowered, you're giving it all away to icons, icons which are maintained by an electronic media so that you want to dress like X or have lips like Y. This is shit-brained, this kind of thinking. That is all cultural diversion, and what is real is you and your friends and your associations, your highs, your orgasms, your hopes, your plans, your fears. And we are told 'no', we're unimportant, we're peripheral. 'Get a degree, get a job, get a this, get a that.' And then you're a player, you don't want to even play in that game. You want to reclaim your mind and get it out of the hands of the cultural engineers who want to turn you into a half-baked moron consuming all this trash that's being manufactured out of the bones of a dying world.”

@franciscovelasco4798 4 жыл бұрын

I feel like I’m procrastinating by watching this and not sleeping

@markmarshallmusic 4 жыл бұрын

This should be a podcast. In fact. Graham... you should have a podcast!!!! :)

@andreassmidelov 4 жыл бұрын

He has two! "The Graham Cochrane Show" about running a business, and "Simply Recording Podcast" together with Joe Gilder :)

@markmarshallmusic 4 жыл бұрын

@@andreassmidelov holy smokes... I had no idea. Thanks!!!

@RaulGarcia-vy3zi 4 жыл бұрын

Hi my name is Raul 🙋...and I'm a procrastinator 😞 but this is a new year and I will make my first complete song by Feb 30th...😄 ok, the 15th...never done this before, nervous but I can do it 💪.. Thanks for this video!

@TrueGritProductions 4 жыл бұрын

I think it's important to not label your music as a hobby just because it currently does not earn an income that will sustain you. Labeling things in a way that potentially diminishes their potential can subconsciously limit you. Better just to make music and work on making it better and richer each and every time.

@AhmetWinchester 4 жыл бұрын

I spent 2019 mostly with practicing my singing abilities. I was feeling that I hadn't been ready and that my songs wouldn't be good because I needed to 'learn' more and get better and better in singing. Now I'm kind of confident enough to finally finish projects with vocals so I can finally publish songs! :)

@paytongosse 4 жыл бұрын

That's the same boat I was in. After singing more, I came to better musical compositions too. Go for it! I believe in you! You got it!

@zambination11 4 жыл бұрын

I am almost 40. I also have, almost 500 demo songs that i have been writing the last 25 years but never released, not even finished, a single one of them..! Your video gave me a good reason and a proper form of artistic working ethics to start doing something at last! Thank you

@zambination11 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Walter! And yeap, I have already started recording the guitar parts, step by step I am going to DO IT ! : D

@johnduggan7896 4 жыл бұрын

2019 was a good year for my music. Graham helped me get started and in 6 months I wrote, recorded and released one EP and two singles and recorded a handful of covers for KZfaq. It's cool to look back and see the improvement in each song/video. So, next 4 track EP coming out 1st April 2020....promise! EDIT: Mission accomplished ahead of schedule. Just uploaded EP to KZfaq. Let me know what you think!

@maroangel8525 4 жыл бұрын

We must remember that "we love to make a song, it's the funniest thing in the world. it's the reason why we're making music". don't be afraid to make a bad song. try to find what's the problem and make prevention. you have 3 choice. 1. making what you like. you should think about others. "who" is the listener? students? girls? workers? lovers? "when" and "where"? in the shower? on drive? 2. making what others like. you should think about your style and musical desire(or ideal). "why" people should listen your music? 3. making what we like. go on. good luck!

@callingkane 4 жыл бұрын

Im starting my own big project alone this year :)

@reggiedillard7731 4 жыл бұрын

The Legendary Sam SAME HER BRO! LETS SLAP UM IN THE FACE WITH SOMETHING THEY NEVER THOUGHT WOULD HAPPEN! ITS GO TIME. 💪🏾🚀💯🔥.

@callingkane 4 жыл бұрын

@@reggiedillard7731 F*ck yes!!! Lets show them all :D

@kmoore9177 4 жыл бұрын

2019 was the year i stopped hiding my passion for creating music & started sharing my creations on sound cloud. One year on & ive shared 25 or more songs & finally got round to releasing on the major platforms a few days ago. The one point that im going to take on board is redeeming wasted time. Im still a newb so youtube & instagram are my go to for tips & guidance. Im more than ready for 2020

@basementofwolves972 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Graham. At the end of the year we finally released our album. It was all thanks to you. You have taught us a world of knowledge in the art of recording and mixing. Thank you ☺️

@bogatibokorakos 4 жыл бұрын

I had to stop the video at 7:04, went to the other room and wrote a song! Somebody had to say this, no more procrastination!!!!!!!!!!!! :D Thank you for the inspiration! Will I be able to release the song on February 2? :))) I will try!

@mukulmhembrom 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham. Procrastination was my thing in 2019. However, you opened my eyes and now I have pulled up my socks. 2020 will have my own song and I am sure to follow your tips and tricks to end procrastination. Thank you

@mukulmhembrom 4 жыл бұрын

22nd Feb is the date for my next single.

@mahergustavo 4 жыл бұрын

Graham, with all due respect for your previous videos and your whole channel (which I like very much), this is probably your best video ever. I could see your real concern about people creating new stuff and bringing nice things to the world. Thank you.

@michaellandrumguitar 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for your time I'm really glad your on are side i hope you have the best year ever

@Papa-Dima77 4 жыл бұрын

This is some great tips Gram! Thanks so much, I have been procrastinating for years now,will try to follow your guide. Happy new year!

@AllanGildea 4 жыл бұрын

You're a treasure Graham, cheers and best to you and the gang for 2020.

@loslobosjr 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent points, Graham! Have an amazing 2020!

@timflagstad8411 4 жыл бұрын

I'll get up and start making music as soon as my dog gets off my lap.

@joetunon 4 жыл бұрын

I have been procrastinating on 2 aspects of music making I that have always hated: shooting videos and promoting myself. Hate it, hate it, hate it. But it's time to leave my comfort zone in the last decade and move forward. So... ... Graham and fellow Grahamites: hold me accountable! I don't know or even care what the content will be, but I WILL release my first promotional music video on Monday. Thank you, Graham for the last little kick in the pants I needed. Let's do this.

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham. I'm glad I watched this video!

@musicoctavemotivation3720 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks i need to hear this. Appreciate you for sharing 🙏

@humbuckercafe 4 жыл бұрын

Before end of this video I grabbed a pen, looked at my calendar and started creating a PLAN! Thanks Graham! And HAPPY NEW YEAR!

@RareEarCandy 4 жыл бұрын

You rock, Graham! Thanks for the motivation, I loved it when you gave the challenge to produce at least as much as we consume, if not more. I definitely want to cut back on the time I waste on the internet, so thanks for sharing that!

@bryanjs99 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!! Last year was a good year in recording and releasing with my bands and I got a lot of songwriting complete for my solo album. I've recently been trying to work on completing at least 1hr per day towards working on finishing my solo album. Having a deadline and employing doing something everyday towards it has made it easier to see the end. Still learning to root out procrastination, but making progress. All that being said, having a deadline has been one of the most beneficial lessons I learned in 2019. Happy New Year!!

@redneckralphiv8625 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. I'm new to making music and a new subscriber. I loved the setting dates and finding a person for support.

@kelseynewnham2478 4 жыл бұрын

I found your channel last night and I love it. I’ve always wanted to create my own music but had no idea how to start. Thank you for these videos because I am feeling more motivated now :)

@matthewwillis7767 4 жыл бұрын

So true! Overwhelm leads to procrastination. It is good to think big picture, but not at the expense of productivity. Just focus on 1 step at a time. Thank you for the insight and encouragement!

@PhilosopherFool 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! I'm gonna try to clean up my writing process this year. I have to separate writing, recording, and mixing steps better, I try to do everything at once. I end up with a near fully produced 15 second section, and nothing else and then burn out.

@Jasonek-xy3it 4 жыл бұрын

Haha I do the same thing

@CarnivalofLVX 4 жыл бұрын

Same :-/

@InactiveNode 4 жыл бұрын

Really great video! Thank you so much for all you do Graham. Happy 2020! This was the year (2019) I started finishing projects and learning to mix and master. My ear sucks, but it gets better every day and I owe a lot of it to you.

@giancarloauriemma7525 4 жыл бұрын

Great video for where to get stuff organized!! Last year i started working on musical projects and your videos were a big part of answering the "where do I start" question. Thank you! Keep up the good work

@Simaticus 3 жыл бұрын

2020, I put out my first 6 song EP and I also did 2 collaborations with one singer and another producer and this year I did another collaboration. I've been watching Recordingrevolution for years and finally I did it. Now I do not feel stressed about putting out new music, I feel confident and calm when I work on my new songs. Making an EP is definitely the best advice

@jasonh9335 4 жыл бұрын

This video is gold. Thanks! I needed this.

@ronduthaler4383 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham for the reminder to keep busy doing productive items and not just vegging out all day, I have alot of songs started but not finished, I need to learn how to stay focused and get to the finish line. This could be the year.

@Homestudiosimplifed 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips as usual Graham. I’ve been trying to empower others on my channel so much that I’ve put my own stuff on the back burner. Thanks for this!

@FrightboxRecording 4 жыл бұрын

"Start with the end in mind"....one of the greatest pieces of advice ever. Great vid!

@preciousmisfits5134 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips Graham! Last year was a breakthrough year for me, thanks to you and other great mixing instructors on KZfaq. I bought an audio interface back in March 2018 with a goal of writing and recording a song. On March 4, 2019 I released 8 original songs, and later in 2019 released 2 singles and 2 music videos, all with the help of my lovely wife. Looking forward to a great and productive 2020!

@Jowdanicus 4 жыл бұрын

You're a great speaker and I can tell you're passionate. Thank you for your work.

@marksr12 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! I need to get myself going this year!

@thorstenkellner 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome. Graham, you read my mind. 😉 I want to release a song every month this year and hope this procrastination does not cross my way 😊 Thanks so much and have a 2020 full of wonders!

@AmonForatto 4 жыл бұрын

Graham! You're a great guy! I just came here to say i'm grateful to have your channel to watch to. I'm so thankful! I make music today because of you!

@yimbo___ 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely setting some deadlines to make sure I can drop my next EP by April 2020! Great Content!

@iannmassoud 4 жыл бұрын

The one tip that really resonated with me is making your commitment public.

@trillbeatsldn7304 4 жыл бұрын

this video changed my life. since watching this i have built more commitment and confidence. thanks man

@manta5890 4 жыл бұрын

In 2019 i started making a lot of music alone. By November I started find my sound. This 2020 after my degree I'll start making 1 song a week. Period. Good luck everyone with your productions. Wish everybody the best year of their lives ♥️

@liamtobey2936 4 жыл бұрын

Yes! This video was so extremely inspiring and really spoke to me! Not even in just the music production way, but in doing anything. Because we all have several hobbies and I think this applies to many things not just music production. Definitely subscribed. Definitely excited to try to start producing music and to apply some of these points to my everyday life!

@stevetragg 4 жыл бұрын

great to the point and motivational video! thanks

@gershwinjcanham 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Graham.. This has been my weakness in making music.. These steps will help out a lot 👍

@KaitavSapreMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Consumer of Things. I think you just coined a new term, and you are damn correct when you say that. Excellent video! I am always excited about the first video of the year from you, as it is very inspiring. It is like you are waking up everyone who's been sleeping for the entire year. Best wishes for the new year to everyone! I hope we can create and put out the things we could not do last year. :)

@QuincyKane 4 жыл бұрын

Tip #3 is the main one I need to put into practice; I consume so much, but it keeps me from actually making anything. I've actually been unsubscribing from a lot of KZfaq channels and email lists lately, so I'm really looking forward to spending more of my time in the studio. Thanks for the advice, hope you have a great 2020!

@Alex_Florin_Prod 4 жыл бұрын

That's a really good point! I wish you all the best for 2020! Let's make music!

@YashrajMukhateOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

EXTREMELY MOTIVATING!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!

@SouthShine01 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man those are the kind of works I need now.

@aaronlove3263 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid, Graham. Especially liked your comments at the end since I’m a hobbyist with other more important priorities - family, kids, and career. Tough to keep music going and there are weeks I don’t even pick up a guitar. Go through phases of wanting to sell everything and give it up completely, but I’ve played for 30 years. Trying to keep the small flame lit! Sounds like you get it. Thanks for the motivation.

@lazerbrat 4 жыл бұрын

Dude, you don’t know how much I needed this, thank you so much man! I actually released my EP last year, but just as you said it wasn’t all I wanted, so this year I’m going for more. Thank you so very much, for all your videos, all you share, your guide and May you have an amazing happy 2020. I’m going to implement them all your tips.

@alexwalker67 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham. Last year I tried to release a song a month from writing to releasing but my computer crashed and I lost everything and then lost impetus. This year I will release my album. Wishing you the best for 2020.

@shellzest2568 4 жыл бұрын

Just having a month to create a song is a brilliant tip. I'm raring to go but currently have a blocked ear & have to wait till 7th to get it sorted by doctors which is annoying but whilst I wait, I'm getting other things sorted so I can just concentrate on music from the 7th. Also been writing song lyrics so still doing things towards music. I will definitely implement these tips & thank you for your tips. Happy New Year to you :)

@towncriersongs 4 жыл бұрын

Such a great breakdown of the process. Thanks for the encouragement!

@saleemsharif2355 4 жыл бұрын

You gave me a push forward thanks for the positive energy

@kearnsguitars2236 4 жыл бұрын

I set my date in November for my release date of my EP. That date is June 1st!

@louiegroenewald 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the videos. Great guidance because I'm teaching music and record a bit too.

@andrazkovacic4075 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you graham. This video is very helpful. I just bought my new equipment for recording. I am real beginner. Your videos helped me a lot. Thanks

@jamieshorter7093 4 жыл бұрын

Good word......I needed this.....Thanks....

@ianlangille558 4 жыл бұрын

I needed this. Thanks!

@ManishMoktan 4 жыл бұрын

A Very happy new year....

@antonmarshall2 4 жыл бұрын

Your work here is important, sir. You are an inspiration to me and I suspect to a great many others. Respect.

@Neonb1bLes 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips thank you.

@kshitijsawant5612 4 жыл бұрын

I am gonna implement all tips to improve my music. There is not a less amount of desire in me is stoping me. Its a problem that we dont hav any deadline. A DREAM WITH A DEADLINE IS GOAL.

@iandutramusic 4 жыл бұрын

Breaking it down into small chunks seems like a great idea! It resonated with me because I’m always terrified of the amount of some that I need to do to release an album... so I’ll seriously consider releasing singles instead because honestly that’s all I would realistically be able to do

@elizarespinoza5267 4 жыл бұрын

Graham I've accepted you as my mentor. I'm enrolled in Mixing University and the quality of my recordings have brought in very talented artists. Thank you for all you have provided.

@joshdrewpic 3 жыл бұрын

This dude is laying it down. Love that thing about consumerism - Hit it hard for me

@GeorgeAmodei21 4 жыл бұрын

Took your advice to Finish an open Project ( easy to start but never complete) so just want you to know that it make me more satisfied that my Songs are completed. Thanks for you mentioning this in 2019🙏GA

@NomadicSociety 4 жыл бұрын

Great positive encouragement Bro!

@calejoshuaeguia4805 4 жыл бұрын

Dang! Straight from the heart. Thanks Graham. I'll challenge myself to become a better producer this 2020. CHEERS

@dbandhoo 4 жыл бұрын

happy new year

@knucklesprayer 4 жыл бұрын

Great bro thanks for this.

@allenthomas182 4 жыл бұрын

Mr. G is always On Point, I've learned so much great guy, he always let's you know the Home Studio is very Powerful

@mpmusic9378 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great tips! The part about breaking a task apart into small chunks is very helpful because it makes the task seem smaller and manageable. I will definitely be using this strategy.

@mattperreault3518 4 жыл бұрын

On it! Thank you Sir!

@mybattleax 4 жыл бұрын

I plan on watching the rest of this video sometime later this week.

@han1218 4 жыл бұрын

Why hurry? There are 4 weeks in a month to choose from.

@djblade99 4 жыл бұрын

Already decided I'm gonna release at leat 12 songs in 2020. I completed 53 songs last year and released 6. I think this isn't enough b'cos of the amount I chose to release means I need to make that much just to be "happy" with something. This year I'll make more sketches and set time limits and I'll spend less time completing music I won't release but more time on the best ideas I have. It will never be "enough" but I'm consistently creating b'cos it's what a producer does. Happy new Saturday Graham.

@theAshesofDecember1 4 жыл бұрын

I bought new monitors and worked for two weeks straight on a new studio setup to prep for the new year. ...and I got sick for the first time in a good five years. January, frickin, first 😑

@jizzlejake5176 4 жыл бұрын

Liam Cronin doing the same brother🤘🏻🤘🏻

@jakeforbesmusic9090 4 жыл бұрын

Challenged myself to try and write a song a month in 2019. Wrote 10 new songs over the course of the year. In 2020 I’m going to take my best 6 and record my first EP. Excited for another year of awesome music making!

@mircocoali5436 4 жыл бұрын

the first tip is amazing and the friend one

@TheLastMoomin 4 жыл бұрын

Happy new year.

@bigtimbolim 4 жыл бұрын

I made and recorded a simple rap song in 3 days in time for my birthday because I made the steps outlined in this video. Determination, deadline (my birthday, since I made the song about my birthday) and telling people "can't hang out, I'm busy because I'm working on something, look at your FB feed later". It worked! I wanted to work on it more, but I got it released! The last song I released was 6 years ago.

@jupiterunder9131 4 жыл бұрын

He's so well spoken, thanks for this amazing tips

@vonthorne8387 4 жыл бұрын

I like to listen to these while I work on art and videos. Can't really have it on in the background while I'm working a beat but ya, good motivation while you work.

@KavyaShreeMUSICAL 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks alot.... Your tips are awesome....

@brainstormbeats1916 4 жыл бұрын

I’m gonna use my calendar the most this year, already been using it.🔥

@moo3992 4 жыл бұрын

Thanx dude!

@sharchik916 4 жыл бұрын

Needed to hear this.

@kicktoyrocks 4 жыл бұрын

Graham! Happy New Year!! Another great video. I feel like I MADE all the music I wanted to make last year, I just don't feel like all the people I wanted to hear it did. So this year I'll DEFINITELY be getting an accountability partner to keep me pushing the other things I need to get done. Thanks for the tips, keep up the great work! PS. I would love to hear your thoughts on how to get that music out there for those of us struggling with building a following on social media and all.