you can literally feel the passion and energy put into this video through the screen. The fact that this video and your channel is so underrated really confuses me. Keep up the amazing work, you're changing mindsets out here!

New concept, new vibes, new vision, fully focused.

You just made this old man cry, tears of joy. I'll be 73 in few days and I began composing when I was 64 and your video has helped me push through a mental block that has been preventing me from developing my own sound. FIKO, you are not only an artist but a philosopher too!

I genuinely have been so depressed with all of music production, even if I've been barely producing for less than a year, this truly hit me at heart. For me, music is my everything. Nobody truly cares about what you do with your music when you realize that, plus the social media thing of like, being overthrown and overwhelmed because of the sheer amount of success and happiness you see from others, in contrast to your current lifestyle and situation makes you break down and not get up, but now, this I believe has inspired me to go back to it. I've been away from production for like 2 or 3 weeks, and I feel as if something is missing in my life. Now I'll go and start that DAW up again. Thank you, Fiko. Much love from Latvia. =] ❤️

This feels, weird. Im just a starting musician and now i got really inspired for my music making, thank you. Keep up the content, you're doing great.

Lately I feel so depressed and overhelmed, because I'm still not good enough at producing, but at the same time I have less and less time. These feelings have intensified in recent months to the point where I have become filled with an aversion to music. You reminded me of the beauty of it and pushed me to make music my life's passion again. Not my life as a slave to the music industry. Thank you

“dont forget to live because that’s where the inspiration is” wow that hit hard

“The core foundation of being an artist is your music, nothing else.” That is going on my wall. You changed my perspective entirely. Thank you, Fiko.

Bro this is the most fucking inspiration I've ever had for music on the past 7 years of being burnt out on this shit

Thanks for encouraging people to not be afraid to create something new. Finding joy in the art you create is probably the best foundation to create art.

Bro you're such a chill guy! Found your channel a week ago and it almost feels like you're talking directly to me in most of your videos. I'm 39 years old, started producing when I was about 19 years old, and had played piano by ear from the time I was a very young child. In the very early 2000s I found out there was software (Reason, FL Studio, Pro Tools) etc. that allowed producers to easily make music while at home without needing thousands of dollars to pay for studio time etc. That's what made me jump into making music full time! Over the 20+ years of making music, I've learned so much and have met so many people along the way! I've also burned many bridges with friends, family, ex girlfriends, ex wife etc. along the way. About two years ago I finally started getting to the point where I started to feel burned out. I hadn't exactly "made it" by industry standards. I've made money with my music, but definitely not alot. My talent has always been there, but I've never been the business type of mind. I'm a loner. I don't like being around clubs/bars etc. So promoting my music has been insanely difficult/nearly impossible. I also have it bad because instead of just focusing on producing instrumentals, I do every last thing myself! I write, I mix, I produce, I promote, I rap, I sing, I do every last thing solo! I've never had a team or any help along the way! Because of this.. I've never quite mastered any one particular thing. I'm good at making beats, I'm good at mixing etc. But I'm not a MASTER engineer, or a MASTER song writer etc. Because I've spent too much time on way too many jobs when it comes to music rather than honing my focus in on one particular aspect of music. But yeah, I can go on and on and on and on.. but just wanted to drop you some lines and let you know I appreciate you. We need more people like you out there to keep those of us going and it's helpful to hear other producers going through the same struggles. If anyone wants to hear anything I've done.. I have several great projects on soundcloud as well as Itunes,Spotify etc. www.soundcloud.com/mista808 (is the link for soundcloud) #MISTA808

One Thing I learned -When you begin your journey ! We (Producer/ Artist) are overwhelmed with so much knowledge that we forget we came here on the first place i.e. " Love for the music ". Here we are tweaking every single Fucking sound so that, it sounds goods. Nope It won't sound good anyday, It never will. Just do what you love . Just do what you feel . Thank you Fiko fot this video. It was much needed .

Holy shit, been a while since I've seen such an entertaining video with so much knowledge

Thank you dawg, i really needed this wake up. I definitely found myself falling into the trap of worrying more about validation than my actual enjoyment.

you’re such an underrated youtuber man. you find such a good way to combine producer and life as a whole into its own genre of video.

This video is so good

thank you man , i love you ... u sit there perhaps a million miles away and u solved my absolute beast of a struggle with just 2 of your transcending videos . U dont know me and i just got to know u this minute but fuck bro , i feel like im at the perfect path , at the perfect life in time and i feel that after a long long time . Ive shed tears listening to my idols (flume and skrill ) ive shed tears listening to my own stuff at times and thats the feeling i live for , those times when u know exactly what they or u did sounds so blissful to your soul that nothing in the world could replace the feeling . The times are crazy , Most just love what they have been fed for years , maybe one day as an artist you create insanity in its own shape , maybe no one understands what u were trying to portray but maybe give it some time and the future would sound exactly like what u made in the past . The concept of music is limitless and we dont need no NZT , just keep cookin some music .

9:02 those oohs in the background gave me chills

Dude, just discovered your channel and I’m impressed. For a young guy you are very insightful and I like your Vibe. I’m currently working to up my skills to the professional level and have enjoyed a few of your videos today!! Nice work

arrival is one of my fav movies, props for adding that segment to the vid bc i have never thought of that before.

This is the most powerful advice that a musician can caught don’t think to make music for someone else make music for you from what you live in the journey and inspires you to do

Fiko you are a true genuine guy. Love it. I do music for me myself and I. I don't give a shit on how the Industrie works. I was a dj for almost 30 years and when I started spinning records we dj's aimed for originality. We learned to get the own style. And we rocked the crowed with our style with our flawour of music. Nowadays music or musicians have lost this credo... I produce music since 3 years now. I have one release. If I will have further releases? I don't give a shit on that. I got a passion and that's the important thing. For all out there... If you do music learn to get better in what you do and do it with gun and love and passion. Amen

Yeah it leads me back where i started doing music as a beginner, i had plenty of ideas in terms of creating music as an artist ... there was no limitation. Thanks bro I'm inspired

This video found its way to me, you found your way to me for a reason..and I finally understand my calling. Thanks man, best of luck to us, creators. Geniuses within our own worlds.

Oh my, youtube suggested your videos and i've never seen something that original like this. You're doing an amazing work, very helpful for every type of producer, from the beginners to the intermediate and advanced producers. Keep it up

I agree. Finding your own sound is how new genres are created 💯.

bro I just came across your channel and I fuck with you heavy. I love hearing your passion in your voice talking about music. Keep it up bro. You're a real one.

Thank you Fiko! I really needed to hear this! I love your music and content! Much love!

Thanks man! I got very inspired by this video, and it feels awesome! You just put me back on track, and this is gonna be great stuff to think about in the future!

Really well edited video man! This was a lot more helpful than I thought, hope to see more of your videos in the future 🙏

Your videos are awesome man, always exactly what I need to hear 💙

Never stop watchu doin bro ❤️ bringin inspiration to many

so happy to find you on youtube. keep going! this video made me feel better ❤️

Legend bro! Really inspired and motivated me! Keep going. Very authentic video!

I really appreciate your direct and honest way of explaining your thoughts, very inspiring! Thanks for it, and keep it up man :)

Needed to hear this! Dope video bro keep pushing content 🙏🏾🔥

I just discover your channel, that the 2nd video, it seems that you are what i need. Thanks life, and happy nnew year man

Absolute mind shattering advice. Thank you for your inspiration and reminding me why I set out on this journey.

This video is a big step ahead in comparison to your other videos, I really enjoyed every single part of it and I also got some inspiration. Can't wait for more videos like this one. Keep it up!

Your delivery is impeccable! Big ups!

Amazing video fiko, remain blessed.

Thank you for this! I've been in the process of "rebranding." I needed this. Thank you

This is going to be one of those videos that i will watch a couple of times a year. Thank you man ❤️

Bro keep blessing with your videos, i appreciate you🙏

These video’s are amazing!! This one is Very practical for such a broad subject :) big fat subscribe! Also great background music selection

Hi Fiko, I just stopped by to thank you for the inspiration and for passing on your vision and knowledge. I wish you all the best. you have a great channel with differentiated content and you are a great artist

You're a G bro, keep creating. Amazing video.

your perspective is golden. so happy i found this

I have sometimes heard "you need to cut the highs" or sonething. Later i realised that i actually love that highs and rather like to cut that high mids instead to remove harshness... i think it all depends what do you really love and not just copy because others say you this. You have tl find your taste first and this goes mostly with experimenting and being honest to yourself. Only because someone else doesnt like that highs in the sound does not mean that you also always have to cut them. Analyse your own sound and decide for yourself. And also by trying out diffrent things.. and later analysing your own tracks and see what and why do you like this slund and later remembering how and what you did. And later perfecting it as soon as you learn the details or also called sattle diffrences. And also of corse you have to know what type of style do you like and what kind of mood or vibe and how to create it. Also of corse the mood in the track is defined or created by how you feel. Its just a reflection of yourself how you think and feel.

This type of organized thought piece is fantastic. You're on the right path of making music and video that standout.

Your effort in these videos are much loved and I love the information shared in these. You have such a healthy and digestible way of conveying yourself. Thank you for the content and free nonetheless. I'll be subbing :)

You are a special individual Fiko, bless ya soul, amazing words of advice

Hey, bro! Great work. I loved the video aesthetics and the way you organize your ideas.

this video is so relaxing and hypnotizing it changed the way i view things thank you forreal its realy helpful

hit me to my core. I wont forget this video brother. Thank you for it

Thanks for this video 🎉 I love it. Especially: "you do you" zen style ✨

man this popped up at the right time. thank you and love to all of you trying to make it!

Subscribed. Beautifully articulated man, A year ago I was on a grind creating content on Instagram and writing music, really pushing myself to make music. I quit the social media side to fall in love with music again, it had become chore, something I was doing to be liked by others. What you laid out here isn't rocket science, and it looks to be powerful, thanks for this, excited to continue playing and writing authentic Music.

I love this style of like “producing self improvement” it’s such a cool idea! Great content, and you earned a new subscriber

insightful, thank you so much Fiko!

Bro I keep thinking about what you said. It's so true. There is so much garbage going around in spotify playlists. My gym plays the same absolute soulless trash tech house every day, spit out by the music industry. Same loops, same structure, same tricks, same shitty 90s remixes. The more familiar I get with the music industry the more I realise that it's just another business model. I am not even gonna care about plays anymore, I'll just do my thing and enjoy the ride. Great advice!

You gave a lot of people hope with this video. Awesome!

that last segment really opened my eyes, just do what you love because you love doing it🙌🏼

Bro you’re really dope. Keep doing you. 😊🤘🏼 You’re an inspiration.

i really mean it bro been so caught up tryna please other people thinking to hard on how to get followers. when i look back too my old projects they where worse but they had this touch of like more fun to them. i remember spending hours not klnowing what i would but it was fun. now im doing all this " top 10 thngs that will makee ur mixing game forever ' been wanting to give up. this reminded what the point was. thanks you

Thank you, .... Really! thanks a bunch. This resonated a lot and really got me thinking. Keep up the good work

mate, watching this video felt like listening to my own mind. It's good to see that some people still try to have their sound/musical image. I think nowdays everyone just want to make money or become famous, and they see music as a "fast and easy" way. I'm from Italy and compared to the past our music is dead like only a couple of artist are still making something new or personal. btw i'm very glad to had find you, and yeah this is annoying but I'd appreciate it if you'd check out the few tracks I've posted so far.

This video is insanely well made, ily fikardo! Thank you for changing my mindset

Very inspiring. Thank you. I like your no bullshit attitude and style. Stands out. I like that you mentioned movies and other sources of inspiration.

this was so incredibly helpful to me, thank u so much and im glad ur back!

I love your videos so much! Amazing content!

Your channel's a gem man!

i really needed to hear this. this is exactly what i have been feeling lately thank you for making this video

This guy keeps it real. You're a real one Fiko. I'm a new subscriber.

On point, period! Thanks man! 🫡

great info man - making loops has really helped develop my sound to what it is today

High Quality! Blessed by the algorithm. Subscribed!

This is just amazing. I love your whiteboard thing. When I had a computer I was creating my own sounds, but I've since lost what I was building because I only have a phone now and didn't move all my files to a hard drive. I may be able to get it again because I gave my bro the computer, and they might still be in there. For now, I'm going to start from scratch. And I'm definitely going to use your advice! The whiteboard, the movies, the inspiration, the interests. Thanks man.

Thank you for making this video, and for telling out the truth that most of the music producers from any "genres" are too afraid to tell or to face it. And congratulations for your energy and open-minded perspective about music, your songs are really great, congrats again!

Words of true artist, glad I found somebody like you, keep doing what you are doing, it’s f*cking good!:)

beautiful… I really needed to hear this! ❤

Dude just explained every single thing, I absolutely love the effort you've put in this G, this is awesome.

prob the video i resonate the most this year! thank u for making this.

I’m going to say this now Fiko brings a personal feeling to videos it’s great, this guy is going places and is inspiring many I love it! He’s going to be a huge force for us creating music

thank u so much bro u inspired me af keep uploading music and videos pls

Hey Fiko, Kjartan here, I just wanted to say that I have watched several of your videos now and I love them! You got a great depth and intensity over you that is captivating and keeps me engaged trough the whole video! Keep on doing what you love, I am sure this channel will grow a lot once enough people catch up. Gonna listen to your music now!

Just discovered your channel, it's gold!

Bro took a break and came back as the Hamza of music production haha. I love this. I need more of these how to improve tutorials.

What you say near the end of the video about the industry is really true. I hadn't seen it before. i really needed it thank you!!! 🔥🥵

Keep going Fiko, you'll develop a brand of yours that will connect to many people. I felt this video inside my soul, it was really eye-opener

"write down what inspires you" -> me literally writing fiko on the paper xD Btw. THANK YOU for uploading again, finally!

best video I have watched on music production hands down!

Thank you,Fiko! Really glad for your existence!

This video is just a whole new level, Fiko. Man, you're so insane, damn

Insanely well done video!

I found one of my favorite ytbers, real recognize real. Keep pushin bro ❗️

I needed to hear these words. Thank you

The most inspirational video I've seen from an absolute stranger

Thank you for this amazing video mate

Thank you for taking the time to share your insight. On my fifth year of production and I started to slip. Very inspiring man, I hope nothing but success for you. ☮