I'd love to open a discussion about AI & Music. I've played around with tools like Udio & Suno and have gotten some cool ideas and inspiration to explore different directions, which is cool. A lot of it doesn't quite hit the mark for me - but there was a few really unique & cool ideas it gave me based on some of my flow sessions. I might end up using some of it as inspiration in my own music, though still plan re interpreting and producing the ideas myself. There's a huge uproar about algorithms being trained on copywriter work without content from the original artists. AI could potentially replace artists for music for commercials, background music and even production work. Some completely AI artists are already gaining popularly - and I'm pretty sure there way a guy who created an AI artist, generated AI music then got AI to listen to his own track and broke Spotify - which is both hilarious and sad. What do you think about AI + Music? 👇

We're closing in on the end of 2024! About 3 months to go... What are you hoping to accomplish with your music by then? Make sure it's: - Something you REALLY want. When you think about it you should say "F#$k yeah!" - 100% in your control (not dependant on external variables) - Challenges you - where you're not 100% sure it's possible. Let us know 👇

Ever tried making music without any instruments or synths? I did just that and created an entire track using nothing but sounds from household objects—think kitchen utensils, pots and pans, glasses, plants even the coffee machine (thanks Andrew Huang). At first, I had no clue how I was going to do it. Here's the thing - embracing constraints, working under a deadline, and giving myself a challenge unlocks new level of creative innovation. >> Why Constraints are Powerful: - Limitations spark creativity: When I knew I couldn’t use any instruments, I was forced to listen differently and think about sound in ways I normally wouldn’t. - Deadlines force action: Instead of tweaking endlessly, I had a clear finish line that kept me focused and moving forward (which was by the end of the day) - Challenges boost growth: This process pushed me out of my comfort zone and made me think in fresh, exciting ways about sound design and music production. >> How I Did It: 1. Sampling: I walked around my house, tapping, banging, and recording anything that made a unique sound. Knowing I had to capture material for Rhythm, Bass, Melody & Harmony. 2. Calibrate: I brought these recordings into my DAW (Ableton), chopped them up, and manipulated them into playable instruments. This involved sound design, time stretching, re-pitching and processing with audio effects. 3. Layering and Effects: Layering was a HUGE hack for this. My kick was a combination of 6 different sounds mixed together. Then I treated the household sounds like any other sample, using EQ, reverb, and delay to create space and cohesion. 4. Flow: I jammed out some ideas as I was designing the instruments. Then dedicated some time to jam a bunch more ideas. 5. Extract: I picked the best ideas, then started to create variations and jam more ideas alongside my best ideas to create even more material. I start loosely sketching scenes for a structure. 6. Compose: I "performed" my structure into the timeline. Then started chiseling it away. I removed a ton of stuff, shortened sections and did some quick edits. 7. Edit, Mix, Master: Because of the extreme time constraint I did all these stages SUPER fast. this forced me to do the absolute minimum and have NO time to overthink / analyze anything.

Heyo! I want to host a weekly live call where we can connect as a group. - We can dive deep on any specific problems you're facing - We can give you direct feedback on your music - We can talk about life & philosophy to help you hit your goals By hanging out regularly we will be able to get to know each other better and keep each other accountable. Jumping on the call and having a chat will be the best way I can help you. My question is: what time would you be able to make it?

Heyo! Great to have you here. Welcome! Meta Mind Music is a community where music artists, producers and engineers get ongoing help from me and my team to finish awesome music and make a living doing what you love. Our mission is to create a supportive community that empowers you as a music creator and explore how we can use music making as a pathway to self transformation. 1. Quick Start: Watch the welcome video below for a brief walkthrough 2. Weekly Q&A Calls: Join the "Music Q&A With Alex" calls. Check the calendar for details. 3. Support: Contact me anytime for help & support. Step 1: Introduce yourself and share a photo of your studio setup. Copy/paste this template: Where are you from? What are you working on? Biggest strength? Biggest weakness? What do you do? What's your goal inside this community? What triggered you to sign up? (Was it an email, FB post, Skool post?) Step 2: Go through this introduction course 😊! Step 3: Review the best practices in this community: Best practices: - Have a profile photo. - Space out all your writings into single sentence paragraphs (like I'm doing here). - Welcome new members, make helpful posts, share your wins, and engage in the community to level up! Group Rules: - No Self Promotion - No Selling in the DM's - No Spamming the Community Feed Your biggest fan, - Alex