ALEX’S TOP TIPS

Don’t be a perfectionist 1

“I always tell my production students to focus on broad strokes when making music, and not go too crazy fixating on little nuances or details until the predominant elements of the song or beat are fleshed out.”

Be inspired, but have fun 2

“Kind of trite, and obvious, but you’d be surprised how many musicians I know who forget to enjoy the craft of making music. It should be about love, passion, and fun more than anything else. When you put other intentions above those, I think it’s easy for your music to start sounding clichéd.”