This 1 Rule will change your Music Production Career
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Timestamps :
0:00 - Intro
2:22 - The illusion of Slowing Things Down
3:15 - Pareto Principle
4:37 - Applying this RULE into your Music Production Career
7:45 - Utilizing your Free Time
9:38 - Shift & Bend your own Reality 
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Fiko is becoming the voice that every producer wants to hear to feel better about themselves and improve their music. Mark my words, this channel will become increasingly popular and change the mindsets of many producers.
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@@fiko_music on god. thank you man
Agreed
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Agreed
As a guy who's already into self improvement, i really appreciated hearing someone talking about it who's also into music.
Keep up the good work man, all love.
Same! Much love💜
"What kind of activities are you willing to sacrifice in order to become the person you've always wanted to be?" - that's just golden, man. That's the best thing I've heard in a long long time. Thank you so much for this idea. Liked & subscribed. )))
or how others say "how bad do you want it?"
@@Pawl4k no this is about what are you willing to do for it, everyone wants a million dollars, almost no one wants to work as hard.
Nah thats a facts
Top quality video and advice. Thank you so much man. You have no idea how much I needed to hear this
THIS IS ALL ABOUT THE CRAFT
YOU'RE AN ARTIST NOT A USED CAR SALESMAN
MAKE SOMETHING MEANINGFUL NOT VIRAL
MAKE MUSIC FOR YOU AND THE PEOPLE YOU VALUE
MONEY AND SUCCESS ARE A CONSEQUENCE, NOT A GOAL
HAPPINESS COMES FROM FREEDOM.
Facts
This man went from a Producer to a Philosopher. ❤
FINALLY someone on RUclips that’s promoting music AND self improvement. It’s so easy to live a detrimental lifestyle as an artist or producer/engineer - especially with how much it gets normalized & popularized in the very music we’re often inspired by.
I'm 16 years old now and maybe if i'll make it in next 10 years i'll comeback here and thank ya again. let's see how it goes. thanks for the video,it made me feel strong ❤🥺
I'm 31 and 1 year ago I started to produce music constantly. I want to back in time to hear this 10 years ago.
thanks Fiko
@@pardalize_ 31 is not a lot, let's keep going . this is what i always keep in my mind now, things get harder sometimes but we don't need to stop what we're doing just take a break and come back ❤
Good luck to you guys on your path in music production. I am 25 and also would want to come back in 10 years to thank Fiko!
@@DJ-JayKo let's go :D
I like how you mentioned socialization as a healthy free time activity included with the others. Not a lot of self-improvement videos stress the importance of this. Isolation is good in moderation when you need to focus or self-reflect, but we are social creatures and we need to talk to and have fun with others. Of course, as long as you aren't doing anything destructive while hanging out with friends. (i.e. drinking or smoking excessively together) Most of the time, I feel more inspired after a good hang-out sesh. Especially because I'm friends with some musicians as well. Great video!
There's a guy who was doing that and is very famous...
Don't know where you came from, don't know who sent you, but you are the spark that everybody needs in their life to kick the motivation through the window and start doing, start being and start creating for real - even if the person already does their stuff correctly already, this gentle reminder shall stay on their mind for a long time. Thank you for being here for us and sharing your insights and thoughts, it's clear you're a high vibration person and I really appreciate people like you sharing love with us. Keep going, stay amazing. Cheers.
This is the perfect first step in fixing the music industry so that musicians as a whole can find the roots of quality over quantity again keep preaching this 🙏🏽
Totally agree! I decided in September to really limit my alcohol use, I went 6 weeks sober to tret myself and honestly I completely changed everything... so much more energy, positive, drive, and all of my other u healthy habits started to reduce too... not saying that's the solution for everyone, but as an Irish person it's quite a difficult thing in our culture to overcome. We all have our vices, try to spot it, take control of it and don't allow it to control you
Honestly man, this couldn't have shown up in my recommended at a better time. I'm now what I'd call an "intermediate" level producer (a little over 2 years into it). I've enjoyed four moderately successful singles (especially for how small my follower counts are), and I'm really really thankful for that.
But recently I've hit an awful mental struggle. I'm feeling a lot of that mental chaos you described; promotion feels intimidating, trying to come up with a brand is difficult, writer's block comes up, etc. Suddenly I feel like my creativity has just drained out of me all at once. It's been a really hard week to get through because sitting and opening the DAW just annoys me. I'm almost taunting myself like "come on bro why can't you do this" or "you should be making something so much better now." I'm also about to turn 27 and constantly deal with this made-up pressure that I need to be doing better because I'm getting older, and there's all these 18 year old kids churning out bangers while I suck. It's a whole storm of stupid mental shit.
But as soon as you mentioned the Pareto Rule, it's like a light turned on in my head. I use the 80-20 rule at my work all the time, so why not apply it to music production and the rest of my life?? I immediately wrote down all the stuff I'm filling my time with. While some stuff is good and non-negotiable (like hanging out with my wife; that's kind of important, haha), suddenly I could see all this other extra crap that was so unhelpful. My workout schedule is non-existent, but I play video games at least a couple hours a few nights a week. I don't wake up at a consistent time every day, but mornings are when I've planned to work on music! So if I wake up later, I'm losing time I would have doing what I actually want to be doing!
This stuff is so obvious and so in my face, but I've been so caught up and bogged down by media overexposure that I haven't even taken a moment to see what my problem is. I can see what lifestyle changes would help me be more positive, be more productive, and more in touch with myself. This video was a huge blessing to me. Thank you. This is some of the best music production content I've ever seen on RUclips.
It is a struggle my dude and I'm so glad to hear that you wrote some stuff down and saw what's benefiting you in your life. And obviously we all know what is right or wrong for us but we tend to lean towards the wrong things most of the times. You also mentioned that you are 27, you see all these 18 year old kids popping off and it kinda puts you down (It's like "Why is it even worth it, I'm too late" mentality. But there is also the other side of the coin. I'm 21 and sometimes I think "Oh I have all the time in front of me". Both are self sabotage behaviors. Imagine if I kept that mentality and then all of a sudden I'm 27. Then I will be regretting the time I've wasted. You can either sit there and be jealous of the younger producers or decide to completely disassociate yourself from them. Your craft is irrelevant to other producers, that's why you shouldn't even worry about them. Build a relationship with your music and the comparison will slowly start to fade away, trust me...
This comment hit home for me, I’m 25 and about a year into production, my music is still far from release-worthy and can be really disheartening when you work really hard on a track and then its still nothing compared to what the pros are doing. Sometimes I feel like there’s so much to know and understand that I couldn’t possibly retain all the information at once. It’s so easy to get bogged down when you’re trying to learn everything yourself from sound selection through to mastering and distribution.
I only do music production as a hobby and for fun, but it would be nice to get to a stage where I felt confident posting to spotify etc, right now I feel like I’m still progressing my ability but I’m stuck in that I can’t get my tracks to not sound like they were made by an amateur, which of course they were, but I’d love to achieve a more professional sound.
I know that the best way to progress is to just keep going, which I will, but sometimes it does feel like I’ll never get to the point where my music sounds release worthy.
Good luck with your production, I hope you have a bunch more successful songs!
@@Oni_Cluelxss Thanks so much for the encouraging words. It's comforting to know there are others feeling similarly honestly haha
I hear you on every point. I really encourage you to keep pushing through, especially at this stage. There's this sort of critical point at the one year mark where a lot of people quit because of reasons you've described. I pushed through that year; in the second year there was a lot of anguish and self doubt that followed, but suddenly I had a breakthrough and was making better sounding stuff. And damn when I got to the point that I made a track I genuinely loved, it was all worth it. Persevere through this and you will start to get that sound you're after. It just sort of happens, it's weird. Also, as far as the knowledge retention goes - and I'm sure you've heard this a million times over - I'd say make sure to keep finishing ideas no matter how good or bad they sound. The more times you 'complete' the process from start to finish, the better you will get at and learn about each aspect of it - songwriting, sound design, mixing, mastering, etc. Imo that's the best way to retain the knowledge.
Also it's sort of cliche but it gets to the point of what Fiko is talking about - make sure you're prioritizing the music itself. You gotta do this because you love music and you believe in _your_ music. The mixing, mastering, etc. is secondary. I lost sight of that recently (as my original comment describes) but wouldn't you know, just yesterday after sorting through stuff in my head I had a great idea going. The best I've had in weeks. I was vibing and just having a good time. Funny how that works :) I wish you nothing but the best in your production journey and hope this is helpful. Stick with it and you'll get there!!
@@winterlogical Wow, honestly this response means a great deal to me. Thank you so much for your genuine advice. Knowing this is a crucial time, and one which many people quit at, I feel inspired to keep pushing through and producing even when I have doubts. I can totally feel that slump where I’m starting to force myself to produce rather than genuinely looking forward to it, and it’s largely because I’m trying to do too many things. But I will hone it in and I will definitely keep on going, and thanks more to your comment than you probably realise!
I couldn’t agree more with basically everything you’ve said. You’re spot on.
I do try to make sure I finish anything I start (the very vast majority of the time) and I totally agree that this is the best way to retain all the info and learn. Things become second nature and no longer require such extensive thought.
Again yes totally with regards to focusing on the music itself. All too often I find myself spending copious amounts of time on things which as a hobbyist just aren’t a primary concern, and it puts you off sitting down and doing it because you’re not having fun anymore.
Also I agree about finishing ‘bad’ projects as a means of learning, trying to master my bad mixes has been great for gaining insight for future projects. Though I’m still very much lost with mastering. I think as someone who does this purely for fun, I need to, as you say, focus more on the music itself. I should put more time into just making tracks and enjoying my hobby haha.
I wish you the absolute best with your music and your life otherwise. May I also comment winterlogical is a damn cool alias.
Stay clueless brother.
i feel like you put so much effort in to your videos but dont get the recognition you need , but anyways keep it up🔥🔥
One reson is the thumbnails and titles, watch the youtube channel film booth, it will help.
I've been doing this thing where I stay out on my porch for hours in order to get more fresh air, and try to walk outside every day. Whenever I'm outside with nature, I get UNBELIEVABLE musical ideas. Very simple healthy habits can help you enjoy life more and create the music you want.
self-improvement entered music industry 🔥🔥🔥
good job bro
I am an aspiring animator but I can still use this video and apply it to my work. Really great stuff! Being an independent artist is not easy and it's easy to get mixed up in everything. Good advice is to slow down.
One of the best videos by you, man! What a content you bring to us, it's insane. You are more than a great producer. You make people think about things mooooore deeply, this greatly distinguishes you from others. Hope you will get 100k in 2023, you deserve it man, keep it up. I'm talking about your content with friends, they also love your content (who doesn't love?)
I would also like to see how you usually spend your day. What do you eat, what time do you go to bed, in GYM, maybe also in the vlog format, I think it would be an interesting continuation of this video!
Appreciate your words my dude. Thank you for your presence since day 1. I was thinking about doing something like that but later on, once my audience gets bigger : )
@@fiko_music wait for this man!
You know why i like him? he might not be a worldwide producer or the best one BUT!!! the guy actually guiding people to develop healthy mentality for achieving and getting stuff done! I really support and admire that niche. BIG UP MY GUY!
Fiko ! Thank you, means a lot. Much love
All my love & best wishes for you man ❤
Dude thank you so much . I needed to see this right now at this moment in my life
I am so thankful for your videos 🙏🏾 thank you for sharing your energy and time in providing these helpful tips and perspectives in life with us 💯
Great video. That opener was something!
This is what I needed to hear and so many others this is one of my favorite channels because I feel like now a days not many people keep it real and I’m thankful for it
Why is meditation everywhere? In every motivational content?
Because YES. Everytime i feel connected to someone that understood how to improve their work, there's meditation. Every. Goddam. Time.
I'm so happy to see more and more people getting into it. It's a lifechanger, seriously.
I don't
you have some good advices for meditation?
Great message, keep it up man be strong in your journey.
Love the way you explain things man
Man spoke right to my soul. Thanks G
That's a great massage, thanks for the video!
part of the effort you put into changing who you comes from the will to change itself, thank you for all this
this was beautiful and inspirational. thank you Fiko.
that was beautiful bro thank you for this
crying fam this is exacly what we needed
love you bro this was so helpful
That is good bro. Needed to hear this. Thank you with blessings abundant :)
Hats off to you King 👑!! This video popped up in my feed at the right time! Great information and thank you for sharing. 💯
Wow dude this is absolutely amazing and exactly what I needed to hear right now! Thankies 🤗❤️
i like your energy man and i like all the facts ur talkin abt
You're really building me up to look forward and change gor good, man, love your videos
Really love this cause it's straight forward and i agree with you 💯
Video in perfect timing for me! I've been feeling the weight of all of that and have gotten anxious to where i don't move and get anything done. this was a good reframe and reminder, thank you :)
Love his honesty and really got me feeling good about this
Bro!!!! I needed that. Thank you for this video man. I was so bugged out about all of that. I do meditate but I do realize that I need to do better at time budgeting.
thank you so much for this message
Just watched this & your video about if you feel your music is not good enough, you kept it so real man amazing content that's so relatable👏🏿
You speak the truth man. God bless you for spreading life gems to the young Gz trynna making it. Much Respect 💎
That intro was amazing and sooo relatable. “Ding dong team” and “xx” at the end of the email 😂😂😂.
Jesus loves you ! He’s coming back soon. Thank you for this video. Tbh it’s very simple, but it requires structure, discipline, consistency and patience. I love how you broke it down.
Fiko bro, thank you, this helped me a lot, it was an eye opener and it’s very much appreciated, I needed to hear this
Damn. I def clicked on this for a reason. You hit everything spot on. Was just thinking of setting a routine for myself and you've def convinced me. Going to start slowly like you said. Needed this!
Wow! This is really some great and useful advice, Fiko! Thank you very much for sharing this knowledge! ❤
Really well said man. This market is incredible cut-throat and brutal. It’s important to take a step back, and remember why you fell in love with music. Don’t ever lose your love for your passion by stressing yourself about money. ❤
It was the short vid you added in at 4 minutes that added the most value for me. Great Reminder! 💜🙏🏻
Great video man. I needed this.
I needed this so much man, highly appreciated bro. 🙏🏻 I need to slow my thoughts and try to handle all the important things first, the ones that really matter
Good word! Thanks for the inspiration!
Dude, you are awesome. Thanks for this.
your honesty and direct way of talking is massively inspiring. thank you 🙏🏼
Banging advice dude, love your honesty! Thanks for sharing your experience and progress it's inspiring! Also thanks for calling out the unhealthy habits and helping prioritise what's important 💜
Yo great content man! This is the type of mindset that will lead to some awesome music in the future
Thank you brodie i needed this a lot
your videos are so inspiring and mind blowing, thank you very much for that !!!
beautiful advice resonated with most things you said, thank you
Thank you so much for this. It's reinforced and changed my perspective on so many obstacles I've found in committing to my career full time. Fr some of the realest advice I've heard in some time 💯❤
good video, good advices, can confirm this comes from experience, subscribed
I'm 2 mins in and I'm already hooked...the entire intro is how I got started and what I've gone through :o can't wait to finish the vid!
Loved the video and the message behind it. Im also trying to be healthier and was happy to hear your talk about your journery. Liked & subscribed
First video I saw from you and I m hooked, instant follow
Great video bro! Keep it going with the great content
Such a great video. Thank you so much! :)
Thanks for this video! it really spoke to me right when I needed to hear THIS!!!! Love all the way from South Africa!
earned an easy sub from me, this dude has some wise words for us rushing, and/or wanting to get back to the creative aspect of things foreal! really needed to hear this, imma go skate and then come back and make some shit happen!!!! thnx bruv.
Having hobbies is good for inspiration.
Sacrifices are important to maintain productivity.
And REAL BREAKS to turn off are essential to not burn yourself out.
Doing the things you love won't burn you out. It is doing all what you think is necessary to employ to keep doing the things you love.
This is philosopher level advice. We're all a bit guilty of living unhealthily, I know I am. Through selectivity we're all able to shift and bend our own realities. Thank you. (Edit; I subscribed withing the first minute).
You are making big moves bro 💫🤞🏾
amazing content, grateful 4 this!
Amazing video man, Thank you
This man is spittin facts, best producer video I’ve seen all year. Everybody can benefit from watching this
Man, i really needed this, thanks man:')
Love this man. Great central message. When you are disciplined with your time it's a form of self love. The #1 best thing you can do as an artist is create your art.
Listened to the whole closure man your Music is a gem u def hittin the Algorithm👌🏽👌🏽👍🏽
i needed this, thank you man
Keep it up bro, that's what I needed to hear. Big thumbs up!
Thanks for doing this video, you talked about things that I think everbody knows, but nobody take care of it. This video opened my mind
Fiko! thank you so much for this video mann truely! i'm going through this unhealthy phase but gonna change it and be more healthier and creative! TY!
Good video! I can totally relate and agree with you.
Wow, first video I’ve seen from you. Thank you so much for this, you gained a sub!
that was so relatable to me ! & thnx for those tips❤🔥
Another solid video brother! Spirituality is the coolest topic ever man !
thanks man, it sure is : )
this is so valuable, there are so many shiny things/distractions online right now. we're all being spread so thin across so many things making it impossible to make any REAL progress. Double down on the core tasks (make more music) and everything else will fall around it
I like your bringing a correlation between "healthy living" and "efficient time management". Gotta live this vibe of "healthy life space"
Thank you Fiko🙏
Man! I came to your channel by this video!
No one talks like this ! Every broducers felt the same thing! Subbed!🙌
Amazing video, I'll start sceduling my days right away!
Thanks, bro! That's something that has come to my mind these past few days... how much I'm wasting energy and time. Thank you for your words, they were exactly what I needed! I am now switching from consumer to producer. 💪
This video was well made. Good job not only did I learn a lot but I was actually able to take some notes down and immediately begin implementing the energy in that perspective
Damn did this video come at a right time. Getting this nailed down is exactly what I'm struggling with and the way you put it makes a lot of sense. I think I've heard many iterations of this before, but there's just something about the way you present it that resonates with me.
great video i've been making music for three years now and it really can get overwhelming sometimes! i hope other producers see this and can be inspired to follow their passion.
Great advice and something I've been thinking about more lately
great vid man!! that intro hit me like a truck
Bro! This video is such an inspiration. As soon as the video started I was like: "WTF! This guy knows EXACTLY what I'm going through!". The advices you give make a lot of sense. I just love you man! Thanks for your video! I'm sure it's gonna help a lot of producers and artists to get better, more productive, and less overwelmed and stressed in the same time. Brilliant! One Love!