Seeing an opportunity to give back, DJ and producer Julien Earle took to YouTube. It became an outlet for him to share his music production knowledge and create an online community. The Los Angeles-based artist shares more about why he decided to leverage the online world as a means to not only provide value but continue learning himself. He also imparts some advice to his fellow aspiring artists. Read more
In the last six years, Space Yacht has grown beyond an event series into a brand. Space Yacht founders Rami Perlman and Henry Lu saw their platform as a way to share their love of house music within their community while also giving rising local talent an opportunity to showcase their art. As COVID-19 forced many music industry members to pivot, Rami and Henry both found themselves with time on their hands, something they had been struggling to have more of prior to the pandemic. Creating opportunity out of adversity, Rami and Henry sunk their teeth into new projects. They talk about how building consistent habits have helped them grow into a brand and their commitment to remaining authentic in every endeavor, especially on social media. The founders also discuss why talent comes first over social following when it comes to music.
Sometimes the hardest part is showing up in life, and social media doesnāt necessarily help with your focus. DJ and producerĀ NauferĀ decided to unplug to create more mindful habits and help with cooking beats in the studio. He also talks about why life is about the journey, not so much the destination.
The music industry isnāt for the faint of heart. It can take years upon years to get your ābig break,ā and you never know when that moment will come. Be comfortable and okay with the unknown. Los Angeles-based artistĀ D.ZeledonĀ is in it for the long haul and with 10 years under his belt as an electronic music artist he recognizes he still has much to learn but also is very proud of his accomplishments over the years. He shares his biggest source of motivation on a personal and industry level and why creating authentic relationships is so important.
Jelaniās love affair with music started at home and transferred to the dance floor. Taking advantage of his local resources, Jelani learned early on the importance of supporting the community to open doors. As his love turned into a passion, Jelani started turning his hobby into a serious pursuit. He’s learned that as it’s important to land a ābig breakā success comes in many forms. Donāt forget to enjoy the process of music-making. The Angeleno talks about his first introduction to electronic music as well as how giving helps create relationships.
Setting goals help you focus but without intention, there is no direction. You can be moving but are you moving forward or making progress? ArtistMap member Jonny Maven shares why heās deliberate in everything he does when it comes to music and why building community is essential to growing as an artist.Ā
Motivation gets you started but discipline keeps you growing, ArtistMap member Stephen Disario knows all too well that habits can only take you so far. Setting and maintaining a structure makes the world of a difference in helping you achieve results. He talks about the strong mindset he’s cultivated over the years thanks in part to his mother and also shares why managing expectations has helped him grow as an artist. Read more
Music has always been in ArtistMap memberĀ Trovarsi‘s life. Before diving into the world of electronic music,Ā jazz and blues along with classical instruments were present in her life. As “adulting” became a thing, music took a backseat, but she shows why it’s never too late to start something and the importance of creating your own opportunity. Read more
Matt Salamone, or better known as Secus, knows a thing or two about discipline. Balancing not only his musical career but a “9 to 5” job, Secus creates a tight structure for his daily workflow. He also shares a few personal lessons he’s learned over the last 15 plus years since he first started his artist journey. Read more
