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
Sometimes good things take their time, and staying committed is half the battle. Mastering a skill or trade requires time and dedication; however, the process itself can also sometimes wear peopleās patience out. Many become frustrated and exit early before reaching their goals, but for LA-based artist,Ā JoshĀ SturgesĀ staying his course just means heās doing something right. Not only a DJ and producer but label owner too, he shares important steps he took to flip the switch from an amateur way of thinking to a bulletproof mindset needed on the quest to go pro.
