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You Don't Have to Be a Big DJ
Hey gang, This lesson is for those producers who are happy NOT trying to be a BIG DJ. The people who want to get better at producing, release some songs, but mainly just really enjoy the process of making music. This is important. I teach hundreds of producers, and I teach a ton on what it takes to become a professional producer/DJ. But the reality is, the process of chasing that career can become very disheartening because of all the things required beyond just making music. https://www.skool.com/elevate-your-craft/classroom/ac0935cf?md=bba24daa632a4fd8b9aa82f6964b832d
0 likes • 4d
Thanks KJ, this resonates with me. I love making music and would like to release some tracks just as a bucket list thing really, and even if I can get one listener who likes the track and makes a nice comment, I’ll be happy. However, I am currently working on another area of music that I feel I can turn into a business, which will hopefully allow me to carry on making tracks on the side ❤️
New interview, discussing Artist journey, AI, and process
Hey everyone, Here's an interview I did with my good friend Dave Hill Jr. He wrote one of the first Ableton manuals and was a huge supporter of me, helping create the relationship with Ableton and start my first Production / Drumming clinic/workshops with Ableton and Izotope. Interview with Drummer KJ Sawka: Finishing Music, Supportive Systems, and Coaching Artists https://www.davehilljr.com/blog/interview-with-drummer-kj-sawka-finishing-music-supportive-systems-and-coaching-artists
0 likes • 9d
Great interview, thanks for sharing @Kj Sawka
Artist Introduction
Hey everyone, please reply to these questions for everyone to get to know you better - What do you hope to gain from Elevate Your Craft? - Tell us a bit about yourself: What inspired you to start making music: - Where are you at in your journey right now? Your Stats - - What’s the biggest challenge you're currently facing in your music career or creative process? - Have you released any music yet? If so, feel free to share a link — love to hear it! - What’s one goal you’d love to achieve with your music over the next 3–6 months, 12 months?
Artist Introduction
2 likes • May '25
@Ryan Hunter loving the vibe, thanks for sharing your Spotify. Sounds like you should get started ASAP 😄
1 like • 10d
@Timber .D Hey there. What’s been good for me (I presume you mean whilst I’ve been on the mentorship ☺️) is that I have learnt advanced production techniques, how to release music, social media strategies and how to keep motivated, amongst many other things. One of my favourite things though is being part of a great community of artists who support each other.
my new track is coming out 30.05.26!
pre save link : https://hypeddit.com/yoshi/healme
1 like • 11d
Saved, looking forward to this 😃
New lesson / Blog: The Real Reason Artists Fail (It’s Not Talent)
Hey gang, Comment what you think and how you feel about this Most artists don’t fail because they’re untalented. They fail because they can’t emotionally sustain the process long enough to win. “Artists don’t fail because they’re bad. They fail because their nervous system can’t survive the journey.” The biggest myth in music is that success comes down to: - Exposure - Luck - Talent - Connections The reality is simpler, and for some, more difficult: Success depends on whether you can handle being ignored longer than you expected. The Invisible Killer: Being Ignored Most artists assume they’ll fail because: - People hate their music - They get negative comments - They get rejected But that’s not what stops most people. 90% of rising artists don’t quit because of hate. They quit because nothing happens. https://www.skool.com/elevate-your-craft/classroom/ac0935cf?md=4f9a33f140004177b0bda791e8b0efc2
New lesson / Blog: The Real Reason Artists Fail (It’s Not Talent)
2 likes • Apr 12
Love this, thanks KJ. There’s a great film called The Founder, which is about how McDonald’s became one of the biggest real estate companies in the world. Micheal Keaton plays Ray Kroc, the person who the film is about, who was a milkshake machine salesman who pretty much made McDonald’s what it is today, in a pretty ruthless way I must admit. However, the message of determination and persistence over talent are evident throughout the film. The video link below is to the opening sequence, and about half way through he listens to a record that inspired him. The speech on the record is about persistence over everything else. Ray Kroc was 52 when he started his journey to make McDonald’s a world wide success, and as someone who has been making music since I was 16, in one way or another, and now being 51, there’s hope for me yet 😄. https://youtu.be/0BXrxtqX8cQ?si=CjRkcR_mkxNN8g2n
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Warren Hilton
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Post-prod uni lecturer | VR & spatial audio explorer | Music maker | Love creativity & tech

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Joined Apr 12, 2025
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