#26: Nik Cherwink On Channeling Creativity & When To Market Your Music

In this twenty-sixth episode of The EDM Prodcast, I chat with Nik Cherwink, the Industry Advisor at the renowned Icon Collective Music Production School. This interview touches upon truly important topics for aspiring producers, especially in regards to the power of a community like the one Icon Collective has built for it’s students. Beyond that, Nik offers a wealth of knowledge and his perspective on what connects listeners to artists, and how to develop that connection. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Download a free PDF containing tips from podcast guests: edmprod.com/podtips --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Are you a trance producer? Would you like to be? Do you get excited when you think about crafting a beautiful melody or driving bassline? Start to Finish: Uplifting Trance Edition is a comprehensive 12-video tutorial where I walk you through the creation of an uplifting trance track, explaining the process step-by-step. You’ll pick up tricks, techniques, and develop key production skills that will aid you in your next project. Think of it like me being in the studio with you. edmprod.com/uplifting --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What we talk about: - How to approach networking - Channeling creativity - Finding inspiration to deal with writer’s block - Surrounding yourself with people along the same path - When to start marketing yourself as an artist - Figuring out your identity and authenticity in music Cool stuff mentioned in the show: - ‘Think And Grow Rich’ by Napoleon Hill: http://amzn.to/1XXfdhC Nik Cherwink on the web: http://www.iconcollective.com http://www.twitter.com/nikcherwink