The challenge is posting as much content in 7 days as you can. Likes, comments, and shares are even better, but overall posting it up is the challenge. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places all get a KJ Sawka sample pack that you don't already have. Or if you have them all, I'll send you an unreleased one. We start at 3:30 PM PST on Tuesday, following our Rhythm Round-up group call.

Hey gang, Lately, I’ve noticed something interesting in our 1:1’s, there’s been a shift in focus. Instead of leaning so heavily on social media growth, more of you are diving deep into production: drum design, mixing, mastering, and trying to finish songs. This is a good thing. These skills are the foundation, the real engine of your music career. Ideally, this comes before we start pushing hard on social media, because promotion only works when there’s a solid product behind it. I know career goals can feel far away sometimes. And it’s true: if your aim is to be the next Skrillex, there’s a lot to do. But this step, building mastery in your craft, is exactly the right move. Every finished track is a building block that makes the bigger dream possible. I’ve also been reflecting a lot on the current state of the music industry. AI is breaking down walls of creativity, not just in graphics with tools like MidJourney, but now within songwriting and production. As a songwriter, it can feel bitter at times. I give this thought every single day, and I keep coming back to the same conclusion: keep my head down in the creativity, make the best music I possibly can, while also keeping a full understanding of what AI is doing and how it’s shaping our industry. Please keep the questions coming, and let me know how you’re doing both in the studio and outside of it.

Happy Monday everyone! And happy Labor Day to our US members. Quick question for our UK crew, do you have a bank holiday today too? I’d love to hear from each of you: What’s the #1 thing you know you need to focus on right now that, if you put more time into it (or gained a bit more knowledge), would create the most growth in your music career? Drop your answer in the comments, I want to see where everyone’s at!

What are things that make you drop everything and have to run into the studio?

Hey everyone, Got a great reference from @Will Salter today while we were talking about teaching, learning, and growth. It got me reflecting on how I approach teaching, how we all learn differently, and how I’m still learning myself, both from my own experiences and from all of you. This whole journey of music, mentorship, and life really is a never-ending process of discovery, and I’m grateful to be navigating it alongside this community. Here's the link if you wanna check it out. https://www.learningstylequiz.com