One artist I work with - I found an unusual tool for them. In fact, I’ve never used it as a solo tool before - I have a game I play that uses a blending of artists to help the artist break out of their idea of themselves, create expression they didn’t even know they could do. It’s super fun!

I always listen to the in-ear mix when I work with an artist. One artist, after 3 years of touring, was not having fun anymore, not feeling inspired. No wonder he wasn’t inspired, he wasn’t hearing music anymore, he was hearing a computer click.

By putting his voice in his own spotlight, he was criticizing and checking himself all show long - not having fun or being expressive. He wasn’t inspired because he wasn’t hearing music and he wasn’t doing what he always loved.

Your focus changes everything.