mindset Archives – Soundfly

Why Musicians Should Learn to Think Like a Chicken Farmer

Probably one of the strangest mental leaps we’ve made here on Flypaper to date, but Caleb Murphy makes a solid argument here. Do you agree?

Building Your Confidence as a Songwriter

Action always invariably beats inaction; here’s a set of tools to help you battle your lacking confidence, and create with active fervor!

The Hard Truth: Mixing Is Lonely

Working with collaborators is the best way to stay accountable to your goals and deadlines, but sometimes you’ve got to go it alone. Here’s some advice.

How to Stay Motivated, Even When You Feel Like the Biggest Sack of Potatoes Ever

Motivating yourself is hard right now — whether your shows are cancelled or your studio sessions remain impossible with social distancing — but we can help.

How a Positive Listening Habit Will Make You a Better Musician

Active Listening is a great skill for musicians to develop when looking to improve but Passive Listening helps to provide a foundation for positive mindset.

Why You Should Always Be Booking

Booking shows is tough, but here are some solid reasons why it’s worth every ounce of your bands’ energy to keep at it and work hard to improve.

Finding Success in Music Without Focusing on Success

A short and sweet think piece on how to find success in the music industry without focusing on what that success tends to represent (fame).

How to Eliminate the Obstacles Hindering Your Success

Fears, anxiety, and doubt cripple musicians day in and day out, and their abilities to drive toward success, but a subtle mindset shift can help.

The One Thing You Must Do to Make Money from Your Music

Musicians condem themselves to failure by subscribing subconsciously to the “starving artist” mentality, but it’s time to shift the paradigm and start anew.