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Ten Ten Ten
In this episode, we explore the TEN–TEN–TEN rule: before you make a decision, ask how it will feel in 10 minutes, 10 hours, and 10 days.
It’s a simple way to zoom out and choose trajectory over impulse. Applied to...
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Nine-Square 3x3 Cube
In this episode, we explore the power of the 3×3 framework: three rows, three columns, nine squares.
When music production feels overwhelming, compress it into nine clear categories. Whether it’s mixing, songwriting,...
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Eight Minutes Per Day
In this episode, we explore a simple practice: eight minutes of meditation per day.
No extremes—just a small, consistent ritual to train attention. The same focus you build by returning to your breath strengthens your...
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The Seven Chakras
In this episode, we explore an ancient model of seven levels of alignment—and map it to the music production process.
From vision and songwriting to recording, editing, mixing, and mastering, each stage represents a...
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Lean Six Sigma
In this episode, we borrow a principle from Lean Six Sigma: reduce waste, reduce variation, improve the system.
Creative sessions may feel emotional, but behind every smooth workflow is structure. Using simple...
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The Five AM Club
In this episode, we explore the core idea behind The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma: reclaim your mornings to reclaim your focus.
Waking early isn’t about discipline for its own sake—it’s about protecting uninterrupted...
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The Four Agreements
Inspired by The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, this episode explores four simple disciplines that can transform your studio life:
Be impeccable with your word. Don’t take anything personally. Don’t make...
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The Rule of Threes
Three is the perfect amount.
In this episode, we explore why structure built in threes—beginning, middle, end—creates clarity and momentum in music production. Songs, mixes, and even creative goals feel lighter when...
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Cheap. Fast. Great. Pick two.
Cheap. Fast. Great. Pick two.
In this episode, we explore the classic creative triangle and how it applies directly to music production. Every project forces a choice: speed, quality, or cost. You can prioritize...
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How You Do One Thing Is How You Do Everything
How you do one thing is how you do everything.
In this episode, we explore how the smallest habits in your music sessions—naming tracks, organizing files, choosing sounds with care—shape the quality of your final...
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LevelsFM Ep.12 Christa Couture
Watch video episodes on YouTube. In this episode Christa and Futch talk about storytelling, dramatic pauses, spaces, connection, reinvention, sweat lodges, hostels in Amsterdam, Gershwin, Boomerang, Mom World, finding...
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LevelsFM Ep.11 Julian AKA Who
Watch video episodes on YouTube. In this episode Julian and Futch talk about Columbia, FL Studio, Ableton Live, simplicity, limitations, songwriting drills, Reese bass, London Summers, London Future, Ryan Reynolds,...
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