Make an Album With Mike (MAWMer Flexible 5)
Make an Album With Mike (MAWMer Flexible 5)
Get 50% off: 1 x US$100 today, then 4 x US$100 monthly
I'm working closely with a small group of musicians and producers for 3 months to complete our albums by December 13th 2024. Whether you're making a release-ready album or a collection of 10-12 individual songs/tracks, the "Make an Album With Mike" (MAWM) program will mean you get a bunch of high-quality music release ready!
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Here are the 4 Phases of Making an Album
Aug 23 - Sept 19: Preparation
On Aug 23 (Aug 24 for Aus/NZ), we will meet for our "Preparation Session".
Here I'll show you precisely how to get ready to make the best album you can.
This phase is light on commitment and time.
You'll experiment to gain clarity on your musical direction.
And I'll help you organise and arrange your life outside the studio.
This will set you up so that even with work, family, friends and life - you can laser-focus on making the best possible album.
Sept 20 - Oct 17: Idea Generation
Extreme quantity is the best method to create high-quality songs that work together.
So we'll turbocharge your idea generation to discover what your album could become.
(I can’t wait to see your “amazed” face when this happens!) 🤓
Oct 18 - Nov 14: Execution
First, you'll say "no" to most of the ideas you’ve made.
So you can focus on those which resonate.
You'll still work on more than ends up on the final album so you won't have to force ANYTHING.
By focusing on the best, building draft arrangements that "just work" is a breeze.
Nov 14 - Dec 12: Presentation
By now, some songs will be "musts". Others will be "possibles".
Starting with the "musts", we'll go deep into solving the problems in your album tracks.
Together we’ll iron out the issues between you and that album you can be proud of!
Our final deadline is December 13
This gives us a week to finish up any bits and pieces, so you can work on getting the tracks release ready (or released).
Here’s how the Make an Album With Mike program works:
M.A.W.M. Team Coaching
Every Thursday, we will meet for 2 hours. We'll alternate between:
a. Thoughtnado Sessions (bi-weekly from Sept 20)
"Thoughtnados" are my thinking tools designed to deliver deep insight into your music. Thinking like this increases the quality of your music AND removes wasted hours of frustration.
b. Studio Hours (bi-weekly from Sept 27)
I will personally help you solve the inevitable problems you’ll face making your album.
Bring music for feedback.
Or a problem you're stuck on.
Together we’ll find a breakthrough.
NOTE: to keep it simple, ALL SESSIONS start at the same time - 3pm EST (New York).
PLUS: All sessions are recorded. So if you can’t make it you won’t miss a thing.
Weekly Music Sessions
In these sessions, you'll make your music with others making theirs.
You'll do this live on Zoom or join the recorded replays.
This is "Solo Collaboration" - a weekly lightning bolt of motivation and clarity. 2.5 hours of focused music-making feels like 2.5 minutes!
I'll give you step-by-step music games to unlock your unique style. I design them bespoke for the group's needs and wants at every phase.
These sessions start at 3pm on 3pm on Sept 22, then weekly until Dec 8.
(NOTE: All sessions are recorded if this doesn't work with your schedule. So you can do them when you want.)
Plus, as a bonus:
After the MAWM program finishes on December 13, you'll get lifetime access to the live weekly Make Music With Mike session to continue making music!
M.A.W.M. Team Community
You'll also join a private MAWM-only area of the Make Music Your Life Tribe. Between sessions, we'll share successes, stay accountable, and solve your problems.
“Sweet Release!” Bonus Session
MAWM is focused on making the album, so you'll have it done by December 13.
But in this final session, after celebrating our success, we'll focus on releasing and promoting your album to maximise exposure.
I've run the original MAWM five times and the new "Unique" version once. While this new upgraded MAWM follows the same overall structure, it contains new approaches and methods.
If you've done MAWM or my previous unique style training, I can't wait to share the new insights I've discovered from making my albums over the last couple of years!
Frequently Asked Questions
When do the Live Sessions happen?
There will be two weekly sessions - Magic Music Machine sessions and Thoughtnado/Studio Hours sessions - until the album deadline.
Every Music Machine session will be on Monday at 5AM Brisbane.
(Note: This time zone does NOT observe Daylight Savings Time)
If you're living outside of Australia, the sessions happen at:
Monday at 5AM Sydney
Sunday at 8PM London
Sunday at 9PM Berlin
Sunday at 12PM Los Angeles
Sunday at 3PM New York
Every Thoughtnado/Studio Hours will be on Friday at 5AM Brisbane.
If you're living outside of Australia, the sessions happen at:
Friday at 5AM Sydney
Thursday at 8PM London
Thursday at 9PM Berlin
Thursday at 12PM Los Angeles
Thursday at 3PM New York
I'm worried I'll miss out if I can't be there for all Live Sessions...
You won't miss anything! The purpose of MAWM is for you to make an album WITHOUT destroying your life. :)
You do NOT have to make every weekly session. The reason there are so many is to provide support when you need it and to make each individual session less important.
The “Thoughtnado” sessions are more important (as we’ll be doing thinking exercises to help with the album.
But the Studio Hours sessions are simply Q&A / coaching sessions, which are optional.
I don’t think there’s anyone who came to all the sessions (except me and another coach)! In fact, a few people didn’t make any and simply did the program using the recordings. They loved it!
Plus, with the recordings, I make it very easy for you to catch up. I clearly mark the videos you can ignore and those which are essential.
What if I can’t make a session?
No worries! While it’s ideal to attend live, for Make an Album With Mike there are replays of the live sessions so you can always catch up if you have to miss a live session.
I make it very easy for you to catch up. I clearly mark the videos you can ignore and those which are essential.
How long do I have access?
You have access to the recordings of all sessions for life. In addition, you have lifetime access to the Magic Music Machine sessions.
How long are the live sessions?
The Magic Music Machine sessions are 2 hours 30 minutes. The Thoughtnado/Studio Hours are 2 hours (occasionally we run over, but you don't have to stay the entire time).
Make an Album With Mike (MAWMer)
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Make an Album With Mike (MAWMer Flexible 5)
Get 50% off: 1 x US$100 today, then 4 x US$100 monthly
I'm working closely with a small group of musicians and producers for 4 months. Together we'll complete our albums by December 13th 2024. Whether you're making a release-ready album or a collection of 10-12 individual songs/tracks... The "Make an Album With Mike" (MAWM) program will mean you get a bunch of high-quality music release ready!