#36: Chris Rucks - Don't Make Beats Like Me

Chris "MAYDAY" Rucks doesn't want you to make the same mistakes he made. He wants to save you time and prepare you for the journey. Most producers make the same mistakes as producers before them. To help combat this, Chris Rucks has written Don't Make Beats Like Me - 24 Powerful Laws to Guide You Towards Success As a Music Producer. The book breaks down a host of challenges most producers will face and explains how to handle them. It's a bit like a warning sign, a shoulder to cry on, and a slap in the face all at the same time. Chris dishes the sometimes harsh realities of what it really means to be a successful music producer.

I had a great chat with Chris. He is full of deep insights and wisdom, as well as some obvious truths that are easy to underestimate. I've been able to preview a few chapters of his book and it left me feeling inspired and prepared. The issues he raises can be enough to stop producers in their tracks, but Chris has a way of making you feel as if you can make it through the journey, without ever sugar-coating it or pulling his punches. 

Enjoy this talk and be sure to pick up his book!

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Show Notes:

• Don't Make Beats - Chris's Website
• Don't Make Beats Like Me - Hard copy of the book via Amazon
• Don't Make Beats Like Me - iTunes digital copy
• The Blog - Words of wisdom from Chris's Blog
• Instagram - A steady dose of visual inspiration
• Be Focused Pro - Focus Timer

Essential recommended reading by Chris Rucks:

• The Way of the Superior Man
• The Alchemist
• The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
• An Enemy Called Average