10 | Let Go Of The Outcome with Mike Trubetskov

Meet Dr. Mike Metal – biochemist-turned-metal producer, touring guitarist, mixing engineer, and mentor to heavy bands chasing their own unique sound. In this episode, we dive into the art of creating safe creative spaces, building a career in a niche genre, and why letting go of the outcome can change everything. Mike shares insights on AI tools, his upcoming synth course, and the real value of mentorship in music.

 

If you’d like to see more, you can follow Mike on instagram; @ doctor_mike_metal

 

This episode was recorded on 26th April 2025 on the lands of the Woiworung Peoples. We hope that this episode inspires you as a creative person and as a human being.

Thanks for listening, catch you on the next episode.

Psst! We are always on the lookout for creative people to share their story and inspire others. Have you got someone in mind who would love to have a chat? Get in contact with us via Instagram @throughthecreativedoor

 

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CREDITS

Created and Hosted by Alexis Naylor

Music by Alexis Naylor & Ruby Miguel

Edited and Produced by Ruby Miguel

 Hello, my name is Alexis Nailer, and I am your host here at Through The Creative Door. On behalf of myself and my guests, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians on which this podcast is recorded and produced. May we pay our respects to all First Nations people and acknowledge elders past and present.

 

On this podcast, I'll be chatting to an array of creative guests, getting a glimpse into their worlds and having some honest and inspiring conversations along the way. I'm delighted to welcome you to Through The Creative Door.

 

Hi Alex. How about today? 

 

I'm very well. How are you? Really 

 

good. Oh my goodness. Excited to be here. 

 

Thank you so much for letting us come through your creative door. 

 

Appreciate it. Oh, thank you for coming. I think there's a lot to share. 

 

Who are listening, I just spoke to you off mic about how amazing your couch is.

 

Yeah. I feel like every producer, that's just like a given that you're gonna have a comfy couch. 

 

Oh yeah. Absolutely. That you can just Nestle 

 

That's right. 

 

I think it's a good, uh, segue into the conversation. Yes. Because I noticed that some of my friends who don't play music that often come here and become inspired just by sitting here on the couch and they instantly want to pick up a guitar.

 

Like my musicians, uh, my clients come and I do the mix or we do something, track vocals, and then just sit here, chill, take the instrument. They play the gym. So somehow this plays. That I have constructed, I guess, uh, it inspires people and it channels their creativity here. Dunno why. Maybe it's. Comfy. Maybe you can let go here.

 

It's all of the above. It's the vibe. It's the fact that you have Yeah. This beautiful studio. Mm-hmm. Um, but before we launch into questions Yeah. Yeah. I just wanna do a lovely synopsis of you 'cause you are such a talented bear. 

 

I appreciate it. 

 

You are such a talented bear. Your, your start of creative spark started from classical piano when you were a kid.

 

Yeah. You've toured and been a gun on Qatar. I have. Yeah. You've been in lots of bands. 

 

Yeah, a few. 

 

And you are in this amazing space. And now as I wanna say, like A