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May 1, 2025 56 mins
- FREE PACKS Free Wavium Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/wavium Free Phaseus Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/phaseus Free This F**cking Song Sample Pack → https://www.dawnation.net/thissong ______________________________________________________________ - EPISODE OVERVIEW In this episode of Behind The DAW, we interview Grammy-winning producer and founder of Beat Academy, Ill Factor, to uncover what it really takes to build a sustainable, successful music career. This isn’t just another conversation about plugins, DAWs, or marketing hacks. We’re getting real about the emotional, mental, and strategic foundations that top-tier producers build long before the hits come. Together, we break down: - Why your music is not your identity — and why that's a good thing. - How to stop being crushed when people don’t like your music. - Why mentorship is the ultimate cheat code to building a career that actually lasts. - How to create a firm foundation that fuels both your creativity and your longevity. - What Ill Factor learned firsthand working with legends like Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Jason Derulo, Kelly Rowland, and even composing for Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance. - The overlooked mental shifts that separate hobbyists from professionals. Whether you’re feeling stuck, taking rejection too personally, or wondering what it really takes to thrive long-term — this episode will challenge and empower the way you think about your music, your career, and yourself. Subscribe for more deep dives into music production, mindset mastery, and building the career you were born for. 🎛️ 🏆 ______________________________________________________________ - COURSES Crywolf Masterclass → https://www.dawnation.net/crywolfmasterclass ______________________________________________________________ - ABOUT DAW NATION DAW Nation is a dedicated education platform for music producers. We help producers master sound design, build sustainable careers, and scale their creative businesses. From advanced tutorials to deep-dive interviews, we fuse psychology, systems, and strategy to help you level up in and out of the DAW. ______________________________________________________________ - OTHER RESOURCES In The DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/inthedaw Behind The DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/behindthedaw Oh My DAW Episodes: https://www.dawnation.net/ohmydaw Bonus Content: https://www.dawnation.net/bonus Free Downloads: https://www.dawnation.net/free ______________________________________________________________ - SOCIAL MEDIA & COMMUNITY Email Newsletter: https://www.dawnation.net/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daw_nation/ Discord: https://discord.gg/ACsjHaGZMY TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@daw_nation Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daw-nation-podcast/id1294386350 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2SZMjBBAd52BE3BBWHAJFR Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dawnationpodcast X: https://x.com/daw_nation Threads: https://www.threads.net/@daw_nation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawnationofficial Snapchat: https://snapchat.com/t/nHQpdoKZ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wyatttroy/
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