TÂCHES 🪄

When I'm not making music myself, I help producers build careers rooted in integrity through authentic expression and empowered action.

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

Bedroom Producer → Headline Artist
(WITHOUT Selling Your Soul)
12 weeks. 16 spots. Is this you? 🫵
https://t.co/8gihOnIZzs

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

I've got a treat for y'all this Wednesday.

I've invited Detroit techno LEGEND Claude Young to teach a Bitwig Masterclass in the TÂCHES TEACHES community and guess what?

You're invited for FREE!

Simply join the TÂCHES TEACHES community to attend!

https://t.co/tIPvkhnm8Y

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

Branding for artists is more than just slapping your name on a pretty logo.

Your brand should reflect who you are, authentically and unapologetically.

Imagine it as your artistic fingerprint - unique and impossible to replicate.

Embrace your quirks and passions. Let them guide the melody of your brand.

In a world crowded with carbon copies, the most powerful tool you have is authenticity.

So, own it. Mold it. Push the boundaries of what "branding" means for you as an artist.

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

Tech's evolving, and with it, so should we! Embrace AI and automation, fellow music makers. Why waste precious time on mundane tasks? Let the bots handle that, so you can dive deep into creating tunes that truly reflect your soul.

Sure, some fear AI will steal the humanity from art, but consider this: what mundane tasks can AI tackle, freeing your creative mind? If you can identify and automate, you'll unlock time and energy to craft the music that genuinely resonates with your journey.

For those aiming for true indie success, mastering this symbiosis between tech and creativity is key. Make tech work for you - and scale those dreams! 🪄

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

Creating music without seeking validation is one of the most liberating things you can do as an artist. Often, we measure our work by external approval, but that can create a cycle of dependency on opinions, numbers, and trends. True artistry is found in the practice of accepting your creative process in the moment, without needing it to be acknowledged by others. When you stop worrying about how it will be received, every note becomes an act of self-acceptance. The power in that is transformative. It becomes less about perfection or outcome, and more about connecting with yourself and allowing your ideas to breathe freely. Creativity thrives when it's nurtured in authenticity, not in performance for others.

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

@oddprophet I’ll have you know I have a literal DEGREE in music production. Listen to my gospel.

[Oddprophet @oddprophet]

not to rage bait but

because I have a university degree in music

my opinions are irrefutably right

and anyone without a musical education is completely and utterly wrong everytime forever

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

It’s funny how we often separate creativity from business. For artists, especially musicians, that divide can feel massive—as if embracing strategy somehow taints the art. Here’s the real question: Does turning your craft into a business kill the magic, or can it actually *amplify* your capacity for meaningful, sustained creation?

There’s a very real strength in owning not only your music but also the framework that supports it. Crafting songs and charting business strategies both require vision. They both demand listening, understanding your audience, and finding ways to connect at a deeper level—but we tend to only respect one side of that equation. Creativity doesn’t have to exist in isolation, distant from “the grind.” Sometimes it thrives because of it. Both profit and passion are fuel for longevity.

And before anyone says “selling out,” let’s be clear: knowing how to sustain yourself isn’t selling out, it’s staying in the game. The question isn’t how to be popular for a second, but how to sustain *purpose* across years—how to make sure the art doesn’t flicker out because the reality of life hits harder than inspiration.

This balance—art and commerce—has been misunderstood for too long. The smart, entrepreneurial artist doesn’t hold their nose and dive reluctantly into “business.” They mold it to suit *their* vision, on their terms. Whether you think of yourself more as a musician or a strategist, remember: the more you bring these forces together, the more you reclaim the power to *create* what you want, for as long as you want.

How are you balancing the raw, creative energy of your art with the calculated moves needed to sustain it?

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

The irony of the modern musician's hustle is that instead of losing sleep over melodies, we're often burning out over marketing. We’re scratching our heads on how to be more algorithm-friendly, how to post “at the right time,” or how to write those “engaging captions.” It’s almost like we’re more content creators than artists these days.

But there’s a shift happening.

Imagine freeing up all that headspace by letting AI take over the repetitive stuff - the dry processes we never signed up for. Automating content creation, scheduling, and even replying to some of those inquiries doesn't remove the human touch - it allows us to refocus it where it MATTERS. It makes space to create without distraction, to spend time in the studio without guilt, to remember why we started this in the first place: **making music.**

Let’s be real - the most successful independent musicians won’t be the ones stuck micromanaging every detail. It’ll be those that understand how to let go of control where it isn’t necessary. Automation isn't the enemy, it's the unsung collaborator.

Funny how we spend so much time trying to “grow” our audience, while the better move might just be stepping back and giving ourselves more bandwidth to grow as artists.

Ask yourself - do you really want to be the best producer you can be, or the best at posting to Instagram twice a day? Because the game’s two totally different things.

#MusicLife #AIforCreatives #IndieMusician

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

Are you tired of wasting hours sifting through @splice , @Loopmasters , or @YouTube just to settle on a sample that’s meh?

Imagine a world where you don’t have to rely on luck or dig endlessly to find something truly unique.

What if you could generate the exact sound you need - tailored to your vision, infused with your style, and guaranteed to be unlike anything out there?

That, my friend, is the magic of A.I. sampling.

Next week, I’m hosting a masterclass to show you exactly how to use A.I. as the ultimate creative tool.

If you’re ready to go beyond traditional sampling and unlock a new level of originality, sign up here: https://t.co/faNJER3LSx

#AIMusic #aiartist #musicproducer #housemusic

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

@WeAreElektron Can I have a review copy? Who do I reach out to about partnerships?

[Elektron @WeAreElektron]

Digitone II - the latest creature in our history of digital products with an FM synthesis heart. But for this box, FM is only half the story. There are multiple additional forms of digital synthesis to explore with, meaning a deeper and broader variety of melodic and percussive sounds to get lost in, all across more tracks, more voices, and more features. Discover #DigitoneII: https://t.co/8yHMmHmylz

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

@hvdesmusic Neighbors cat

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@natemixing Bitwig hands down

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

If you’re waiting for a label to sign and release your music, you’re putting your future on hold ⏸️

63% of my total Spotify streams (44,000,000+) come from tracks I released myself.

Out of my top 10 Spotify tracks, 7 were self-released (with those 7 alone accounting for over 21,000,000 of my total streams)

Starting my own label, GLITTER COWBOY, changed everything.

It let me release music on my own terms, build momentum, and grow my fanbase.

If I had waited for other labels, I wouldn’t be where I am today.

Don’t wait for someone else to give you permission.

Start your own label, release your music, and take control of your future. 🚀

Feel free to DM me for guidance on how you can do the same!

[TÂCHES 🪄 @tachesteaches]

@jkylxhyde @KAASIOfficial

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@khold_official Very inspiring.

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@infektdubstep I'm on Twitter again. Hello mate 👋🏻

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@infektdubstep @Ableton Yeah they seem to love showcasing super strange, experimental stuff