13 steps to finishing tracks like a pro

 hey i'm jon.

Music’s been in my life for as long as I can remember—from school bands to late-night sessions, to record shops, clubs, and everything between. But discovering electronic music in college was the turning point. That’s when it stopped being a hobby—and became something else entirely.

Over the years, I’ve toured, released, held residencies, and run labels and shops. I’ve written tracks, built teams, and led sound design in spaces far outside the club. And through it all, I’ve learned what it takes—not just to make music, but to keep making it.

This guide pulls together some of the core lessons that stuck with me: ways to break out of the loop, push past blocks, and build work that holds up. It’s clear, honest, and it's meant to get you unstuck.

If any of that sounds like where you’re at, grab the guide. See what lands.