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In-Depth Conversation on Music, Writing and CareerJust D.C. discusses his journey and evolution as a musician, beginning as a church musician and continuing to produce music in 2017 and turning songwriting into a career. He discloses his struggles and successes, his approach to creating music, and the influence of playing with other musicians on his own work. He goes on to talk about his previous and upcoming music projects, emphasizing on the importance of love as a central theme. Additionally, he discusses the process of songwriting, the value of collaboration, and his experience mixing his music.00:00 Introduction00:22 Journey into Music Production01:15 Challenges in Songwriting02:33 Overcoming Overthinking03:03 The Importance of Having Fun in the Process03:27 Learning through Trial and Error04:03 First Major Project and Breakthrough06:13 Lessons Learned from Early Career06:26 The Process of Songwriting07:10 Volume of Work and Productivity08:35 Balancing Creativity and Technicality13:04 Influence of Church and Gospel Music14:09 Approach to Drums and Groove15:50 Influence of Playing with Other Musicians16:48 The Importance of Collaboration17:57 The Importance of Jam Sessions18:48 Creating a Groove: Starting with Bass18:58 Understanding the Goal of Your Music19:26 The Role of Curiosity in Music Creation19:59 The Art of Writing Lyrics20:25 Avoiding Overproduction in Music21:13 The Voice as an Instrument22:20 The Dynamics of Co-Writing23:24 The Importance of Ego in Music Creation24:29 The Role of Communication in Music25:21 The Influence of Family on Communication Skills26:01 The Art of Listening in Music27:25 The Challenges of Creating a Music Project27:40 The Process of Creating 'Down to the Root'29:40 The Struggles of Sticking to a Preconceived Notion30:46 The Joy of Discovery in Music Creation31:51 Upcoming Projects and Live Shows32:35 The Making of 'Love is Enough'34:40 The Role of Love in Music35:00 The Influence of Church on Music35:07 The Misconceptions about Non-Gospel Music
