My New Book: Creating for No One – How to Keep Making Music When Nobody Is Listening

A Music Production Guide to Building Habits, Finishing Tracks, and Making a Career as a Producer

Do you have a hard drive full of unfinished tracks? For many music producers, the “eight-bar loop trap” is a career-killer. You have the talent and the gear, but your projects never seem to cross the finish line. This struggle is real, where the initial dopamine hit of a new idea often fades before the arrangement is even started.

Paris-based producer and DJ Play House lived this reality for years. To break the cycle, he developed a radical psychological framework called the Steel Contract.

Why Music Producers Struggle to Finish Tracks

The problem isn’t a lack of creativity; it is often a “mental game” issue. Most producers fail because of:

  • Perfectionism: Over-tweaking a kick drum for hours instead of finishing the song.
  • ADHD Brain Fog: Getting overwhelmed by the thousands of tiny decisions required in a DAW.
  • The Novelty Trap: Starting a new project because the current one feels “boring” during the mixing stage.

A New Approach to Music Discipline

Play House realized that to succeed in the competitive worlds of House, Deep House, and Afro House, he had to stop trying to be “perfect” and start being “disciplined.”

The Steel Contract is a non-negotiable commitment to the process. The core rule is simple: Finish 100 songs regardless of the outcome. By removing the pressure for every song to be a “hit,” you bypass the anxiety that causes writer’s block. You aren’t just making music; you are training your brain to complete tasks. This shift in mindset is what separates hobbyists from professional artists.

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3 Tips for Producing Music

If you find yourself stuck, the Steel Contract suggests these three shifts:

  1. Lower the Stakes: Tell yourself the song doesn’t have to be good; it just has to be done.
  2. Standardize Your Workflow: Use templates to reduce the number of decisions your brain has to make.
  3. The “100 Song” Goal: Treat your first 100 tracks as a “tuition” you pay to the craft. Once you hit 100, the skill of finishing becomes permanent.

Master Your Creative Mindset

Success in the electronic music scene isn’t about having a “special” talent. It is about the grit to keep the ball rolling when the initial excitement disappears. Play House’s journey from personal struggle to a recognized DJ in the Paris scene is proof that the Steel Contract works.

If you are ready to stop hoarding loops and start releasing professional music, this method is your roadmap.

Stop leaving your potential on a hard drive. You can buy the book and learn the full method here: Creating for No One: How to Keep Making Music When Nobody Is Listening

Play House
Play House

Play House is a Paris-based DJ and record producer, creates electronic dance music defined by soulful, rhythmic depth. With millions of streams across major platforms, his immersive soundscapes and hypnotic beats have solidified his reputation, captivating audiences at live performances throughout Paris.

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