Hey there, I’m Joe!

Welcome to Mind Over Mixbus – the blog, podcast, and channel dedicated to helping home studio musicians finish more music by working smarter, not harder.

Why Mind Over Mixbus?

If you’re a songwriter, producer, or part-time music maker with more ideas than finished tracks, you’re not alone. Like a lot of self-taught musicians making music at home, I spent years bouncing between unfinished sessions and chasing tutorials, but lacking the clarity and confidence to actually finish anything.

Sound familiar?

I started Mind Over Mixbus to share the tools, systems, and mindset shifts that have helped me break that cycle — and to offer encouragement and practical strategies for musicians who are trying to balance creativity with limited time, focus, and energy.

This isn’t about being perfect. It’s about making real progress.

What Makes Mind Over Mixbus Different?

A lot of music production content focuses on gear, plugins, or mixing tricks. All of that is great — but most of us aren’t stuck because we don’t know what button to press. We’re stuck because we can’t find the time, we lose momentum, or we get overwhelmed by the number of unfinished projects piling up.

That’s why Mind Over Mixbus is all about:

• Mindset and productivity strategies tailored for musicians
• Workflow systems that reduce friction and help you stay focused
• Real-world tips for organizing, finishing, and releasing your music
• Encouragement from someone who’s figuring it out too

Who It’s For

If you’re a:

• Parent trying to make music after the kids go to bed
• Hobbyist looking to take your music more seriously
• Creative person juggling a job, family, and music goals
• Music producer overwhelmed by a graveyard of old sessions

You’re in the right place.

What You’ll Find Here

• Blog posts and podcast episodes that tackle mindset, workflow, and strategy
• Real talk about the psychological side of creative work
• Templates, tools, and frameworks to help you get organized
• Behind-the-scenes looks at how I’m applying this stuff to my own music projects

My Journey

I’m a songwriter, producer, and mixer with a full-time job, a toddler, and a history of letting half-finished ideas pile up for years. I started making music as a teenager, fell in love with production, and spent way too long tweaking instead of releasing.

It took me a long time to get here, but now I’m focused on doing things differently: building better habits, finishing what I start, and helping other musicians do the same. I don’t have it all figured out, but I’m making progress — and I want to help you do the same.

Let’s Connect

Mind Over Mixbus is a growing community of home studio musicians who care more about doing the work than chasing perfection.

Subscribe to the podcast, explore the blog, or feel free to reach out.

Let’s finish more music — together.