In-Depth Conversation on Music, Writing and Career

Just 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 Introduction

00:22 Journey into Music Production

01:15 Challenges in Songwriting

02:33 Overcoming Overthinking

03:03 The Importance of Having Fun in the Process

03:27 Learning through Trial and Error

04:03 First Major Project and Breakthrough

06:13 Lessons Learned from Early Career

06:26 The Process of Songwriting

07:10 Volume of Work and Productivity

08:35 Balancing Creativity and Technicality

13:04 Influence of Church and Gospel Music

14:09 Approach to Drums and Groove

15:50 Influence of Playing with Other Musicians

16:48 The Importance of Collaboration

17:57 The Importance of Jam Sessions

18:48 Creating a Groove: Starting with Bass

18:58 Understanding the Goal of Your Music

19:26 The Role of Curiosity in Music Creation

19:59 The Art of Writing Lyrics

20:25 Avoiding Overproduction in Music

21:13 The Voice as an Instrument

22:20 The Dynamics of Co-Writing

23:24 The Importance of Ego in Music Creation

24:29 The Role of Communication in Music

25:21 The Influence of Family on Communication Skills

26:01 The Art of Listening in Music

27:25 The Challenges of Creating a Music Project

27:40 The Process of Creating 'Down to the Root'

29:40 The Struggles of Sticking to a Preconceived Notion

30:46 The Joy of Discovery in Music Creation

31:51 Upcoming Projects and Live Shows

32:35 The Making of 'Love is Enough'

34:40 The Role of Love in Music

35:00 The Influence of Church on Music

35:07 The Misconceptions about Non-Gospel Music