Rick Rubin's Advice for Creators 

"If you're not interested in working on it any more, it's done." This is huge.

instead of trying to hire Rick and have him produce for you, learn from his words and embrace his creative thinking and approach!! That's what it's all about!

2:02 "My goal is not to form an opinion, it's to understand" That's essential for all collaborative art. Put that on a poster.

When Rick was speaking about "the source" it made me think about how 2 people could be writing the same kind of song but 1 gets played on the radio or Spotify or wherever and the other one we'll never get to hear. I think if you have a song and even if you think it's similar to another you should still try to get it heard. "The source" opened up to more than 1 person for a reason. 2 different perspectives of the same kind of song is actually 2 completely different songs, 2 different vibes. Don't throw it away just because someone else got theirs on the radio first. Go for it.

Im a performing musician and songwriter. Rick is probably the most knowledgable person in music today! He's worked with basically every big name and still is so HUMBLE! Has worked on so many #1 albums and still says that art is about experimenting and not about being "right" bc there is no right or wrong in art.

I love listening to Rick Rubin talk. He understands artistry. I have a friend that thinks I should create art with the intent of it being liked by others. It shocked him that I never considered it. I make it to my own liking. Hearing Rick talk about creation in that same spirit is cool.

The way this man thinks and is, he could have chosen any career and been sucessful. Very inspiring human being.

Producer Rick Rubin explaining the Zen of Music. This is the true path that the Art form has to take to overcome the soulless, AI generated, drag-n-drop, songwriting-by-committee drivel that threatens to overtake the airwaves. Let's bring heart and soul back to music. And thank you Rick Rubin for your guidance. Peace.

Rick’s creative process is a process for life.. This doesn’t just represent a way to approach art, but how to approach many professional relationships and in solving problems 🙏🏻

the ruthless edit and the simplicity parts are amazing 3:36

“We know close to nothing. If we embrace that not knowing we’ll have a healthier experience going through life.” - Rick Rubens So many gems in this interview!

"Creativity thrives in the unknown"

As a visual artist, I found this incredibly inspiring. His take on collaboration is spot on for any art form and discipline. Also, great take on moving the furniture around during downtime; creating in a different way.

I know this is easier said than done, but being surrounded by apathetic and unsupportive people reacting to our compositions and creations may be a blessing in disguise: Despite it hurting in the moment, I know that for many of us (especially me), worrying about what other people are going to say about our art is an enormous obstacle, and pulls us away from authenticity. Considering what other people think about our work invites paralyzing anxiety, and is my personal and ever-present reason for regularly practicing being inauthentic, which is death to the artist, (again, especially me). If we already know that those around us are going to be “meh” and not care about what we create, that in itself can be incredibly freeing, as we are now unhooked from the chains of others’ expectations, that would otherwise keep us down. I believe there is never an end to making others satisfied by our own actions, it becomes a wound that is impossible to heal. I believe that it will indeed hurt a little every time we think about the people around us either being critical of or not caring about our art, but perhaps we should practice recognizing that hurt as a noble, artistic suffering to be proud of, and that to truly be authentic (which is a courageous goal that results in the most satisfying creations), the momentary hurt is a burden we must carry. I believe the trick is recognizing the hurt for what it is, and intentionally refusing to let it get in our way; making a conscious decision and realization that we will experience much pain in all of our lives, but we’ll be damned if we let it prevent us from doing what’s most important to us. Like everything else in life, this takes practice. But I believe it is worth it, for you, me, and all of us. Your creative voice matters, and it is important to the world. Although I BELIEVE many things, there are also a few things that I KNOW, and this is one of them: Not only is your voice and your art incredibly important, but our world NEEDS it, and together, that’s all of us, despite how isolated we might feel, are better for it, connected by your courage to share your art. Dig it. Hang in there, you’re not alone, and keep fighting the good fight! -NicoXociN

For me, Rick Rubin just defined the difference between art and product. Art is something you make for you, the audience, "You can't make art with someone else in mind." I think that becomes product; something you make to please some other audience. And that's Led Zeppelin compared to Menudo.

Does anyone else experience losing motivation while working alone? Cause as he speaks of working with musicians, that’s something I feel like helps the creative process as I get stuck a lot of times doing my own thing over & over again. Haha it’s always nice to do what you love with other people that have the same passion for the same thing.

One of my lifelong dreams is to create an album with the genius himself. This man gets it. One day 🙏🏻

This video could be titled, "Rick Rubin's Advice". His approach to art applies in so many places. Listening! The ruthless edit!

I really hope I get to meet Rick Rubin one day, he has so much knowledge & teachings & just his presence alone in the same room would be a blessing to experience. I can tell he truly speaks from the heart & acts from the soul. Thankful for this piece you produced & posted for us all to see. This opened my eyes a lot to things I’m doing in my creative process that might be why I’ve lost enjoyment in some areas.

So good to hear from a master creator! Loved the bit about running with an idea and not waiting, because that idea will find a way to show up in the world somewhere, through someone, because it's the idea's 'time'. Thanks for sharing your experience and wisdom Rick, super inspiring!

This man has a such beautiful energy I’ve never seen before. I can’t help myself but every time I see him I think that’s how I imagine god comes to earth. Like in dragon ball in a very uncommon way. He really makes me happy with his presents even trough the screen.

Love Rick's humility and the way he looks at the world

"We are vehicles for information that when it's ready to come through it comes through and the people who have good antennas pick up the signal [...] the time has come for that idea"

8:41 that, hit me emotionally so hard, and I think I know why. I need this mans words in my life more often.

I always like the description of the ideas just being out there and you're finding them. When I'm making music it feels like that sometimes. My brains catches on something and I gotta dig that musical idea out.

💯 It’s true art has no rules. Creating is called creating for a reason. Inspiration is creation.

Spot on! New found respect for Rick. Known of his work for years but this is the first interview I’ve ever seen from him. It’s obvious he’s found his calling and no wonder he’s as respected as he is.

Thank you, I needed to hear this! As someone who is very insecure about his art sometimes, I really needed to hear what Rick Rubin had to say in regards to creativity, and creating things for ourselves instead of the outside world

I could listen to Rick talk all day. Elite level human 🙏🏾

This is great advice for giving feedback to my students in whatever thing they're making. I'm too quick to evaluate and form an opinion rather than trying to understand what the person is trying to say. This also applies to critique groups and workshops

Rick is quite the philosopher. Even looks a bit like what we imagine Socrates may look. Especially the bit about ‘asking questions’

I'm at the crossroad where the music industry is so saturated with talent that I get discouraged to know what to make or where to begin. I really needed to listen to this interview. So much so, I was on this man's every word. I was scrolling for the past 3 days just scrolling. But now it's time to get on the grind. Cheers!

Amazing stuff. Creativity. Inspiration. Grateful for him speaking of creativity in a broader way and not just music production.

“i believe we know close to nothing…about anything” this made me crack tf up

This was really fascinating, thank you for posting it! I will definitely be checking out the full interview as well.

Right On Rick! Love this interview because it speaks volumes to a multitude of creatives. No matter what you create! ⚡🙌🏼🤙🏼

I say all the time that i’m moving through my life on rick rubin energy. make magic, vibe high, and stay low.✨

This is invaluable. What a gem of an interview

To all my fellow creators with dreams of one day reaching your definition of success - you can do this! Don’t minimize your efforts by comparing yourself to someone further ahead. They put the work in to get where they are. Now it’s our turn. Keep grinding! 2023 is our year! Don’t let this opportunity slip! 🫡🔥😁

Glad someone like him talked this out on the internet.

love the insight about simplicity and layering... so true

Thank you for making this and putting it together 🤌

Thank you for this. What great thoughts and nice to hear from such an inspiring and humble person. And great interviewing to listen so well and not inhibit the great content with ego as some interviewers do.

Advice: "There is no right answer." Great. This helps a lot.

Being a well connected member of the tribe that literally prints the currencies of the world is a nice perk.

This interview was great and Rick gave such great advice. Definitely taking a lot of his tips into my creative process and small business that I'm starting soon!

He’s a humble genius. Worlds best ⭐️

This guy absolutely gets it (whatever it is)... what an inspiration!! 🔥🔥 🔥

The magic of Art in words

The “Ruthless Edit” is brilliant!

Make music for you the audience. It doesn’t matter what anyone else thinks. Make the thing you wanna hear. Well said Rick

Rick Ruben is the GOAT! Love you Rick! B-boys forever❤‼️

This was a great recording to listen to. It melted my heart very beautiful and meaningful..

I could listen to this man all day, I would not get tired… It’s like i’m listening to a meditation ✨ And his advices aren’t only for artists or creators. It’s for everyone. He’s an amazing soul and very private. Love!

5:40 man so many times ive seen this happen and then weeks or months pass by, and there is someone with that idea, all prepped and ready for consumption. I thought i was crazy.

Thanks for this edit 🙏🏼

A very Socratic approach to Art... Love it. If I ever won a lottery I would hire Rick Rubin to produce my work...

8:25 such a potent statement, incredibly true in so many ways.

This is a great mindset for life in general. The world would be kinder, more innovative and colorful if more people embodied this philosophy.

Excellent insights. He reminds me of one of my professors at University of Colorado when I went though the Art program there.

Just a humble solo hobby , for fun, rock n roll music maker. However yea, I get everything he says. It's so much fun creating your own thing and coming up with your own stuff. Not sure if this common with others, but I always find the journey is more fun then the destination, like the process of coming up the music , putting it all together is more fun than when its all done. Or maybe its just cause the stuff I come with sucks. Keep on Rockn music lovers.

Thanks for linking the full interview!

Listening without forming an opinion to understand. Profound way to engage people.

The theory He said about someone else stealing your ideas is viciously true.

There was such good information in that interview.. good stuff. I am learning.

Thanks for putting this together. I enjoyed it a lot

This is probably the best advice I ever took. Thank you Rick

The wisest man in (pop) music. Period.

Rick Rubin and Mutt Lange, geniuses in the business. I love his point of view.

I hope I get to meet Rick someday. Would be life-changing

Wow … this guy really hits the nail in the head … plus 1 !!

I look forward to working with you Mr Rubin!!!

I am currently unfamiliar with this teacher's musical achievements. Isn't it a shame that we need "success" and "achievements" to validate someone's words? The words here don't depend on him or his success. It's self-evident.... What if this guy were just a musical no-one? Would it change the truth of the words? No... Here's another paradox... We know that the journey is ultimately a journey of 1 (just 1), yet still it's comforting to hear other enunciate and clarify one's own philosophy. Revelation: "Don't listen to *anyone*, including me!" That kind of lesson always creates a dynamic opposition in the mind/spirit. Thanks, Glo!

OMG..its 100 percent what i think about music too!!! RESPECT RICK!!!!!

Always on point on rewind ❤

you know the more i listen to the guy, the more it seems to me that he was just incredibly lucky to have this paved way he just walked on.. it would explain his his attitude..

Thank you so much!

this man just channels most valuable information to our realm. better write it down

Rick Rubin is giving me a lot of chills :)

Give us rick reuben hair routine next, I need his secretsss😍

I love this, confirmation ❤thank you Rick Rubin xo

Your hair is art Rick

Rick you are an inspiration

Brilliant! This was the approach i used when making the albums with GG Allin (country album) Tiny Tim (big band album) and Sleepy LaBeef (acoustic album) Great words of wisdom from Mr. Rubin!!

Rick Ruben is such a *WISE* person.

Agree so much with this. I regard my paintings as reflections of where I'm at and never change or correct things later. At times they are knowingly worse than works I've done before but that's how change happens.. creativity is different to production. great clip

Dropping gems ✨✨

I could listen to him for hours

Love the dialogue in the comments - great video!

your the coolest man!! thank you for the knowledge brother!

Rick Rubin this is very influential 🇿🇦🤲🏽❤️

Very helpful attitude for life and recovery

I heard some things I have said to folks too. Yeahhhh Rick…. Thanks for the great music over the decades. Cool interview.

This video is more valuable than my art degree thats for damn sure

Picked up on me. Thanks. Edit: Let's Go Away for Awhile, Pet Sounds, Beach Boys, is a really good example of what RR is talking about in Relationships in the Studio.

Wow! Really thoughtful and well said!

I just wanna hang out with this guy forever.

Tuning in right now 📲

Really enjoyed this thanks Lex and Rick listening to Marvin Gaye What's going on Detroit mix as we speak..Love it!

Mind blowing!!