The Ask Archive · Vol. 01 18 MAY 2026
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LN0008 Do I need complete music theory to make it in the industry? Learning FM0016 Will you do music for my film? Filmmaking BZ0136 As a content creator, how do I charge clients? Business CR0303 Why do I hate my own covers before I upload? Creative Process WK0364 How do I break unproductive habits and routines? Work BZ0384 Why did you start the #HeyPP show? Business LF0480 How do I deal with anxiety during COVID / uncertain times? Life CR0492 Whenever I make a tune it sounds like songs I've already heard. Creative Process WK0496 How can I be better at decision making? Work LF0872 My parents don't support my passion. What do I do? Life WK1032 Why doesn't Preeti sing for anyone else? Work WK1060 Does a social media detox really work? Work LF1246 How do I detach from an outcome when I really want it to happen? Life FM1372 How do I release an original track? Filmmaking MN1428 How do I manage financial stability while pursuing my dreams? Money LF1530 How can I get out of my fear? Life MN1791 How do I attain financial freedom? Money LN2056 What are you reading these days? Learning FM2110 Who is your favourite director? Filmmaking WK2132 How do I get out of my comfort zone? Work LF2315 Can introverts succeed in the music industry? Life RL2369 Any advice on love and relationships? Relationships LN2500 How do I improve composing? Learning LF2832 Getting older - is age a factor for achieving our dreams? Life WK2948 How was your experience with A. R. Rahman? Work LF3079 How do I handle phone and social media addiction? Life MN3360 How do I manage money when I'm broke by mid-month? Money WK3435 Why did you switch careers? Work FM3508 After how many years of music production did you start your first film as composer? Filmmaking LN3532 Any YouTube channels for learning music programming and mixing? Learning LF3584 How do you manage to keep responding to everyone? Life LF3624 How do I stay motivated every day? Life LF3722 How are you so confident and comfortable in front of the camera? Life WK3904 Can't finish what I started. Work FM4016 How do I get into the film music industry (Malayalam specifically)? Filmmaking FM4376 I'm about to assist a composer on a film for the first time. What are the procedures? Filmmaking FM4378 Why is your work with Bejoy so different? Filmmaking LN4388 What are the best music schools in India? Learning WK4409 Tips to make the day more productive? Work RL4640 What advice do you have for someone who struggles to make friends? Relationships LN4864 How do I start learning music from scratch? Learning CR4880 How do you get so many ideas? Creative Process LN4904 Why did you learn sound engineering? Learning MN4992 Guide me on financial education. Money LF5992 How do I stop comparing myself with others? Life LN6036 What are the best online music production schools? Learning LN6160 Which instrument should I start with - keyboard or ukulele? Learning FM6432 Is Audio Engineering in Chennai after Class 12 a good choice? Filmmaking CR6459 How is your music so different than others? Creative Process LF6515 Too many things to learn for exams - I'm overwhelmed. Life CF6644 What's your design background? Craft FM6700 Why is your work with Lijo so special? Filmmaking CR6866 I find a mistake in my cover after uploading. What now? Creative Process CF6916 I've been producing for a while but feel stuck. No improvement. Craft WK6984 What's the best way to show my work? Work WK6988 How do I get great people to collaborate when I'm starting out? Work BZ7044 Why did you get into entrepreneurship? Business WK7120 Your views on Digital Minimalism? Work WK7144 How do I contact a composer / reach out to assist a veteran? Work CR7192 What's your process for composing - melody first or rhythm first? Creative Process LF7252 How did you get into music? Life WK7358 How do I procrastinate less? Work BZ7549 Can I monetize my passion? Business CR7592 Do I need music theory or native practice to make great music? Creative Process LF7596 Why don't we see much of your family and you? Life LF7656 How do I attain mental strength while creating? Life LF7691 How do I develop self-control? Life LF7692 I'm not able to focus - I feel I'm at the wrong place. Life CR7732 Is musician's block really a common thing? Creative Process MN7786 What was the first job you did? And what was your first salary? Money LF7932 How do I mentally handle procrastination and mental stress? Life CR8248 How do you stay unique and fresh with every new piece of music? Creative Process LF8275 What makes you different? What are you really good at? Life FM8352 How did you end up working with Anurag Kashyap? Filmmaking CF8400 Why did you do the Let's Talk Music Series? When is the next series happening? Craft WK8444 How do I pitch myself effectively in meetings? Work RL8761 I'm in a 5-year on-off relationship, bothered. What do I do? Relationships WK8807 How do I set realistic goals when I face challenges? Work BZ9023 How many people are there in your team? Business FM9023 Which was your first film? Filmmaking CR9152 How do I know my ideas are unique and not just common? Creative Process WK9264 What if I get into a field and realize after one month it's not for me? Work CR9296 How do I know my music has reached a creative level that's needed? Creative Process CR9311 Who are the musicians who have influenced you? Creative Process WK9464 Why do you work with Shreekumar Vakkiyil and Preeti Pillai frequently? Work CR9904 I can't come up with any tune - creativity block. Creative Process BZ9935 How do I decide whether to take a brand's money when I'm not into them? Business LF9972 I'm struggling with mood swings, overthinking, and loneliness. Life
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