We recently connected with Yifei Xue and have shared our conversation below.
Yifei, looking forward to learning from your journey. You’ve got an amazing story and before we dive into that, let’s start with an important building block. Where do you get your work ethic from?
Just passion and the love for making good music honestly.
Work ethic is easy and natural to have when you work a job you genuinely love.
Great, so let’s take a few minutes and cover your story. What should folks know about you and what you do?
I’ve been producing music for just over ten years now. I started by learning from YouTube, then went on to study at Berklee College of Music, where I built a strong foundation in music theory, along with refining my skills in advanced production, sound design, and engineering. These days, I focus on music production and mixing for other artists, while also working on my own projects.
The most exciting part of music—and creative work in general—is seeing your passion come to life, or helping other artists bring their ideas to reality. There’s something truly amazing about creating something entirely from your imagination. Watching the process unfold and seeing the final outcome is always so fulfilling.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Understand that the journey is challenging and it’s a marathon, not a sprint, so you’ll need to build resilience along the way. At the beginning, it can feel like a lot to take in—there’s so much to learn, and the road can seem never-ending. But even though it may feel long, there are milestones to reach, and over time, you’ll start to gain more control. Don’t let the weight of it overwhelm you. Just prepare yourself for the tough times ahead, knowing that the rewards will come.
Keep your passion and energy protected—they’re what’ll carry you through the rough patches. When it feels like you’re lost or stuck, your drive and passion are the only things you can always count on. So much is beyond our control, and things can shift overnight. In those moments, it’s vital to hold on to the spark that got you started in the first place.
Stay open-minded and always look for ways to improve, even in the smallest of details. But also know when it’s time to stop tinkering. Perfection doesn’t exist, and it’s not the goal. I’ve learned it’s easier to dial things back when you’ve overdone it than to try to build something from too little. So push as hard as you can, take a break when needed, and then dive back in. For me, the point to stop is when you start doing more harm than good to the project. At that point, step back, see the bigger picture, and find a balance that allows you to finish it. As Steve Jobs said, “Real artists ship.”
What would you advise – going all in on your strengths or investing on areas where you aren’t as strong to be more well-rounded?
I believe we can absolutely excel at our core strengths while also having a solid understanding of areas that complement those strengths. Take music production, for example—today, it’s common for producers to be involved in sourcing visuals for their music, whether that’s through AI or working with a designer. Having a basic understanding of these other areas helps you communicate your vision more clearly, and the end result will be much more cohesive.
Ultimately, it comes down to your goals. You can be versatile, but that may mean not diving too deeply into any one area, or you can specialize and hone in on one skill while gaining a strong understanding of how everything else works around it. Personally, I’d rather focus on the latter—being sharp in my main area but understanding the broader picture.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://morphingcloudz.wixsite.com/morphing-cloud-produ
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morphinxcloud/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yifei-xue-455340180
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/morphincloud?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing
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Ann Sreekanth
Hironobu Narita
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