Recommended by Axel
Books, channels, courses and communities for your pursuit — across music, movement, performance, video content, personal branding, personal mastery and communication. Plus the people who shaped Axel's own 24-year road.
Fields of growth
Seven fields, hand-picked sources. Some are free to start tonight, some are books that change how you work. Take what serves your pursuit.
Theory, ears and craft — the lifelong study underneath every song.
Ear training, theory and the legendary 'What Makes This Song Great' breakdowns.
Real music courses online — songwriting, production, theory and the business.
Deep, joyful dives into rhythm, harmony and the weird corners of music.
The body is the first instrument. Strength, mobility and control carry every performance.
Bodyweight strength, mobility and control — no gym required, kind to real life.
Kelly Starrett's mobility system for a body that keeps up with your art.
The movement bible for performers who ask everything of their bodies.
Presence under pressure — getting out of your head and into the moment.
The classic on quieting self-doubt and playing from focus, not fear.
Meditation meets the practice room — liberating the master musician within.
The TED talk on presence before you step on any stage.
Story first, gear second. Learn to plan, shoot and cut work that carries meaning.
Storyboards, shot lists and production planning — deep free guides and tools.
DIY filmmaking and effects — learn by watching people actually make things.
The editor's classic on why a cut works — and when it doesn't.
Being findable without becoming fake — a voice people recognise as yours.
Clarify your message so people actually listen — the framework behind it.
Share your process, not just your products — and find your people.
The inner work: discipline, courage and showing up on the days it isn't fun.
Morning pages and the twelve-week recovery of your creative self.
Name the Resistance — then beat it, daily.
Tiny habits, remarkable creative output.
Creative living beyond fear.
Bands, clients, collaborators — every creative career is built on conversations.
Say what you feel, ask for what you need — without the war.
Tools for talking honestly when the stakes are high.
Ninety years old and still the foundation of working with people.
Tell Axel your field and your goal — he'll point you to the resource, the person or the path that fits. If it isn't his field, the referral network covers it.
Ask for a recommendationThe wall of gratitude
Some of the mentors and professionals who helped Axel grow as a musician, performer, artist, producer, entrepreneur — and human.
Alex Lebron Torrent
Artistry & music production
Barcelona, Spain
JonnyLuis
Music & composition
Malmö, Sweden
Carl-Erik Särndal
Personal mentor
Ystad, Sweden
Thomas Brundin
Father & first example
Välinge, Sweden
Fabian Brunnström
Movement practice & personal training
Helsingborg, Sweden
Nathan Kreitzer
Vocal technique
Santa Barbara, USA
John Clarke
Songwriting
Santa Barbara, USA
Dom Camardella
Music performance & production
Santa Barbara, USA
Dr Ahiga
History & Anatomy teacher
Greenville, USA
Fred Liigard
Personal mastery mentor
Sweden
Tony Robbins
Life coach
USA
Pia Lundblad
Mother
Välinge, Sweden
…and many more
Bandmates, teachers, collaborators and friends across 24 years — from garage walls in Välinge to studios in California.
Shared with gratitude. If an introduction makes sense for your journey, ask Axel — that's what a network is for.
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