: Treat yourself as a "painter of frequencies." Distribute sounds evenly across the spectrum to avoid a "muddy" or "confused" sound.

: Start with a basic bounce and lean to find the rhythm.

: Build excitement by layering intros and outros in 10- to 60-second segments to create a gradual progression and a "storyline" for the mix.

If you are a producer trying to create your own "Fun Mix" or remix: