I learned a lot about the business side of the industry and some new production tools. It's getting more and more difficult, because of my exploding gig schedule.

Martin Garrix

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I always try to evolve my sound - innovate, improve, be different but still Martin Garrix. It all starts with an idea in my head, which I work on until it starts to shape itself into a track.

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I watched my idol and fellow Dutchman Tiesto. He was the first DJ to play live on stage at an Olympic event - the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Summer Olympic Games in Athens. At eight years old, all I can remember thinking was, 'I want to be a DJ.'

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The hardest part for me is to finish a track. I start new project... by Martin Garrix

The hardest part for me is to finish a track. I start new projects all the time.

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I played the Spanish guitar for eight years, like flamenco. by Martin Garrix

I played the Spanish guitar for eight years, like flamenco.

like eight guitar years

Of course I party. Of course I go chase girls. Again, for me, balance is important. One hundred per cent, my work goes first. Martin Garrix is my main priority. But to maintain Martin Garrix, I have to enjoy my downtime.

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It's great to surprise people. If you do the same thing all over again, which people expect you to do, they're going to get bored.

great you surprise people