As a beginner music artist, I’m in need of advice. I did learn one thing, which is to take things slow. Try not to jump to the most exciting part just yet, because you might not be able to do it and it will become demotivating and aaaahhh you gave up.
I remember wanting to jump straight to the cool EDM music and those cool basses and growls, but wait, there was so many terms I had to learn 😢.
This mindset caused me to stop producing for a few months and become off and on. This is why it’s better to take things slow. Learn the basic principals, learn how to use the stock plugins. As an old friend would say, you can’t know how to do 2x2 without learning 2+2 first.
Those reading this, thank you :))
What advice do you have for those starting out?
Okay wait hold up imma break it down. You gotta get really familiar with a DAW ( Digital Audio Workstation) and just really know your way around there. A DAW is gonna be where you put your samples, synthesizer programs, Mixing Board, MIDI interface. Reaper is free, FL studio and others are easy to “find” cracks of. Gotta get your head wrapped around a DAW.
This way you’ll be able to make the stuff you want and make it sound good. Definitely get in touch with sampling, chopping and generally modulating a sample. Find your favorite movie, video, ambient sound, recording, or whatever; and just really mess with it.
A great way to tune your ear is it listen to artists you like and find out who they sampled or what techniques they used. Take the sample of the original, and try to recreate the artists alteration of it. Or try and match their synth presets from default. You’ll familiarize yourself with your DAW and the sounds you want to emulate and expand on.
I hope this novel of a comment helps, GOOD LUCK ! Never stop making art comrade.