Know the Basics
You don't just start making beats overnight. Build your knowledge on the subject and learn the jargon. Just like any other subject, beat production has its on language. From simple terms that we are all familiar with like bass, treble and mixing to MIDI, the foundation language used for mostly every production software there is.
· Find Quality Software
You don't have to go for the most expensive equipment that money can buy, but you also don't want to buy something of poor quality because it's cheap. Invest in something that will help you produce good music until you make enough profit to afford top of the line software. There is quality software out there that's not going to empty your pockets.
· Know Your Materials/Gear
When building a personal studio, you are going to need more than just software. There are so many different types of microphones, headphones, audio mixers, etc. and cables to go with it all. Do some looking around before you go to the store and end up with the most expensive equipment that does nothing similar to what you thought it would.
· Read Your Manuals
I have never bought anything that didn't come with a manual/instructions and I doubt that you have. Many of us like to play with the material until we figure it out and a lot of time that works. However, when embark on this production journey the last thing we want to do is damage our investment. There are also manuals out there to help you better understand your equipment.
· Practice, Practice, Practice
Allen Iverson might not agree with this tip, but where did that get him? One league mvp, no Olympic gold medals, no NBA championships! You know who practiced? Michael Jordan who has 5 league mvp awards, 2 Olympic gold medals and 6 NBA championships. Raw talent will only get you so far; you must hone your craft in order to elevate yourself to the next level. So would you rather be A.I. or M.J.?
· Patience
Learning how to produce a quality song doesn't happen overnight. It takes producers hours to create ONE song. Since you're just starting the first 5 beats you make aren't going to be your best work (I hope not anyway, we want to continuously get better). Keep at it and don't let a few letdowns deter you from your goal of making a great beat. This goes back to the previous tip, the more you practice the better you will become.
· Network
How is anybody going to know that you're the next big thing if you don't get yourself out there? Join a forum related to song production and set up account with a site that will let you promote and sell your beats. Audiojungle, Soundclick, Soundcloud and MyFlashStore are some to start with.
· Be the 1st You!!!
Want to be the next Kanye, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland or Dr. Dre? Well I think that you should aim to be one better. How about being the first you? If a popular artist wants a Kanye West sound for their next song, they're not going to come to you; they're going to go to Kanye. Find your own sound. That way when someone wants your sound they will come to you.
Keep these tips in mind and follow them, then you will be on your way to becoming a successful producer. I look forward to hearing your music.
You don't just start making beats overnight. Build your knowledge on the subject and learn the jargon. Just like any other subject, beat production has its on language. From simple terms that we are all familiar with like bass, treble and mixing to MIDI, the foundation language used for mostly every production software there is.
· Find Quality Software
You don't have to go for the most expensive equipment that money can buy, but you also don't want to buy something of poor quality because it's cheap. Invest in something that will help you produce good music until you make enough profit to afford top of the line software. There is quality software out there that's not going to empty your pockets.
· Know Your Materials/Gear
When building a personal studio, you are going to need more than just software. There are so many different types of microphones, headphones, audio mixers, etc. and cables to go with it all. Do some looking around before you go to the store and end up with the most expensive equipment that does nothing similar to what you thought it would.
· Read Your Manuals
I have never bought anything that didn't come with a manual/instructions and I doubt that you have. Many of us like to play with the material until we figure it out and a lot of time that works. However, when embark on this production journey the last thing we want to do is damage our investment. There are also manuals out there to help you better understand your equipment.
· Practice, Practice, Practice
Allen Iverson might not agree with this tip, but where did that get him? One league mvp, no Olympic gold medals, no NBA championships! You know who practiced? Michael Jordan who has 5 league mvp awards, 2 Olympic gold medals and 6 NBA championships. Raw talent will only get you so far; you must hone your craft in order to elevate yourself to the next level. So would you rather be A.I. or M.J.?
· Patience
Learning how to produce a quality song doesn't happen overnight. It takes producers hours to create ONE song. Since you're just starting the first 5 beats you make aren't going to be your best work (I hope not anyway, we want to continuously get better). Keep at it and don't let a few letdowns deter you from your goal of making a great beat. This goes back to the previous tip, the more you practice the better you will become.
· Network
How is anybody going to know that you're the next big thing if you don't get yourself out there? Join a forum related to song production and set up account with a site that will let you promote and sell your beats. Audiojungle, Soundclick, Soundcloud and MyFlashStore are some to start with.
· Be the 1st You!!!
Want to be the next Kanye, Swizz Beatz, Timbaland or Dr. Dre? Well I think that you should aim to be one better. How about being the first you? If a popular artist wants a Kanye West sound for their next song, they're not going to come to you; they're going to go to Kanye. Find your own sound. That way when someone wants your sound they will come to you.
Keep these tips in mind and follow them, then you will be on your way to becoming a successful producer. I look forward to hearing your music.
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