Everyone loves listening to music, and in the case of some people, they begin to produce it if they have a knack for it. It is a task that is not very complicated, but it can be if you do not know where to start off. It is important to receive guidance from other people and learn from their experiences, which can save you money and time. For reference, Greenlight Booking highlights many basic tips that you may need.
Music production can be a very steep learning curve for people who want to jump from beginners to released artists. It requires a lot of hard work and patience. You can compose music with basic instruments and vocals. But having just the instruments is not enough, as you need to know about the basic tricks and tips. You have to be up to speed so you can take advantage of modern technologies that will make your work easier and faster.
Here are five tips I wish I knew when I started music production.
Good monitors and speakers are must-have products
Get good monitors and speakers because cheap ones will make the music sound bad on other sound systems. The problem lies with frequency adjustments, and with good monitors, you can balance the sound. In this way, you can neutralize the differences in other systems. For this, do not compromise on the price, otherwise it will be a hindrance to your progress.
Know what you want!
Have a clear idea about the kind of music you want to produce. In which setting do you want to play your music and what type of people will listen to it? Answering these questions will help you set the rhythm and produce accordingly. Also, do not compare your music to other composers, especially professionals, as this will only end up discouraging you.
Let social media play its role
In today’s world of social media, the power of followers is very important. Start building up followers; it doesn’t matter if it is one or two. Even a single listener matters. The more people who listen to your music, the better it will be. With time, gradually, your fans will increase. It is more important to have true fans that listen to your music, than just having a random following. So, make sure that you gain real fans.
Trust yourself! You come first!
Trust yourself. If you feel that some element in your music seems off, get rid of it. Same goes for a piece that you love. Everything in your track should be there for a reason so that by adding or removing it, it makes a difference. Filling in gaps just for the sake of it will get you nowhere. Your music needs to have your heart and soul in it.
Be patient
Have patience and relax. The journey is long, and no one was able to achieve so much in a single day. You have a long journey ahead of you, and over-working will not make anything happen faster because music is not like other things. The more you will try to rush, the harder it will seem. Do not get disheartened. Have faith and be patient as success does not come overnight.
Good luck, producers!