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There's a common question that I see come up ever so often in music production forums, and even one I've been asked myself in person many times; Do I need to study music production in college or university to be a good producer? There's no one answer to this question, because it's a huge topic, and it's often discussed from a point of view of if formal studies are worth it or not, particularly from a financial perspective. After all, in a lot of places, studying music at a formal level can often come with some hefty fees. There's definitely an...

In our last article, we took a look at mobile music making. It's become an increasingly valid and viable option in the past decade or so, as the ever-increasing processing power in mobile phones and tablets has allowed for more and more capable music making apps than producers 20 years ago could have dreamed of. We covered the basics in that guide, so if you haven't checked that out, I'd advise you to do so. If you're a music maker who wants to take things on the go, or if you don't have the resources of a desktop production suite...

The internet is a limitless and wonderful resource for music producers.  It's allowed collaboration, the sharing of knowledge and techniques so music production is now more accessible than it ever has been before, and a whole host of access to awesome tools to help you make music in better, different and more exciting ways. If you're like me, you're regularly looking around for the newest options out there for music production.  Expanding your toolset is something I always say is super important, and today we are going to talk about something a little different. Instead of synths, DAWS or plugins,...

The definition of Music Producer has changed over the years. In the early days of recording studios the producer was the person who was responsible for, well....recording the music. It might have been a completley separate musician or musicians who had written it. But there is now a growing need for music producers to understand music theory and composition. Because as a music producer in 2022, writing music is as much a part of being a music producer as recording and mixing is.  So, in this guide we are going to focus on some of the core concepts and tips and tricks around Arrangement....

Whether you're a newcomer or a seasoned production veteran, there's one problem that can rear its ugly head at unexpected times, and that is the problem of actually finishing your music. It's one thing being able to come up with ideas, but turning them into finished music is another thing entirely. It's actually one of the most common problems that music makers come up against - this phenomenon of not being able to finish their music. More specifically, it goes something like this; I have no problem coming up with ideas, in fact, my hard drive is absolutely full of...