Why Producers Hit A Skill Plateau
Hitting a skill plateau can leave any producer feeling stuck, like their tracks just aren’t taking up a notch. I’ve been there, and just about every serious music producer runs
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Creativity & Productivity
Why Your Tracks Feel Boring (Even With Good Sounds)
If you’ve ever listened to your own music and wondered why it just feels kind of lifeless, even when you’re using prolevel sounds, you’re definitely not alone. So many producers
Why Copying Your Heroes Is Slowing Down Your Sound
Imitating your musical heroes can feel like the path to greatness. Stacking your tracks with the signature sounds, licks, and moves you admire just feels natural. Every guitarist wants to
Daw Workflow Mistakes That Kill Creative Momentum
Churning out fresh music in a DAW creates a real good feeling. Yet, when a clunky workflow takes over, your creative spark can fizzle out fast. Whether you’re a beatmaker
The “10-Minute Rule” That Helps Producers Start Tracks Every Day
Getting started on a new track shouldn’t feel like moving a mountain. Still, some days as a producer, I stare at my DAW for ages without laying down a single
Creative Sampling In Music Production
Sampling in music isn’t just about grabbing a drum loop or dropping a vocal snippet onto a track. There’s a whole world of creative possibilities waiting inside your favorite records,
How To Develop Your Unique Sound As A Music Producer
Building your unique sound as a music producer isn’t about being born with genius, and it’s definitely not about spending your whole paycheck on gear. It’s way more personal. Developing
5 Music Production Workflow Efficiency Tips
Music production is all about flow. When your creative energy is high, and your tools do what you want them to, you can turn ideas into finished tracks faster and
How To Use Field Recordings In Beats
Field recordingsare a great way add unique textures and personality to your beats. When you use sounds taken from real life, such as rain hitting concrete, birds outside your window,
Finding Inspiration: Tips For Overcoming Creative Block
Creative block pops up in every music producer’s life, no matter how long they’ve been making music. Whether you’re still learning the basics or you’ve spent years crafting beats late