A lot of it is experience, either with music as a whole, or the music tech side of it; but don't neglect actually learning things like practical theory (Which chords sound nice together, how to modulate, phrase lengths etc. )

If you keep what you hear in your mind and split it into different parts, you can then find the notes or parts to produce electronically. Learning to mix properly is often the difference between something that sounds like you produced it in your home, or something from a studio. (EQ, Reverb, Delay etc.)

If you need any help with specific things, mention me or head over to the music board, there's a few people on FJ that REALLY know what they're doing but generally just lurk.

are there any free programs you would suggest for making music?

I personally Love to create Pirate music to remind me of the bay around where I used to live using FL studio.

But if you're looking for a truly free program, LMNP isn't too bad. But the paid ones are SO much better.

So what are some programs that i could buy?

Either Protools, cubase or FL studio for windows, or Logic for Mac. I personally prefer FL studio for electronic but it's not good for recording because it works with loops and samples. Cubase is pretty good and automation is hidden which is nice but I find FL sounds more professional as you have nicer VST's and more choice over them. You're also not limited to what you automate in FL. Protools is much better for recording gigs across channels though or when you're working with longer samples such as when you're recording.

I'll pretend i understood some of that. Thanks m8, can I hit you up if I need any help?

Of course, just mention my name and I'd be happy to help.

oh nvm i got it haha

making music is all about experience
just keep doing it and eventually you'll end up with something good

What did you specifically struggle with.

A lot of it is experience, either with music as a whole, or the music tech side of it; but don't neglect actually learning things like practical theory (Which chords sound nice together, how to modulate, phrase lengths etc. )

If you keep what you hear in your mind and split it into different parts, you can then find the notes or parts to produce electronically. Learning to mix properly is often the difference between something that sounds like you produced it in your home, or something from a studio. (EQ, Reverb, Delay etc.)

If you need any help with specific things, mention me or head over to the music board, there's a few people on FJ that REALLY know what they're doing but generally just lurk.

are there any free programs you would suggest for making music?

I personally Love to create Pirate music to remind me of the bay around where I used to live using FL studio.

But if you're looking for a truly free program, LMNP isn't too bad. But the paid ones are SO much better.

So what are some programs that i could buy?

Either Protools, cubase or FL studio for windows, or Logic for Mac. I personally prefer FL studio for electronic but it's not good for recording because it works with loops and samples. Cubase is pretty good and automation is hidden which is nice but I find FL sounds more professional as you have nicer VST's and more choice over them. You're also not limited to what you automate in FL. Protools is much better for recording gigs across channels though or when you're working with longer samples such as when you're recording.

I'll pretend i understood some of that. Thanks m8, can I hit you up if I need any help?

Of course, just mention my name and I'd be happy to help.

oh nvm i got it haha

making music is all about experience
just keep doing it and eventually you'll end up with something good

I seriously appreciate that. Thanks man!

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