Steps you need to follow in order to build a studio for recording at home and start making your own music.
Decades back, if you wanted to record an album, you first had to perform (with your band) for months/years in bars and clubs hoping that a studio manager or an influential producer would spot you, get impressed, and give you an opportunity to record your own music.
Well, it was extremely expensive to hire a studio, record songs, and distribute.
The great thing for musicians is that the world of music has changed. You don’t have to hire a studio any longer, as most music productions happen in home studios nowadays.
And every one can afford to build a decent studio at home (in bedroom, basement, garage) using a computer and a few recording equipment.
So just record your song and post it online (and pray that people like it). That’s how easy it is now!
However, if you are new to this, lets first understand how music actually is actually created and recorded.
Here are simple steps to follow to produce your own music.
As far as creating the music is concerned, you will need to follow these steps:
- Create the Melody: The notes of the songs
- Create the Rhythm: Drums / Bass, rhythm guitar
- Add harmonies: Chord progressions, piano, synths, etc.
- Add finishing touches: Use background vocals, piano fills, etc.
In order to record the music in your home studio, you will need to follow these:
- Choose your style of music (not necessary but you can start with one style)
- Get a computer, MIDI keyboard, audio interface, microphone and speakers.
- Choose your DAW (Digital Audio workstation, where all the recording and sequencing happens)
- Learn how to use the various software and hardware equipment
- Listen to various Artists for inspiration, but also try to develop your own style
- Get some good samples, effects, and find some nice instrument sounds
- Learn to apply effects and mix your tracks
- Promote your music
That is all to it actually.
Steps to Learn
You obviously start with the basics, and then move on to other stuff such as sampling techniques and using more of technology.
In general, you need to get a good overall grip on beats, bass lines, harmony (use of chords), melodies, effects processing, and mixing. There is tons of information, tutorials and lessons that you can find online on how to use these equipment. It’s common to see producers from homes, without any formal training or any music degree, make their mark in the world of music. In general, the more you practice, the better you get. There are many who become a music producer with nothing but a computer. You don’t have to shell out tons of money and buy expensive equipment for your production studio.
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