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The old record industry is dead.
We use, value and treat music differently. If you want to succeed – you need to know the new rules. Complete Music Producer will show you what you need to know to succeed in the future of music. This read and share guide will give you a snapshot of some key concepts from the full book.
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Section 1 Becoming the complete music producer
You won’t score without a goal! Do you know where your goal is? If you don’t know where the goalposts are in a game then there’s no way you could score and win. The same is true in music and business. Without clear direction and focus, you will be shooting in the dark. Do you want to be the best? Learn from the champions and get your focus clear…
Skills Musical skill is only one piece of the puzzle – just ask David Guetta. If you want to get the finest views – you have to climb the ladder. Everyone is somewhere on the list.
Hierarchy of skills
To reach the top, you need to assemble the team to provide the skills for each base, before you progress to the next level. Do you know where you are and how you plan on reaching the next step?
Stand on the shoulders of giants Complete music producer includes exclusive interviews with leading electronic music producers. Sharing insights to what makes them great…
Who do you admire? What makes them great? How could you learn from them?
Section 2
Foundations for success
Performance Balance the satisfaction triangle to ensure you’re always performing at your best.
Set small targets that are tough but not too far out of reach. Otherwise, you’ll soon be discouraged and turn to watching Hollyoaks! (or other brain rotting soap shows)
Sacrifice Sacrifice and mind control is expected! A butterfly mind is of use only to a butterfly.
Studio: Your studio is about creating great sounds not salivating over the latest gear.
Limit. Limit. Limit.
Then make sure you
know what you use inside out.
Many of the greatest footballers and athletes have come from the poorest backgrounds with least opportunity. They pushed and broke through their boundaries. Like DJ Pierre and the TB-303 …
Although, having a little studio comfort and inspiration also helps keep your mind fresh and in shape.
Section 3 Creating your sound
Identity Everyone has an identity.
How widely APPEALING your identity is and how well it is managed, is directly proportional to your SUCCESS…at everything you do.
Complete Music Producer provides simple steps for you to define yours “If what you do is from the heart, and of high quality, and if you are dedicated enough, you will cut through any boundary” Paul Woolford
Break the rules
1. 2. 3. 4.
Music has a set of basic rules. We all innately know and hear them. Think of every original and standout artist you like. They ALL broke/blended/twisted what was previously accepted.
Think of Goldie creating Timeless…Todd Edwards creating his trademark cutup garage grooves…Sasha switching to ableton live and his Malvern controller…Loafah pushing dubstep and later Swamp 81…Skrillex and the US brostep explosion…
If you want to join the list – you need to do the same. What’s original about your music?
Benchmarking There is always a minimum standard. Every game in life has a gatekeeper and tastemakers. Music is no different.
You must benchmark every production to ensure it meets the required standard. There are five key stages to doing this in music.
Complete Music Producer will show you how.
Section 4 Success in the music business
Audience
Your audience don’t care about YOU, they care about THEM. Make sure you understand your audience and how they relate to your own tastes. Then ensure what you create is an experience that they want and which adds value to their life experience.
Want to know how?
The new commodity is ATTENTION.
However, shouting how great you are is NOT the answer. Consistently creating content that is of interest to your audience is the key. If you are successful at doing so you can turn that attention into fan connections. Then work to build a strong relationship with those fans. Once you’ve established a relationship and trust (and not until then) you can turn some number of those fans into customers.
Business As an electronic music producer you are an entrepreneur, and music is your product. If you want to eat – protect your interests and always be looking for opportunities.
Section 5 Path to the future
Challenges Gaining knowledge is one thing but real success is derived by skilful application of that knowledge. Complete Music Producer features a series
of 15 exclusive challenges to get you working with the books concepts.
Conclusion Pro advice and analysis has shown to create success; ultimately all genres of music require the same ingredients:
X + Y + Z = XXX
Reading Complete Music Producer will provide you with the answer to the above formulae and the
blueprint to achieve your goals success in the music industry.
and reach for
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Contents (Full book) Copyright ....................................................................................................... 2 What this book covers ................................................................................... 4 How to get the most out of this book ............................................................ 5 Log on for more ............................................................................................. 7 Contents ........................................................................................................ 8 Preface ........................................................................................................ 10 Section 1 Becoming the complete music producer ........................................ 14 Introduction ................................................................................................. 16 Example producers ...................................................................................... 20 Section 2 Foundations for success ....................................................................... 34 Dream the dream ........................................................................................ 38 Setting goals ................................................................................................ 40 Staying motivated and being effective ........................................................ 48 Effective learning ......................................................................................... 59 Creating inspiration ..................................................................................... 64 Social skills ................................................................................................... 70 Defining the perfect studio .......................................................................... 78 Getting the most out of your studio ............................................................ 85 Summary ..................................................................................................... 99
Section 3 Creating your sound............................................................................ 102 The artist image ........................................................................................ 106 Music theory basics ................................................................................... 120 Composition .............................................................................................. 141 When is the track good enough? ............................................................... 155 Making better music in less time ............................................................... 165 Creating unique sounds ............................................................................. 175 The kick and the bass ................................................................................ 190 Arranging for excitement .......................................................................... 198 Pro quality sound....................................................................................... 207 Summary ................................................................................................... 239 Section 4 Success in the music business .......................................................... 242 Marketing .................................................................................................. 247 Artist services ............................................................................................ 271 Releasing music commercially ................................................................... 277 Income streams ......................................................................................... 289 Contracts ................................................................................................... 305 Success in the music business summary .................................................... 319 Section 5 Path to the future .................................................................................. 322 Conclusion ................................................................................................. 324 Challenges ................................................................................................. 328
Log on for more ......................................................................................... 338 References ................................................................................................. 339 Index .......................................................................................................... 346 Who are we? ............................................................................................. 350
This book is dedicated to all the artists, producers and industry professionals that have inspired, advised and patiently given their time to contribute to this project and the LostInMusik blog over the years. Without them, this journey would not have been possible. Thank you.
“We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams…” Arthur O'Shaughnessy
Copyright Guide written and designed by Anth Gaskill
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