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Looking for some hands-on help/instruction
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| cenik |
Hey guys. I understand that this is a bit of an odd request (and, so, I expect, unfortunately, some negative feedback) but I decided to make a thread anyways.
Back in the summer I decided that I wanted to get into electronic music production. I enjoy a broad range of electronic music (from house to electro to trance) and I am quite interested in sinking myself into the creative aspect of it. Over the last few months (when I have had time in between my M.A. studies) I have been trying to learn as much as I can. This Christmas I will be picking up a MIDI keyboard (Novation Remote SL 61 key), an audio interface (Echo Audiofire 4), and a pair of headphones (Audio Technica ATH-M40fs). I have a new laptop (2gb ram) that I plan to format and install Windows XP Professional upon in a few weeks. In terms of software I have to access to both Reason 4.0 and Ableton 6. In the new year (once I recover from the surgery which I have to have performed in early January) I will start taking piano lessons.
However, I expect that I'll need some guidance. Essentially, I am looking for someone to 'show me the ropes' about production so-to-speak. I am not interested in having someone show me all their secrets, tips, and tricks (b/c 1) I understand that production is a competitive atmosphere and 2) the knowledge and skill that some of you have acquired has come about, no doubt, as a result of the years of hard work you have dedicated to studying music). Rather, I am looking to hook up with someone who would be willing to show me some of the basics that will help me get started; just enough so that I can get going on my own but not too much that I am spoon-fed each and every idea/concept. I'm interested, especially, in being shown the basics of software like Reason and/or Ableton. For instance, I have no clue i) which part of a song you are 'supposed to' start with; ii) how to build a bassline that doesn't sound hollow and identical to the stock sounds found in the software; iii) about equalizing, panning, and the other essential processes that one must run on their songs, and so on.
I live in the GTA and was hoping to find somebody willing to give me some introductory production lessons sometime over the Xmas break (i.e., the last few weeks of December and the first week of January). I have no problem paying for some tutorials and instruction.
I am really excited about getting into production but it seems like there is just so damn much out there that one needs to know that I feel quite overwhelmed and don't know where to start.
If you're someone with production experience and consider yourself a patient individual then please feel free to contact me.
As some of you may know (e.g. with respect to my schooling), I take things about which I am very excited and which mean a lot to me quite seriously; I put in a lot of effort and exhibit strong dedication and commitment.
I apologize, for I am sure that with this post I have annoyed a lot of you.
All the best!
Nick. |
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| sterilis |
| quote: | Originally posted by palm
i can help alot with reason if the price is right but only over msn. |
:haha: robbing bastard! |
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| Acton |
it seems like your willing to get stuck in there right away, which is good, it shows enthusiasm.
but i would honeslty recommend teaching yourself with tools such as the internet and user manuals. The reason for this being you will develop your own unique style over time that isnt built on anyone elses and these thing takes time........lots of time, so even with basic lessons you wont be much further ahead than you would if you researched it all yourself. Plus, its more fun doing it yourself.
i must admit i got shown the ropes by a friend and it was incredibly useful, but most of it, as im sure you will, will be learnt on your own, and its certainly more satisfactory.
i recommend getting started ableton live, its incredibly simple to use and has everything you need. there are also a load of vids on youtube about ableton, including the very basic elements on how to make a track.
anyway, enough of me ranting. i say do it yourself, but there is no harm in asking if you get stuck.
oh....and check out this forum.....all of it lol
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| alanzo |
You really seem to have a good grasp on what needs to be done. You're getting everything you need and not jumping onto what you don't (high-end gear).
2 things I recommend:
Never stop trying.
Don't skimp on the piano lessons. Learning scales, modes, keys, chord progressions, and general proper form are all critical to anyone who wants to be good at composition. |
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| Shade |
Mississauga's a bit of a drive for me (and I'm also recovering from a surgery, oddly enough), but I can possibly help you out here and there. The majority of the effort will have to come from your end really though. While you can learn a lot from working with someone else, I find that I end up having to tell people to listen to their own products, then a 'professional' production and to see if they can figure out what's missing. The tutorials on here are *extremely* useful and informative - as mentioned, make sure to use them.
In any case, PM me if you like and we can discuss it :) |
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| echosystm |
| tbh, you're way better off getting one of those reason tutorial dvds etc. and getting started with that. it is undoubtedly the fastest way to learn! |
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