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Inspiration is an elusive and special thing. Sometimes it strikes you randomly, coming at you when you least expect it to. Other times you can go weeks without feeling inspired at all. We've all been there; sat in the studio or at our DAW, desperately wanting to make music, but unable to come up with anything we're happy with. Unfortunately, it isn't possible to force yourself to be inspired whenever you want to be, but there are things you can do to help find inspiration for your next musical project.  So, in this guide we are going to be discussing different ways...

I've seen a lot of people using generative concepts to create music over the last year. The idea of creating an environment where your music isn't always predictable is something I've found myself drawn to in recent months. Especially because I spent a lot of time in my younger years listening to Steve Reich and Brian Eno, it's fitting that things have come full circle. Both Eno and Reich are   pioneers of the genre, doing a lot of work in the early days of creating generative music.  The reason I think I've been seeing it have something of a resurgence, is due in no small part to...

There are many choices for DAWs these days, with a huge amount of options for you to choose from. There are certain big name DAWs which are the most popular, but there are also a surprising amount of lesser known options out there. Suffice it to say, as a music producer in 2023, you're spoilt for choice! And what's more, is that there isn't a one size fits all solution to this problem. Choosing a DAW is a lot like choosing a phone; they all do the same basic thing, but the ways in which it is approached can be wildly different,...

In one of my recent posts, I did a list of essential websites for electronic music producers. These were a really useful collection of sites, ranging from online mastering services to a random obscure music finder.  In this guide today, I'd like to focus on some essential skills you can develop as an electronic music producer.  As a music producer, the learning journey is never over, so whether you're new to the craft or you're a few years in, these are some essential skills that are guaranteed to improve your production. So let's dive right in!   Understanding your genre....

There's a common question that I see come up ever so often in music production forums, and even one I've been asked myself in person many times; Do I need to study music production in college or university to be a good producer? There's no one answer to this question, because it's a huge topic, and it's often discussed from a point of view of if formal studies are worth it or not, particularly from a financial perspective. After all, in a lot of places, studying music at a formal level can often come with some hefty fees. There's definitely an...