Chords for DIY Producer Studio Tips: Which DAW? What Production Gear? Music Theory?
Tempo:
88.175 bpm
Chords used:
G
D
Bm
F#m
A
Tuning:Standard Tuning (EADGBE)Capo:+0fret
Start Jamming...
[G] Hey, my name is Matt Tinkler.
I'm an electronic music specialist, audio engineer, sound designer, and Ableton certified
trainer and I'm also a lecturer in the composition and music production department at the Australian
Institute of Music.
A huge focus of what we do here at AIM is teaching the future producers and composers
about how [D] to make music using a computer.
And I often get a lot of similar questions from people just starting out about the kinds
of things they need to get started.
And so here are three frequently asked questions and answers to help you get started making
music using a computer.
[G] The really simple answer to this is not much at all.
All you really need to get started is a computer and access to a digital audio workstation
or a DAW, which is essentially a program used to make music.
I also highly recommend that you get a decent pair of headphones such as the Audio Technica
ATH-M50Xs or the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros so that you can hear your music properly.
Beyond that, other pieces of equipment that you can invest in totally depend on your needs
and include things such as an audio interface, studio monitors, a MIDI keyboard and or controller,
and a microphone.
For a full list of equipment I recommend when starting out, check out the description [F#m] below.
[G] [Bm] [A] This is a question I get asked all the time because there are so many DAWs out there ranging
from free to costing over $1,000.
And so how do you know which one to choose?
Well, the good news is that each digital audio workstation does basically exactly the same thing.
However, they all have slightly different workflows tailored towards different styles
of music and ways of working.
And they also all include a bunch of different built-in sounds and effects to help you get
started making professional sounding [D] music.
Some of the most popular digital audio workstations include Ableton Live, which I use personally
and is geared towards making electronic music, Logic Pro [E] X, which is Mac only and its workflows
[G] geared more towards pop music creation, [B] Pro Tools, which is geared towards more audio
engineering and editing, Cubase, which is great for composing [N] for film and TV, and FL
Studio, which is fantastic for beat makers and hip hop producers.
I recommend getting started with one of those by downloading the trial version and following
along with a beginner-friendly tutorial on somewhere like YouTube to help you get started.
After your trial, you probably have to fork out a little bit of money for continued access
to your chosen DAW.
And so if you're after a great and budget-friendly option, I actually recommend Reaper, which
has an extended trial period after which it only costs about $60.
I'll leave links to [D#] all the DAWs that I've mentioned down below in the video description
for you to go and check out for yourself.
[G] [Bm] The answer to this question really depends on the kind of music that you're interested in making.
A basic understanding of music theory is really useful for creating pretty much any type of
music but there are a lot of digital tools to help you get started on your journey, often
built into your DAW.
And aim every student goes through some fundamental [Em] music theory training, but generally speaking
[G] what's more important than music theory is actually developing an ear for [D] what sounds
good to [G] you.
And [G#m] this really comes naturally [Am] just the more [G] music that you listen to and make.
So get out there, listen to and make some music.
And so there are [F#m] the answers to three commonly asked questions about how to get started with
making your own music.
I hope this video cleared up any questions you might have and if you'd like to learn
more about the kinds of courses that aim offers, please get in touch via the link in the description.
[G] Thanks for watching.
I'm an electronic music specialist, audio engineer, sound designer, and Ableton certified
trainer and I'm also a lecturer in the composition and music production department at the Australian
Institute of Music.
A huge focus of what we do here at AIM is teaching the future producers and composers
about how [D] to make music using a computer.
And I often get a lot of similar questions from people just starting out about the kinds
of things they need to get started.
And so here are three frequently asked questions and answers to help you get started making
music using a computer.
[G] The really simple answer to this is not much at all.
All you really need to get started is a computer and access to a digital audio workstation
or a DAW, which is essentially a program used to make music.
I also highly recommend that you get a decent pair of headphones such as the Audio Technica
ATH-M50Xs or the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros so that you can hear your music properly.
Beyond that, other pieces of equipment that you can invest in totally depend on your needs
and include things such as an audio interface, studio monitors, a MIDI keyboard and or controller,
and a microphone.
For a full list of equipment I recommend when starting out, check out the description [F#m] below.
[G] [Bm] [A] This is a question I get asked all the time because there are so many DAWs out there ranging
from free to costing over $1,000.
And so how do you know which one to choose?
Well, the good news is that each digital audio workstation does basically exactly the same thing.
However, they all have slightly different workflows tailored towards different styles
of music and ways of working.
And they also all include a bunch of different built-in sounds and effects to help you get
started making professional sounding [D] music.
Some of the most popular digital audio workstations include Ableton Live, which I use personally
and is geared towards making electronic music, Logic Pro [E] X, which is Mac only and its workflows
[G] geared more towards pop music creation, [B] Pro Tools, which is geared towards more audio
engineering and editing, Cubase, which is great for composing [N] for film and TV, and FL
Studio, which is fantastic for beat makers and hip hop producers.
I recommend getting started with one of those by downloading the trial version and following
along with a beginner-friendly tutorial on somewhere like YouTube to help you get started.
After your trial, you probably have to fork out a little bit of money for continued access
to your chosen DAW.
And so if you're after a great and budget-friendly option, I actually recommend Reaper, which
has an extended trial period after which it only costs about $60.
I'll leave links to [D#] all the DAWs that I've mentioned down below in the video description
for you to go and check out for yourself.
[G] [Bm] The answer to this question really depends on the kind of music that you're interested in making.
A basic understanding of music theory is really useful for creating pretty much any type of
music but there are a lot of digital tools to help you get started on your journey, often
built into your DAW.
And aim every student goes through some fundamental [Em] music theory training, but generally speaking
[G] what's more important than music theory is actually developing an ear for [D] what sounds
good to [G] you.
And [G#m] this really comes naturally [Am] just the more [G] music that you listen to and make.
So get out there, listen to and make some music.
And so there are [F#m] the answers to three commonly asked questions about how to get started with
making your own music.
I hope this video cleared up any questions you might have and if you'd like to learn
more about the kinds of courses that aim offers, please get in touch via the link in the description.
[G] Thanks for watching.
Key:
G
D
Bm
F#m
A
G
D
Bm
[G] _ _ _ _ _ Hey, my name is Matt Tinkler.
I'm an electronic music specialist, audio engineer, sound designer, and Ableton certified
trainer and I'm also a lecturer in the composition and music production department at the Australian
Institute of Music.
A huge focus of what we do here at AIM is teaching the future producers and composers
about how [D] to make music using a computer.
And I often get a lot of similar questions from people just starting out about the kinds
of things they need to get started.
And so here are three frequently asked questions and answers to help you get started making
music using a computer. _
[G] _ The _ really simple answer to this is not much at all.
All you really need to get started is a computer and access to a digital audio workstation
or a DAW, which is essentially a program used to make music.
I also highly recommend that you get a decent pair of headphones such as the Audio Technica
ATH-M50Xs or the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros so that you can hear your music properly.
Beyond that, other pieces of equipment that you can invest in totally depend on your needs
and include things such as an audio interface, studio monitors, a MIDI keyboard and or controller,
and a microphone.
For a full list of equipment I recommend when starting out, check out the description [F#m] below. _
[G] _ _ [Bm] _ _ [A] This is a question I get asked all the time because there are so many DAWs out there ranging
from free to costing over $1,000.
And so how do you know which one to choose?
Well, the good news is that each digital audio workstation does basically exactly the same thing.
However, they all have slightly different workflows tailored towards different styles
of music and ways of working.
And they also all include a bunch of different built-in sounds and effects to help you get
started making professional sounding [D] music.
Some of the most popular digital audio workstations include Ableton Live, which I use personally
and is geared towards making electronic music, Logic Pro [E] X, which is Mac only and its workflows
[G] geared more towards pop music creation, [B] Pro Tools, which is geared towards more audio
engineering and editing, Cubase, which is great for composing [N] for film and TV, and FL
Studio, which is fantastic for beat makers and hip hop producers.
I recommend getting started with one of those by downloading the trial version and following
along with a beginner-friendly tutorial on somewhere like YouTube to help you get started.
After your trial, you probably have to fork out a little bit of money for continued access
to your chosen DAW.
And so if you're after a great and budget-friendly option, I actually recommend Reaper, which
has an extended trial period after which it only costs about $60.
I'll leave links to [D#] all the DAWs that I've mentioned down below in the video description
for you to go and check out for yourself.
[G] _ _ _ [Bm] _ _ The answer to this question really depends on the kind of music that you're interested in making.
A basic understanding of music theory is really useful for creating pretty much any type of
music but there are a lot of digital tools to help you get started on your journey, often
built into your DAW.
And aim every student goes through some fundamental [Em] music theory training, but generally speaking
[G] what's more important than music theory is actually developing an ear for [D] what sounds
good to [G] you.
And [G#m] this really comes naturally [Am] just the more [G] music that you listen to and make.
So get out there, listen to and make some music.
And so there are [F#m] the answers to three commonly asked questions about how to get started with
making your own music.
I hope this video cleared up any questions you might have and if you'd like to learn
more about the kinds of courses that aim offers, please get in touch via the link in the description.
[G] Thanks for watching.
I'm an electronic music specialist, audio engineer, sound designer, and Ableton certified
trainer and I'm also a lecturer in the composition and music production department at the Australian
Institute of Music.
A huge focus of what we do here at AIM is teaching the future producers and composers
about how [D] to make music using a computer.
And I often get a lot of similar questions from people just starting out about the kinds
of things they need to get started.
And so here are three frequently asked questions and answers to help you get started making
music using a computer. _
[G] _ The _ really simple answer to this is not much at all.
All you really need to get started is a computer and access to a digital audio workstation
or a DAW, which is essentially a program used to make music.
I also highly recommend that you get a decent pair of headphones such as the Audio Technica
ATH-M50Xs or the Beyerdynamic DT-770 Pros so that you can hear your music properly.
Beyond that, other pieces of equipment that you can invest in totally depend on your needs
and include things such as an audio interface, studio monitors, a MIDI keyboard and or controller,
and a microphone.
For a full list of equipment I recommend when starting out, check out the description [F#m] below. _
[G] _ _ [Bm] _ _ [A] This is a question I get asked all the time because there are so many DAWs out there ranging
from free to costing over $1,000.
And so how do you know which one to choose?
Well, the good news is that each digital audio workstation does basically exactly the same thing.
However, they all have slightly different workflows tailored towards different styles
of music and ways of working.
And they also all include a bunch of different built-in sounds and effects to help you get
started making professional sounding [D] music.
Some of the most popular digital audio workstations include Ableton Live, which I use personally
and is geared towards making electronic music, Logic Pro [E] X, which is Mac only and its workflows
[G] geared more towards pop music creation, [B] Pro Tools, which is geared towards more audio
engineering and editing, Cubase, which is great for composing [N] for film and TV, and FL
Studio, which is fantastic for beat makers and hip hop producers.
I recommend getting started with one of those by downloading the trial version and following
along with a beginner-friendly tutorial on somewhere like YouTube to help you get started.
After your trial, you probably have to fork out a little bit of money for continued access
to your chosen DAW.
And so if you're after a great and budget-friendly option, I actually recommend Reaper, which
has an extended trial period after which it only costs about $60.
I'll leave links to [D#] all the DAWs that I've mentioned down below in the video description
for you to go and check out for yourself.
[G] _ _ _ [Bm] _ _ The answer to this question really depends on the kind of music that you're interested in making.
A basic understanding of music theory is really useful for creating pretty much any type of
music but there are a lot of digital tools to help you get started on your journey, often
built into your DAW.
And aim every student goes through some fundamental [Em] music theory training, but generally speaking
[G] what's more important than music theory is actually developing an ear for [D] what sounds
good to [G] you.
And [G#m] this really comes naturally [Am] just the more [G] music that you listen to and make.
So get out there, listen to and make some music.
And so there are [F#m] the answers to three commonly asked questions about how to get started with
making your own music.
I hope this video cleared up any questions you might have and if you'd like to learn
more about the kinds of courses that aim offers, please get in touch via the link in the description.
[G] Thanks for watching.