Not going to lie - this has been my favourite video so far. I was studying music production at college, surrounded by likeminded people, we started a nightclub brand throwing events in our city, all making music and bouncing ideas off each other 24/7, had a top quality teacher who was always available to give you a hand, etc. Since finishing 2 months ago, I've started full time work at a call centre, and I've literally lost all my drive for music. I DJ at home 2-3 times a week (when I used to be doing it daily), I open Ableton around once every 2 weeks and don't be able to motivate myself to keep it open for more than a few hours, and we all have less time to meet up and discuss our nightclub events. When I get home from work, as mentioned in the video, it's so much easier to indulge in the distractions (xbox, going out for a drink with some mates, etc), than it is to motivate myself to open up Ableton and work on some music. I decided last minute 3 weeks ago that I wanted to go to Uni, and I applied the same day. Since then I've been accepted (and I'm over the moon about this), but this video has practically tripled my excitement. After having a tour, I know that their equipment is top notch, the tutors all seem very switched on and genuinely passionate about helping the students, and I can't wait to be around more likeminded people and re-sparking my passion for music. I relate to near enough every point in this video and completely agree with your views, and it's made me really really excited to go - thanks John!
Thanks very much for the comment, Alfie! Having known you for a while I'm certain that this course is going to be one of the best things to happen to you music production-wise, and I can't wait to see what you come out with as a result of the course. All the best and stay in touch!
Thank you so much for this video! I want to go and study music production at the University of East London in September. I would be going as a mature student (I'm in my 40s!) but I've been in bands and working with some great producers in some great studios and have been producing my own ambient music for most of my life. Any tips or advice regarding application?
I'd like thank you so much for this insight. I'm currently finishing my final year of my Engineering extended national diploma. I'm going to some open days at Birmingham, Chester, London city and Leicester looking at studying music production. I'm hoping to go into audio Engineering for studio and live music, especially interested in producing. Alongside that I build guitars in my past time and hope to turn that into something on the side. Again, I can't thank you enough for this video, I'm 100% sure now. 🙏
Great info, thanks ! I feel old going into music production, but on wednesday going take a tour at LA Film school. After going to school mainly for my family, didn't get me to my dream to make music, but I guess the path led me to notice I should be in the music life instead of any other.
Also, what will the school get me, if I can already make pretty good music other than the really technical things? The thing I need, really is to be able to make connections with people, but I don't even know where to start.
@@u7angbe Commenting bc this was 19hrs ago on a 2017 video... Do it man. You only live once. I think that goal sounds cool as fuck. Im thinking of going to school for audio as well. I wanna be one of these old heads you see, mixing the young artist stuff, makin bank
I wanna study sound production and make my own music. Music changed my life and I want to change other peoples live with music and make them feel something through my sounds.
Hi love ur vids. The biggest problem i had with music production is that because i was an idiot and putting the volume too high when producing with headphones i basically fucked up my right ear and i can only hear enough to have some “stereo” image. This made me stop producing on headphones because i was afraid of going deaf, was producing only on weekends instead of like 10 hours a day everyday from 18-20 years old. Im 25 now and i did not stop producing because this is my passion, this is the thing i love the most the problem is it doesnt make any money.Hardware synthesizers and ambient music with “racks” made rediscover my passion with music. The thing is i do not want to produce with headphones because of my ear problem so i will have to buuild a home studio with yamah speakers, but how do u young gyus do this ? Do you rent 1 house to live and 1 house to make music ? Do you annoy your neighbours by producing in the same house you live in ? I am not attacking i am honestly trying to know how to build a home studio without renting 2 appartments or literrally buying a whole apartment just to make it a studio. I dont want neighbours to hear my music. Sry for the long text, and continue making great videos.
Great video as always, very helpful and informative. I study music production in Milan but for the first years our course is focused on the IT side, so that can be kind of a let down sometimes... Sometimes I think to give up university and study on my own but I'm worried about a future job
Thanks very much for the comment, much appreciated! That's a great point, it definitely can be quite boring at times, but it's 100% worth it, stick at it. It gives you such a solid understanding in depth.
Hi John. I've got a question hope you will answer. You say that it is better to study music production, than spend a lot of money on gear, plugins etc. Im 46 years old and i am a huge music lower who have tried to make music for several years now only to find out the very same thing you speak of. But if you dont have the money to go to college, what do you do then ? I've tried a several online courses(the ones you pay about 10-20 pounds a month) but it's just not very professional. I mean the sound you get out of it is just weak an amateurish. My question is this. What do you do when you are on a low budget ? There are tons of video material to view out there but what do i focus on ? Do i start with eqing or with compression, samplers, synths. I consider myself as an ok experienced producer, but i feel that i am missing that last bit that makes my music sound professional. I mean its easy to listen to music and analyze what they do, but its very difficult to make it myself. Even if its a simple sounding piece of music. I should properbly say that i am most into EDM and that sort of thing. I like the sound of Hardwell, Alesso but my musical inspiration comes from the early days of depeche mode. I was a teen in early 80 and some kept their guitars and drums and some of us went an bought a synth. Human League, Yazzo you know. Thanks for a very informative an very down to earth way of teaching things. Really enjoy it
Hey DJ Nordberg, thanks very much for the comment, that's a great question! When I started music production, I found the exact same thing to be true. There were no resources that helped beginners learn the basics well, in a professional manner. That's why this channel was started, but you're more experienced than a beginner. My recommendation to you would be to look at Pyramind. They offer a mentorship program where you can get one on one tuition with professional producers, and you can check out their profile to work out who has the most relevant expertise to teach you! It's not all that cheap, but it's the best kind of tuition out there without school. You can book one off sessions with no obligation to rebook, here is the link: www.pyramind.com/mentorship/ Let me know if you have any more questions!
I watched this vid with particular attention because I once seriously contemplated studying at SAE, too, many years ago. After much pondering and discussion, my family was prepared, in principle, to borrow me the huge college fee required. I can't remember how much SAE charged, at the time, but the amount would still have been in the region of my annual income, later on, in my first, low-paid job - and, therefore, have piled on the pressure even before starting proper. And that still more augmented by the fact that failure was not an option: my family is not rich, and so their kind offer would also mean colossal sacrifice, on their part. Which, logically, were to put a hell of a lot of responsibility on my shoulders, and, simultaneously, rob me categorically of the crucial error margin to test my confidence in. Without, presumably. too much loss of face, if failure were to come to pass for real. Moreover, me failing would determinedly lose my family a stonking fortune, which I, in turn, would never have been able to pay back! Besides, imagining the scale of the psychological fall-out, in the wake of such a disaster, makes me shudder even today! I wasn't too sure myself either, actually, at the time. As to whether I really had it in me to make it to the other end in one piece, I mean. So I ultimately declined, in the end: the risk, on balance, just too overwhelmingly big, on several counts. But I honestly still can't decide whether I should be glad or be sad because of that decision.
Thanks for the comment Veerstryngh, and thanks for sharing your story. This is very common, the SAE is expensive and it can seem like a big decision with risk involved! You should only do what you can afford to do, and there is plenty of resource available to learn online without huge course fees. I hope you still end up learning music production!
To me, the fee SAE charges is, without a sliver of a doubt, deciding on attending the course or not. Unless your parents are rich, of course. But for relatively poor kids, as I myself was at the time of decision-making, it added substantially to the cons. I'm sure that without that combination of impositions attendant (obligations to my family - the moral ones of the moment, but the financial ones as well, stretching heaven knows how far into the future - I'd most certainly have jumped for the chance to attend. However, within these very pressures, failure for real may perhaps already have been in-built, practically, as I see it now, since the very fear of failure would almost certainly have led to failure becoming a fact, sooner or later: any flexibility of learning being strangulated, in the longer run, just because of the never even slightly abating pressure of having to keep up with the rest. Without the merest chance to step back and re-evaluate. That, for me, was , in fact, the clincher for pulling out: I probably wouldn't have made it all the way up to graduation anyhow, in hindsight. I sincerely believe that. Maybe a subject to reflect further upon, in relation with your own SAE experiences and in assistance to those considering SAE as the next step to take, in one of your future videos...?
Hey John, I've searched the Internet for music production Courses to study, but they're all so different. I wanted to ask what course it was exactly that u studied and how long did u study. Also I wanted to ask which universities u would recommend (if there are any). Thank you for this video. Definitely deserves my like :) Hope u answer 🌝
I'm really into performing like singing and dancing. And I'm completely aware that I can't do that forever or until I get old. I'm considering taking music production..but idk where to start and I don't have any idea how it really works. Can you give me any advice??
Thank you, this has really been quite helpful. I do have a question however: are there any things that you absolutely need to know before you start studying? Like playing an instrument (i do play guitar, but not too well) etc? I would like to apply next year, but since my high school never offered any music oriented classes (also, im not in the uk) i dont think i stand a chance in being accepted.
Great question. I think it's useful to know an instrument, but not essential. I don't know any instruments to a high standard, and I do alright. I'd recommend learning the basics of a piece of software like Ableton, but ultimately that's what you'll be learning there, so go for it!
Do you have to of taken music as an "option" in Secondary School? I used it as a reserve as I had no space for the other things I wanted to, but will I still be accepted? Thank you for your videos, they are great! Don't stop what you are doing! (Also, you are the reason I got a launchpad :P) 2nd thing lol - You mentioned doing something outside rather than doing the bare minimum. I am just about to start Year 11, my final year in secondary and the schools are pushing for you to start thinking where you are headed. Ever since I watched this video, I settled I want to do music production, and meet a fellow CZcams friend as he makes plans to do Music Production too in Cambridge Uni as so would be convenient for us to meet. However, less waffle, more straight to the point. I recently finished a radio course with common radio "Reprezent Essex" and they accepted me to apply and provide shows for them which will actually go out! - recording my pilot tomorrow! I started this BEFORE I even conceited the idea of anything Music-Production wise and started early January. If I put this on my application form for Uni or College or whatever, would that count as lack for a better term - not a bare minimum? Thank you for the help. All the best.
Hey there, thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you're enjoying the Launchpad :) I think it's a great option to take as long as you have a 'spare' option, i.e. you don't miss out on a subject you need for Uni/College. The quality of teaching isn't always great though, but I recommend checking out 'Rockshcool', they allow you to do graded exams like a musical instrument, but for production! www.rslawards.com/music/music-production That's amazing about the radio station, a great opportunity and great fun as well. This would count as going above and beyond the bare minimum for sure, it shows initiative and a genuine passion for the audio industry, but don't stop there! Get involved in as much as you have time to do. Good on you for getting stuck in! Be sure to get in touch with me directly via the links in the description if you'd like any further advice, and good luck with your GCSE's this year.
The Audio Journey sorry it’s been a while, haven’t had notifications on, but now 😉 just wanted to say, thanks so much for the support. You are my biggest inspiration to music. My friends look up to Kaskobi in a way, and I guess he’s good but he knows it too well... but you are my inspiration because you just know so much and are willing to help. Thanks John!
What should I go for if I want to create house and dance music? (Course wise) also is there any books you can recommend on house/dance production. Thanks!!! Loved the video it was so helpful! 😄
Hello Mate Thank you so much for this video. It is really prolific. I am chef by profession but I have passion for music. I play guitar and I like to arrange music. I want to make music as my career but I am just stucked. I want to start learning sound production software like protolls. Any advice from your side? Regards Prish
What if i just finish high school but I been working as a intern in the best studio in my country. And I got the chance to learn there. Do I have to go too university?
So my plan is basically to be a musician (hip hop rapper), but I also want a degree, so I chose music production because it’s closer to what I do. So my plan is to incorporate my music production skills into my music skills, so I can be as self efficient and reliant. But i also don’t want to waste money on sumn I could learn online. So do you think it’s a good idea???
I have studied Music for my GCSES and decided to study Music Technology for A-Levels. I’m not sure wether to I study Music Technology or Music Production at University. I am an Upcoming Artist and I am keen on learning and experiencing producing my own music. What do you believe is the best option?
Hi! Thanks for the video, it's really helpfull! I'm thinking of studying at the Abbey road Institute in london do you have any informations or thoughts on this? Take care!
Thank you for this video, I am in this exact seat right now, pondering if I should apply to SAE Institutes 2 year bachelor program in audio production or not. The big issue is the money, I can access the money with the help of student loan, but investing that much money for a program that might not even help me to repay it might seem like a huge risk, when you can learn everything online? But at the same time, every time that I try to learn the basics online, it just doesn't really work well, it's really difficult in how to compress right, eq right, reverb right, etc. So much information everywhere and everything just explodes in my face. That's why i'm considering that SAE might be a decent choice to learn everything structured from professionals with mentors in a cool environment, but it's a real gamble because of that huge dept loan.. I am thinking that I could invest my loan money on a education that can at least pay me the money back, and at the same time always try to work on my music at the side, but that might be difficult because then you actually have to have discipline and do it.. What is your opinion on SAE? I am considering SAE Amsterdam, they charge 20k Dollars for the 2 year program, and I don't really know what to chose. And also, Is SAE respected in the industry? Because if it's not, then it might be a bad idea?
I make rap/ drill beats Sometimes rnb/ pop instrumentals And I use FL Will Studying Music Production be a waste of time for me - because literally everyone i look up to who is successful in my lane got there without studying at university/ college.
Hi john,i have been soo inspired by u, i have bought a new mac book pro and I don't know how to buy Ableton software and how to purchase it.So can u make a video for beginners how to purchase Ableton and installation.
Hey Santhosh, thanks for the comment! You get Ableton for free with the Scarlett 2i2, and here is a video on how to download and install it: czcams.com/video/ONVc7g-WOB8/video.html
Most teachers aren’t in the industry sorry lol common misconception they just are teachers who got a degree I went to school but study on your own helped me way more in the real world
The Audio Journey ok thanks I suppose to check out Sae institute here in Chicago but like I said money a issue than my work schedule with me working 3rd shift I just bought a Akai Mpc x drum machine I’m trying to learn how to use
@@TheAudioJourney HI i can basicly go to school for free -200$ month "online" im guessing whitout knoewing it, that it will give me a foundation i can then work out from insted of fumbling around blind on youtube/skillshare?? i know all or most the info is out there free but its not a subjet of monney for me or deep debth after , alsow i mean i have a wandering mind i guess i get distracted kinda easy usealy from memery i can grind a subjet for 1-2 months then i get distracted from other stuff like a new video game or music Equipment to look hours of reviews/ new tech stuff or just videos and movies. so structure kinda importent to me, i do set own goals, get deep into stuff, but rarly can hold focus on that subjct or matter for Longer periods "alone" , but where my issue is is not only if i sould go , but where is it worth to study to fill my needs?? i have found thise 3 places. 1. 343 LABS old dubspot school haveing this program > www.343labs.com/new-products/emp-complete-onine 2. PointBlank Musik school having thise programs > www.pointblankmusicschool.com/courses/online/ 3. HOFA is a Bachelor’s degree program, i just dono if its worth the time to do this IF im not gonna record ppl or be in a recording studio, but i could be worng here, but it look impressive from all the modules > hofa-college.com/bachelor-studies/ thise are afordable programs, but stilll im lost in what u would "need", i want to be a homestudio producer (bascily have all the gear for entry level studio now) , prob not record anything other then my own stuff for years to come and i would proberly mostly colab over internet , and buy singers voice to sing my lyrics stuff. i dont want to work in a studio for others, i might wanna mix/master for ppl from home to pay the bills - like for newer upcomming artist on a low budget /dropbox kinda thingy, i have my eye set on the HOFA program, i feel "maby" it willl teach me a little of everything, and build my base better, leader of school is into EDM whit his own studio too /same whit the 343LABS /pointblanck more EDM/pop focused, and im prob gonna make EDM thats why i have looked at thise programs, but the HOFA "promises more" but do i need more ? Henrik - From EU
What should I go for if I want to create house and dance music? (Course wise) also is there any books you can recommend on house/dance production. Thanks!!! Loved the video it was so helpful! 😄
Not going to lie - this has been my favourite video so far. I was studying music production at college, surrounded by likeminded people, we started a nightclub brand throwing events in our city, all making music and bouncing ideas off each other 24/7, had a top quality teacher who was always available to give you a hand, etc. Since finishing 2 months ago, I've started full time work at a call centre, and I've literally lost all my drive for music. I DJ at home 2-3 times a week (when I used to be doing it daily), I open Ableton around once every 2 weeks and don't be able to motivate myself to keep it open for more than a few hours, and we all have less time to meet up and discuss our nightclub events. When I get home from work, as mentioned in the video, it's so much easier to indulge in the distractions (xbox, going out for a drink with some mates, etc), than it is to motivate myself to open up Ableton and work on some music.
I decided last minute 3 weeks ago that I wanted to go to Uni, and I applied the same day. Since then I've been accepted (and I'm over the moon about this), but this video has practically tripled my excitement. After having a tour, I know that their equipment is top notch, the tutors all seem very switched on and genuinely passionate about helping the students, and I can't wait to be around more likeminded people and re-sparking my passion for music. I relate to near enough every point in this video and completely agree with your views, and it's made me really really excited to go - thanks John!
Thanks very much for the comment, Alfie! Having known you for a while I'm certain that this course is going to be one of the best things to happen to you music production-wise, and I can't wait to see what you come out with as a result of the course. All the best and stay in touch!
Thank you mate I really appreciate the reply, I'll definitely stay in touch!
Alfie Scotting where did you go to study at?
how’s your career now?
Thank you so much for this video! I want to go and study music production at the University of East London in September. I would be going as a mature student (I'm in my 40s!) but I've been in bands and working with some great producers in some great studios and have been producing my own ambient music for most of my life. Any tips or advice regarding application?
Love the idea of learning regardless of age!
I'd like thank you so much for this insight.
I'm currently finishing my final year of my Engineering extended national diploma.
I'm going to some open days at Birmingham, Chester, London city and Leicester looking at studying music production.
I'm hoping to go into audio Engineering for studio and live music, especially interested in producing. Alongside that I build guitars in my past time and hope to turn that into something on the side.
Again, I can't thank you enough for this video, I'm 100% sure now.
🙏
Good job man! Thanks for the vid
Much appreciated! Thanks.
Thank you man this really means a lot to a student who is about to finish highschool and doesn't know what to do with his life.
Can you please do a video on some of the important things you’ve learned studying music production?
Great info, thanks ! I feel old going into music production, but on wednesday going take a tour at LA Film school.
After going to school mainly for my family, didn't get me to my dream to make music, but I guess the path led me to notice
I should be in the music life instead of any other.
PianoManJesus Story of my life
Would love to hear your story maybe you can tell something about how to prepare for a audition.
Thanks, Daan! I can't say I've had any auditions for anything in my time, but I will be sharing more of my background going forwards, so stay tuned!
Also, what will the school get me, if I can already make pretty good music other than the really technical things? The thing I need, really is to be able to make connections with people, but I don't even know where to start.
How’s it going now?
I’m a freshmen and I’m scared about how secure music production is as a career. I love music but I don’t know if it’s a stable job for me.
I'm just scared about how they will react to me being a Dubstep producer lol
only on the condition your listening to artists such as caspa and truth.
I see no problem that's lit
I'm a pursuing hiphop musician and I'm thinking of going to Germany for studying production any suggestion?
@@u7angbe Commenting bc this was 19hrs ago on a 2017 video... Do it man. You only live once. I think that goal sounds cool as fuck. Im thinking of going to school for audio as well. I wanna be one of these old heads you see, mixing the young artist stuff, makin bank
lol
Great video with sound advice. Your presentation was well thought out
I wanna study sound production and make my own music. Music changed my life and I want to change other peoples live with music and make them feel something through my sounds.
Great vid dude helped me make my decision !!
Thank you for this. I'm currently a civil engineer for almost 7 years and it is recently bothering me if I should pursue to work on music.
Thanks for all you do it is really appreciated.
Much appreciated, thank you!
thank u so much for every single tip !!!!!
Great video again! Your videos kind of inspire me. So thx
I found this video very informative I'm glad I come across it
Thanks I was doing fl studio trail👣👣
And I am loving it
Good job bro keep it up
Thanks, Dhairya! Much appreciated.
Hi love ur vids.
The biggest problem i had with music production is that because i was an idiot and putting the volume too high when producing with headphones i basically fucked up my right ear and i can only hear enough to have some “stereo” image.
This made me stop producing on headphones because i was afraid of going deaf, was producing only on weekends instead of like 10 hours a day everyday from 18-20 years old.
Im 25 now and i did not stop producing because this is my passion, this is the thing i love the most the problem is it doesnt make any money.Hardware synthesizers and ambient music with “racks” made rediscover my passion with music.
The thing is i do not want to produce with headphones because of my ear problem so i will have to buuild a home studio with yamah speakers, but how do u young gyus do this ? Do you rent 1 house to live and 1 house to make music ? Do you annoy your neighbours by producing in the same house you live in ?
I am not attacking i am honestly trying to know how to build a home studio without renting 2 appartments or literrally buying a whole apartment just to make it a studio.
I dont want neighbours to hear my music.
Sry for the long text, and continue making great videos.
How you doing now with it bro?
Five stars mate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 👏👏👏
This is fantastic! thankyou heaps
Great video as always, very helpful and informative. I study music production in Milan but for the first years our course is focused on the IT side, so that can be kind of a let down sometimes... Sometimes I think to give up university and study on my own but I'm worried about a future job
Thanks very much for the comment, much appreciated! That's a great point, it definitely can be quite boring at times, but it's 100% worth it, stick at it. It gives you such a solid understanding in depth.
It seems like the main thing you pay for are the organic connections and experience
This video saved my life
I wouldn't. And I fucking did!
Thanks for the insights
No worries, Daniel!
great video .. u earned by respect bro ..love from India
Hi John. I've got a question hope you will answer. You say that it is better to study music production, than spend a lot of money on gear, plugins etc. Im 46 years old and i am a huge music lower who have tried to make music for several years now only to find out the very same thing you speak of. But if you dont have the money to go to college, what do you do then ?
I've tried a several online courses(the ones you pay about 10-20 pounds a month) but it's just not very professional. I mean the sound you get out of it is just weak an amateurish.
My question is this. What do you do when you are on a low budget ?
There are tons of video material to view out there but what do i focus on ? Do i start with eqing or with compression, samplers, synths.
I consider myself as an ok experienced producer, but i feel that i am missing that last bit that makes my music sound professional. I mean its easy to listen to music and analyze what they do, but its very difficult to make it myself. Even if its a simple sounding piece of music.
I should properbly say that i am most into EDM and that sort of thing. I like the sound of Hardwell, Alesso but my musical inspiration comes from the early days of depeche mode. I was a teen in early 80 and some kept their guitars and drums and some of us went an bought a synth. Human League, Yazzo you know.
Thanks for a very informative an very down to earth way of teaching things. Really enjoy it
Hey DJ Nordberg, thanks very much for the comment, that's a great question!
When I started music production, I found the exact same thing to be true. There were no resources that helped beginners learn the basics well, in a professional manner. That's why this channel was started, but you're more experienced than a beginner.
My recommendation to you would be to look at Pyramind. They offer a mentorship program where you can get one on one tuition with professional producers, and you can check out their profile to work out who has the most relevant expertise to teach you! It's not all that cheap, but it's the best kind of tuition out there without school.
You can book one off sessions with no obligation to rebook, here is the link: www.pyramind.com/mentorship/
Let me know if you have any more questions!
I wish I could go uni to do music, feels like an unreachable and unrealistic dream
I watched this vid with particular attention because I once seriously contemplated studying at SAE, too, many years ago. After much pondering and discussion, my family was prepared, in principle, to borrow me the huge college fee required. I can't remember how much SAE charged, at the time, but the amount would still have been in the region of my annual income, later on, in my first, low-paid job - and, therefore, have piled on the pressure even before starting proper. And that still more augmented by the fact that failure was not an option: my family is not rich, and so their kind offer would also mean colossal sacrifice, on their part. Which, logically, were to put a hell of a lot of responsibility on my shoulders, and, simultaneously, rob me categorically of the crucial error margin to test my confidence in. Without, presumably. too much loss of face, if failure were to come to pass for real. Moreover, me failing would determinedly lose my family a stonking fortune, which I, in turn, would never have been able to pay back! Besides, imagining the scale of the psychological fall-out, in the wake of such a disaster, makes me shudder even today!
I wasn't too sure myself either, actually, at the time. As to whether I really had it in me to make it to the other end in one piece, I mean. So I ultimately declined, in the end: the risk, on balance, just too overwhelmingly big, on several counts. But I honestly still can't decide whether I should be glad or be sad because of that decision.
Thanks for the comment Veerstryngh, and thanks for sharing your story. This is very common, the SAE is expensive and it can seem like a big decision with risk involved! You should only do what you can afford to do, and there is plenty of resource available to learn online without huge course fees.
I hope you still end up learning music production!
To me, the fee SAE charges is, without a sliver of a doubt, deciding on attending the course or not. Unless your parents are rich, of course. But for relatively poor kids, as I myself was at the time of decision-making, it added substantially to the cons. I'm sure that without that combination of impositions attendant (obligations to my family - the moral ones of the moment, but the financial ones as well, stretching heaven knows how far into the future - I'd most certainly have jumped for the chance to attend.
However, within these very pressures, failure for real may perhaps already have been in-built, practically, as I see it now, since the very fear of failure would almost certainly have led to failure becoming a fact, sooner or later: any flexibility of learning being strangulated, in the longer run, just because of the never even slightly abating pressure of having to keep up with the rest. Without the merest chance to step back and re-evaluate.
That, for me, was , in fact, the clincher for pulling out: I probably wouldn't have made it all the way up to graduation anyhow, in hindsight. I sincerely believe that.
Maybe a subject to reflect further upon, in relation with your own SAE experiences and in assistance to those considering SAE as the next step to take, in one of your future videos...?
Hey John,
I've searched the Internet for music production Courses to study, but they're all so different. I wanted to ask what course it was exactly that u studied and how long did u study. Also I wanted to ask which universities u would recommend (if there are any). Thank you for this video. Definitely deserves my like :)
Hope u answer 🌝
They are different names but they mostly teach the same stuff
I'm really into performing like singing and dancing. And I'm completely aware that I can't do that forever or until I get old. I'm considering taking music production..but idk where to start and I don't have any idea how it really works. Can you give me any advice??
Thank you, this has really been quite helpful. I do have a question however: are there any things that you absolutely need to know before you start studying? Like playing an instrument (i do play guitar, but not too well) etc? I would like to apply next year, but since my high school never offered any music oriented classes (also, im not in the uk) i dont think i stand a chance in being accepted.
Great question. I think it's useful to know an instrument, but not essential. I don't know any instruments to a high standard, and I do alright. I'd recommend learning the basics of a piece of software like Ableton, but ultimately that's what you'll be learning there, so go for it!
Do you have to of taken music as an "option" in Secondary School? I used it as a reserve as I had no space for the other things I wanted to, but will I still be accepted? Thank you for your videos, they are great! Don't stop what you are doing!
(Also, you are the reason I got a launchpad :P)
2nd thing lol - You mentioned doing something outside rather than doing the bare minimum. I am just about to start Year 11, my final year in secondary and the schools are pushing for you to start thinking where you are headed. Ever since I watched this video, I settled I want to do music production, and meet a fellow CZcams friend as he makes plans to do Music Production too in Cambridge Uni as so would be convenient for us to meet. However, less waffle, more straight to the point. I recently finished a radio course with common radio "Reprezent Essex" and they accepted me to apply and provide shows for them which will actually go out! - recording my pilot tomorrow! I started this BEFORE I even conceited the idea of anything Music-Production wise and started early January. If I put this on my application form for Uni or College or whatever, would that count as lack for a better term - not a bare minimum? Thank you for the help. All the best.
Hey there, thanks for the comment! Glad to hear you're enjoying the Launchpad :)
I think it's a great option to take as long as you have a 'spare' option, i.e. you don't miss out on a subject you need for Uni/College. The quality of teaching isn't always great though, but I recommend checking out 'Rockshcool', they allow you to do graded exams like a musical instrument, but for production! www.rslawards.com/music/music-production
That's amazing about the radio station, a great opportunity and great fun as well. This would count as going above and beyond the bare minimum for sure, it shows initiative and a genuine passion for the audio industry, but don't stop there! Get involved in as much as you have time to do. Good on you for getting stuck in!
Be sure to get in touch with me directly via the links in the description if you'd like any further advice, and good luck with your GCSE's this year.
The Audio Journey sorry it’s been a while, haven’t had notifications on, but now 😉 just wanted to say, thanks so much for the support. You are my biggest inspiration to music. My friends look up to Kaskobi in a way, and I guess he’s good but he knows it too well... but you are my inspiration because you just know so much and are willing to help. Thanks John!
What should I go for if I want to create house and dance music? (Course wise) also is there any books you can recommend on house/dance production. Thanks!!! Loved the video it was so helpful! 😄
Hello Mate
Thank you so much for this video. It is really prolific. I am chef by profession but I have passion for music. I play guitar and I like to arrange music. I want to make music as my career but I am just stucked. I want to start learning sound production software like protolls. Any advice from your side?
Regards
Prish
Are you still in school? If you are, you should make another video of a day or week in the life as a student of prod.
Can you still get a job as an audio engineer if you dont have the degree behind you?
Hey quick question can I take music tech for a levels without having done gcse? I was forced to take language so I couldn’t do music tech
What if i just finish high school but I been working as a intern in the best studio in my country. And I got the chance to learn there.
Do I have to go too university?
So my plan is basically to be a musician (hip hop rapper), but I also want a degree, so I chose music production because it’s closer to what I do. So my plan is to incorporate my music production skills into my music skills, so I can be as self efficient and reliant. But i also don’t want to waste money on sumn I could learn online. So do you think it’s a good idea???
I have studied Music for my GCSES and decided to study Music Technology for A-Levels. I’m not sure wether to I study Music Technology or Music Production at University. I am an Upcoming Artist and I am keen on learning and experiencing producing my own music. What do you believe is the best option?
Would you recommend Music production or Music Business? Which degree would be more beneficial and worth studying at a Uni?
Hi! Thanks for the video, it's really helpfull! I'm thinking of studying at the Abbey road Institute in london do you have any informations or thoughts on this?
Take care!
Hi, did you find a job related to audio production ?? are you working in the industry ?
woop woop big up the uni of herts 2k17
What whaaaaat, throw your XLRfs up in the ayerrrr
Anyone have a link to the ADSR (I believe he said)? Thanks!
I have also planned to buy Scarlett 2i2 so will i get any Ableton software free with it or i have to purchase Ableton software separately..?
You get ableton live lite and pro tools first free
Thank you for this video, I am in this exact seat right now, pondering if I should apply to SAE Institutes 2 year bachelor program in audio production or not. The big issue is the money, I can access the money with the help of student loan, but investing that much money for a program that might not even help me to repay it might seem like a huge risk, when you can learn everything online?
But at the same time, every time that I try to learn the basics online, it just doesn't really work well, it's really difficult in how to compress right, eq right, reverb right, etc. So much information everywhere and everything just explodes in my face. That's why i'm considering that SAE might be a decent choice to learn everything structured from professionals with mentors in a cool environment, but it's a real gamble because of that huge dept loan..
I am thinking that I could invest my loan money on a education that can at least pay me the money back, and at the same time always try to work on my music at the side, but that might be difficult because then you actually have to have discipline and do it..
What is your opinion on SAE? I am considering SAE Amsterdam, they charge 20k Dollars for the 2 year program, and I don't really know what to chose.
And also, Is SAE respected in the industry? Because if it's not, then it might be a bad idea?
ADSR are legends
Amen to that.
If you don’t mind me asking, but what do you see yourself as now.
I make rap/ drill beats
Sometimes rnb/ pop instrumentals
And I use FL
Will Studying Music Production be a waste of time for me - because literally everyone i look up to who is successful in my lane got there without studying at university/ college.
Also Im confused what you mean by ‘getting a job’
Can you get hired on a salary as a producer?
Yes you can get signed to a record label as a producer
very helpful video. thanks
I am going to Guild hall for electronic music. do you recommend this school?
Hello ^^ would you put the links to free resources that you mentioned in the description? Thank you for your video.
Hey thx but i would like to ask whether there is any audio production software that sits on an android?!
I'm a pursuing hiphop musician and I'm thinking of going to Germany for studying production any suggestion?
GREAT! Could you do more launchpad videos
Will do! Thanks for the comment man.
Thanks man
Wait did he just say a 2:1 is bad 😅
What major do you need to do to make mouvie soundtracks pls somoene tell me
what do you know about music marketing
Lol im not even 18 and im already looking into university’s haha
Hi john,i have been soo inspired by u, i have bought a new mac book pro and I don't know how to buy Ableton software and how to purchase it.So can u make a video for beginners how to purchase Ableton and installation.
Hey Santhosh, thanks for the comment! You get Ableton for free with the Scarlett 2i2, and here is a video on how to download and install it: czcams.com/video/ONVc7g-WOB8/video.html
Thank you soo much John…….this channel is very helpful to me.
Most teachers aren’t in the industry sorry lol common misconception they just are teachers who got a degree I went to school but study on your own helped me way more in the real world
I want to go but money is a issue for me can I learn music production on my own from home to learn how to make beats and mix and master
Absolutely, plenty of free resources to help you learn online
The Audio Journey ok thanks I suppose to check out Sae institute here in Chicago but like I said money a issue than my work schedule with me working 3rd shift I just bought a Akai Mpc x drum machine I’m trying to learn how to use
Which is the cheapest dounlods of music production that a learner can pay
Try Ampify Studio, or Splice
@@TheAudioJourney HI i can basicly go to school for free -200$ month "online" im guessing whitout knoewing it, that it will give me a foundation i can then work out from insted of fumbling around blind on youtube/skillshare?? i know all or most the info is out there free but its not a subjet of monney for me or deep debth after , alsow i mean i have a wandering mind i guess i get distracted kinda easy usealy from memery i can grind a subjet for 1-2 months then i get distracted from other stuff like a new video game or music Equipment to look hours of reviews/ new tech stuff or just videos and movies. so structure kinda importent to me, i do set own goals, get deep into stuff, but rarly can hold focus on that subjct or matter for Longer periods "alone" , but where my issue is is not only if i sould go , but where is it worth to study to fill my needs??
i have found thise 3 places.
1. 343 LABS old dubspot school haveing this program > www.343labs.com/new-products/emp-complete-onine
2. PointBlank Musik school having thise programs > www.pointblankmusicschool.com/courses/online/
3. HOFA is a Bachelor’s degree program, i just dono if its worth the time to do this IF im not gonna record ppl or be in a recording studio, but i could be worng here, but it look impressive from all the modules > hofa-college.com/bachelor-studies/
thise are afordable programs, but stilll im lost in what u would "need", i want to be a homestudio producer (bascily have all the gear for entry level studio now) , prob not record anything other then my own stuff for years to come and i would proberly mostly colab over internet , and buy singers voice to sing my lyrics stuff. i dont want to work in a studio for others, i might wanna mix/master for ppl from home to pay the bills - like for newer upcomming artist on a low budget /dropbox kinda thingy,
i have my eye set on the HOFA program, i feel "maby" it willl teach me a little of everything, and build my base better, leader of school is into EDM whit his own studio too /same whit the 343LABS /pointblanck more EDM/pop focused, and im prob gonna make EDM thats why i have looked at thise programs, but the HOFA "promises more" but do i need more ?
Henrik - From EU
Don't wanna be rude, but your voice to face ratio is very weird
Aditya Patel the fuck does that mean?
What should I go for if I want to create house and dance music? (Course wise) also is there any books you can recommend on house/dance production. Thanks!!! Loved the video it was so helpful! 😄