What Skills Does A BEGINNER Music Producer NEED To Learn?

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  • @chiclown5475
    @chiclown5475 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    The NUMBER 1 SKILL U NEED TO BE A MUSIK PRODUCER: ignoring ppl who say yu can't... the rest comes with practice

    • @zensenpai6669
      @zensenpai6669 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've been going 3 years strong. So far so good.

  • @jayboom1242
    @jayboom1242 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Very first thing you should do is pick a scale and stick with it. Easiest is C major which is all the white keys and no black keys. Then learn what chords are in that scale (start with power chords and triads). once you know what notes you could use and what notes you can't, any melody you come up with will sound good.
    Then you pick a song and listen to it carefully and try to recreate the drums. When you listen you hear all the creative things the drums do to sound good. Best way to learn is to recreate your favorite songs.

  • @liandyogi
    @liandyogi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I love that tip on: consume advice and information at your level. Sometimes it may be too advanced to understand and because of that, I often get frustrated and give up.

  • @canelobeats3546
    @canelobeats3546 6 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    First of all, I️ am no beginner I’m in the phase of starting to sell my beats online prior to selling to everyone that came to my studio. Second of all, the reason I️m watching this video is because you’re a 10000% correct and I️ tell you this because I️ also teach beginners when they come to my studio and I️ tell them the same thing you just said in this video they get annoyed because they want to learn everything in one day and it’s true before I️ could be in my level I️ had to learn step by step I️ first had to learn all the softwares before I️ could make music and then I️ had to learn music theory and then I️ just sit back for a couple of months and just listen to a lot of different styles and elements other producers used in their beats and it was harder for me because I️ taught myself music theory paying people so I️ could watch videos and everything but it was all worth it now I️ have a quality that is very accurate I️ know how to use pro tools since I’m also a mixing and audio engineer, Cubase, logic, at some point reason and fl studio that is the problem with the new producers they want to go from 0 steps to a 100 at once and you can’t do that with music. Music is an art it took me about 8 to 10 Years to know everything ik and ik I️ still have lots to learn so for the beginners that sees my comment learn from this and listen to this man right here he is speaking gold he should be charging for this but he wants to help you so listen closely

  • @KingDemitri
    @KingDemitri 6 ปีที่แล้ว +185

    I needed this. For me, it's like I knew this but I keep ignoring it because i wanna rush and i'm impatient. Great video King

  • @TNGlive
    @TNGlive 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    “Consuming to your level of understanding,” is such a gem. Analysis paralysis is to be avoided continuously.

  • @supernovasightseeing4133
    @supernovasightseeing4133 4 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This was actually a very good video. Great tips! Ive produced for 32 years, and recently started to learn a new instrument. The big difference between being 16 and 46 is that most of the stress is gone. I have no need to rush it. I mean I know its gonna take 15-20 years to learn anyways. I wish more young beginners could be more cool about it, to not just consume information, but to process it too. Music is not like sport, were you have to peak before 30. Music is a lifelong progression, you might peak at 25, but most likely you will peak just before you die.

  • @ShadowKingStudios
    @ShadowKingStudios 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    4:55 - 5:50 I wish I would've heard this 2 years ago! Esp this 5:22; so true about TH-cam tuts. The majority are the exact same "general" info. And most tut makers explain the "steps THEY TAKE" to create such & such. They don't "teach" the "craft." They just recite each other's scripts. Less than 10% of all [FL Studio] "how to make..." videos will actually contribute to the "growth" of a newbie's aptitude in creating better music.
    If the tut isn't methodically presented over the craft of MUSIC making, with various demonstrations of techniques or methods included, it is essentially a near verbatim of a previous explanation from someone else who is reciting someone else who is reciting someone else who is reciting.... New info is handcapping to originality, this is why nearly all the people making tuts share the exact same sound templates.

  • @jasoncarter3604
    @jasoncarter3604 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As someone who took a long break from music and now wants to get back into it at age 31 i feel a sense of urgency and strong desire to become what I always wanted to be. I gotta accept that the best years are gone and it is somewhat challenging now that I have more responsibilities at my age. I want to learn as much as possible but I know all the knowledge a pro producer has won’t come overnight. Learning music theory, daw’s, mixing sound (and whatever else a producer knows) ain’t gonna come over night. Right now I’m gonna focus on my strengths and surround myself with others who can do what I can’t due to lack of knowledge and skill. I know eventually I’ll catch on and my skills will come up to par. Good video 👍🏾

  • @GabrielBacon
    @GabrielBacon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great mindset. Especially the “be a person of value” bit. We create music to give, not to get.

  • @ItsZinhle
    @ItsZinhle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You just blessed me so much you don't even know. Thank you. Thank you so much.

  • @DSM01
    @DSM01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved your explanation 🔥🔥❤️❤️

  • @ven4zra
    @ven4zra 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    You look like youre about to say "Another one"

  • @jadonwashington8090
    @jadonwashington8090 6 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Produceneur is cool, what if we called it Entreproducer tho? just a thought. Like if you agree

    • @lukeplays1019
      @lukeplays1019 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol, u got a like

    • @dripsie
      @dripsie 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like both

    • @generalx2
      @generalx2 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      ok

  • @sylviabarbary6843
    @sylviabarbary6843 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    thanks for this. i'm so guilty of expecting to learn everything at once when i'm overloading myself with information

  • @jamestaylor9259
    @jamestaylor9259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Damn, I needed to hear this. Not just for my music production journey, but good life advice in general.

  • @philia195
    @philia195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    im 14 and i really want to work as a music producer. thank you so much for this!!

  • @parag265
    @parag265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you sm for this 💯🙌🙏

  • @rik-keymusic160
    @rik-keymusic160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Brother, you really know what you’re talking about! Especially about the psychological aspects!! Great job bro 😎

  • @akirarae
    @akirarae 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    the message you spread throughout this video is so grand and beautiful. thank you for this!

  • @saintfrancisbeats9639
    @saintfrancisbeats9639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Thanks for the knowledge. That was a good question that was submitted. I only been making beats of a year, and I feel as if I only have begun to scratch the surface of how to make beats. It is a lot of knowledge to consume.

  • @DjJonChris
    @DjJonChris 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the knowledge. 🙌

  • @antoniobanks8317
    @antoniobanks8317 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just have got into producing as a hobby and I’m glad I ran into this video

  • @ihearabeat
    @ihearabeat 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro I just want to say as a struggling producer you give me hope. Keep doing #curspiration I feel this what we need!

  • @anapriscilla05
    @anapriscilla05 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Thank you so much for this!! This couldn't have come at a better time. I tend to overwhelm myself and get discouraged but this was definitely a reminder to adjust my approach. I need to be patient with myself ferreals..and love this learning process. Stay blessed!

    • @tmac9607
      @tmac9607 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      omg!! same here!!

  • @maddyshine
    @maddyshine 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    THANK U 4 THIS i needed thiiiissss. great vid

  • @mouhssinezair5851
    @mouhssinezair5851 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    i love you man, thank you so much for this words, god bless you bro

  • @ewomazinoadaimoni2488
    @ewomazinoadaimoni2488 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the word. Bless u BRO.

  • @tuhing3959
    @tuhing3959 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The point made about hyper consume state is aptly said.
    You have preached some golden words without being technical at all. Every aspiring producer should watch this video first before jumping into the hyper consume mode.

  • @6Iack
    @6Iack 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had to step back and tell myself to chill out on the tutorial videos. I was trying to learn mixing/beat patterns/music theory/chord progressions/Fl studio shortcut keys/beat structuring and piano playing . Problem is I was trying to learn it all mentally , without applying ANY of it to actual real practice. Or if I did apply it , I’d use a copy/paste mentality so it didn’t even register as knowledge. Now I just play around and spend a few hours making a loop and if I like it I’ll structure it . If it don’t sound like it got arranged correct , THEN I look up tutorial videos so I know oooh okay my verse section ended 2 bars to early . The mixing/piano playing/ music theory is all on the back burner til I can atleast get a simple beat start to finish going. I don’t got a midi so I’m waiting to get that to really focus on scales and piano playing . Also reminding myself this is gonna be a longterm relationship required to get to where I wanna be. It doesn’t matter about how cold you THINK you CAN be at making beats . It matters about if you really putting in those hours . Also once you perfect something , that’s when you wanna adventure into uncharted territory so you don’t get stuck in repetition . If you can’t even get a beat made , don’t worry about beat drop suspension elements , and automations . Bless up king I know this video hella old but it’s still a gem , and people might read this comment .

  • @musiclearner6799
    @musiclearner6799 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you I really needed this

  • @innavoiglopez
    @innavoiglopez 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Everything that you said just makes a lot of sense. Very realistic approach into becoming the best at what you want to become. This is how successful people develop mastery in their field. Explore. Learn. Evolve.

  • @adrianp.2978
    @adrianp.2978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video. every producer just starting off should watch this

  • @ramcymendoza2381
    @ramcymendoza2381 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Yo Curtis, much respect to you and your Curtspirations. You are truly, an inspiration and an amazing motivator. Thank you!

  • @JMikaelian95
    @JMikaelian95 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Structuring, melodies,harmonies, and theory.

  • @Laidly95
    @Laidly95 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Solid way to put it.

  • @higgsbason2657
    @higgsbason2657 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good advice, it can defiantly overwhelming, it’s like I wanna write good songs but then I get overwhelmed with technology in trying to get it to sound like I want then getting it to sound good enough to put out there, there’s so many things and it doesn’t seem anyone gets it, they think you just play a song a bang that’s it.

  • @xex615
    @xex615 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That part where you go on a list of questions;
    I feel like a video literally just listing tons of questions like that could do wonders.
    With the point being the viewer should actually look everything up. (Or provide a link with playlist of your own videos explaining the topics of course haha)
    As someone who's been diving into the specifics as a beginner, I feel like that would definitely help to have it all in one place.

  • @snowfellwolf8280
    @snowfellwolf8280 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was going to college for music education. I decided it wasent what i wanted i left college and now im getting ready to go to trade school for music production. This is a major help. I have a solid knowledge in theory and numerous instruments i just have to learn how to use the equipment and how it all the synergy works together. I appricate this video thanks man!

  • @crybabyrecordz
    @crybabyrecordz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the great content bro keep it up 🙏🏽

  • @athenamin2444
    @athenamin2444 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    what a great motivation booster. thanks for this.

  • @LMarquee
    @LMarquee 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A lot of producers, big name and lesser known, think they don't need to know music theory. While you may not need to know advanced music theory depending on your genre, I think you need to know the basics such as key signatures, rhythm, song structure, and how to make chords. Those are the essentials to making music that you can't ignore. I don't remember if it was Busy Works Beats or someone from Internet Money, but one of them made a video on how they build chords and said you don't need music theory. However, even though their method wasn't the traditional method, that's still music theory; their technique is just a little different. I've taken three semesters of theory so far in college. While I am far from an expert at it, I think that all musicians, artists, and producers should at least understand the basics. Learning more of it will only help you make better music and will break you out of the habit of only making four bar loops.

  • @christpaiditall
    @christpaiditall 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very detailed video, I respect you.

  • @ruruizaac
    @ruruizaac 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks curtiss king

  • @brockdiscenzo1242
    @brockdiscenzo1242 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow great advice this is facts

  • @themusicotaku9129
    @themusicotaku9129 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for making this video. I was doing some SWOT analysis to help re-develop my channel. Found this video under the a certain key word. So glad you said the most important thing: consume and learn on your current level. I got analysis paralysis at one point like you said, trying to read, listen, and watch everyone who says their a producer. They all said various and similar things, which became overwhelming.
    Right now just gonna start from level one: review music, learn how to use Reaper and really start using it!

  • @dcnsroseline1214
    @dcnsroseline1214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect you Curtiss king

  • @glowtreeglass
    @glowtreeglass 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    knowledge! thank you for putting this out

  • @kingspooky9826
    @kingspooky9826 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Curtiss this is like gold to me !!

  • @debzmahj7211
    @debzmahj7211 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to make lil beat just for fun. So i decided to look for video's for beginners and WOW!!!This is the 1st video I watched...So informative! Really appreciate your advice!
    Thank You!!!!

    • @AaronRaglandTV
      @AaronRaglandTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Curtis King is the man and he's got some knowledge fo sho.Have you started producing yet or still trying to figure things out?

    • @debzmahj7211
      @debzmahj7211 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Curtiss
      No I haven't started yet! After watching your video I checked out FL studio on TH-cam its amazing/awesome!
      My son's as teen's would produce then got tired. Many moons ago!
      When i told them out the blue, i would love to make a beat for fun they laughed 🤣 so random mum!
      🤣 🥰🤣 I told them to watch this/your video now they want to jump onboard!
      I knew they would help me out.👍Anyway!!!
      They love mums cooking to much!
      So they gonna stand by me 🤣🤣
      They appreciated your video also.
      Thanx again for the advice also for your reply 👊🙏✌

    • @AaronRaglandTV
      @AaronRaglandTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@debzmahj7211 I'm sorry. This isn't Curtis King that sent you the message yesterday. My name is Aaron and I'm an actor/freelance music producer who's been making music for 17 years.
      I'm always happy to help others and no problem. If you ever get serious about making music, I'm offering beginner music production lessons via video chat for $8 an hr. Feel free to check my channel out if you're interested.

    • @debzmahj7211
      @debzmahj7211 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AaronRaglandTV oops sorry my bad! Guy's.
      We/ my son's and I haven't had time to set things up yet!
      We will definitely look later!!!!
      Thank You for asking also for your reply. ✌🙏👊

  • @saudetimor337
    @saudetimor337 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this. Thank you

  • @JunkSoap
    @JunkSoap 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very interesting video as usual M.King.
    As a musician who walked the traditional way by learning music and instruments, I totally agree with what you say in that video. In 2019, I wouldn't say going to music school is useful because of the tools we have now, technical tools ( DAWs, MPCs, etc... ) as well as learning tools ( TH-cam vids, etc... ). But from what I hear, listening to beats here and there, it's very useful to learn a bit of music, rythm, harmony etc... to get the most out of the beats...
    I'd be definitely interested in a video where you explain what a skilled musician need to learn to "fit" as a modern music producer, if that makes sense... How to learn the codes and inner rules of the different genres and subgenres, and how one can educate himself to modern composition and production.
    Again, thanks for all the good content...

  • @TheModernTeachingsAndHealings
    @TheModernTeachingsAndHealings 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Man U got me back to loving myself and not being so hard On myself

  • @holyrockstar6319
    @holyrockstar6319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aye this video fire af the way you ended it was epic lol

  • @royalemichael5240
    @royalemichael5240 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    As an artist beginning to enter the producing side of things for the first time, just wanna say thank you for this. 🙌💯

  • @withinyourgalaxy553
    @withinyourgalaxy553 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The best advice ever imo ...thank you so much 💞

  • @clintcompose
    @clintcompose 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *ALL FACTS*

  • @jonnyboy4music11
    @jonnyboy4music11 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good advice!!! Love watching these videos and consuming the knowledge. 🙏🏾

  • @hugogarcia4718
    @hugogarcia4718 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    man....thank you for the inspiration, love the end phrase...going to engrain that into my head.

  • @DJSTOEK
    @DJSTOEK 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your advice

  • @Itsopvious
    @Itsopvious 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    i’ve made some important realizations critical for success from this video thanks curtis

  • @LiahB
    @LiahB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really appreciate this video. I’m a singer/songwriter about to start my journey as a producer. 🤎💖

  • @bruh-qi7ue
    @bruh-qi7ue 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    When should I buy a midi keyboard. 1 week after starting? 2 weeks. A month?

  • @deteder
    @deteder 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the outro song @10:40

  • @niadomiofficial9905
    @niadomiofficial9905 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much good advice here... I need to learn patience

  • @danielg3098
    @danielg3098 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Curtis 🙏🏽

  • @trevorarmstrong6641
    @trevorarmstrong6641 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I needed this thank you!

  • @emojiflame1591
    @emojiflame1591 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the advices videos, these are a great support for us 🔥

  • @kmt3809
    @kmt3809 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you man

  • @Piano_Albert
    @Piano_Albert 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is great advice, thank you! I've been doing Ableton for a year now and I'm just getting past the 'valley of despair stage' where the overwelm consumed me so much that I had to stop for a few months. I got my music theory down tho because I'm a jazz pianist :). Now I'm getting back on track, trying to focus on what I want, step by step, learning... So I can become that producer that I've dreamed of becoming. It will take me years tho

  • @niiy2563
    @niiy2563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video! I needed to hear this today. As someone who's only starting their music journey, things can get overwhelming and confusing. Now I have a starting point. Much love from the Philippines! 💙

  • @potential3883
    @potential3883 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Relevant

  • @linowyne9166
    @linowyne9166 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks King

  • @ADDBeats
    @ADDBeats 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really loved this

  • @cozmicrahop9415
    @cozmicrahop9415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I honestly came to this video to listen to the end theme song with the Neo-soul chords...I last heard it in 2018, back then I didn’t understand how the chords were done. I am now kinda good at em. I just needed to hear that theme song one last time,,.i love it Curtiss

    • @CurtissKingTV
      @CurtissKingTV  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s called “Listen 2 U” by Curtiss King 🙏🏽

  • @patrickmaigwa1135
    @patrickmaigwa1135 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is so on point. Very transformative advice. I especially liked the "Consume according to your understanding" part. This is a very helpful principle in learning most skills. I have seen this apply even as i learn about article writing as well as in my journey to learning piano.

  • @johnepa650
    @johnepa650 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You explained that very beautiful.. You open my eyes and my mind with this video. Thank you sooo much for that knowledge.

  • @postman878
    @postman878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dope video

  • @jeromewhite5553
    @jeromewhite5553 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to be able to make beats and write songs to them I've been writing for years and now I'm trying to find a balance between the two because I want to do both but I'm still not very good at production any advice

  • @terrahbeats7408
    @terrahbeats7408 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are an amazing teacher.

  • @Nostictv
    @Nostictv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FUEGO INFORMATION!!!

  • @niruvision
    @niruvision 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice vid, gotta watch for that analysis paralysis

  • @MrMixaTheProducer
    @MrMixaTheProducer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    GOOD VID MY GUY I WATCH ALL OF THEM SALUTE!

    • @CurtissKingTV
      @CurtissKingTV  6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Mr Mixa The Producer thank you for watching family!

  • @danparf1
    @danparf1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    mate, you have built my knowledge and my self esteem :) thanks

  • @chiefindisguise
    @chiefindisguise 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This guy has wisdom

  • @davidcbubbles5501
    @davidcbubbles5501 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man words hit me hard damn you deserve more than 206k subscriber

  • @abdulshareefdavies3737
    @abdulshareefdavies3737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just spent 16 hours looking at stuff from Polyrhythms to frequency charts, i just want to make my first d&b banger. thank you for this curtis. i have adhd so i hyperfocus till im frustrasted.

  • @rhythmneverdies
    @rhythmneverdies 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wish I watched this first when I started making beats. What we do without Curtiss King?

  • @poet114
    @poet114 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks man. POET114 👍❤️

  • @janonymousslapz
    @janonymousslapz 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really glad that you made it video bro I've been Singing/songwriting for about 10 years now...just started working with Logic Pro X a few months ago learning how to produce my own records...this video definitely came right on time🙏🙏💯💯💯

  • @auzyc
    @auzyc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks bro im trying to become a producer for the fun and maybe turn it into something

  • @fazasaeed6528
    @fazasaeed6528 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if you just want to work for a company?

  • @tershaddubois
    @tershaddubois 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I appreciate this video so much man. I really needed this 💯💯

  • @spiritthomas2823
    @spiritthomas2823 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank u

  • @learnoldnewway4411
    @learnoldnewway4411 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much money we can make as an independent artists and how to buy all the gears I need ..

  • @devilgamer5960
    @devilgamer5960 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello sir i wanna ask that what should we learn first
    Our Daw Basics
    Or
    Basics About Sounds and more
    Love This video 🔥 Got mostly everything bt left with a single question

  • @Harbaksh1234
    @Harbaksh1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic advice!

  • @pedrolisboa749
    @pedrolisboa749 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love this

  • @henry12371
    @henry12371 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    You have any tips for producers with no place to record vocals? Like maybe rent an office space or a storage unit somewhere? I live in apartments so i can produce fine but sometimes I want to record vocals and be myself and not have to limit my levels

  • @Gamenation2015
    @Gamenation2015 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    okay guys this is my year so all you young goats help me out
    assume i know nothing how do i start making my own beats
    i have pro tools and FL on my computer i have pro tools because i rap but buying beats are exspensive but it seems complicted like i dont even know where to start the type of beats i wanna make are Soul beats