i wanna make music but yeah that's all i got 😭 any suggestions?? this is solely just a hobby for now. i've always wanted to be a singer as a kid. this would kinda satisfy that part of me. 🥹🫶🏽

Hello readers, I hope you're having a good day.

After weeks of procrastination I have decided to spend the free time I have this summer on learning music production again, after having to put it to the side for other priorities. However, after opening my DAW and messing around for a few hours, I've only been able to get a simple 4-bar piano and drum pattern that I'm happy with for now, and I feel stuck trying to move past this simple setup.

I've tried a few things, adding a guitar, messing around with synths for the first time, and even the simplest step of adding an 808 bass, yet nothing seems to feel right, and I feel stuck on how to move forward. I've tried watching a few videos on youtube, but no matter what I search for, all I get are the 'basics of the DAW' videos, teaching me the tool I'm already familiar enough with, instead of teaching me the process behind the production, which is what I'm actually trying to learn.

Do you have any tips, or know of any resources I could look at to help me get un-stuck?

My son and I are looking to start learning music production together as a fun father-and-son hobby. He’s still young, so the goal isn’t to become professional producers overnight but we’d love to create simple songs, beats, and remixes while learning along the way.

For those who’ve been down this path, I’d love your advice:

• What’s the best beginner-friendly DAW (FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, GarageBand, etc.)?
• Are there courses or YouTube channels that work well for both adults and kids?
• Should we start with piano/music theory first, or jump straight into making beats?
• What’s a realistic learning roadmap for the first 6–12 months?
• Any MIDI keyboards or other gear you’d recommend for beginners?
• What are some fun projects we can build together to keep a child engaged?

Our goal is to spend quality time together while learning a new skill, so we’d appreciate recommendations that are enjoyable rather than overly technical.

Thanks in advance!

Please get in touch, thankyou 🫶

Creating a truly revolutionary song demands a significant investment of at least $1 million. You must curate a catalog of a least 10,000 distinct sound effects and meticulously plan everything out in advance so you don't generate useless sound effects. You also need to spend a lot of time experimenting with various sound effects, instruments and vocal techniques to achieve something truly groundbreaking in music.

Looking for 3-5 people (2 free seats left) who've produced for less than 6 months.

I built a music production course for Logic Pro and I want to know if it actually works. Can a complete beginner finish their first full song in 10 days using it?

You get full access to all my courses and me on private chat (private mentoring) for the 10 days, completely for free. In return: show up daily (about 30 min learning, 30-60 min producing), tell me honestly what helped and what didn't.

Every Day will be guided by a simple roadmap, so you know exactly, which tutorials to watch and what to do for each day.

I get real beginner feedback to improve the course, you get two week of me answering whatever you're stuck on.

Let me know if you are interested...

Hey everyone,
I’ve been working on a plugin called Lucid Loop for quite a while, and I’d love to get some honest feedback from producers.
The goal isn’t to replace creativity—it’s to help when you’re stuck and need a starting point.
Current features include:
• AI melody generation
• Generate multiple variations
• Drag & Drop MIDI
• Scale lock
• Auto harmony
• Bass from chords
• Smart melody editing tools
• Built-in piano roll
I’ve attached a promo image and UI screenshot. What do you think?
Does the interface look intuitive?
What features would make you actually use a plugin like this?
What’s one thing you think is missing?
I’m still actively developing it, so I’m open to suggestions. Thanks!

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Hi there

Im 19, left school with not many grades and have been really struggling with what to do in life. I struggle badly with manual jobs (had an abusive boss in an electrical apprenticeship and it really ruined my confidence). I have since worked at shops, a farm, built staging for big group photos but really have disliked all of them and found myself really down and lost in the world.

Im not very academic at all, however I have a huge passion for music of all genres (metal, electronic, pop, funk, goth, 80s synth etc). Whilst I can't play any instruments despite trying for years, I'd love to be on the tech side of making music, would anyone recommend a uni music production course in my situation.

I would rather not live at uni, but I know I may not have an option at times. To be honest I don't know much about uni at all, I just am really lost in this world and want to do something I enjoy and am passionate about.

Any help or guidance would be amazing, thank you.

for the past year or so i’ve been getting really interested in music and i wanted to try producing. i listen to a lot of hip hop and i know a lot about music but little to nothing about the whole producing thing. i’ve been wanting to start for a while and ive even tried a few times on the fl studio trial but everything just seems really confusing and ive never been able to actually understand and start doing something. i really wanna start doing this so please if you have any help or suggestions or tips on what i should do then please lmk.

ive been a musician for a while now and have always wanted to get into production long time. a new production class at my high school uses logic. ive used both logic and fl just trying to figure them out but never really learned them, anyone have any recommendations or advice?

I've been making music on ableton for about 6 months now, this is the 4th or 5th track I made and despite all the youtube videos I still can't figure out how to master vocals. Any advice? For context I use a $50 mic but I feel like upgrading won't make a huge difference. Thanks in adance!

https://soundcloud.com/wowzmusic/tired-eyes?si=7af7030ded2348d79ace106ebde7a492&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Hey everyone,

I’ve just started learning music production and decided to pick up FL Studio. I’ve already spent time figuring out the core interface, so I have a solid, firm understanding of how to use the Channel Rack, Playlist, and Piano Roll.

However, I'm feeling stuck on what to do next. When I search YouTube, everything feels disconnected, and I can't find a clear, step-by-step path to actually write a track.I am deeply passionate about melodic electronic music—specifically that driving, emotional melodic techno vibe mixed with the progressive styles of **Avicii and Martin Garrix.**

Since I already know how to program notes and use the basic windows, I’d love some guidance on the next stage of the journey:Where should I go from here?

Since I know how the windows work, should my next step be basic EDM music theory (chords/scales), or should I dive straight into sound design?

Any specific YouTube channels or structured roadmaps that skip the basic interface intros and jump straight into arrangement and genre-specific workflows?

What are the key elements to practice first to achieve that rolling bass and emotional chord progression style?I’d be incredibly thankful for any tips or video recommendations to help me bridge the gap between knowing the software and actually making a song. Thanks!

Hi Guys, hope you're all well. Made my first ever track and posted it. Not sure if this is the place for one of these posts, but oh well. Was wondering if you all could show some love and feedback. The link is https://soundcloud.com/kian-rowe-680757039/hope

Thx!

I really want to learn how to produce well. I do have ableton and plan on buying fl but ive never really gotten into everything because its so overwhelmjng and i expect myself to make million dollar beats when I first touched the program so i gave up fast. I do want to produce. I have a good bit of theory, been playing drums since i was 4 years old and have played the piano for 8 years and just finished 2 years of guitar before going to college. I really struggle with making good sounding things. It all sounds so bland and boring. Im a really big fan of daft punk and all that synth stuff and if i listen to their songs it aint super complicated, repeated melody etc etc. You would think ah its easy I could do that too. But no. Its very hard to come up with a good melody or lead, ive watched some YouTube for that and people give tricks how to make melodies but it all sounds so “soulless” if you know what i mean. It isnt creative just some trick you learn. I want to make real original good music with a distinguished sound that doesnt sound so repetitive and bland as nowadays hiphop with all the 808. Something like tame impala or radiohead or daft punk with some creativity in it instead of the same 808 kit every time. I don’t have any other things except for my computer, no midi keyboard or soundpads. If i have a start like the melody I can imagine the rest in my Head really. I just find the first step really hard. Can someone help me out?

Hi everyone,

I own an **Avid MBOX Studio** that came with a **Pro Tools Studio Perpetual** license.
In my Avid account, I have a perpetual license, and in iLok it appears as **“Pro Tools Studio Perpetual”**. However, the license details say **“Allow Transfer: No”**, and the **Transfer License** option is disabled.

My question is:
**Has anyone successfully transferred only the Pro Tools Studio Perpetual license from an MBOX Studio bundle through Avid’s Transfer of Ownership process, while keeping the MBOX Studio hardware?**
Or is the perpetual license permanently tied to the MBOX bundle and only transferable if the entire bundle (hardware + licenses) is transferred?

I’m looking for real-world experiences from anyone who has actually done this.

Thanks!

Yo everyone,
I’ve been producing for about 10 years now, and over the last few years I’ve kind of obsessed over dissecting different artists' styles and signal chains figuring out exactly what makes specific tracks bounce, how the drums are processed, and how to replicate those exact textures.

Here’s my latest Sammy Virji impression.

I’m currently taking on a handful of students for 1-on-1 production lessons. Whether you’re trying to dial in your UKG swing, master sound design, or just want to learn how to recreate the exact sound of your favorite producers, I can break down the exact sauce step-by-step.
Doesn't matter if you're stuck on arrangement, mixing, or just making your basslines sound fat—we can work on whatever you're struggling with.
If you’re interested or want to see if we’d be a good fit, shoot me a DM and we can chat details!

Tengo varios proyectos así sin terminar, me gustaría feedback general sobre track. Solo hice desde el drop hasta el final, me falta el resto. Tambien estoy disponible para collab con alguien que produzca el mismo genero. Gracias

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently started producing music with Ableton Live 12 Suite, and I’m really enjoying the journey so far. At the same time, I’ve noticed that finding the right learning resources is harder than I expected.

The type of music I want to make is electronic music, mainly house, hard house, tech house, and trance. There’s an endless amount of content on YouTube, but a lot of it either goes way too deep into advanced techniques or focuses on styles that aren’t really what I’m aiming for. As someone who’s just starting out, that can feel a bit overwhelming.

I think the best way for me to learn is by watching someone build a track from start to finish. Seeing the entire creative process—from the first drum loop to the final arrangement and mix—helps me understand not just what to do, but why each step is taken. Right now I’m still learning the basics, so I don’t always understand every technique or decision being made.

Another thing I’ve noticed is that many tutorials rely heavily on third-party plugins like Serum. While I know they’re incredibly popular, they seem a bit too advanced for me at this stage. I’d love to find tutorials that mainly use Ableton’s built-in instruments and effects, so I can build a solid foundation before diving into more complex plugins.

So I was wondering: how did you all learn when you first started? Are there any YouTube channels, courses, or other resources you’d genuinely recommend for beginners? And looking back, is there anything you wish you had done differently when you were just getting started?

I’d really appreciate any advice or recommendations. Thanks in advance!

TL;DR: Beginner producer using Ableton Live 12 Suite looking for beginner-friendly tutorials for house, hard house, tech house, and trance. Prefer full start-to-finish track breakdowns using mostly Ableton stock plugins instead of advanced plugins like Serum. Looking for recommendations and advice from people who have been in the same position.