Music That Feels Good

….Learning New Things

Mar 3, 2010 My Life
Posted by Tina

My mother always said that if you want something done right, sometimes you have to do it yourself. With that being said, today I am having to learn some new things, operate in some new areas that I am not particularly crazy about. But in the end it works out for my good by increasing my value. After all knowledge is power, but applied knowledge is even more powerful.
As a music producer, I can hear and see the direction that a song/music should take,in my head long before I strike a note on my keyboard. I can hear the instruments, the parts, melodies, harmonies and supporting roles, I know what the final mix should sound like…and so it is with my overall vision. I know what direction I need/want to take with my new show, but articulating that at times as well as delegating can be challenging. Trust me, I tried that! I found out that people don’t always possess the skills they say they have…not trying to be mean…it is what it is. Hope you’re still smiling with me
These past few weeks, I have been developing a new show that I will be launching soon. I am having to operate in areas that I am use to other people handling. Truth be told when it comes to a show like this, I am use to just getting behind the mic, do my thing and let others do what they do best.
But I have come to realize that everybody doesn’t have the kind of time that I have to give to the production of a show like this. It’s been frustrating for me to have to wait until people have the time to do what I need done, when I need it done.
So now I am having to be a producer/director for a different kind of project. Still music related but with other elements thrown in. Like formatting the show, engineering, post audio stuff, finding or writing bumper music, loops, beats, getting clearance, making sure contracts are signed etc. … I generally leave that up to others, all but the music segments. Nevertheless, because I am on a schedule, I can’t afford to wait until others have the time.. So I just had to learn to dive into the ocean and either swim or sink… I’m swimming baby!!
I’ve had to stop and take the time to ask questions, read books, watch videos..but I am determined to do whatever it takes to achieve the standard of production that I am use too. Holla!
I have been going through my arsenal of loops/beats all morning to use for the breaks in the show. When I can’t find what I am looking for, then I create my own. No I am not a beat-maker and I don’t write songs using loops. I have had to purchase these things for my show and some came with my DAW’s/ software that I already possessed. I never thought that I had a need for them, but they sure do come in handy now.
I am learning new things and I am always a student. If you ever stop growing, you simply… start to die.