From time to time I get questions from younger producers about composition and the right way to approach it. The thing is, there isn't a right or wrong way to approach music composition. It's all about creativity. Give yourself the liberty of experimentation and save the technicalities for the mixing stage of production. There is a method to the madness though. This is for beginners who are not quite sure where to begin or intermediaries in need of a template/blueprint to help guide them to the end goal which is the music itself. The first process in making music is visualization or intent. Music is just like a sport. You need a game plan before you step into the field/court. Without a game plan, you are bound for failure. There's no way around it. Have a plan and stick to that plan. When you have an idea of what you are trying to do, you escape the much dreaded writer's block. You produce at a faster pace and satisfy your fans and clients. The second process in music composition is finding your tempo or rhythm. Rhythm is the power source of a song. It has been proven that we as humans are more likely to remember the main rhythm or pattern of a song than the lyrics. When you are feeling uninspired, or out of ideas, go ahead and set a tempo of your choice and turn on the metronome in your DAW. You can start with a simple drum pattern or a rhythmic melody. This way you have something to work with and force that hidden inspiration inside of you to reveal itself. The last process is delivery. Although this term is more common with rappers and singers, it can be made applicable to music producers and composers as well. You are done with the appetizers, and it's time for the main course. It's all up to your creativity now. Don't hold back and let it flow. Create beauty with the addition of different elements (not too much though). You would be in your zone in no time. After all of this, we can finally get a little technical in the mixing stage. This is where you balance all the elements in the track in order to create more harmony through volume control, panning, etc. (talk more on mixing next week). I hope this article has been of help to you. Feel free to leave a comment below if you have any questions. Copyright © 2016 Sage Sound, All rights reserved.
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AuthorKing aka King Lingo. President and founder of Sage Sound. Archives
May 2016
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