What’s the WORST advice you’ve ever received when it comes to making music? Let’s hear those frustrating, demotivating, and even absurd pieces of advice you’ve encountered and then let’s collectively tear them down. What’s REALLY holding artists back from expressing their true selves, and what do you think we should be telling aspiring musicians instead?

https://on.soundcloud.com/KaSqbjC3AYh5ZxBj9 1. I wrote this after my cat had died. 2. That I really excel at making Ambient music 3. I would have paid more attention to the pads, as if you listen on certain devices, it sounds course and brittle.

This is a list of skills that people in this community have. Feel free to reach out to them to collaborate or for guidance. Comment below with skills you can share if you would like to be added to this menu. INTRUMENTS Vocals: @Jesse James Kingston @Pianika Tomlinson @Bryan Lastrella @Laura Paranhos @Jake Goble @Yúlany Music Rap: @Reggie Blankets Guitar: @Jesse James Kingston @Joe Vitrano @Filip Hosko @Kristian Riedel @Jake Goble Bass: @Jesse James Kingston @Joe Vitrano @Filip Hosko @Jakob Metzger Keys: @Robbie Sko @Cooper Deats Piano: @Cooper Deats @Robbie Sko Drums: @Filip Hosko @Timur Gumarov @Jake Goble Flute: @Anton Kholomiov Handpan: @Boris Barroso Tabla: @Sachin Arora Violin: @Jakob Metzger Jaw Harp: @Andrew Colclough SONGWRITING Lyrics: @Laura Paranhos @Yúlany Music @Jake Goble Rap: @Reggie Blankets MUSIC PRODUCTION: Synthesis: @Sergey Bravov @Andy Immerman @Ralph Knobloch @Joris van der Straten @Christoph Eike @Kristian Riedel @Fabio D

For me, it's cooking 🧑‍🍳 I tend to use a lot of cooking metaphors in music; from mise en place to spice combinations to order of processes. I've had a lot of problem solving breakthroughs whilst making dinner. "That's it!" I say, running back to the DAW, with duck juice dripping down my arms.

Hello friend 👋🏻 I’m super excited to have you in the community. Before we get into the groove of things I want to get you onboarded so you can make the most of your time here 🎶 I have put together a simple CHECKLIST for you to go through which covers everything! ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED ALL OF THESE STEPS, drop a comment below this post with a GIF that sums up your mood right now. I look forward to getting to know you and building this community together ❤️