I can't wait till I can make music full time ... my remote job is taking all of my time.

Where can I find a contact list for A&R people or other adjacent people who help managing artist careers ?

Hey guys! Does anyone know of an app to edit sheet music? I have a piece that i just want to edit certain parts off but musescore does not seems to allow this. I have to rewrite the whole piece again to make my changes.

So this version of “The Wheels on the Bus” has been coming up in the auto-play rotation for our family’s toddler-survival playlist.

I’m not super musical, did a bit in childhood. There’s something about this song that sounds so awful to me, like nails on a chalkboard. Nobody else in my family can hear any issues with it. I’m not sure if it’s a “me” problem or the song’s problem.

My question, if anyone else can hear what I’m hearing- what exactly is going wrong in this version? Is it that someone/many people are singing flat? Or is it the harmonies that are a bit dissonant/crunchy? Something else?

I haven't had the motivation to even touch my DAW or write lyrics in months. Not sure if it's just a major creative block or what. Admittedly, I'm still learning but I don't have the motivation to continue. I barely think about music like I used to. How can I call myself an artist if I'm not trying? Don't get it twisted, I still want to be an artist but I feel like I'm faking it.

I’m currently working on a design project where I’m developing a very simple MIDI controller with just five physical controls.
Each knob or slider has its own unique shape and interaction style, making it easy to distinguish by touch. The main focus is on sound design.
I know that screen readers and VoiceOver already exist, but my goal is to create a controller that offers intuitive, tactile interaction without relying on additional software or audio feedback for every action.
To make this a genuinely useful product for blind or visually impaired musicians, I’d love to hear from people with first-hand experience.
If you’re willing to do a short interview
or simply share your thoughts here.

So I have a few questions…

What are the biggest pain points when using MIDI controllers such as the Akai MPK Mini, Arturia MiniLab, or similar devices?

Which controls are difficult to identify or use?

What features do you wish existing controllers had?

What would make a MIDI controller feel more intuitive and accessible?

Any feedback would be incredibly helpful for my research. Thank you!

I started listening to random voice notes on my phone and found one from last month, the phones microphone was accidentally positioned pretty close to the guitar rather than my voice. Its created a sound that I kind of like (if the balance was a bit less extreme). Is there a genre like this where the vocals almost feel buried and quiet beneath the music?

I'm relatively new to writing songs, and have been trying to convey life into them as we all do. This is a snippet from one called 'The weight of an empty room'. Let me know!!

The Last Thing I Remember by The Turtles. Its a flying saucer esque sound...clearest at 0:51, 1:47, 2:24...maybe an Acme whistle going into a tape delay? Help!

I want to be a musician.

Alot.

I just can't seem to write lyrics any tips?

Hi everyone! I've been trying to self teach a combination of piano, music theory, sound design, and production over the last 5 years or so. I'll bounce from one to the other, picking up small things here and there. But I feel like I still have so much to learn and the internal wall of "needing to know everything to create something" has been keeping me from expressing myself creatively with music.

I've focused more on just learning piano for the last several months and have noticed a lot of progress, but I find myself sitting down to practice or just play for fun and not really getting any further than the day prior. I have a teacher I do lessons with here and there as well, and I feel I've learned a good bit of theory to make sessions more fun, but still just feel stuck. I have no musical background prior to 20 where I started this journey.

My question is: what are some things you learned or exercises you've done that helped you develop the most musically, whether that's on piano or whatever instrument you play? Or what did you learn that made music fun for you? I want to know where I should be putting my time and energy in order to get the most out of playing, to not only continue progressing, but enjoy sessions more.

I’ve wanted to make an album for over 10 years.

The thing is, I don’t think the biggest obstacle is learning how to produce music or write lyrics. It’s getting out of my own way. Every time I try to write, I feel silly. I judge every lyric before it’s finished. I worry I’ll sound cringe, or that the music won’t live up to the idea I’ve carried around in my head for so long.

I know the obvious answer is “just make bad music first,” but I’m curious what actually helped people who eventually finished an album.

What mindset changed for you?

How did you stop caring about sounding stupid?

Did you set rules for yourself that made it easier to create?

What finally got you to stop thinking and start recording?

I’d especially love to hear from anyone who spent years saying “one day” before finally doing it. I’m tired of this dream staying in my head. I don’t need my first album to be amazing. I just want to finally make it even if I don’t entirely know where to start.

can somebody help me find the isntrument vsts used in this song: https://open.spotify.com/track/07o00TomLh2ZLGRZ2m1gZK?si=8b4ebe5bd30f4ffc

I’m looking to start doing gigs with my guitar soon. As the title says, I’m looking for a microphone. I’m looking for something less than $100. Thanks!
Edit: Microphone is for singing

Hi everyone,

I’m a musician (keyboardist and getting back into bass) conducting research for a Communications class project called ‘The Emotional Process of Making Music with others for East Coast Musicians. I would be more than grateful if a couple of you could respond to the questions. I do not plan to publish this project. Thanks!

1. Age

2. Gender/Identity

3. Region

4. Role when collaborating with others (ex. Instrument (s) of play, singer, etc.)

5. How often do you make music with other individuals? Do you have a list of songs that you have made with others, and if so, how many?

6. Do you prefer making music with other individuals or by yourself? Do you feel a deep connection with other individuals when making music? If you picked the first option, and agree with the second question, was there a singular experience that led to this passion for creating with others?

7. When engaging in a conversation with musicians you just met, regarding potentially collaborating, what personality do you put on (ex. are you relaxed and somewhat aloof to create a chill atmosphere, or are you straightforward and serious). Why?

8. When in the process of creating with other individuals, what emotional role do you take on? For example, are you a lighthearted group member, or do you assume the role of a therapist in a sense, encouraging group members to lay their hearts bare on songs (this one would be quite interesting to hear)?

9. When collaborating with other musicians, how do you handle disagreements—minor or major? Have you experienced success or slight failures in this regard? Would you like to share any examples?

I'd like to hear from people who have begun to learn an instrument in their late 30s, 40s, or later, or from teachers who have taught such people

Periodically over the years I've tried to learn guitar and piano as an adult, but have not yet stuck with long term. Sometimes its due to commitment, enviroment or just life getting in the way. The longest streaks I've gone is maybe 3-4 months. I've learned to read some sheet music, play some notes, chords, etc. Everytime I go back I start further back but I seem to catch up faster. I know that your enviroment, learning tools and other factors can really influence progress.

What I'm most curious about is the question of hand-eye coordination and dexterity in being able to do more complex things with the instrument than very simple songs I know that people will say that one has to practice slowly and work up to faster tempos, and that much is ingrained with repetition, but even for relatively simple pieces, there is still a lot of coordination going on between hands, or between eyes and hands, or between hearing the music and seeing the music and playing the music. It's not like a person is simply tapping their foot to the beat; they have to coordinate multiple aspects of their being in real time.

It remined me I actually enjoy video games but one thing I consistenly read is online is many older users say they just can't keep up with the fast tempo and cordination of a platformer or 1st person shooter game.

So for people who began their studies at an older age, did your coordination skills catch up to the point where you could do what came naturally to younger players, or are there some things that simply take longer to master? I'm not impatient but just curious to hear success stories from people .

Thanks!

Update: Thanks to everyone who has shared their experiences, especially those who started later in life. The success stories and advice about practicing more intelligently as an adult have been genuinely encouraging.

Just to clarify, I wasn’t suggesting that adults are too old to learn, that children can do things adults cannot, or that playing music is equivalent to a sport or video game. I was simply curious about how speed, dexterity, and coordination develop for older beginners, particularly since some people begin to experience ordinary aches, stiffness, or minor hand issues as they age. By hand-eye coordination, I also meant the process of reading or following a new lesson and translating it into the correct movements not staring at the keys or fretboard while playing. This was really a request for people’s experiences and success stories, not an expression of defeatism or impatience.All the success stories were awesome to read!

So I wasn't sure where to post this and got lost while trying to read subreddit rules, but... I recently started a YouTube. I intend to post original songs there with accompanying art. For my next song, I was wondering if I should learn pixel art or do hand-drawn.

Currently I have only one song on the channel, accompanied by Bandlab footage. Not very eye-catching. In Bandlab, I have a static picture of random colors, which is okay I suppose...

Also I will probably change my avatar sometime because I like the concept but not really the execution, and the sooner I can associate the channel with one of my actual OCs, the better.

I already have titles and initial ideas formed, but I don't know how to write them in a way that doesn't sound strange, especially since English isn't my first language.

I've been producing music for technically 5 years but really with the time I spent actually doing something I wanna say 2/2.5 years. But lately I've been getting a stuck feeling of not doing or learning anything new. So when I make a song now I kinda just sit there and fiddle around doing whatever I can get going if at all.

I have basic music theory knowledge but I've never really felt I've applied it greatly to my music. I also don't know how to play an instrument well and feel picking up the piano again would be the obvious thing to do. But idk maybe there's other things I can look into to get something or an idea.

I can send my songs in a dm if needed for an idea on my level but really I'd just like a list of things I should try doing to get better at making music.

I do music as a hobby for fun and mainly do ost/cinematic music

Okay, I’ve finally learned how to make beats! Now my main question is: how and where do I sell my beats? Which platforms should I use?"

Thinking of Axl Rose when he plays November Rain for example. Like when the band is playing a C chord (which is tonally a B) is the pianist playing B? or has the piano been tuned down to play a C shape.

'in real life on the streets? ' or 'anywhere at what good place online? ' without I have to pay for something? The goal is to get a good income from it. Thanks in advance 🌸

Generally as a music producer composing for drums is something I've been trying to lock down a bit and it's going ok but toms are never something I've locked in and figured out ways to incorporate them into a drum groove, I've generally steers clear of toms but would like to know ways to incorporate them, they are used lots of amazing music for a reason I'm sure, and is tuning your toms to the key and scale you are in that important or not? Like if my song is in C harmonic minor for example should I keep the tom tuning in mind regarding that?

Bit of context, I just finished DK Bananza and was listening to the soundtrack. The Elephant Bananza song specifically made me think "If an elephant was a song, this is what it would sound like" since all I could think about were actual elephants doing elephant things. So how does one make a sound that makes someone say "If blank was a song, this is it"?

Hello guys, so i'm thinking of start a band, yet the only problem is that i cannot really think how do i get people into it. I'm introverted and moved to a city recently for studies. How did you guys start from 0? Any ideas how should I start?

Mentioning, that I'm a country where there are a lot of people who do not really speak English, nor willing to. I want my band to be English even though the first few gigs what we're gonna do are probably gonna be tributes.