Exploring Beat Production: How to become a platinum beat producer

Aspiring artists looking to learn about producing beats can follow these steps:

Understand the Basics:

Before diving into beat production, familiarize yourself with basic music theory concepts, rhythm, and structure. This will help you create more compelling and cohesive beats.

Choose Your DAW:

A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is essential for beat production. Popular options include:

• FL Studio: Known for its user-friendly interface and powerful features.
• Ableton Live: Offers versatile real-time performance capabilities.
• Logic Pro X: Well-suited for Mac users with its advanced features.
• Pro Tools: Widely used in professional studios for its industry-standard tools.

Learn Beatmaking Techniques:

Start with drum programming, as drums are the foundation of most beats. Learn to create drum patterns using different sounds and rhythms. Then, explore melody creation, sampling, and arranging different elements in your beat.

Study Music Production Tutorials:

Platforms like YouTube are filled with tutorials on beat production. To find tutorials, simply go to YouTube and search for terms like

• "beginner beat making tutorial"
• "FL Studio tutorial"
• "Ableton Live beat production guide"

You'll find a wealth of videos from various creators that can help you understand different aspects of beat production. The Native Instrument Blog is also a valuable source for fun and aspiring video tutorials like the one below. They also feature in-depth step-by-step tutorials like

• How to produce a song from start to finish with the Music Essentials Bundle
• 4 major chord progressions you should know
• What is synthwave music? How to make a synthwave track

Experiment and Practice:

Regular practice and experimentation are key to improvement.

Invest in high-quality sound packs and virtual instruments to diversify your sound palette. Many DAWs come with built-in sounds, and there are countless third-party options available.

Understand Mixing and Mastering:

Learn about mixing techniques to balance and enhance the individual elements of your beat. Mastering is the final step to ensure your beat sounds polished and professional.
A great starting point is "How to Mix Music: the Ultimate Guide" from iZotope.

Collaborate and Seek Feedback:

Collaborate with other producers and artists to learn and grow. Feedback from peers can provide valuable insights and help you improve your beats.
A great starting point is SoundClick's forum, with tons of topics like the "Software and Producer Corner". Don't be shy to post any questions here, real pros and other aspiring artists will share their knowledge!

Learn from the Best:

Study the top producers at the SoundClick Beats and Instrumentals charts. What sets them apart from others? What sounds do they use? How do they structure their tracks? If you have the money, you can also purchase one of their stem files. This way you can study each layer of the track.

Remember, learning beat production takes time and dedication. Start small, learn the fundamentals, and gradually build your skills to create impressive beats. SoundClick is the best space to promote your work, connect with artists, and build a fan base. We are here for you from your start as aspiring artist all the way to becoming a platinum producer!

Take the next step:

If you already have your own songs, sign up now. Stream, sell, even license your music for free! Add-ons for your professional web presence are also available.

For music lovers: sign up to enjoy great music with perks such as your own page with playlists compiled by you.