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Hello, first of all I'd just like to say how happy I am that such a place as this forum exists...for newbies like me and I thank everyone in advance for all the help. I am very new at this and I may not word things correctly but please don't take me for a joke. I am very passionate about this. Anyways...

Here is the thing. I want to do TWO things!

1) I want to be able to create music like this. By the way...this is Shook. MY own personal GOD that I worship each and every night.


What kind of equipments are used? Are piano lessons necessary to be able to play a synthesizer (since this genre is very synth-heavy). And anything else you think I need to know, please let me know!

2) I'm looking to buy a DJ set. It's just for a hobby but just because it's a hobby, I'm not looking to get just any DJ set. I know this is truly a loaded question but what do you recommend I buy first? I want to get CDJs, not vinyl. So do I get those first? Or a mixer first?

I don't know what I need to learn or what the first steps I should take are. But whatever it is...I am willing to do whatever it takes.

If this question has already been asked (and I'm sure it is), please forward me to the right direction. Thank you so much
 
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Howdy and welcome Htet.
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If you intend on using a synth you probably should at least some rudimentary knowledge of how to play a piano, since the synth's keys are the same as the piano. The sound is just going to be processed differently based on what settings you use.
 
m.g. eddie said:
If you intend on using a synth you probably should at least some rudimentary knowledge of how to play a piano, since the synth's keys are the same as the piano. The sound is just going to be processed differently based on what settings you use.
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I've come to another realization. Even when you know how to play a piano...there's a HUGE difference in knowing how to play...and actually composing a piece by yourself. I wish I can post videos right now to show you what I mean.
 
Don't worry about how many posts you have...most of us here are familiar with synth-based music.

And most of us know that you can't just take a Visa Platinum into Guitar Center and come out with everything you need to make any kind of music.

You're going to need to learn how to play some type of keyboard in order to realistically make synth music, and more importantly, you're going to need talent and creativity.

And you can't just buy talent and creativity...
 
bdenton said:
Don't worry about how many posts you have...most of us here are familiar with synth-based music.

And most of us know that you can't just take a Visa Platinum into Guitar Center and come out with everything you need to make any kind of music.

You're going to need to learn how to play some type of keyboard in order to realistically make synth music, and more importantly, you're going to need talent and creativity.

And you can't just buy talent and creativity...
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Yes I am very aware of the talent part. And if I have to learn to play the keyboard or the piano, I will do that. So here's another question that popped into my head. So people who can play the piano...can compose music? Does that come hand in hand or no?
 
Maybe the question I should be asking is...how do you compose music?
 
I think what you will need is a decent synth. Could be hardware if you plan on gigging, or software if you are just doing this in your home. You could use a combination depending on the lengths you want to take it. Either way i would start with a good synth. Take some piano lessons...if no one is available for personal instruction i would find online lessons. You have to know some music theory to be able to effectively write music. It can be learned on ones own but the speed at which you will develop the skills you want will be turbo charged if you have a good instructor. Also really listen to your god, and try and breakdown what is going on with each different instrument he lays down. Once you understand what everything is doing you can emulate it. Once you learn enough from various people that you emulate you can then churn out your own music that hopefully otheres would use to build upon. Good luck...keep on it.
 
Htet said:
Maybe the question I should be asking is...how do you compose music?
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Best way I know is to firstly love music and want to write songs/music. Then listen to all the music that you have that you like. And I don't mean just listen for pleasure. And I don't mean hear either. I mean really listen, with both ears and dissect each component of each song you listen to. Sometimes, it's quite surprizing to find what it is that may make particular songs tick. Try to work out the relationships between words, noises, voices and instruments and if there are no vocals, then see how the various instruments interact with each other. Then see if you can hum something of your own to whatever song you are listening to.
And this is only the pre~quel !
Ultimately, there comes that point when you just have to try. And if you don't like what you come up with, try again. And again.
 
My ex-wife is a highly skilled classical pianist who couldn't write a song if her life depended upon it.

There is no correlation in either direction between the ability to play an instrument and the ability to write songs.

In fact, I have heard of songwriters who cannot play an instrument at all; they either sing or hum the melody line and someone translastes that into a recording, sheet music, whatever.

And to the OP, do yourself a favor...Google up a bio of your "god" and see how much time he had to put in to lessons and practice to be able to produce what, to me, is not that impressive.

Go and put in that time...do a lot of research...and then you probably won't need to come back here because at that point you will know most of everything you need to know...
 
bdenton said:
My ex-wife is a highly skilled classical pianist who couldn't write a song if her life depended upon it.

There is no correlation in either direction between the ability to play an instrument and the ability to write songs.

In fact, I have heard of songwriters who cannot play an instrument at all; they either sing or hum the melody line and someone translastes that into a recording, sheet music, whatever.

And to the OP, do yourself a favor...Google up a bio of your "god" and see how much time he had to put in to lessons and practice to be able to produce what, to me, is not that impressive.

Go and put in that time...do a lot of research...and then you probably won't need to come back here because at that point you will know most of everything you need to know...
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Second that on classically trained pianists... I know several, and most have never seriously even written a piece of music - they can play to die for, but don't write.... if I want them to play on anything I create, we have to score it out completely... none of this "it's in A, can you just noodle around and make something up...." thing that you'd give a less formally skilled guitarist, for instance..
 
Piano lessons are extremely helpful for learning ANY type of instrument, and especially keyboard-based ones. It allows you to visualize musical theory easier and help your fingers get coordinated and accustomed to tickling the keys.

That said, you could very well learn by yourself, but just know that it will take much longer. A good coach is able to correct any bad habits you form early on, and lead you down the right path, saving you hours upon hours of frustration.

My main advice is to have patience, and have a realistic view of your abilities. Your favorite synth player weren't born knowing how to play, and most likely had trouble sounding out "hot cross buns" the first time they touched a keyboard, just like the rest of us did. But just keep working at it and in a few years, you'll be synthesizing killer sounds with the best of them.
 
bdenton said:
My ex-wife is a highly skilled classical pianist who couldn't write a song if her life depended upon it.
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I throw in that I know several rather successful songwriters and arrangers who really can't play well at all.
 
Massive Master said:
I throw in that I know several rather successful songwriters and arrangers who really can't play well at all.
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Aren't these things amazing? There's this famous Brazilian singer - Vanessa da Mata - that writes all her stuff.. even though she doesn't play any instruments. She simply records her singing on a portable recorder and her melodies are afterwards translated into whole songs. That's what I've heard anyway, and I don't doubt it. She's pretty good.

Oh, and hello! I'm happy to be on this forum. You guys seem to have a great vibe.
 
You could always just follow the hit recipe I-IV-V-I :eek:
 
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