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Hey everyone my name is Jordan. I have a ton of questions way to broad to fit into any specific categories.

First, my background. I'm 18, played guitar for 2 years, piano for about 6 months, alto sax for 4 years. I love music. It's what I do all day everyday. I think my headphones are in at least 3/4 of my day. I will be heading to college soon and I can't think of anything I want to study besides music. Here is question 1: What area of studies do you think I should consider. I've always dreamed about working in a recording studio even though I don't have any experience with one. But I'm open to suggestions.

Second question: My dad owns Fruit Loops 10, so I can use it whenever I want. I'd really like to start getting into recording my own music. Should I consider Logic Pro? Pro Tools? or stick with fruity loops.

Third question: Mac or pc? I grew up on using pc's but it seems like everyone in the recording business is using mac's with Logic or Pro Tools. What do you suggest? I'm open to switching over to mac's, I don't dislike them.

Fourth question: Learning. I have kinda cruised my way through highschool on very little work. I'm lazy but somehow I managed. I'm ready to change all that though. I wanna learn as much as I can about all this. Right now I don't have music as far as equipment (an old desktop computer, headphones, guitar) so if I'm going to invest in this I wanna make sure I'm getting the right stuff.

Fifth question: Am I crazy? Is making it in the music business as hard as they say it is? Do I even have a chance to make it considering my background?


Thanks so much in advanced for your help guys. I'm open to suggestions on anything, I'm open to answer any of your questions. Just let me know

Thanks,
Jordan
 
Down load reaper as a DAW and check it out for free!
 
Oh and you have come to the right place ..... great to have you on board Jordan!
 
Shplee said:
Hey everyone my name is Jordan. I have a ton of questions way to broad to fit into any specific categories.

First, my background. I'm 18, played guitar for 2 years, piano for about 6 months, alto sax for 4 years. I love music. It's what I do all day everyday. I think my headphones are in at least 3/4 of my day. I will be heading to college soon and I can't think of anything I want to study besides music. Here is question 1: What area of studies do you think I should consider. I've always dreamed about working in a recording studio even though I don't have any experience with one. But I'm open to suggestions.

Second question: My dad owns Fruit Loops 10, so I can use it whenever I want. I'd really like to start getting into recording my own music. Should I consider Logic Pro? Pro Tools? or stick with fruity loops.

Third question: Mac or pc? I grew up on using pc's but it seems like everyone in the recording business is using mac's with Logic or Pro Tools. What do you suggest? I'm open to switching over to mac's, I don't dislike them.

Fourth question: Learning. I have kinda cruised my way through highschool on very little work. I'm lazy but somehow I managed. I'm ready to change all that though. I wanna learn as much as I can about all this. Right now I don't have music as far as equipment (an old desktop computer, headphones, guitar) so if I'm going to invest in this I wanna make sure I'm getting the right stuff.

Fifth question: Am I crazy? Is making it in the music business as hard as they say it is? Do I even have a chance to make it considering my background?


Thanks so much in advanced for your help guys. I'm open to suggestions on anything, I'm open to answer any of your questions. Just let me know

Thanks,
Jordan
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First Question: I can't really help you with that one...sorry!

Second Question: Like moresound said, download Reaper and give it a try! It's free for a trial run, then the whole thing is only $40!

Third Question: It's true that there are a lot of macs in the studio world nowadays, but use whatever you feel comfortable with. It's no big deal when you're just starting!

Fourth Question: Not a question :) Haha just kidding. Your basic setup (if, like I assume, you'll be recording real instruments) is gonna need mics, some type of audio interface, a good computer that can run it all, and a pair of studio monitors to mix it on! For mics, I'd probably start out with an mxl v67g for vocals/acoustic and a shure sm57 for guitar and basically everything else :D

Fifth question: I'm not sure, seeing as how I'm not a pro...but if you try hard enough you can do anything. Only you know how hard you're willing to try!

Also, some questions! How old is this old computer of yours? What instruments will you be recording? What's your general budget?
 
1. Human nature (not the band), business, music (obviously) 2. Reaper 3. PC if that's what you're familiar with - it's like worrying about what brand of fridge you have... as long as it keeps the beer cold.. 4. This was not a question 5. This is three questions... yes, yes, depends upon how you define "making it"

Extraneous answer - never seek life advice from anonymous people on the internet... :cool:
 
Oh... and avoid the siren song of Famous Dave... he can ruin your life....

I'm not worthy, your Daveness.... *retreats, bowing*
 
Fourth question: Learning. I have kinda cruised my way through highschool on very little work. I'm lazy but somehow I managed. I'm ready to change all that though. I wanna learn as much as I can about all this. Right now I don't have music as far as equipment (an old desktop computer, headphones, guitar) so if I'm going to invest in this I wanna make sure I'm getting the right stuff ?????????????


There fixed that for everyone! :D
 
Armistice said:
Scary... you're so much older than I am! :eek:

Hey OP... the ability to cruise through school and college without working too hard isn't a gift, trust me on that...
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Unless your high the whole time - then it is sort of a gift. But its like a gift that keeps on giving, like gonorrhea.

Armistice - your avatar frightens me more than any other avatar on HR - dunno why - it's very disturbing...
 
arcadeko said:
Armistice - your avatar frightens me more than any other avatar on HR - dunno why - it's very disturbing...
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His avatar isn't suppose to have red eyes. I think that is what is so unnerving about it.
 
moresound said:
Fourth question: Learning. I have kinda cruised my way through highschool on very little work. I'm lazy but somehow I managed. I'm ready to change all that though. I wanna learn as much as I can about all this. Right now I don't have much as far as equipment (an old desktop computer, headphones, guitar) so if I'm going to invest in this I wanna make sure I'm getting the right stuff ?????????????


There fixed that for everyone! :D
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There, fixed that so it makes actual sense.


Welcome, Jordan. Music is something you can enjoy your entire life, so regardless of whether you "make it" or not, you should pursue it. I have a 21 year old daughter, and her entire life is music. She's totally broke and happy. Hopefully, she will get to a point where she can support herself with her music. That, to me, would be the equivalent of "making it" in the music industry. But even if she can't pay the rent with her guitar, she can still play and enjoy music and bring joy to others forever. I'm 41 and I still like playing out live.
 
Shplee said:
Hey everyone my name is Jordan. I have a ton of questions way to broad to fit into any specific categories.

First, my background. I'm 18, played guitar for 2 years, piano for about 6 months, alto sax for 4 years. I love music. It's what I do all day everyday. I think my headphones are in at least 3/4 of my day. I will be heading to college soon and I can't think of anything I want to study besides music. Here is question 1: What area of studies do you think I should consider. I've always dreamed about working in a recording studio even though I don't have any experience with one. But I'm open to suggestions.

Second question: My dad owns Fruit Loops 10, so I can use it whenever I want. I'd really like to start getting into recording my own music. Should I consider Logic Pro? Pro Tools? or stick with fruity loops.

Third question: Mac or pc? I grew up on using pc's but it seems like everyone in the recording business is using mac's with Logic or Pro Tools. What do you suggest? I'm open to switching over to mac's, I don't dislike them.

Fourth question: Learning. I have kinda cruised my way through highschool on very little work. I'm lazy but somehow I managed. I'm ready to change all that though. I wanna learn as much as I can about all this. Right now I don't have music as far as equipment (an old desktop computer, headphones, guitar) so if I'm going to invest in this I wanna make sure I'm getting the right stuff.

Fifth question: Am I crazy? Is making it in the music business as hard as they say it is? Do I even have a chance to make it considering my background?


Thanks so much in advanced for your help guys. I'm open to suggestions on anything, I'm open to answer any of your questions. Just let me know

Thanks,
Jordan
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Welcome, Jordan.

Music is something you can make a career out of, if you don't mind not having two nickels to rub together.

Seriously, you should study hard and get a degree with a practical application. None of this means you can't study music, but you're going to be better off with an MBA. Keep your options open.

The world seems wide open right now, but as you get older your options are going to narrow. Responsibility will appear in it's myriad forms. Music can be a lifelong love for you, but if you want to make it your career, be prepared to sacrifice just about everything to make it possible - note I didn't say make it happen. Most touring bands I know are very poor, and are a single accident or serious illness away from being destitute. The chances of somebody noticing your burning talent and coming up with a way to pay you for it are extremely slim. Like playing the lottery slim. You do play the lottery, right?

Anyway, keep the love alive, play your music, and work hard. And get a degree in something practical, or learn a trade that will allow you to work anywhere.

I hate to sound like a parent but well, I'm a parent. This is the same advice I'd give to my own.

Take care,

SC
 
Yeah get a business degree with a minor in music - if you learn theory and stuff you can teach lessons or teach at a school - but a business degree lets you work in any feild you want and then you can afford to buy the equipment you want!
 
Very few people who have the kind of personality that takes joy in music, or any creative art, are likely to find any real joy in studying business, and getting an MBA will almost certainly suck every ounce of life out of them by the time they're through. Planning one's life around "something to fall back on" is essentially a guarantee that one will indeed fall back.

It's very unlikely that any given person will become hugely rich and successful as a musician, or as a producer, or in any other profession related to music. However, it is just as unlikely that a person who yearns only to be in music is going to become hugely rich and successful sitting in an office grunting over paperwork with an MBA hanging on his wall. The difference is, it's possible to make a decent living (without being hugely rich and successful) and be very, very happy in the music business, if music is truly your passion; however, it's virtually impossible to be truly happy stuck in a mind-numbing job you hate, watching your life dribble away in regrets and daydreams about what might have been if you'd stayed with music.

The only people who have any chance whatsoever of truly enjoying their lives are the people who do the things they enjoy doing, and pursue their dream jobs with passion and focus. If music is really, truly, the thing that brings you joy, you will not be happy unless you pursue it wholeheartedly. You don't have to become a world-famous superstar making hundreds of millions of dollars to be happy (and in fact that kind of fame and fortune make it much more difficult to really be happy). But it's possible to have a good life in music, with an income fully sufficient to live on, and be happy without being immensely wealthy.

The question is: do you have to be immensely wealthy in order to consider yourself happy and successful? If so, it doesn't matter what you do; business, music, or winning the lotto, your chances are extremely slim. But if you approach life realistically, and pursue what you love, work at it hard, and hold nothing back, you at least have a good chance of enjoying what you do and being happy in life.
 
I mentioned by daughter earlier. She's broke, she's gigging a ton, but she's also in college. I did the same thing. After college, I did nothing but travel around the U.S. with my band for 2 years. Then I went to law school. I discovered that I didn't like being gone all the time, because I had a wife and a young child (that daughter who is 21 now). I still love music and my life, and I just think that college is sort of the perfect "job" to have as a musician. It doesn't mean you're not putting your all into your music...it just means you are giving yourself more options.
 
Wow I have a similar life story Chris but I put going into the service in between high school and college!
 
moresound said:
Wow I have a similar life story Chris but I put going into the service in between high school and college!
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Yeah? You know, I took so long to get through college that you were probably still younger than me when you graduated, lol.
 
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