Musician's Odyssey (Reagan Ramm)

Get Joseph's Lyric Checklist here: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist ✔️ FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Finish more songs, faster!) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ Learn how to write a great song with this beginner's guide to songwriting with songwriter theory. In this video, we'll teach you the basics of songwriting, including the four essential elements of a great song. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced songwriter, this video is a great way to get started writing great songs! By the end of this video, you'll have all the info you need to start writing great songs! ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Lyric Checklist: https://songwritertheory.com/lyricchecklist 🔗 The Christopher Nolan Principle of Creativity: https://youtu.be/dCovgOgUFs4 🔗 9 Ways to Start Writing a Song: https://youtu.be/jjww7P9qI0Q 🔗 How to write a hit song: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/hit/ ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Who Is Joseph Vadala & Songwriter Theory 3:48 - Write GOOD songs (not popular songs) 12:43 - How to write a good song 19:51 - Key elements to a great song 23:10 - How to write a great melody 29:18 - How to construct a song from scratch 47:34 - How to START writing a song 54:36 - Biggest songwriting mistakes

✔️ FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Finish more songs, faster!) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ Do you ever feel like there just isn't enough time to produce music, or grow a fanbase? Do you feel angst every time you think about your music, knowing that you NEED to work on it, but you just don't know where you'll find the time? Well in this video, I share 5 powerful productivity tips that an 10x your productivity so that you can actually finish more music, and have time left over to promote it and build a fanbase. ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Free mixing checklist: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Free guide for finishing songs faster 1:20 - Productivity secret 1 3:39 - Productivity secret 2 6:39 - Productivity secret 3 8:40 - Productivity secret 4 12:37 - Productivity secret 5 #musicproduction #songwriting #productivityhacks 🎧 SPOTIFY GROWTH COURSE: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 BABY AUDIO: GET 10% OFF: At checkout use code: "OAA" https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/babyaudio 🎧 UJAM: GET 20% OFF: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Ujam At checkout use code: "OAA-20" 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit

Learn from music artist jendbeats on how to make a living as a musician and go full-time with your music career. It's easier than you think!

🤑 Want to make a living as an independent music artist? Use my code "Reagan10" at checkout to get 10% off and grab the Independent Artist Blueprint book here: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/JendIn this book, you'll find a step-by-step plan for how to make a living with your music. =========================== 📂 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO ⬇️ =========================== Jend's Independent Artist Blueprint book: Get 10% off with my code "Reagan10" at checkout ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Jend Grab my free guide on how to trigger the Spotify algorithm: ➡︎ https://orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotifyplaylists My video on why you should focus on finishing more music: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/J0XwA4pBYTw
⏰TIME STAMPS:⏰ 0:00 - Who is Nico Jend?

2:26 - Think twice before signing a record deal

7:00 - Nico's marketing strategy

17:31 - Best song release frequency

18:53 - The myth of more time = better music

22:56 - How to finish quality music FAST

28:35 - How to use your audience to vet your new music

29:10 - You NEED to make THIS genre/style of music for success

31:12 - The key mindset you need for success

33:52 - How to organically promote your music

37:45 - How frequently to post on IG

40:39 - You don't have to become an influencer to grow a fanbase

45:28 - The BEST Spotify growth strategy

56:24 - The power of collabs ----------- Orpheus Audio Academy on the Interwebs ----------- Website: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7mslk3EmOLN0V8tUVGnaJF?si=xFkJmbw-TYOrAbhCIZhj6A

Ever wished you could pick the brain of someone who has been in the music industry since the 1970s, and owns their own commercial recording studio? Someone who has worked with, say, some of the members of AC/DC? Well, that’s exactly what I got to do, when I interviewed Anthony Iannucci, owner of Unity Gain recording studio in Fort Myers, Florida And I recorded our conversation so you could learn from him as well. In fact, this is actually part 2 of my interview with Anthony, so if you want to see part one, go back one episode

✔️ FREE SONG-FINISHING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Finish more songs, faster!) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ In this part, we discuss: ✅ The best way to you about learning audio engineering and music production ✅ What “making it” in the industry really looks like (might not be what you think) ✅ How to create and protect your ideal studio environment ✅ How to get clients ✅ How to know if you are ready to record at a pro studio ✅ What it was like recording members of AC/DC, and AC/DC songwriting secrets ✅ The best equipment you should upgrade to next ✅ The important of unity gain And a whole lot more! ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Watch part 1 of this interview here: https://youtu.be/wHYwW8WKekM 🔗 Unity Gain website: https://www.unitygain.com/ 🔗 IK Multimedia Arc system: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ARC 🔗 IK Multimedia Syntronik 2: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/syntronik 🔗 Get 10% off Waves plugins here: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/waves 🔗 Apollo Twin interface: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/twin 🔗 Apogee interface: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/duet 🔗 Shure SM7B mic: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/SM7B 🔗 Sennheiser 421 mic: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/421 ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Free mixing checklist 2:09 - Best way to learn music production & mixing 4:08 - What "making it" looks like 11:28 - How to create & protect your studio environment 18:18 - How to get clients 20:30 - How to know if you are ready to record at a pro studio 27:02 - Most memorable recording sessions 30:43 - AC/DC recording secrets 35:45 - How AC/DC wrote songs 41:14 - Best equipment to upgrade to next 49:16 - The importance of Unity Gain 55:34 - Anthony's best advice for beginners

✔️ FREE Guide on growing a fanbase from scratch (using Tom's tips): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/01 FREE Guide: "Fan Funnel Formula" - How to generate followers and fans on autopilot: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Fan How do you produce pro-level music from home, and how do you build a fanbase from scratch, online? We dive deep on both of these topics in this conversation I had with Tom Dupree III. ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Tom's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tomdupreeiii 🔗 Free Tom's Top Tips Guide from this interview: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/01 🔗 Free Fan Funnel Formula: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Fan ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Tom's Story 6:01 - How To Mix Like Chris Lorde-Alge 9:16 - No mixing secret; do this instead 12:33 - Good monitoring system on a budget 14:52 - How to start growing a fanbase 20:07 - Tom's Ad strategy 24:11 - What to email your list as a music artist 27:23 - How to organically grow a fanbase (without ads) 32:37 - What are the best social media platforms? 39:21 - Step-by-Step plan for growing a fanbase 42:03 - How to make money as a music artist 🎧 SPOTIFY GROWTH COURSE: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid

🎧 Finish every song you start, in a week or less, even with a full-time job: Grab my FINISH SONGS FASTER online course here 👉🏻 https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/ Not only will you learn music production workflow and productivity hacks, but you'll also receive a step-by-step proven SYSTEM for how to finish songs from home at a pro-level, even if you only have budget equipment and stock plugins: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/  @dreamkid83  =========================== 📂 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO ⬇️ =========================== Check out Dreamkid's website: ➡︎ https://www.dreamkid83.com/ Follow Dreamkid on Instagram ➡︎ https://www.instagram.com/dreamkid83/ ⚡️[FREE] FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Create Radio-Quality Music) ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ 👾 [FREE] 80s/Synthwave drum samples & Serum preset packs: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack ==================== 🔴🔴 MUST WATCH VIDEOS 🔴🔴 ==================== How To Get Out Of The 8-Bar Loop (Finish More Music) ➡︎ https://youtu.be/woUvOYSmm4o How To Write A Hit Song ➡︎ https://youtu.be/fTCHqqq4Tpo How To Get Your Music On Spotify (And Other Platforms) ➡︎ https://youtu.be/-mmT3FpL_lA My mission is to help you learn music production at home the FAST & EASY way in order for you to make a living from your music and live your music dreams. ==================== FREEBIES & MORE: ==================== ⚡️[FREE] FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Create Radio-Quality Music) ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ 👾 [FREE] 80s/Synthwave drum samples & Serum preset packs: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack 📕 [COURSE] Finish Songs Faster (in a week or less, even with a full-time job): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/ 📘 [COURSE] Radio Ready Record (my complete end-to-end system for setting up your studio, writing & recording, and mixing & mastering your music from home with budget equipment and stock plugins): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/rrr 🎧 [COURSE] GROW YOUR SPOTIFY STREAMS: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify ✉️ [EMAIL] Join my newsletter “Studio Secrets” for more FREE content: https://reagan-ramm.mykajabi.com/freebies 🥳 You love my channel and want to support my work? Leave a tip here: https://ko-fi.com/reaganramm PLUGINS & GEAR DISCOUNTS: ==================== 💿 LANDR: SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/landr 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit 🔊 My studio gear: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mystudiogear 🎤 Microphone I use in my videos: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/pm500 🎹 Every resource I use and recommend as a music producer (plugins, apps, courses, distributors...) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/resources/ 👾 Best Synthwave Plugins: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthwave-plugins/ ⏰TIME STAMPS:⏰ 0:00 - Who is Dreamkid 7:52 - How to be unique and stand out 11:00 - How to thrive in the AI age 17:12 - Embrace your "bad" or different voice 20:12 - How to get your music into film 21:30 - How to grow your fanbase organically 25:55 - How to be a prolific songwriter 32:56 - Why you should write songs FAST 36:10 - How to learn mixing fast 41:10 - Dreamkid's favorite plugins and mixing techniques 49:41 - Biggest mixing tips 57:02 - Creating, releasing, and promoting his latest album 59:07 - The benefits of being signed to a record label 01:01:51 - How to monetize a fanbase 01:08:27 - Dreamkid's best piece of advice for aspiring artists

🔥 ALONSO'S FREE SYNTHWAVE SAMPLES 🔥 https://www.synthwavedojo.com/downloads 🔥 MY FREE SYNTHWAVE SAMPLES STARTER PACK 🔥 https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack Want to take your synthwave productions to the next level? I interview Alonso with Synthwave Dojo. We discuss: - How to become a synthwave black belt - How to find your own unique sound - How to create authentic synthwave and 80s music - How to become a synthwave sound design master - And much more! 🔌 PLUGINS & GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO 🔌 ⚡Arturia V collection: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Arturia ⚡1176 compressor: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/1176waves ⚡ Fab Filter Pro EQ3: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/FabQ ⚡ 80s Spaces Reverb: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/80sspaces ⚡ GR8 Free Synth: https://www.kvraudio.com/product/gr-8-by-phuturetone ⚡ Synth1 Free Synth: https://www.kvraudio.com/product/synth1-by-daichi-laboratory-ichiro-toda ⚡OB-Xd: https://www.discodsp.com/obxd/ ⚡PG-8X: https://www.kvraudio.com/product/pg-8x-by-ml-vst ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Introducing Alonso and Synthwave Dojo 3:21 - How to become a synthwave blackbelt 11:29 - Distractions to great music production 20:56 - How to create a unique sound 30:32 - How to create authentic 80s style music 37:18 - Vintage vs Modern production techniques 39:31 - Desert island synthwave tools 43:20 - Sound design vs presets 47:07 - How to get good at sound design 55:42 - Best advice for beginner music producers #synthwave #musicproduction #synthwaveproduction 🎧 SPOTIFY GROWTH COURSE: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 BABY AUDIO: GET 10% OFF: At checkout use code: "OAA" https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/babyaudio 🎧 UJAM: GET 20% OFF: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Ujam At checkout use code: "OAA-20" 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit

✔️ FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Finish more songs, faster!) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ In this video, I'm going to teach you all about sound selection and how to make stunning music. Sound selection is one of the most important aspects of making great music. In this video, I'm going to teach you all about sound selection and how to use it to your advantage. By the end of this video, you'll have everything you need to make stunning music that will impress your listeners! ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Sound selection is key 1:03 - Tip 1 2:19 - Tip 2 2:54 - Tip 3 4:28 - Tip 4 6:33 - Tip 5 #soundselection #musicproduction 🎧 SPOTIFY GROWTH COURSE: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 BABY AUDIO: GET 10% OFF: At checkout use code: "OAA" https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/babyaudio 🎧 UJAM: GET 20% OFF: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Ujam At checkout use code: "OAA-20" 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit 🎤 BEST BEGINNER MUSIC PRODUCTION GEAR 🎙️ Microphone: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/pm500 🎛️ Audio Interface: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/duo 🎶 Digital Audio Workstation: https://www.apple.com/logic-pro/ 🎹 MIDI Keyboard: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/keyboard 🎧 Headphones: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/headphones 🔊 Studio Monitors: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/iLoud 👨‍🎤 Get Better At Singing: https://amzn.to/3naKEbm 👾 Best Synthwave Plugins: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthwave-plugins/

🔥 FREE SYNTHWAVE SAMPLES STARTER PACK 🔥 https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack How do you make connections in the music industry? How do you actually get out of the 8-bar loop doldrums and finish more music? And... How do you actually promote your synthwave music and grow your Spotify streams? I discuss all of this and more with synthwave artist Neon Racer (a.k.a. Ash Sinclair). He shares: 📼 His top synthwave production tips 📼 How to finish more music 📼 His favorite synthwave plugins 📼 How he grew a brand new release to over 14,000 streams in just over a month 🔌 PLUGINS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO 🔌 ⚡ u-He Diva: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/diva ⚡ Serum: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/serum ⚡ Slate Digital: https://slatedigital.com/ ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Neon Racer Bandcamp: https://theneonracer.bandcamp.com/ 🔗 Neon Racer Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7fB6FqIGWd5e02uEiHF17Q?si=p3wxuOdURvy4H9AqO12W7g 🔗 Free Synthwave Sample Pack: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/drumsamples 🔗 Free Spotify Playlist Placement Guide: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotifyplaylists 🔗 Free Music Theory Cheatsheet: https://reagan-ramm.mykajabi.com/Music-theory ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Free sample pack 1:06 - Who Is Neon Racer 6:08 - How To Build Music Industry Connections 10:50 - Top Synthwave Produuction Tips 16:12 - Get Out Of The 8-Bar Loop 23:40 - 14,000 Streams In 1 Month 32:36 - Promotion Checklist 36:13 - Best Synthwave Plugins 43:14 - Future Of Synthwave

🔥 FREE SYNTHWAVE SAMPLES STARTER PACK 🔥 https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack In this podcast episode, I interview Julian Bell with Synthwave Pro. We discuss what it was like performing with Michael Jackson, how to break into sync licensing, and to make modern synthwave music in 2023 and beyond... So that your music actually sounds unique and interesting. ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Synthwave Pro website: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/swp 🔗 All of Julian's Synthwave courses: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthwavepro 🔗 Julian's Chillwave course: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spchillwave ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Intro 1:29 - Julian & Synthwave Pro intro 3:13 - Performing with Michael Jackson 7:26 - How to get into sync licensing 12:58 - How to write songs for sync licensing 17:18 - How to write unique and interesting synthwave songs 20:24 - Common production mistakes 22:55 - Why you should use LESS gear and plugins 26:58 - Is it okay to use presets? 29:01 - How to get a professional sound 31:12 - Top mixing hacks 35:22 - How to improve faster at synthwave 43:36 - Top piece of advice #synthwave #musicpodcast #musicproduction 🎧 SPOTIFY GROWTH COURSE: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 BABY AUDIO: GET 10% OFF: At checkout use code: "OAA" https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/babyaudio 🎧 UJAM: GET 20% OFF: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Ujam At checkout use code: "OAA-20" 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit

🤑 Want to make a living as an independent music artist? Use my code "Reagan10" at checkout to get 10% off and grab the Independent Artist Blueprint book and Notion Planner here: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Jend In this book, you'll find a step-by-step plan for how to make a living with your music. 📂 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO ⬇️ Jend's Independent Artist Blueprint book & Notion Planner: Get 10% off with my code "Reagan10" at checkout ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Jend Grab my free guide on how to trigger the Spotify algorithm: ➡︎ https://orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotifyplaylists 🔴🔴 MUST WATCH VIDEOS 🔴🔴 How To Get Out Of The 8-Bar Loop (Finish More Music) ➡︎ https://youtu.be/woUvOYSmm4o How To Write A Hit Song ➡︎ https://youtu.be/fTCHqqq4Tpo How To Get Your Music On Spotify (And Other Platforms) ➡︎ https://youtu.be/-mmT3FpL_lA My mission is to help you learn music production at home the FAST & EASY way in order for you to make a living from your music and live your music dreams. FREEBIES & MORE: ⚡️[FREE] FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Create Radio-Quality Music) ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ 👾 [FREE] 80s/Synthwave drum samples & Serum preset packs: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack 📕 [COURSE] Finish Songs Faster (in a week or less, even with a full-time job): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/ 📘 [COURSE] Radio Ready Record (my complete end-to-end system for setting up your studio, writing & recording, and mixing & mastering your music from home with budget equipment and stock plugins): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/rrr 🎧 [COURSE] GROW YOUR SPOTIFY STREAMS: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify ✉️ [EMAIL] Join my newsletter “Studio Secrets” for more FREE content: https://reagan-ramm.mykajabi.com/freebies 🥳 You love my channel and want to support my work? Leave a tip here: https://ko-fi.com/reaganramm PLUGINS & GEAR DISCOUNTS: 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit 🔊 My studio gear: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mystudiogear 🎤 Microphone I use in my videos: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/pm500 🎹 Every resource I use and recommend as a music producer (plugins, apps, courses, distributors...) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/resources/ 👾 Best Synthwave Plugins: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthwave-plugins/ ❇️ 🎵 STREAM MY MUSIC 🎵❇️ ★ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7mslk3EmOLN0V8tUVGnaJF?si=a0Z0eQEiQyCVPaoSwckANg ----------- Orpheus Audio Academy on the Interwebs ----------- Website: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7mslk3EmOLN0V8tUVGnaJF?si=xFkJmbw-TYOrAbhCIZhj6A About: Find out how often you should release new music in this 2025 update! Learn the best frequency to publish new music according to math and industry trends. ---------- Featured Music ---------- ANDROMEDA COAST - https://andromedacoastmusic.com DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we'll receive a small commission. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this for free. Thank you for the support!

Are you struggling to finish your music projects? In this video, I'll share why you need to stop spending so much time on your songs and how to finish more music in less time.

I know this sounds crazy, but you can actually produce BETTER QUALITY songs by spending less time on each song. As a musician, it's easy to get caught up in perfecting every little detail of your songs. But the truth is, spending too much time on one project can actually be counterproductive. In this episode, I'll share why you should be writing and mixing songs fast, and share some tips and techniques for improving your workflow and finishing more music in less time. Don't waste any more time on unfinished songs, listen now!

👾 Finish every song you start, in a week or less, even with a full-time job: Grab my FINISH SONGS FASTER online course here 👉🏻 https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/ Not only will you learn music production workflow and productivity hacks, but you'll also receive a step-by-step proven SYSTEM for how to finish songs from home at a pro-level, even if you only have budget equipment and stock plugins: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/ =========================== 📂 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO ⬇️ =========================== Want to talk to me on a video call? Book a 1:1 Coaching Session here: ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/coaching [FREE] FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Create Radio-Quality Music) ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ [FREE] FREE HIT CREATION CHECKLIST ✔️ (9 Elements The Top Hit-Makes Include In Every Song) ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/hit

🔥 MY FREE SYNTHWAVE SAMPLES STARTER PACK 🔥 https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack How do you learn sound design, and what does it take to become a sound design master? I discuss all of this, and much more, with Daniel of Synth Ctrl. ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Synthwave Mastery (synthwave production & sound design course): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthwavectrl 🔗 Synth Ctrl website https://synthctrl.com/ 🔗 Synth Ctrl Serum preset packs: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthctrl 🔗 Free Synthwave sample pack: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack 🔌 PLUGINS & GEAR USED IN THIS VIDEO 🔌 ⚡Serum ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Intro 1:00 - Who is Daniel and Synth Ctrl 4:48 - How to get started with sound design 10:19 - How to speed up learning 11:07 - Create an analog sound in a digital synth 13:43 - Is it worth it to learn sound design? 15:38 - How to create synthwave sounds 19:44 - Ninja sound design tips 22:44 - Synthwave mixing tips 25:08 - How to make your own preset packs 27:29 - Universal sound design tips 30:50 - How to get sound design jobs 35:26 - How to make a living as a musician 41:14 - Synthwave mastering tips 42:49 - The future of Synth Ctrl #synthwave #sounddesign #musicproduction 🎧 SPOTIFY GROWTH COURSE: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 BABY AUDIO: GET 10% OFF: At checkout use code: "OAA" https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/babyaudio 🎧 UJAM: GET 20% OFF: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Ujam At checkout use code: "OAA-20" 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit

✔️ FREE SONG-FINISHING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Finish more songs, faster!) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ I had the incredible opportunity to interview my mentor, and commercial recording studio owner, Anthony Iannucci. Not only has Anthony been working in audio engineering since the late 70s, but he also started his own licensed school for audio engineering back in 1989, called Unity Gain Recording Institute. I graduated back in 2019, and the experience was incredible, because unlike most colleges, you actually get to learn “hands on” by working with microphones, a mixing console, and analog gear. Not only that, but you actually get to record real bands. My experience was incredible, and Anthony is a treasure trove of audio information, so I was incredibly excited when he agreed to let me interview him for Orpheus Audio Academy. In this, part 1 of the interview, we discuss how to break into the music industry, how to produce music that sounds like it came from the 70s or 80s, best plugins to use, how to develop your critical listening, how to set up your home studio on a budget, best tips and tricks for home studio producers, and much more. I highly encourage you to watch or listen all the way through, as Anthony shares a ton of valuable tips and information for becoming a better audio engineer or producer. ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Unity Gain website: https://www.unitygain.com/ 🔗 Waves plugins: https://orpheusaudioacademy.com/waves 🔗 IK Multimedia ARC system: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ARC 🔗 Free Mixing Checklist: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Free Mixing Checklist 1:35 - How to break into the music industry 9:48 - How to develop pro-level skills 12:43 - Was music better in the 70s & 80s? 19:30 - How to make 70s & 80s style music 23:55 - Best saturation plugins 32:25 - Which DAW is the best? 37:54 - How much can you do with stock plugins? 41:26 - How to develop critical listening 44:50 - How to tune a room on a budget 47:21 - Acoustic treatment 101 50:20 - Common beginner mistakes to avoid 51:24 - Best pro hacks

✔️ FREE HIT CREATION CHECKLIST ✔️ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/HIT How exactly do you go about writing a hit song? Sadly, there is no secret formula to writing hit songs, because if there was, then everyone would be writing hit songs all the time. That said, we can look at hit songs and compare them to find clues. What do hit songs have in common, and what advice do the writers of those songs give? Well, that's what I cover in this video. ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Free Mixing Checklist: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Mixingchecklist 🔗 Free Fan Funnel Formula: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Journey Book: The Song Machine: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/songmachine Book: The Billboard Guide To Writing & Producing Songs That Sell: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/songsthatsell ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - The Secret 1:50 - Free checklist 2:14 - Who is Max Martin? 2:46 - Element 1 3:08 - Element 2 5:15 - Element 3 6:01 - Element 4 6:58 - Element 5 7:20 - Element 6 8:51 - Element 7 10:51 - Element 8 12:01 - Element 9 15:55 - Why you should NOT write hits 20:02 - Turn followers into fans on autopilot

📘 [COURSE] Radio Ready Record (my complete end-to-end system for setting up your studio, writing & recording, and mixing & mastering your music from home with budget equipment and stock plugins): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/rrr 📂 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO ⬇️ Want to talk to me on a video call? Book a 1:1 Coaching Session here: ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/coaching PLV's Website ➡︎ https://musicbyplv.com/ PLV's Notion Dashboard: ➡︎ https://musicbyplv.com/shop/producer-dashboard/ PLV's video on AI: ➡︎ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpYsxDRHOOg My FREE Spotify Playlisting Guide: ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotifyplaylists 📘 [COURSE] Radio Ready Record (my complete end-to-end system for setting up your studio, writing & recording, and mixing & mastering your music from home with budget equipment and stock plugins): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/rrr FREEBIES & MORE: ⚡️[FREE] FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Create Radio-Quality Music) ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ 👾 [FREE] 80s/Synthwave drum samples & Serum preset packs: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack 📕 [COURSE] Finish Songs Faster (in a week or less, even with a full-time job): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/ 📘 [COURSE] Radio Ready Record (my complete end-to-end system for setting up your studio, writing & recording, and mixing & mastering your music from home with budget equipment and stock plugins): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/rrr 🎧 [COURSE] GROW YOUR SPOTIFY STREAMS: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify ✉️ [EMAIL] Join my newsletter “Studio Secrets” for more FREE content: https://reagan-ramm.mykajabi.com/freebies PLUGINS & GEAR DISCOUNTS: 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 UJAM: GET 20% OFF: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Ujam At checkout use code: "OAA-20" 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit 🔊 My studio gear: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mystudiogear 🎹 Every resource I use and recommend as a music producer (plugins, apps, courses, distributors...) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/resources/ 👾 Best Synthwave Plugins: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthwave-plugins/ ⏰TIME STAMPS:⏰ 0:00 - What you'll learn 1:48 - Quick win 3:25 - How PLV went full-time 6:01 - Mindsets to go full-time 9:43 - Utilizing YouTube to build a music career 11:57 - The map to full-time & income streams 15:10 - How to rapidly master music production 16:33 - How to start making money fast 18:24 - How to find clients for your music services 20:15 - Overcoming mental roadblocks 23:47 - Resources & structures to stay on task 26:13 - Is marketing a dirty word? 31:41 - Dealing with comparison 40:10 - Where does AI play a role? 44:09 - BEST way to start a music career 47:40 - How to get signed to a label About: Learn how to turn your music hobby into a full-time career in just 3 years or less! In this exclusive interview with PLV Music, we'll discuss the steps you need to take to build a successful and sustainable music career. From networking to branding to setting goals, this video will give you valuable insights and tips from a successful musician. Don't let your passion for music remain just a hobby - let's make it your full-time career! #MusicProduction #musicmarketing #musiccareer DISCLAIMER: This video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, we'll receive a small commission. This helps support our channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this for free. Thank you for the support!

✔️ FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Finish more songs, faster!) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ Want to level-up your productions and speed up your workflow so you can finish more songs faster? This is the video for you! In this episode of the Musician's Odyssey Podcast, I interview Marc Matthews with the Inside The Mix Podcast. We discuss mixing hacks, great free plugins, how to speed up your production while ALSO improving quality, synthwave production, and much more! ⛓️ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO ⛓️ 🔗 Inside The Mix Website: https://insidethemixpodcast.podia.com/ 🔗 Inside The Mix Podcast with Michael Oakley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4zu9qnKkA0&t=2130s 🔗 Inside The Mix Podcast With Simon Quinn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aE5nr8auBx0 🔗 Free Guide: Mastering your mix in 5 steps: https://mailchi.mp/synthmusicmastering/mastering-mix-prep-guide 🔗 TDR Nova: https://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-nova/ 🔗 TDR Kotelnikov mastering compressor: https://www.tokyodawn.net/tdr-kotelnikov/ 🔗 SonoBus: https://sonobus.net/ 🔗 Ignite Amps PTEQ: https://www.igniteamps.com/#software 🔗 Goodhertz midside matrix: https://goodhertz.com/midside-matrix/ ⌛TIME STAMPS:⌛ 0:00 - Who is Marc Matthews? 4:43 - Secrets learned from interviewing dozens of producers, artists, and engineers 9:42 - How to develop critical listening 12:43 - Arrangment over mixing? 15:10 - Why limitations are key 22:43 - Synthwave production tips 26:19 - Synth Pop production secrets 30:07 - Writing 1,000 songs in a year 32:33 - How to finish more songs 40:40 - Mixing faster = better quality 42:43 - Best advice for beginners #synthwave #musicproduction #songwriting 🎧 SPOTIFY GROWTH COURSE: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 BABY AUDIO: GET 10% OFF: At checkout use code: "OAA" https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/babyaudio 🎧 UJAM: GET 20% OFF: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Ujam At checkout use code: "OAA-20" 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit

🤑 Want to make a living as an independent music artist? Use my code "Reagan10" at checkout to get 10% off and grab the Independent Artist Blueprint book and Notion Planner here: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Jend In this book, you'll find a step-by-step plan for how to make a living with your music. 📂 RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO ⬇️ Jend's Independent Artist Blueprint book & Notion Planner: Get 10% off with my code "Reagan10" at checkout ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/Jend Grab my free guide on how to trigger the Spotify algorithm: ➡︎ https://orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotifyplaylists The first interview I did with Nico: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/KU0XbrlODLg My video on why you should focus on finishing more music: ➡︎ https://youtu.be/J0XwA4pBYTw FREEBIES & MORE: ⚡️[FREE] FREE MIXING CHECKLIST ✔️ (Create Radio-Quality Music) ➡︎ https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mixingchecklist/ 👾 [FREE] 80s/Synthwave drum samples & Serum preset packs: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/starterpack 📕 [COURSE] Finish Songs Faster (in a week or less, even with a full-time job): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/finish-songs-faster-course/ 📘 [COURSE] Radio Ready Record (my complete end-to-end system for setting up your studio, writing & recording, and mixing & mastering your music from home with budget equipment and stock plugins): https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/rrr 🎧 [COURSE] GROW YOUR SPOTIFY STREAMS: Discover how to generate your first $1,000 a month from Spotify: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/spotify ✉️ [EMAIL] Join my newsletter “Studio Secrets” for more FREE content: https://reagan-ramm.mykajabi.com/freebies 🥳 You love my channel and want to support my work? Leave a tip here: https://ko-fi.com/reaganramm PLUGINS & GEAR DISCOUNTS: 💿 DISTROKID: SAVE 7% ON YOUR FIRST YEAR'S MEMBERSHIP https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/distrokid 🎧 SYNTH CTRL: GET 20% OFF SERUM PRESET PACKS: https://synthctrl.com/collections/frontpage At checkout, use code: "OAA20" ✉️CONVERTKIT: BEST EMAIL AUTORESPONDER FOR MUSIC ARTISTS Start your free account - https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/ConvertKit 🔊 My studio gear: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/mystudiogear 🎤 Microphone I use in my videos: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/pm500 🎹 Every resource I use and recommend as a music producer (plugins, apps, courses, distributors...) https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/resources/ 👾 Best Synthwave Plugins: https://www.orpheusaudioacademy.com/synthwave-plugins/ ⏰TIME STAMPS:⏰ 0:00 - Who is Nico Jend? 1:28 - Free Spotifly Playlist Placement Guide 1:58 - How to quickly get over 1k streams on every release 6:43 - Should you stream your own music a bunch? 9:44 - How to get Spotify to promote your music for you 14:20 - Grow your streams exponentially on autopilot 19:14 - The death of Spotify Editorial playlists 23:04 - What Nico has learned from performing across the globe 28:38 - Record labels are obsolete 31:31 - How to release and promote a song step-by-step 40:52 - How to promote a song long-term 44:52 - singles Vs. albums: which should you be releasing 49:05 - How to grow your own Spotify playlists 57:53 - The best ad strategy for growing a fanbase 01:08:44 - Step-by-Step Notion Planner to implement this 01:12:57 - Nico's biggest piece of advice for music artists seeking to go full-time ❇️ 🎵 STREAM MY MUSIC 🎵❇️ ★ https://open.spotify.com/artist/7mslk3EmOLN0V8tUVGnaJF?si=a0Z0eQEiQyCVPaoSwckANg