my guy, you are a gem to the producer community. we need more people to be transparent and honest like this. coming from someone who had a very similar career path around the same time period as you, i could not relate more man. you said it so perfectly too “making music is fun, but it’s not something i do FOR fun.” i miss the days where i’d be excited to make something with no purpose behind it. and i get it, boo hoo we sound like crying babies, but it’s just facts. the reward is extremely high mentally and financially (when something actually locks) but it’s a 24/7 job that never ends. your mental health is always out of wack due to worrying about numbers constantly. You can never really relax without feeling guilty or your mind racing of other stuff you could do to further your career. these are things nobody talks about. so i appreciate you spotting these things out as well as all the positives that come with it though. Huge respect to you bro!

@LDreTheGiant

11 ай бұрын

People gotta know bro!! Much love 🙏🏾❤️

@MujjOMusic

11 ай бұрын

Even i can relate to you & l.dre We got to find a balance

@roquemacias4616

10 ай бұрын

I feel this way when getting into any hobby/potential career path. I know now to kinda mourn the loss of innocence and excitement to learn something new as it will become work and worry. It's like being a magician, you can inspire and awe people with your magic, or in this case, music, videos, art, etc - but at the end of the day, it's a craft. A craft that has hard working, tedious, time consuming investments behind the scene, and the better you get at it, the less exciting and awe inspiring a lot of stuff gets. However, I think thats precisely why it's important to keep optimistic, to enjoy the small and simple things, and to check out other peoples stuff to appreciate and enjoy human creativity and expression (but never to put yourself or anyone else down). At the end of the day, despite all the grind and heavy emotions, all this stuff can help us be better people and enjoy art even more. Best of luck to yall, really glad I came across this channel as well

@BluePhaze24x7

9 ай бұрын

This isn't just specific to music production. This is how it is with any business that you run yourself. You have to make time for yourself or you will just grind yourself into the ground working 24/7.

@JustMe_Melodies

8 ай бұрын

This is the first video of yours I’ve seen and I’ve just started learning how to make music on Ableton as a creative outlet to help me heal with a lot of childhood trauma, specifically when I lost my mom to suicide. Music got me through so much of my life but I just discovered the EDM community a year ago. In the last few days, I’ve gotten to do so much inner work, I’ve finally been able to start actually comprehending how to make chords and chord progressions and I don’t even know how I’m going to keep up with all the great influences I’ve just found on KZread today, aside from all my biggest previous inspirations. Thank you for being one of them, sharing some really great insight. It means a lot to people like myself

This definitely hits home, I struggled finding a balance in life when I was hustling music (which I have no regrets!) but as I got older the dream switched for me wanting a 9-5 and a consistent income as my brain was too all over the place to handle the business side of things. I decided to hustle the sound design route and I am now a full time audio artist working on video games at EA. Dreams can pivot and it doesn't mean you are giving up -- even though it felt like it when I made music my hobby instead.

@Hermiie

10 ай бұрын

May I ask what steps you took to get into your job at EA? I love video games and hadn’t thought about making music for video games even though I love video games.

@markbergsound

10 ай бұрын

@@Hermiie Definitely! I took an online course for a year at “School of Video Game Audio” where I learned FMOD, Wwise, Unity and Unreal. Then spent another year building up my portfolio and networking with as many people as I could. It can be a rather competitive field but also I find the game audio community to be rather welcoming as well.

@Hermiie

10 ай бұрын

@@markbergsound thank you, I wish you the best in your career

@iamteao

10 ай бұрын

If you don't mind me asking: what is the pay like working as an audio artist at an EA or similar company?

@markbergsound

9 ай бұрын

@@iamteao not gonna say specifics but the pay is very competitive and the benefits are some of the best at EA. I’m still entry level but there is a lot of room for growth within a large AAA company. I will say you have less artistic freedom then in small studios but the pay tends to be better.

My last beat made me realise that I was paying too much attention to ideas how can i make money from music while i just started. I remember how 4 years ago i was doing random thinks in FL studio and having fun, then I gave up on music for 3 years and finally I'm back. It is because of you, L.Dre, you inspired me with your music to start again in this genre and just play with it for now because everyone should live for today and don't be anxious about next month or year or even rest of the life.

@johnlewismusicc

9 ай бұрын

i really need some love on my music!!

@johnlewismusicc

9 ай бұрын

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Been working as a producer full time since 2017 and I agree with everything you say here. Especially number 4. I am in a bad place with music right now, I’m burnt out and lost so much passion and motivation for music by spending all my time in the studio. Really looking forward to getting back that energy I used to have. Thanks for this video brother

@TreAlmighty

10 ай бұрын

Start socializing and exploring the world more, being in nature or just outside in general helps loosen myself

@Endle185

9 ай бұрын

Because u r making what everyone else is making

@johnlewismusicc

9 ай бұрын

i really need some love on my music!!

@ashahahaha

8 ай бұрын

I agree with getting out and doing more! Gotta have experiences to make experiences.

I'm almost 10years in and it is still a struggle... Mahalo for being real! 🤙

The transparency about the gear/equipment! I've been producing for a hobby since around 2014 and if anyone had told me that 9 years on I'd be making music with a tiny midi controller I think I would've laughed in there face. It's about finding equiptment that works for you and how you want to produce your music!

@eleveneleven570

2 ай бұрын

thanks good

not a producer but a musician trying to figure out how to make it my full time. Very helpful video

FACTS. I've been SUPER selective / careful about how I approach illustration as a job or to make money - because it is also something I find therapeutic, relaxing...just something I truly love doing for fun. I know that if it ever became my livelihood, and I wasn't super careful, it could quickly become poisoned and a just end up a frustrating grind. At this point, that's ok. I still love my day job in the software design space, but I feel you on that sense that, if I make this thing I love doing = work...I'm not doing it for fun anymore.

Just started my music production full time, it’s not gonna be easy but we staying consistent 💯

@firehazemusic

10 ай бұрын

gl, brother!

@womprat3681

10 ай бұрын

Lessssgo bro 🔥

Man this was very helpful. It’s different perspective of looking at things. Thanks for posting.

Hello. I researched every information I could about becoming a producer. I became a music composer for movies, and television. I only use a laptop, headphones, and my midi keyboard. I have thousands of completed projects. I haven't released that many yet. Some of my music is being placed on videos. When that happens it does give you hope that what you do is meaningful to others. All I needed to begin my mission was my laptop, headphones, and my midi keyboard.

@TheQB1978

10 ай бұрын

I am still trying to get into music licenses for tv. Any advice? I already tried music libraries.

Thanks as always L Dre

Thank you for making this bro, love watching these

Refreshing, your honesty. Thanks man

Thanks L.Dre 👌 Appreciate the perspective

Thank you for your honesty! Your struggles resonate with me and that's motivating.

Love the transparency in this video because I've felt the same way for a bit. Doing music as a business can make music seem dull & less exciting gradually over time. The constant need to be on work mode & searching for new opportunities can also be mentally exhausting. Most of the habits that I've seen from successful producers, such as not sleeping enough, sitting for excessive hours, & working 24/7 can lead to serious health issues in the future. After recently prioritizing my physical & mental health more, it's made me realize that there are more important things in life than trying to make 100s of beats/videos in a week. Thanks for pointing these things out!

@johnlewismusicc

9 ай бұрын

i really need some love on my music!!

I really really appreciate you for this

Dude you’re fantastic man .. thank you for your humble honesty .. it’s truly refreshing

I always appreciate your honesty.

Great video. I think a great point to also add is that you should not get caught in the trap of comparing yourself to others. It's easy to get discouraged these days when you see 14 year old beatmakers blowing up on Instagram or Tik Tok or whatever, and thinking, is it too late for me? Everyone has a different path through all of this, but the key thing that will separate you from the rest is sheer will and determination and time. The vast majority of people get into fields, get pretty decent in a short amount of time, but never stick with it to really get past that plateau. You have to just put that "10,000 hours" into your craft to master it. Whether you get there by 15 years old or 50 years old, you have to just clock in that time. It's never too late. Put in what you can. If you have some months off or a bad year, it'll happen, but just keep going and pick it back up. 2 Chainz dropped his first album at 35 years old. He grinded as Tity Boi for awhile, but it's proof that it's never too late. Music is not a rat race. Just focus on you, and put in your hours, and you'll eventually be ready for when opportunity knocks.

@johnlewismusicc

9 ай бұрын

i really need some love on my music!!

@apples54203

9 ай бұрын

honestly this is my biggest fear when i think about pursuing music. i'm 13 and it's discouraging seeing people who have been playing since they were like 5 and i feel like i'll never get as good as them.

Appreciate this video my dude!

I’m literally where you was at rn back in 2020, I been holding myself back from starting for months now but I’m glad I’m finally giving it a shot. Heavy on the “when you first start your beats are gonna be trash regardless” this is helpful to hear 😭😭

First tip is amazing, I started djing while collaborating (ideas wise only) with my best mate about a year after he started producing.. all I had was a cheap af laptop another friend gifted me, I learnt to dj purely with keyboard hotcues before I ever bought any real equipment, I ended up playing support for my idols in the worldwide drum and bass scene in my small city 3-5 years in never buying anything even close to the equipment the club had.. took a long hiatus while pushing in my full time job but now I'm getting back into the scene with an emphasis on producing this time. I have a better computer now and some midrange headphones but I'm grinding towards creating my own unique sound. the real magic happens inside you not in your equipment, and working to limitations unlocks more creativity than the freedom to do literally anything.. keep grinding yall, carve out your sound amongst the noise that is everything else ❤

Living thru this myself. Excited for what comes next !

Thanks for your insight and honesty. I appreciate you!!

Solid insights and advice! Thank you!

Bro, your tracks are bomb! Can't get enough! Keep the beats coming! 🎵💣

Thank you for this video honestly. This is my second year doing this and it's been a struggle lately. But I won't give up. I'll be watching this video a lot more for sure. Saving this video.

Ayeeee!!! I’ve been following you since 2021 and it’s been amazing your transformation and how much you’ve helped the music community. For reals man; you are in inspiration

Thanks for this 🥂

Thanks for the advices 💖!!

great video, great advice. Thank you

100 % truth. Being self employed puts us in 100% control of our income. I just quit my job a month and 1/2 ago and it’s been an adjustment. What ever we do as self employed requires us to create what our boss. Creates for us. Kind of like owning a home verses renting. We are the landlord when things break. Like you said, we control our income. Well said.

Thanks for the advice L, very on spot

Thanks my guy...this is motivating

This was a great video, keep up the greatness!

Simply, Thank You!!

Thank You for being so honest and transparent. Nr. 3 everybody can relate to it 💯💯💯 Nr. 4 is so important when you dont got a Business Manager next to You to realize How many Administration it Brings with it.

Thank you so much for this! Truly inspiring and you have a great impact on me. Thank you🎉

I love the message. Thank you.

Appreciate you for keeping it real with us ✊🏼

Thanks for all the advice bro, means a lot🙌❤️

Thank you so much! This means a lot

This is the deepest one you ever made. Number 3 is so accurate!!

Great info for real ty!!!

Thank you!!

It's been a while since your channel came across my YT timeline, and it's always good to know you're great and doing your stuff, literally im back since 2020

Great motivational vlog! Thanks!

Been missing these kinds of videos glad to see you're getting back to it!!

@LDreTheGiant

11 ай бұрын

More to come!

Great perspective 💯

Needed this !!

Great video. On my first year full time. Definitely felt this!

Really good man for real, i needed that. Good luck on your journey💪

Nice video! I'd still like to be a full-time producer one day

@LDreTheGiant

11 ай бұрын

You can do it!

💯 Thank you for this 🙏🏽

The honesty in this video was refreshing. Respect to you bro!

Thanks for this

why this make me so emotional ! thank you for sharing your wisdom with us

WELL DONE MY BRO CONGRATS BRO KEEP GRINDING

Man, thanks for this!! To even make any money from music you learn to not just do it for fun. This resonated with me on so many levels. I'm gonna be looking at this video quite often.

@LDreTheGiant

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

BRO, THANK YOUUU!🙏🙏

the most inspiring vid i've seen for whole my life bro, your vibes is right

This was very honest. Much appreciated bro!

I started as a teenager on crappy keyboards, totally not suitable for what I had in mind back then. But it was an amazing path of discoveries and limitations. It got me extremely creative. Later, of course, I slowly got into more professional equipment. Bit by bit. First things first. Set priorities and goals. Hit them. According to gear I still would like to advice this: keep it tight, meaning your amount of equipment. Less is better. You'd better control a few tools 100% to adjust your creative flow as having a whole pile of gear which never will come to full glory. Stay creative!

Great stuff.

You always give me hope not to give up

Good stuff! Especially number One! Work on the craft and practice at first is most important.

As someone who wants to do similar things as you, this was very helpful. Thank you! Imma keep working hard :)

Thank you bro ! love ❤

I love your no-BS approach. And congrats on building your career in only 4 years! Fulfilment and a positive impact on people are the best things in this career path!

Thankyou so much bro! it worked! finally

Great tips! Your videos are really helpful. Thank you.

been blessed man

Thank You ✊🏾

THANK YOUUUU IT WORKED!!!!

You got in the industry at the perfect time. Glad it paid off for you! Nice video.

Table, lil bro… 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 I became a subscriber right before you thought about quitting your job. Firstly, thank you. Not only for the follow-up but for also being an inspiration to an older producer with mental issues. I’m not gonna cap and say that I watch and listen with regular frequency. But what I am gonna tell you is that I have been watching and paying attention. Man, it has been a blessing to witness your greatness thus far. 🥃 Blessings 🫶🏾🖖🏾

Great Info

Thank you so much!

These gems fam thank you for your honesty

@LDreTheGiant

11 ай бұрын

Ofcourse much love 🙏🏾

Very Helpful! THANKS 🙌

thank you coach!

hey bro, i really just wanted to say how helpful and inspiring this video seemed to me as a young musician (i'm 16 years old). and even though yeah, of course, you were able to speak on some pretty harsh truths about being a fulltime working musician/producer, i like how you were not just completely blunt about it and made me feel like crap, but rather explained why that is the truth in a more positive and inspiring manner that makes the viewer (me in this case) feel rather uplifted instead of brought down by it, and i really appreciate you for doing that. also, i have started to learn how to produce music on my pc at home, and i'm still completely new to all of it, but i know that with the right mindset and attitude just like how you mentioned in this video, i can become successful too and learn to enjoy the journey of learning how to produce music, especially because producing music and beats for a living does seem like quite a fulfilling endeavor for my potential future career as a musician. i also have my own band and do other music related endeavors beside producing, which i think those would also be great for a fulltime career in my future. i really felt inspired by this video and i thank you so much for that bro! much love, shane

Great video!!!

Love you bro!

Thanks for sharing your experience on this. I’ve been getting closer to being a full time photographer/videographer and what you said resonates.

@johnlewismusicc

9 ай бұрын

i really need some love on my music!!

I have already decided to try to make it my career because it's something you can do from almost everywhere and I want to travel a lot once I finish school. Right now one of my goals is to make a beat with you when I improve a little since you're a big inspiration to me haha😁

I really feel #3 man.. happens with anything we get into where we design our own schedule. gotta keep pushing and just get things done, but I myself like you, can definitely procrastinate and find myself falling into that cycle.

great video! super inspiring! ty!

This was good. thanks. the temptation to buy the dope gear is real and really is a crutch for people. and coming to grips with that reality that its all up to me. gonna be checking more of your content fr

This was super inspiring , thnx bruh

Great Advice Dre. Keep it up!

great advice from the lofi king himself as always

bro u are an inspiration. you're so kind

Thank you!

I struggled with this as well I’ve had music on so many tv shows from licensing but I have to work my 9-5 to keep my health benefits because I’m a diabetic which sucks lol but up until my son was born I stopped for 2 years cause that was my priority. but I am getting back into it trying to find the passion again lol so I appreciate this video cause it is hard at times but have to make it work!

@shanemurphy7277

10 ай бұрын

Any tips on getting into sync?

@learlawliet6197

10 ай бұрын

Good Luck !!!!

@johnlewismusicc

9 ай бұрын

i really need some love on my music!!

Awesome vid. Liked and subscribed!

great video bro! super insightful, honest, and just well done. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!!

Absolutely love this guy. I just discovered this channel the other day, and I’m really impressed with how genuine he is.

@LDreTheGiant

11 ай бұрын

I appreciate that 🙏🏾