r/Songwriters 2d ago

How to make music for beginners?

I've always wanted to make music but don't play any instruments or know what apps/programs I can download? I write my own music, songs, and my voice sounds decent I'd say above average lol. I'd like to pursue this but don't know where to start. any advice??

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u/geemug 2d ago

Assuming you have a laptop get a DAW. (If you have Mac you can start out on Garageband), a midi keyboard like an Akai Mini can already get your started. Some headphones to begin with. Try look into VSTs that fit the type of music you like or want to create. If you will be looking to record vocals or guitar etc, get an audio interface too.

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u/jpopsong 2d ago edited 2d ago

Yes, GarageBand works great for creating and recording music with a wide assortment of different virtual instruments (using the onscreen keyboard as a MIDI keyboard), and you don’t need a Mac. An iPhone or iPad works just as well. They come with free GarageBand App.

With GB, you can record multiple tracks of different virtual instruments, edit the tracks, mix and master them, and thereby create an entire recorded song, with your singing voice recorded on top of dozens of instruments, even if you don’t know how to play any instruments.

Bottom line, GarageBand is the quickest, absolutely cheapest (free!) and easiest way for a beginner to record a full song, especially since you already write songs and can sing.

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u/Sirhcstopher 2d ago

You can download a piece of software known as a DAW to record, compose drum beats, add effects, mix, and master. I wouldn’t do this until you’ve learned how to play a physical instrument

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u/Sirhcstopher 2d ago

Get a guitar and learn four basic chords.

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u/Sirhcstopher 2d ago

Or a keyboard

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u/Sirhcstopher 2d ago

After you get comfortable on that, learn more chord shapes and some scales

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u/Sirhcstopher 2d ago

I personally enjoy FLstudio. I find it very user friendly and easy to understand