Summary

Throughout my journey of learning music production and mastering FL Studio, which has spanned almost two decades, I have come to realize the importance of daily habits and repetition in becoming a true master of any skill. In my experience, teachability requires not only the motivation to learn but also the willingness to make sacrifices. I have developed a framework for learning that consists of four stages: unconscious incompetence, conscious incompetence, conscious competence, and unconscious competence. It’s crucial to master the basics and engage in perfect practice to achieve success in music production.

I would advise anyone looking to learn to read and reread this book until they fully grasp the concepts. Additionally, I have introduced a concept called “the four steps of learning,” which can help streamline the learning process.

We also learned how to use the Browser tool and Channel Rack, learned about the basics of the Playlist tool, workflow techniques, and frameworks, and worked through FL Studio’s mixer and plugins. These concepts act as the foundation for the frameworks I’m going to share in Chapter 2, and I’m excited to start sharing some very specific technical frameworks.

We can now move on to Chapter 2, where I will share with you the secrets of how I make records work within the marketplace using creative approaches to sound design and score techniques – the real secrets!