Chapter 1: Getting Started with FL Studio
Think about your favorite songs. What makes you like them? Is it the melody, the chords, the catchy rhythm? Maybe a combination of a whole bunch of things that fit together perfectly. Perhaps you've tried making songs at home and realized there's a big difference between the sound you're making and the level of professionalism you hear from your favorite musicians.
In the pages ahead, you'll learn the ins and outs of music production and be well on your way to making music similar to your favorite songs. You'll learn about tools used for composing, mixing, mastering, and publishing your music. By the time you've finished reading this book, you'll have all the tools you need to create music at a professional level.
In this chapter, you'll be introduced to music production and FL Studio. You'll be given a high-level overview of the music career you can take and we will introduce you to the steps involved. Lastly, you'll create your first song.
This chapter comprises the following topics:
- Exploring the music production landscape
- A musician's career path
- Steps in composing a song
- What is FL Studio?
- Making your first song
