Jawsh stops by the studio to talk about producer income streams, proper 808 sounds, working in a small studio with other artists, and social media tips. He also gives some excellent tips for producing hard hitting music and vocals with limited gear. Jawsh loves collaboration and putting his work out there. He recommends new artists do the same.
Episode Links:
Spotify / Instagram: @joshonthebeat
Samples: Cymatics: https://cymatics.fm/
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Episode Summary:
Jawsh stops by the studio to talk about producer income streams, proper 808 sounds, working in a small studio with other artists, and social media tips.
Jawsh started simply by making beats on his Macbook and organically developing his skills. As a guitar player he has been able to incorporate a lot chords into his early music. Now as a producer he incorporates a lot of hip hop and trap into his work.
Jawsh has worked with a mixing mentor. To get a powerful 808 sound he would often allow the sound to clip. Now however, he focuses more on gain staging. He also suggests leaving some headroom for other artists. He is also a fan of using templates to get his workflow started rapidly.
Jawsh loves collaborating with other artists. He has loved playing in a band setting. He loves playing live and he loves the collaborative process of just jamming with other artists.
Making vocals gel is a process. He recommends getting comfortable with your voice and also using vocal layers. Importantly, he mentions finding your range and getting used to it. He is also a big fan of using reference tracks.
For releasing, Jawsh recommends putting your work out there. He doesn’t like to hold onto things. He would rather make it happen. He often builds a simple beat. Later, he may come back to the beat and refine it into a whole track.
He also gives some excellent conceptual thoughts on creating an A and B section. He mentions the importance of contrast. Also, the progression of emotional ideas and reflecting that in the track.