u/Kaykay_Piano

Hey Reddit, I have been a classical pianist my whole life and need to make some extra money to pay for lessons while I approach college auditions. I was thinking of putting together a setlist for a local restaurant called Bridgewater Bistro. They usually have jazz musicians play, but even though I can obviously sight read jazz I definitely cannot improv on it. Whats are some good pieces to add to a set and tips for gigging? Thanks

For background, I have been a pianist since age 8 and when I was 13 I said I was going to be a concert pianist so I started practicing 4-6 hours a day. Im now 17, was accepted to Interlochen boarding school but never ended up going because they are crazy expensive and even with the scholarships it would be too much. But I feel like this made me realize something, and that is if you don’t have the funds you arent really gonna make it in the classical piano world. I just started working with one of the best teachers of my life because Juilliard was kind of my dream
and I need to prepare, but even if I got accepted I would likely be in debt for the rest of my life.

Im not saying that EVERYBODY who doesn’t come money cant make it, but its kind of a fact that a large majority of top tier pianist come from wealthy families with connections.

Recently I started getting into music production in Logic pro and am absolutely obsessed with it. I don’t know if 17 is a late start but maybe that could be something good to fall back on because most producers don’t go to college, AND music production (especially in the realm of pop and hip hop) has a wayyy bigger market than classical piano.

Hey reddit, I am 17 and even though I have been a pianist/performer for almost 10 years I am quite new to producing. I don’t really know what to produce and don’t really sing. What kinds of things did you guys start out with?

For some background, I have been a pianist my whole life and now I have recently gotten into music production in GarageBand for the past few weeks, a musical background has definitely helped me get straight into composing and experimenting. I feel myself being limited by basic level compressors and midi editing, and almost no room to edit vocals beyond a basic pitch correction nob EQ settings and reverb. I would just get plugins but by the time I spend money on those I would have practically payed the same amount as Logic. I also feel like I should learn complex mixing early on but al unable to. The only thing I may he scared of is getting bored of production and deciding to quit down the line but I doubt that will happen. Does it seem like a good time to upgrade?

For some background, I have been a pianist my whole life and now I have recently gotten into music production in GarageBand for the past few weeks, a musical background has definitely helped me get straight into composing and experimenting. I feel myself being limited by basic level compressors and midi editing, and almost no room to edit vocals beyond a basic pitch correction nob EQ settings and reverb. I would just get plugins but by the time I spend money on those I would have practically payed the same amount as Logic. The only thing I may he scared of is getting bored of production and deciding to quit down the line but I doubt that will happen. Does it seem like a good time to upgrade?

Cancel me, hunt me down whatever somebody needs to say it: you don't need real skill or “talent” to be a pop star anymore. I feel like we used to have performers like Beyonce, Ariana Grande, ect. who were incredible vocal powerhouses (not saying there aren't any good singers today like Billie Eilish or SZA), but it seems like a majority of artist in our generation can barely sing live, don’t know how to dance, don’t produce really any of their music, but they are just pretty or conventionally attractive. It seems like in an age that prioritizes image and marketability we have lost the need for real talent. I think this is sad because so many people work so hard on their craft to be the best just to be outshined by someone who is mediocre but prettier.

I am 17M and have played piano my whole life and it has been my main instrument forever, im also quite good at working in DAWS and production but I am not the best singer. Is this a good window to start developing my vocal skills and seriously practicing or is it too late? I do really want to produce/release my own music. Thanks.

Hello reddit, i am super new to producing and i find myself scrolling for hours trying to find the perfect synth or sound for a track, and then i spend more hours editing it till its just right. How do producers keep track of so many sounds? Any tips?