This article was co-authored by Nicolas Adams and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. Nicolas Adams is a 5th generation musician of Serbian Gypsy descent and the lead guitarist of the band Gypsy Tribe. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Nicolas specializes in Rumba Flamenco and Gypsy jazz and playing the guitar, Bouzouki, Balalaika, and piano.
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Since there are many programs and resources available, you can easily try making and sharing music using a computer and some simple gear. Start by getting instruments and recording equipment so you can play and record your music right at home. Begin brainstorming ideas for rhythms and melodies to use so you can write your songs. Once you have an idea for a song written, record and mix it on your computer so you can share it with other people!
Tip: If you can’t afford a microphone, you can also use your phone or the microphone built into your computer though you may not get the best recording quality.
Tip: Look for ways to combine genres to make something sound more unique. For example, you may put electronic synthesizers in a rock song to make it sound more like pop music.
Putting pen to paper can be cathartic. "I think songwriting is the ultimate form of being able to make anything that happens in your life productive."
Travis Boylls
wikiHow Technology Writer"The Shure SM57 microphone is one of the most in-demand microphones. It is used in both live and studio settings to mic instruments as well as as a vocal mic. In fact, this mic has been used during press conferences and presidential speeches by every U.S president since Lyndon B. Johnson.[14]
It's strong, durable, and able to handle loud volumes cleanly, making it ideal for instruments. It is a directional mic that best picks up sounds directly in front of it, though it does allow for some off-axis angling. This mic is sure to sound great whether you are delivering a speech, singing, or playing an instrument."
Tip: Make a separate track in your DAW for each separate instrument you record so you don’t get any interference or overlap.
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