I Figured Out Jon Bellion's Secret Formula

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After 8 years of studying Jon Bellion's music I've learned a thing or two about how he makes his magic. There are certain elements that he uses in almost every song. In this video I break down the secrets I've learned about Jon Bellion's music production and put them to the test making my own song in his style. Watch and find out if you're able to recreate the magic for yourself!
Thanks so much for watching and comment any questions you have, I read them all (:
Please sub if this was entertaining or helpful, thank you!

[@lukebarham8496]

This is so underrated, at first I thought you were a big time youtuber just with the production quality. Keep it up man!

[@JoeSchoochMusic]

Hey Bro I hope you see this message! As Jon’s touring guitar player for the the first 3 tapes and human condition and member of his band since we met in college I would like to give you my stamp of approval on this! ahaha That drum pocket and how you weave the vocals in there is really close to the way jon does it. What’s awesome is it sounds like it’s own thing! would love to make a jon style beat with you sometime. I’m a songwriter as well. Also some other things. I went to school with Jon and can tell you that he learned nothing in music college he didn’t go to school for music for performance he went for audio production. All he would do is create music everyday in his dorm and in those days all his creations sounded radio ready. Crazy!

[@CompleteProducer]

woah that's wild! thanks so much for saying all this, i feel so encouraged (:

[@RedBowMC]

The drum pocket! You are a ledged sir!

[@strydderg5650]

This sounds so much like Quinn XCII which is so close to Jon and very inspired/co-created by him! Great video!

[@CompleteProducer]

Quinn is an absolute beast, so thank you

[@thevoiceofinspiration674]

Jon Bellion is actually behind The Little Things song by Quinn XCII

[@MOTU675]

Incredible job man! This vid deserves way more views, keep it up 🔥🙌

[@CompleteProducer]

thanks so much!!

[@SundayBestStudios]

Lol I love that subscriber push. I like how you weave humor into your videos (something I'm still working on). I also made a Jon Bellion video essay, but where this one differs is that you actually know music. You demonstrate your knoweledge, lol I just talk for 12 minutes in mine. To be honest, I didn't think your song would sound remotely like Jon's, but with each new element you added into the song, you won me over. Great job!

[@CompleteProducer]

Wow thanks so much for this encouragement!! i really appreciate you

[@sabrinacombs231]

I LOVED this video!!!! You seriously did your research and know what you’re talking about, and ultimately brought it altogether with some genuine encouragement and truth. KEEP GOING!!! Subscribed!

[@CompleteProducer]

Wow thank you so much!!

[@firemontana1284]

Your underrated af, damn bro I’m glad ive found another jb fan

[@CompleteProducer]

thanks!! yes he's on another level!

[@natk9438]

Such a fun and creative video, I loved it! I loved how you were inspired by Jon (my goodness he is the best) and yet found your own sound. You've got a new subscriber in me.

[@CompleteProducer]

Thank you Nat!!

[@SaintSoldier84]

That was the most flattering request for a subscription I've ever received. I had to sub. Thanks for this video! BTW you KILLED that hook!

[@fathercurtis]

Ethan...this video is truly underrated. As someone who's just getting into music...this is everything. Keep up the hard work and thanks for sharing your thoughts and humor. If we ever cross paths...I owe you a beer for this video alone.

[@AewonWolf]

You Killed It!!!! the song at the end is actually fire. Well done

[@agusoshee9424]

Awesome video! I've been listening to Jon Bellion's production for quite a wile since I discover him, he blow up my ears, and you just nail it with this points of cook-roll-sauceit production technics! Congrats mate, you're so right in the point that a song could sound like...but is really different in the soul of it beacuse of the person behind it. I'll keep looking after your videos! Thanks for everything, and you just made a good song of your own! Keep tha pasta coming!

[@jilliannlove5871]

Loved the video I learned a lot! Thank you. And for the inspiration.

[@joeydegamestreamer4644]

oh whoa!! this sounds absolutely perfect!! please make a finished version!

[@spideyacejr]

Wow…pretty cool….and that track is wicked dope yo 😃 plus def needed that reminder in your pep talk encouragement at the end 🙏🏼

[@PumpkinEater33]

Definitely knocked it out of the park, well done!

[@parisrose921]

Thank you so much for sharing your information. I am regaining excitement for getting back into Ableton again. I like the speed and the way you present your videos.

[@Lawree]

I think you nailed it! When your song ended I was expecting (wishing for) a rap part or a part of "speaking the lyrics". Would have been a great addition imho. Great work! Keep it up!

[@CompleteProducer]

That's a great idea!

[@shanebreece]

Freakin awesome bro. You nailed it. Every single aspect of this video was spot on

[@dylanstephenson3892]

I've watched a lot of "Producer Tip" videos as I've been learning my craft, and while they all have helpful tips, it's rare that the song they show off at the end is something I actually like and want to produce myself. You however, made a banger. I think that's the best way to show off what you know

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!!

[@bogotta]

Your content is top shelf Ethan. Well done. Keep going!!!

[@Kirkmpeter]

Dude such a great video love the encouragement!! Praying for you homie

[@gtkosturos]

this video is amazing. good work bro!!

[@shenanigansfb]

Fantastic job on the bellionesque song, and great video!

[@gvmusicofficial]

Yoooooo this is spot on! Congratulations bro, from the video quality I thought you had at least 100k subs, you're amazing!

[@blocktane5166]

Lovely video man!!! Really digger it, especially your humor is rlly awesome! Keep it up 💕💕

[@CompleteProducer]

thanks so much!

[@Pmobley47]

I am into Island Reggae and hip hop and I found this track catchy!! GREAT SONG and GREAT VIDEO!!!

[@alesdi1732]

Great video! I do think i remember seeing somewhere that either he or one of his collaborators declared he was moving on from the beatboxing style more and more into and after the GSP years. But still fantastic analysis :)

[@ledangkhoa2606]

Amazing Videos. Keep it up brother 😍

[@mi_dios]

this is lovely...gracias...you definitely shouldn't stop

[@EarAddiction]

Bwahaha, the proposal got me...SUBSCRIBED! Great content on an incredible Artist/Creative! Bellion's phresh!

[@BuiltIIridE]

Thanks Ethan, going to open up my DAW to unlock my door now. I appreciate the effort and thought you put into this. I procrastinate about making music all the time and in the end I never make anything. You have helped me put a foot in the right direction :)

[@brianroyes9981]

this was really great woah, congrats!

[@onekeiway]

As a Bellion fan and music producer, I feel seen. Thank you for making this entertaining video!

[@Okord_Obasi]

Was passing by and I found a video about Jon Bellion, now you've got a subscriber ❤

[@Micromanep]

Yeah, that was stellar! Bravo!

[@revci]

I’VE BEEN LISTENING TO BELLION FOR SO LONG AND SEEING YOUR VIDS FOR SO LONG I DIDNT KNOW YOU KNEW WHO HE WAS… Seriously he’s a genius. Most underrated pop producer ever. My favorite ever.

[@Devaromusic]

brooooooo, release this banger - great video and damn, what a masterpiece you produced with it!

[@Devaromusic]

​@EnthanDavis yo @CompleteProducer you already got some fakes trying to get people in their Telegram bubble 😂

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!! yeah i noticed the telegram comments hahah im flattered that my video's getting enough attention for the fakes and scammers to use my comment section

[@OfficialJAMES97]

This was so good, you just motivated me to do this!

[@Jvssvl]

All the effort, especially the subscribe proposal, Two thumbs up!

[@CompleteProducer]

Thank you for noticing 🥹

[@K.E.PMusic]

Awesome video man! Just subscribed because of it! Jon Bellion is my biggest Idol and he was my inspiration to start producing myself

[@CompleteProducer]

he's a huge inspo for me too. so good !! thanks for the sub (:

[@MIDIMonstaz]

you executed well great job!!!

[@aryanshetty6536]

When's the full song dropping? It sounds so f*king good I need more!!

[@AnkushGuptaYT]

Great video!

[@commonbeats]

Love your content! Thank you 👊

[@TWKbeats]

Man this is such a banger 🔥 ❤

[@jmsantosdelegate]

Ayeee this is dope fam…you did ya thing

[@themparents]

Okaaaaay just go and make the best KZbin video in existence, Ethan. Always been a great music influence to me and now this video is just ridiculously well done. Bravo.

[@CompleteProducer]

Thank you David!!

[@rprbeck]

Daaaamn! Honestly didn´t expect the result at the end :o Nailed the sound of the drop! Love the sound of the drums! Where did you find them?

[@CompleteProducer]

THank you!! the drums are a mix of samples that I made, some stuff from splice, and Big White Beatz. Hope this helps!

[@rprbeck]

@@CompleteProducer Thanks man! By any chance, do you know what sample packs from Splice you used?

[@Andre7414]

U nailed it bruh ⚒️💪🏾

[@adityaranjan8758]

Great work 🔥

[@AnuEletu]

this was really good bro

[@shadowtg1]

You did great bro!

[@zacburns5156]

Gained a sub man! Love your charisma and video style!

[@Laityworld]

soooo good!!

[@GrandRisingmvmt]

2 min in- i would watch those documentaries back in 2016 3 years before i bought my first midi keyboard. it had ableton live demo included, and i thought i was the shieeet. i just finished watching your 10 tips video, took some notes, then i saw this one! when i say FULL circle? jeez! now its 8:32 i have goosebumps and a feeling of nostalgia maaan. thank your for creating this video.

[@xelidojamz24]

Broooo !! This is sooo good

[@omorjay]

I watched this video and tears of Joy almost rolled out my eyes. You’ve done so well. Some Tambourines would have smashed. ❤

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!! yes who doesn't love a nice tambo? i have one in the studio haha

[@omorjay]

@@CompleteProducer you’re welcome, but I need to listen to that full track so bad. 😭❤️

[@smilingoma3334]

@@omorjay 👆👆👆💯

[@omorjay]

@@smilingoma3334 thank you.

[@iamhankmusic1]

Jon is the GOAT! Great video👌🏾

[@madeinwyomingbeatz6811]

This was so fire, where is jon tho i miss watching him make albums

[@LearningJesus]

What an INCREDIBLY underrated video and channel! Well done!

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you!!

[@seanfabie1063]

RELEASE THIS PLEASE! COMING FROM A JON BELLION FAN SINCE 2018 PLSPLSPLSPLS

[@WLDFLOW3R-MUSIC]

really fantastic video

[@thoriqakbar]

YOU NAILED IT

[@drummer5018]

Plz finish the song and release it!! It's such a bop

[@charlizeorozco]

this is absolutely amazing

[@droppmusic4761]

Wow, loved this video. Really challenged by the last part, thanks for the warning on the motivational speech changing my life haha. ALSO, YOU REALLY NEED TO LISTEN TO THE ACOUSTIC VERSION of 'Human by Jon Bellion' and 'Eazt by Jay Wheeler' and tell me if its just me who hears a VERY close similarity 😯😲

[@JeshFrederick]

Whoa, I know Mark Barlow! What a weird mind trip to have him randomly pop up in your video.

[@Sonnii]

you are an incredible person, thank you Ethan

[@julianavera9259]

I want to learn how you edit your videos!! haha they are awesome, you make music and edit too?? thank to so much I'm learning a lot.

[@CompleteProducer]

thank you! I'm just working on telling the story visually and not just staring at the camera talking haha

[@gabrielglenn1714]

Just started watching your channel. I've been watching a few others as well. Finding a really good channel means watching a lot of mediocre. Yours is quality!! Itd be helpful if you put your videos into Playlists....Once you get more videos going

[@shanonkiyoshi4784]

If you don't have a drum pad, Ableton allows you to USE YOUR QWERTY KEYBOARD as a TOUCH SENSITIVE MIDI INPUT. So no more drawing in midi if you want to Play it in ... cuz sometimes you don't have your Push or midi keyboard with you 😎👍🎶⚡️

[@CompleteProducer]

that's right! it's a good option if you don't have anything else (:

[@MrDotStyle]

U nailed it

[@rahuldalalexplicit]

You are awesome❤

[@Eurocoo]

This video is amazing, I hope I gain as much knowledge as you

[@CompleteProducer]

if you fall in love with making music there's no telling how good you could get!

[@lovecoverss]

This is super dope

[@spacebuddy5339]

This was goood maan!!

[@user-gg8zm2yt8q]

I know this video is well over a year and you will probably not see this comment.. you just inspired me more than Jon Bellion himself.. I am a Nigerian and its really tempting to do the kind of music that's in demand rather than do the song that's in your soul.... thanks and GOD bless..

[@rose.gold.4evr]

Everything I needed

[@Cris-ze2bh]

song slaps good job

[@i.am.arcana]

this is so gooood!

[@MilenahMusic]

Hell yeah!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@SHYLIN]

You’re so hilarious, and you totally nailed it. I subbed. Maybe try to analyze AJR next time, their music is also amazing.

[@missquinn9562]

Yeah AJR for sure, they have kind of a creative process like Jon Bellion

[@TheFactoryOfMusic]

nailed it!!!

[@CompleteProducer]

Thank you!!

[@passwordkai]

Love IT ❤

[@jadesteffen6115]

I was watching this video, suggested by KZbin, and then I see Mark! I met him ten years ago at school. He was visiting a cousin. Small world 😂

[@solomondavid7716]

This is fucking crazy Great work

[@sponkerdahooman]

Holy shit, that is so close, a little bit rougher in the intro, but the hook was magical!

[@keongalera6942]

Yo I need this song asap!!!!!

[@louislawrence4341]

Great almost Jon bellion... Love from India ❤️

[@victor_grey_]

nailed it

[@jakobr7592]

Hey! What about a vocal tutorial? Making vocals sound good was to me a lot easier in Logic, but I'm struggling in Ableton, even though a love the rest. Help! :)

[@OrdinaryPigeon1]

Absolute banger

[@fernanshay]

Exactly, we don't have to copy a formula of others. If we are honest with ourselves and show it purely to the world, eventually, we will make great things.

[@cruzitohovey01]

this gives me a vibe of QUIN XCII and Jon Bellion and a little bit of AJR but so good you should release but fun fact AJR got inspired by that song and got the idea to do the exact same thing

[@yomiajibade5458]

Wow, love it a lot

[@CompleteProducer]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Kevinschart]

When I watch his beat making videos, it seems he has already envisioned the main components of the song, before ever sitting down to record. He doesn't approach music like "ok now i've made some chords that work....now..where do I go from here?". He's already got the chorus, melody, bass, drums, keys worked out in his head.

[@samuelpaul01]

That's more like it 💕

[@alesmrzdovnik4598]

Where is the whole song? love it.

[@aibs5086]

Bro the song is sooo goooooood