How often do you need to make music to be a real artist?

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[@Rhekluse]

"That's not even what I intended to do but that's better." - Those moments are what its all about, man

[@Vespyro]

“Ran outta tracks, so the beats done!” This is the most appealing thing to me about a hardware workstation. Rather than hitting a CPU limit and everything gets bogged down and slow

[@SantiagoGT15]

I go for “ran out of ram for samples”

[@schnoodlevideo]

I felt HYPHY editing this episode! thanks for watching everyone :)

[@mikenoface]

HYPHY bro. I fell out... Bay Area here. 510 wassup.

[@RootinrPootine]

I was the editor of this video actually

[@Jay_Maculate]

"This halo 3 ass campaign ass beat" lmao. Sounds fire!

[@AlecBoyd]

It’s hard to be creative when you’re burnt out. Can’t forget to refill the tank.

[@OrangeDrinkMusic]

"Real Artists need to make one album a day." ~ Spotify CEO

[@totaled_camry]

he's such a visionary

[@pxqify]

Love you man, you spit essential advice. The beginning is also my favorite part. Middle is ok. The last 10% is a grueling, sometimes life sapping process. Wish I could hire someone to take all my almost finished songs and fucking finish them.

[@OrangeDrinkMusic]

you can literally hire me

[@joshuajackson5203]

Take pride in your work mr artist, it's alright you'll finish it, don't take the Drake way out.

[@matthewwilson3673]

I was trying to force myself to make a beat a day in addition to my main visual art job and that didn't work. Now do 1 a week and love it.

[@imsoapie]

those pads sound amazing with the vocals coming in at the end

[@SlamTheSlammer]

There is a difference between being an artist and being a professional and it really takes some soul searching to figure out which one you wanna be. It can be hard to be both.

[@thefoxisblak]

It's me, I'm the one month still terrible guy.

[@APKSRMKS]

at least you're finishing a track i think that's still worthwhile and commendable

[@adirsab]

I didnt finish a track for years

[@SIl_Ae]

I'm 5 month guy, move along! D:

[@gabesafool]

has to be one of my favorites you've made Jon, also sorry for not bein here as often been busy bbg. stay cool 🧊🧊🧊🧊🧊

[@gabesafool]

like fr if you don't rap on this i'll buy it

[@letho4334]

good to see you Jon

[@JewelzFin]

I've been creating music since I was 9 years old (1997). But didn't really get my own gear until I was 20 years old (2007). I think it's best for beginners to make as much music as they can at first, so they can learn their gear and WHAT NOT TO DO. Then when you get some years under your belt it will be ok to make less music, but still finish music you find to be your favorite creations. By then you'll be able to sit down and make something thats great with it taking less time getting in the zone mentally; whether you work alone or not. I too am down to about one song per week. I wish I could find more talented vocal artists who can say the same lol. But I've worked on numerous projects throughout the years and have no issue with going into overdrive and doing a whole album for someone in a month. And that includes post-production, arranging/editing and mixing. It's not the quantity, it's the quality.

[@hajile404]

I agree that forcing it never works. Sitting down with the intention to make something without really having the inspiration just leads to being disappointed with the results. But sometimes I just get that feeling, usually once a week or so, and that's when I make the good stuff.

[@shua6667]

Kinda gives me early flying lotus vibes, love it

[@jeremyobrien1922]

"Ran outta tracks, so the beats done!” Don't forget about octatrack parts! That way you can get super confused about which patterns have which parts/tracks and screw up all your tracks at the same time while trying to sort everything out just like me!

[@bigmistqke]

This beat has so much flavor. Great sound selection. When that choir preset came in 🤤

[@izaacprochnow958]

Wish I had your setup but if I did I know for a fact I wouldn’t know what I’m doing 😂

[@BotchedGod]

fucking mind blowing beats per usual my goodness sir

[@uncoiledfish2561]

I try to learn every day. I'm not too concerned with finishing songs.

[@Therealbigmonster]

Hey dude I just saw your sketch on the Eric Andre show. I had no idea you did that! What a legend

[@Dorian_Fruit]

Fr Jon's account is so inspirational for when I make music

[@manatee_flips6811]

Fresh!! Thank you.

[@Charliendt]

Absolute fire! It´s amazing how Jon can make banger beats without sampling

[@mikeforUNSG]

The Octatrack's buttons have a cool sound. It would be meta to add them as a percussive element, as if the song is playing itself.

[@radazeonv8821]

Quality surpasses quantity any day.

[@pluvi247]

Jon your content and music really pop up when I need it most. thank you and I hope you have a nice day sir \m/

[@offbeatninja]

Listen I too make beats once every week or two. Helps me clear my head and focus on other things.

[@blacksutra7579]

jonwayne lost mad weight! props man im starting my journey today

[@SampsonFiletmignon]

Thanks again for making magic AND then sharing homie!! Def need more of this in the world today

[@chambre466]

yes

[@rxgueplanet]

This man straight up magic 🪄

[@tizoc977]

Loved this beat! Those chords got mad tribe vibes to em. Been asking myself this question a lot recently too. Thanks for the constant philosophy for the producer, its much appreciated my man 👏

[@ABRAM_BEATS]

Early Flying Lotus style beat on this one. Nice. Big up Jonny Boy!

[@WillHatton]

So very much relate to this, appreciate ya bud!

[@lilpukey]

Hey Jon, I would love a video where you try to make a different genre of music! it would be really interesting to see your take on something like 2000's Jungle or Darkwave/synth-pop.

[@jaytrawm5744]

Love you in this style

[@ribon3000]

man that snare is 🔥

[@rxgueplanet]

My boy is back 🙌🏾🔥

[@jeplarson6519]

thanks Jon

[@NoahBility]

The SpongeBob "soooooooo loooooong" 😂 Leaving grandma's crib like you don't want those fresh baked cookies ass

[@BrailleSounds]

Facts! If you’re having fun you won! 👀“weed” pattern 😂

[@cj33d]

These machines are very cool 👍

[@funkybrewer6298]

Man I would love to even get to one song a month. Granted I'm not able to put in hours into making tracks every day and just do it on the weekends, but I know that I tend to overthink it.

[@dopeMike_]

1 a week is good for me. Unless I'm in a collab then it could be 2 or 3. But if it's just me I like to "take my time / rewind and make my mind up."

[@moving_particles]

just got an octatrack mkII last week having thought on it for a while. loving this thing so far, it very much speaks to me. i'm going to make my way back through your vids Jon now I have more context about the machine and pick some things up along the way.

[@nomad1517]

I would say if you want to be pro. Dedicating at least an hour is more than enough. And having a portable music device whenever you have an idea will get you there within 10 years if you want to become a master. Treat it like a martial art or a sport. But of course take some time off and let your brain reset, that can help with the creativity. I feel whenever we are fixated on something too much, it ruins the creativity. Also, setting up your space for success is important, making your studio welcoming and fun is essential. I feel hardware is a big part of that inspiration part.

[@spaceghost9440]

I need an album a day...JK...peace and love brother 👏🤝

[@ambeatstv9848]

10,000 hours is the recommended time to master something , so as much as you can spare 😂

[@blato4515]

Hi jon youre the best

[@hip360hop]

I think early on repetition can help you learn. However once you get going and develop your style you shouldn't try to force things - making music is supposed to be fun. Granted I say this as a hobbyist, but nevertheless. Love your wisdom, Jon

[@NTD2827]

Have you considered using unique effect pedals?

[@Jack458111]

Bro this video made me hyphy too

[@OddWorksAndMysteriousWays]

I have averaged like one painting a year for a while.. I've still never finished a song😅

[@stiptreezy8481]

Halo 3 ass campaign ass type beat lmao I felt that hard 😂

[@burneraccount9829]

a real musician makes music. thats it...however much you make is what it is

[@crackbaby4444]

I feel like this is the only true answer

[@MegaJessejames91]

E-40 playing Goldeneye

[@swandaley]

Tbh, worrying about how many beats/songs you should make a week holds you back from creating. Every time I worried about this, I either burnt myself out or made absolutely nothing.

[@llorenzo582]

“Can’t finish a track in a month.” Me: 😑

[@Vibe_Enjoyer]

seven times

[@brendanmohareful]

One

[@OddWorksAndMysteriousWays]

Let's say I hypothetically bought a new computer. No octrotrack as of now.. any recommendations on programs?I'm familiarish with fruityloops.

[@ribon3000]

if youre familiar with that just use that, they're all good enough honestly

[@ventusmoses3428]

Just go with fl man especially if you use to it no point in learning a new daw unless you really want to

[@lustbubo4638]

We need your take on Udio. It's insanely legit. Like real scary time for artist because I just made a whole bootleg album of each of my 5 favorite artist is a few hours

[@doubleohdutch2108]

My brain can actually not comprehend that someone would ask such a stupid question. So, what am I, after 42 years playing piano and guitar? Not an artist, because it’s a hobby. But I sound pretty decent. Christ….

[@GeorgeL909]

Halo 3 ass campaign ass beat 🤣 well said 👌 Love it.

[@tColorsinspacerecordings]

If I’m not creating everyday I get depressed

[@Guacamole1000]

bruh you need to get T-Pain on that beat no cap that's a T-Pain beat that shit is ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@soundwithoutsoundbutwithso7884]

Let me take a wild guess before watching the video that he's gonna say something earth-shattering like, "The answer is whatever works for you."