Make better beats without practicing.

[@RemoTali86]

Thanks for that. Is there a way to pin this video on refrigerator door so I could see it again at least once a day for a reminder

[@jonmakesbeats]

Well i pinned the comment so anything is possible i guess

[@moorbilt]

I got a guy for that

[@Zach.V]

I’m definitely writing notes

[@DarkGloComics]

Well, actually...get a cheap tablet, um, make a copy of the video, (Don't tell Jon I told you to do this) and make it loop. tape it to your fridge door?

[@RemoTali86]

@@DarkGloComics Yeah. Well thats the way to do it 😄

[@happyjoeslappy]

I once heard practice doesn't make "perfect" but permanent. i feel like this exemplifies that well.

[@scottmclennan9231]

Perfect practice makes perfect.

[@alchemistrpm82]

All practice and no play makes Jon a dull boy

[@lukehanson6077]

practice makes progress

[@cheeseballer_]

Practice makes Progress

[@h3llboyyy407]

@@lukehanson6077 progress in something for sure but maybe not in the exact way you wanted at first lol

[@erickcartman8758]

Jon was HELLA slept on as a rapper. I constantly have people ask “who is this!?” while I’m bumping his music in my car, or at work. Dropped some fire bars and now he’s dropping knowledge on everyone and putting us onto game. F’ing Legend.

[@drewgipson4055]

same here!

[@a.d.the.4mvla]

i forget his last name jon ...i remember him tho

[@a.d.the.4mvla]

Wayne... just came to me hahah

[@craigwilliamsmusic]

That last point "Don't buy more gear" the amount of people that I talk to that say "if I just had (insert piece of gear) my set up will be perfect" is crazy. Learn what you have inside and out and you will get ideas from your head into the world faster.

[@coreybeats3335]

Best comment!!!! Correct work with what you have !!!!! Stay blessed!!!

[@AikiraBeats]

Facts, I kept using the same sound over and over again I started hearing different melodies each time that made the instrument sound completely different.

[@RoomieOfficial]

very real. Great video man

[@Alckemy]

Learning how to learn is something i wish more people talked about. Well done

[@greenguren]

I'm a composer, not a beat maker, but the points you describe here are such gold that really anyone wanting to get into music can take notes here

[@zackpeterson7978]

you are both still artists

[@lostbeachy]

I was jsut sitting down and having a terrible session today. Sometimes there are those days where nothing good is coming to mind and it can be really frustrating especially when you are working on a commission project. Watching this video definitly made me feel better and I think it's important to know that you can absolutely walk away and take a breath. The music isn't goin anywhere and sometimes we need a fresh brain before getting into a creative space . This is especially important for when you get home from a long day at work and you put a ton of pressure on yourself to use your time "valuably".

[@johnnybisone3596]

Thank you for helping me. I find your words incredibly supportive and wise.

[@fantasticsituation9461]

massively appreciate these videos clarence. youre really sparking my passion for making music again

[@hendrx]

This guy think he is a gangsta?

[@e66iu]

@@hendrx and clarence's parents have a real good marriage.

[@Slite]

thank u thank u thank u

[@exileisland2675]

Looking up tutorials as you need them vs. trying to learn it all at once is very effective. It's learning by experience vs. memorizing steps.

[@vagueversatile]

Very interesting! I understand from this video that I have to buy the Octatrack and focus on specific aspects on it instead of watching 2-hours generalist tutorials

[@jonmakesbeats]

With something as open ended as the Octatrack you really have to go in with an idea because it's capable of being a lot of things to a lot of people.

[@DrMcNinja1981]

Deep down I know a lot of this stuff already, but it's always great to hear it from someone who's got their sh*t together. As inspiring as it is with what you are doing already, this also made me laugh so keep 'em coming!

[@fauxlamarr]

This is just what I needed, man. I remember the days when I had a shitty laptop, Reason with stock sounds, and a cheap midi keyboard. I was so much more productive and didn't have a care in the world. Now I just bounce around different hardware and DAW's, judging my creations and lack of productivity. Time to take a few steps back and get back to what's most important.

[@jonmakesbeats]

Yep just focus on getting the idea out and dont worry so much about how that happens

[@NickLyttle]

Jon 4 President, heat advice dude - especially about being bad/not being afraid to make mistakes.

[@punchandpiebeats]

More of these mate. Agree with so much in this video.

[@ncxbeats]

Massive Jewel right here . Salute!!

[@bro-rubro]

you're very wise and kind, glad to have found you

[@papajohn7606]

This actually hits pretty hard, because for the majority of my life, I‘ve substantially limited myself with the pathological urge to figure out everything on my own, which slowed down any kind of process by a ridiculously large amount. I‘ve recently stumbled upon a supposed quote of Mozart who said something like „I wouldn’t have been able to compose all of this without studying the great minds before me“. On the other hand, someone HAS to have pioneered a specific creative field with no real point of reference, so I wonder if this was just an incredibly slow gradual process or if divergent thinkers with unfathomably high intelligence and creative talent basically created ingenious works of art from nothing.

[@Samuel-ek7zc]

every artist takes inspiration from others, whether they’re aware of it or not

[@papajohn7606]

@@Samuel-ek7zc And what about the first ones?

[@louisdt241]

Jon basically got me back into making music after I felt burned out. I would love to see more of these type of videos. His music is fire and he seems like a great guy so I trust his advice.

[@BenD1210]

This dude is so underrated every single song he puts out is pure gold. Now he's blessing us with the knowledge?!?! 😳 You the man John Wayne!! 🙌🔥

[@ttixolo]

i watched your sp 404 video the other day because it got recommended to me and even though i loved the video i didn't bother to subscribe, now im yet again being recommended another video of yours and you're already becoming my favorite person in the production youtube scene. time to binge ur shit lmao

[@jamesfournier5324]

didnt click out of the vid as soon as he smashed my whole world view on greatness within the first 9 seconds. im now the best

[@nsheem]

bro words is literally everything, do more of this. real talk. i appreciate it

[@SilverTheFlame]

Greatest advice I’ve been trying to internalize over the past few years is accepting when I suck at something, and not letting that awareness turn into judgement and self-negativity!

[@bryanbytes]

Applied learning is best

[@onesnor]

gracias jon

[@andystandys]

Excellent commentary. I really appreciate the part about gear accumulation. It's too easy to fall into the trap of not mastering the gear you already own and thinking you need to buy more.

[@adidick]

So relevant on so many levels. Preach!

[@GhostTracksLtd]

well said, darren

[@peaceorperil]

These tips are extremely good.

[@marcusperry9469]

This philosophy can be applied to any craft, not just music. It is so brilliant to hear this from such a humble master of his craft.

[@Bmach03]

From my experience, your observation about hardware is spot on. Hardware has its place but has always hindered me making music. I think one of the reasons hardware sales have gone up is because of content creators. They need something visual to make a video. A DAW screen isn’t good for making social media content.

[@username89012]

your videos are like mana from the heavens! thank you for keeping me motivated.

[@moon.walken]

Pure gold dust man! This is the kind of advice everybody needs to hear, across all different stages of learning any skill. Even the stuff you already know, you need to be reminded of to keep checking yourself and acting on it.

[@tfmaus]

Needed that last tip....was thinking about getting a MPC...re-thinking

[@CuteBuddha]

Thank you jon

[@Austyn59913]

YOUR WISDOM IS LEGIT ENDLESS , great content as always

[@spaceghost9440]

Now THIS is content 👏

[@carryripple]

love to see this kind of content from you as well as the beats!

[@vicopujia]

More of this pls

[@Vslm388]

Thank you for your inspiring videos and music Jon. I've been following you since Rap Album One. Big up from Russia

[@raysubject]

pretty deep truth here, EXTREMELY good advices !

[@JoshBurcham104]

Thanks George, I really needed to hear this

[@brennnennn]

pls pls pls pls PLEASSEEE JON.... jon jon jon jon..... please keep making more videos like this. Its very reassuring I'm not going mad and reminded me that i can keep going and i haven't stopped.

[@CosmEffect]

Selected Ambient Advice

[@og42a]

i meant it when i said you became one of my favorite music ytber within hours when i first started watching the channel, AMAZING video, i was in the middle of a musical breakdown, feels like fresh air. all love

[@The_Navigator07]

Jon the wizard

[@okinawa1312]

These are the most important tips you can give a newbie.

[@sinistersandcastle]

I love seeing how fast your channel has developed Jon and your vids have already become an instant watch for me. You seem to be a guy who likes to let his music speak for itself (though I could be wrong) but I find your own personal insights so interesting. You've got a really practical and approachable speaking style with the fuckin chops to back it up, and it's pretty refreshing in a world full of grifters. Would love to see more of these, or just stick to the beat videos cause they bang too.

[@caseyrogers935]

Facts. It is so welcomed in the KZbin sphere. Lately most channels feel like KZbinrs who “produce”. Jon feels like a producer who KZbin’s lol subtle details, huge difference.

[@hlgrv]

awesome stuff, fully agree.

[@BarryH90dz]

Man this channel is amazing

[@MARS041]

Thanks for the words ✊️

[@Morphine..]

needed to hear this definitely, i've been eyeing samplers and synths when i can't afford it, so im wasting time not creating but fixating over what i could create. thx bro ur the man !

[@timura.6305]

You've made an exact talk I've been conducted over years, but about software engineering and basically any process of creation. I'm glad that more people would be able to understand how easy it is - to start creation prices and how to approach it in the most productive way, thanks for sharing this message through your channel.

[@neb2612]

As usual, really insightful and really helpful. I totally agree about hardware and the consumerism around it.

[@Binge-Minge]

I took a couple weeks break from music, felt like I was achieving nothing and actually had some depersonalisation. I needed this video, thanks Jon 👍

[@kinmyname]

this is EXACTLY how i’ve learned how to produce music for myself and others, build somewhat of a following, and do what i’ve always wanted to do, in just barely over a year now…

[@thomasthesearchengin]

Thanks Jon. I finally bit the bullet and got rid of some gear that I realised I loved having for having's sake but ultimately didn't really help with my workflow or creative ideas. That being said your excellent videos make me feel like all that's missing in my life is an Octatrack 😀

[@MattPula]

Great explanation of applied learning/pointed research - I've been trying to teach my teenager nephew this concept, as he tends to get discouraged very easily at any roadblocks. It's hard for me to get him to adopt the mindset of trying things, getting stuck, then searching for/figuring out solutions to get un-stuck, but I will keep trying! Also love the "don't be afraid to be bad" mentality!

[@kablehead]

Great advice! I for myself found out that even if i sold devices for less than i bought them i felt more free afterwards. Which led me to be more happy while being creative.

[@Delotinto]

I love you Jon, this is pure motivation

[@Carnables]

This is also good advice for all types of creative ventures. I especially resonated with being comfortable with being bad. I've spent a lot of time trying to avoid being bad. So much so that I have only just started following my passion at 29. Thanks John, you're dope.

[@shimire]

Great video, love hearing you just talk

[@tristanight.official]

So cool to see you on KZbin after bumping to your albums for so long! 🔥#wayniac ❤‍🔥

[@MickySarge]

The advice about looking up specific questions rather than "how to make music" is spot on and very well articulated.

[@DrizzLs]

Oh wise Jon, you probably hear this all the time, but your music really had an impact on me. Started to wonder if we would ever get another album but have to say I'm glad to see you're doing this youtube thing. Really enjoying the content and new direction. All the best man.

[@brenmac]

there's so much value in this video. you sir, are awesome. respect

[@Finnathegod]

1:25 exactly

[@brun0295]

Do more vids jaki this please!!! I've just started my journey, and I would love to hear more from you about the process. I really admire your work

[@DoffDoffinson]

Amazing video about art in general, very calming and soothing voice aswell. Keep it up!

[@ryanmclennan]

I love it. Lots of great points. Makes me feel confident I'm on the right track.

[@Mikey-kq6wj]

Good advice

[@serkentframwell]

I vibe very heavily with a lot of this. I've already been doing some of these things without "defining it", so it was weird hearing you say it out loud, but also encouraging that I might be on the right path. Just followed your other accounts. Thanks for the tips and inspiration boost today.

[@WhatSmada]

your storytelling is next level i can't explain to you how much your lyrics and these videos mean to me. Thank you jon

[@TheMidnightBandit]

Thanks so very much for this wisdom. I've been making beats since 2012 fairly regularly, and I'm terrible! I absolutely love making music, and the beats I make are a great source of joy. I've connected with tons of great people and have purpose.

[@patrickromeoau]

Just found your channel! I love how down to earth you are and not so hustle and grind focussed

[@conjius]

very sound advice, thank u literally

[@Jasper.B]

Solid advice. The kind of advice that is so solid that even if you already knew it in your heart of hearts, it's just as valuable to hear again and be reminded.

[@joshking2241]

Everything you do is amazing good sir. I love your passion and real assessment

[@papafire]

Great advice, thanks Jon, I mean, Darren

[@zelenyy4960]

Bro I recently stumbled on your work, dont ever shut up man. Your demeanor and work ethic is unreal and very inspiring. Thank you for giving me the motivation to continue working on not just music but in all aspects of my life. Mahalo from Hawaii 🏝️

[@dxzzydxm5518]

would love longer form content in this vein great work jon and schnoodle for editing

[@schnoodlevideo]

thanks so much Dxzzy Dxm!

[@Lifeisripe]

These are awesome beautiful sets of advice well done my brother

[@dja.selekta]

Valuable message! Thanks Jon

[@icesin7084]

Man I loved this video. My personal experience teached me all the things u talked about. When u just practice it gets to a point that u cant learn more and u are just repeating things for the sake of it. It has to be a concius practice. thnaks for the video and I would love to hear more of what u think about things in general.

[@itsjustposey]

Thanks for these tips! Please continue to make more like this. Offering insight into your workflow, habits, etc is priceless!

[@KingKelechiMusic]

THANKS ♥️🙏

[@Rhekluse]

Man, this was so on point. I relate to everything here. At a certain point we all journey back to where we came from regarding our creative roots. These suggestions feel like the result of the discoveries & lessons learned from years of experience. Bless for this video.

[@andyby]

Clyde! Another great calligraphy video! You really have a way with the pen! I love what you said about practicing. I've gone through five pages only today, working on my lower-case Q's. Thanks again, Clyde!

[@DJaxsMusic]

Great to see you sharing some knowledge, Jon. Randomly found you in the algorithm and remembered you from a few years ago when I was listening to "Rap Album Two" nonstop. Definitely subscribing to learn through the journey some more. 💚

[@YFGP1]

You are super cool, dude...inspirational too! Love your videos! All the best, Jon!

[@ROGAROEBI]

i luv you jon

[@Tetsuo618]

“Get comfortable being bad.” I would have loved to hear that 15 years ago when I started making music or DJing. Maybe I would have been less anxious performing and made anything I wanted with no expectations. Just now learning how to relax and let most of my worries go when producing/djing. Thank you.

[@Bungalow_Jonathan]

This was inspiring, cheers man!

[@filip_one_note]

Really appreciate those insights, man!

[@catmanmu1038]

Your perspective on things is fresh and unique. Definitely make more of these please

[@Jacob-gg1ng]

i started making beats way after you, in 2016, and even though there were still undoubtedly way more resources online for learning things than in 2004 lol, the producer community still wasn't nearly as accessible as it is today. bulding up confidence as an artist is a difficult and complex thing that took me a long time to figure out, but if i had this video back then, i think it would have been easier for me to not go so hard on myself sometimes. its actually kind of funny because i specifically remember listening to casette on vinyl & your other projects back in those very early days and being super inspired by them and trying to figure out how you made them lol. they definitely were part of that initial discovery of this art form that blew my mind, made me want to learn this shit more than anything else, and got me to push through the frustration of busy works beats and shitty reddit advice. your transparency and honesty as an artist on this channel is such a gem, just want to thank you, first of all for making dope music, and also for making the joy and beauty of creating music accessible and open to everyone with these videos!

[@RayJenks]

Please don’t shut up, and please do more of these. I feel a lot of people who try to do videos like this just make very bland, vague points. You actually made sense and gave me something to think about here.