What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Full-Time Music Producer: Lessons Every Artist Needs to Know

[@Sarah2ill]

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[@avilengroup7187]

Protect her at all costs

[@SpeedBoostGamer]

Seeing you come this far and you was literally one of the first ppl to watch beats and learn. This is beautiful. Bless you always, appreciate this video need it!

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy Thank You for rocking with me through my journey fam! Glad to help!

[@IntergalacticOutlaw]

I've watched your content for years, and I gotta say this was not only the most meditative, but a video Ifeel like I really needed. This is a great message, and I really needed it. Thanks!

[@e.static_studio]

❤ that you recorded this in one of the finest zen gardens. Being one with the universe ✨🙌

[@ishigirihayato]

Incredible video. This is such a valuable resource to knowing what goes into this path. I love that you go into so many aspects of being a producer/artist (mental health, marketing, commitment, budgeting, what to avoid)🙏✨

[@mitchbelei]

You are such a beautiful soul. Thank you!

[@justinevillarreal5003]

Thank you!

[@kingt4042]

Sending light and prosperity ✨️

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You!!!! 🙏🏾

[@avilengroup7187]

Your mind is absolutely beautiful

[@pjdahmen]

Awesome Tutorial!👍🙏

[@miketkong2]

I really dig this format of stationary camera framed nicely and the wireless mic and you just flowing. Perfectly suits you and shows us how easy it is to do as well! And THANK YOU for helping us all out!

[@Sarah2ill]

I appreciate that! I truly enjoyed filming AND editing this video. It seems to be doing well. I will do it again for future “chat” videos

[@miketkong2]

@@Sarah2ill yes, I forgot to mention the editing, which was also ON POINT!!! Excellent work, Sarah! It’s been really cool watching you grow as a musician and as a professional. The new record looks sick too. Love the colors! I’m hoping to press one someday too and would love to “make it” as a professional musician although I’m a bit old for that maybe (I’m 44). My music craft is at a high level, but I’m pretty disillusioned with the prospect of how to make money with my music. Kinda thinking I’ll pass on that, make money as a marketing and design professional, which is what I do now, and continue to hone my music craft and continue the plan of simply making the best music that I can.

[@Sarah2ill]

1. Thank You!!! 2. You can do whatever you want to do because you are alive. 3. This is why I made the mindset masterclass. You can literally make a living releasing music on streaming services. There are so many ways to earn money as a producer and engineer. Don’t sleep on your dreams!

[@Sarah2ill]

Btw. John Williams. Is 92. And still making music.

[@johndata88]

Thanks 🙏 for your time and insight

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!!!

[@Willpowerstudios]

YES, YES AND YES ! THANK YOU FOR THIS !!!

[@Sarah2ill]

Of course! Thank You for watching!!!

[@Netm8kr]

As an older creative that has followed your entire journey. SUPER proud of your progress. You’ve definitely earned everything, and put in the work. Hearing you speak on so many important things that most don’t, truly shows your maturity. Well I’ll keep it short. Continue celebrating your WINS, learning from the lessons of life. Stay BLESSED ✌🏾👍🏾✊🏾

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You so much for rocking with me and your feedback. I truly appreciate you!!

[@melec1]

This is an amazing video. Thank you for inspiring me.

[@issiewizzie]

Happy holiday..nice view

[@lionra4523]

Thank you!!!

[@hueyl3255]

Thanks.

[@streetwaxtv]

Great video

[@kabirmudhar9637]

Great video !

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!

[@GRINDETHIKSMIXTAPESHOW]

Yo congratulations of all your success

[@okaydmuzikkk6771]

This information is very Accurate and Valuable!!!! 💯💯

[@Sarah2ill]

Glad to help! Thank You for watching!!

[@EDouble8806]

Thank you for this video, you have really great insight on a lot of things. I aspire to get into music production and this video gave valuable career/life gems! May God continue to bless you on your journey.🔥💯✊🏽🏆

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching! So grateful to help!!

[@wiggesobk]

Great Tips!

[@ReevesTo10k]

16 Billion!!!!!

[@Sarah2ill]

Yup. 🙂

[@ReevesTo10k]

@@Sarah2ill Im joyed that Youarent even done yet. and still being able to live the journey of life. Peace and blessings Continue.☸ Enjoy your cake. And Flowers in the garden.

[@Jime0326]

Thank you.

[@Sarah2ill]

Hey! Thank You for watching!!!

[@JGDSIGNZ]

Beautiful job 💯💯💯🌟🌟🌟love it! ❤❤❤

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!!!

[@Djn1xst4r]

I Am glad i found your channel!

[@Sarah2ill]

🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@Djn1xst4r]

@@Sarah2ill side note, i am also into affirmations,u should try listening to affirmations while you sleep as your subconscious mind is open and there's less resistance to believing them, you can search up sleep tapes or make your own :) just wanted to share!

[@djlyris2627]

This video is Amazing! So proud of you and watching your journey continues to inspire me! Got some things I definitely need to readjust by just watching this video. Ur a 💎 thank you for always sharing your journey with us🫶🏾

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy Thank You for rocking with me and watching as well!! Glad to help inspire fam!!! Keep it up!!!!!

[@delarosemusic]

This is a good video

[@GRAND_WOO]

Appreciate you for sharing. It’s been dope watching your evolution. We’re roughly the same age and it’s interesting hearing you talk about finances/financial literacy. Started investing/trading during the pandemic (s/o to Earn Your Leisure), and studied the business side of the music business, which caused the music to “suffer” a bit (not practicing enough). Also, I’ve been experiencing a bit more projection from people within the past few years, surprisingly from older black men (which is a whole other story). I want to continue to wish you well throughout your journey. Bless🎹🙏🏽…

[@Sarah2ill]

The project is real! It’s wild when it comes from your peers or elders. You can see how they are still mentally immature and physically growing

[@bigcush5146]

What strategies do you use to promote your music? Great video!

[@Sarah2ill]

Hey!!! One thing that has helped me is going to Chat GTP, telling it my project, and asking it for a marketing strategy. You can also give it a small budget and it will tell you dope ways to get your music heard. But I would create 15 pieces of content for reach piece of music you make assuring you use free method like socials to get in peoples feed

[@RockWILK]

Amen.

[@spin_the_disc]

Some very real points! Especially on other's perspective of how to use your being into furthering their own. Incoming deception matrix. Pattern recognition overload. :D

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!!!

[@VIRALBEATS360]

Great advice! 2:29 I'm so glad you touched on this. I've been telling people for years, and it is so refreshing to hear from somebody else address the elephant in the room. Thank you for sharing all of the introspection 🙏

[@Sarah2ill]

Of course fam! Thank You for watching!

[@Aquarosegarden]

So many helpful gems here, for life in general. Thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤

[@tonytec59vmix]

Quess who back, Sarah i may need your help int just a bit will keep you posted i know its been a while but i had to deal with some real major issues, keep up the great work solider..

[@Sarah2ill]

Sending love!! ✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@CollectiveLightYoga]

Thank you for all these 💎 💎 💎 Mindset really is key & I’m grateful for the reminders to stay in a good mental space in order to create. Congratulations on academy, you’re going to do great 👏🏾

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!!!

[@domju6546]

if l have money l will get one of your tracks, lady, cause l love mr. Dilla RIP, Devant Swing all that Jodeci and him alone, 2pac "no more pain" and more

[@mattwildemusic]

Damn I gotta rewatch and take notes! Valuble advice and love the location

[@SilentDProductions]

This was right on time, and it really hit home for me when you started mentioning "Imposter Syndrome". Thank you so much for this video, Empress Sarah because this is definitely goin along with me for my crash course journey. Never stop being royal! 👑✊🏿👑🎶🎵

[@Sarah2ill]

@@SilentDProductions glad to help fam! Thank You for watching and rocking with me!!!!

[@SilentDProductions]

@@Sarah2ill You are most welcome. 😊

[@NYCKZ360]

what’s that microphone you’re speaking into?

[@H2ONETWORK_SA]

❤

[@Helloidiotism]

Can apply a lot of this to other aspects of life, great video

[@Sarah2ill]

Exactly! Very true! Thank You for watching!

[@jaywahmusic]

Have been and still am so inspired by you. Thank you for always being so transparent and inspiring!

[@Sarah2ill]

Hey! Thank You for watching and supporting! I am so happy to inspire and help!

[@chrisg9842]

The way you said whaddup doe is very detroit cityish...whaddup doe!! Been rocking since the plandemic

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayyyy I gotta come visit soon!

[@rvibe9843]

Great video and yes, totally agree with the fan\friend factor - love the realism and your honesty and sharing your truth! Thank you!!!!

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for listening and watching!!!

[@AikiraBeats]

I started taking this break for a about two to three weeks. It’s helpful to have a reflection and readjustment period. I highly recommend producers to take a break. It’ll do wonders for your mental and for your music.

[@Sarah2ill]

Absolutely! Thank You for watching!

[@doommega]

blessings to you Sarah this is a beautiful video of a woman who has GROWN so much, I used to watch you just such a Bright sense of eagerness in your videos and now I feel Like this is a Moment for you to discuss and explain your challenges in such a nice leave of transparency .... it's good... i love it! keep rocking !

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy Thank You for rocking with me!!!

[@GeorgeSlimbuddah]

If you do, Does Mary jaine help you find more creativity when you’re working?

[@Sarah2ill]

I have PTSD, ASD, and spinal injuries. It helps relieve pain and reduce my anxiety and ruminations (constantly thinking of bad things). It helps me relax which helps with me being creative and clear minded

[@artistdq]

Thanks for the words fellow artist. Keep it up

[@SavingSweetWilliam]

Lots of gold in this video. Thanks for making it!

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy glad to help!

[@80_6music]

Is there a better way to copy and paste all scenes in Maschine, cause this one at a time way of doing it is inefficient. FL you can copy and paste the entire song.

[@Sarah2ill]

Maschines software is out of date and there are better and more efficient ways to make your workflow better. I would suggest using Ableton live. It does everything. Or an actual DAW

[@80_6music]

@@Sarah2ill I hate ableton for making beats, use ableton for recording songs. But thanks

[@Sarah2ill]

@@80_6music you can use both.

[@80_6music]

@@Sarah2ill too much cpu usage is the issue for that, I need to update my desktop computer, it's not worth the investment at this time.

[@Sarah2ill]

@@80_6music that’s cool. Thanks for watching and for your feedback on the video 🙃

[@dlovemuzic1]

Great advise & motivation! Continued blessings & success on your journey. 💪🏾🛸🤘🏾

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching and rocking with me!!!!

[@renosance8941]

This was chill, Sarah. Thanks for the gems! 🙏🏾✨

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!

[@shomwright2099]

Super proud of you been watching your videos for many years. Keep on inspiring with your fantastic music and content.

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for rocking with me!!

[@DiegoRodriguez-mj1gb]

Thank you so much for sharing this

[@Sarah2ill]

Of course! Thank You for watching!!!

[@B-BYRD_BEATS]

💯 just saved this in my music master plan playlist, liked, and subscribed! Some things I really enjoy about your style is you're truthful, relatable, soothing voice! Thank you! God bless you and your family! 🙏💪

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You so much for watching!!! Glad to help!!!

[@B-BYRD_BEATS]

@@Sarah2ill 🙏

[@safa1one]

Great message! and the locations are 🔥

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!!!

[@bboymac84]

Met you at NAMM and you’re such a cool person! Your words is truth!

[@Sarah2ill]

I appreciate you fam! Thank You!

[@Ta-Reina.]

This all so true!!!!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

I love this. Daily affirmations are everything! Being lucid and in control of your thoughts truly helps. Thanks for sharing this gem of a video and I wish you the ultimate best!!❤

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching fam!

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

@@Sarah2ill it was my pleasure!

[@realtalkroscoeg]

🔥as

[@krissvanags]

How can i afford therapy if i don't earn from music yet? Should i give all my time for a stressful job to get money and then pay for therapist, but i have now much more stress? or should i start earning from music and then invest in therapy? i don't want to waste time and i want to start doing music now.

[@Sarah2ill]

I would start by contacting you health insurance. You most likely are already paying for health insurance and are wasting your money by not using it. It’s typically a $20 or $30 co pay depending on your insurance but you have to do the research. $30 is affordable for professional mental health. I am willing to save up my money ($2k) to get an ASD assessment. Make a plan and save up. Your mental health should be your top priority. It will show up and block opportunities if you do not address it. Why do you work? Let your money work for you! Get a side job if you need more stability. I worked at the mall, cleaned apartments and worked at Chillis until I become a full time producer. Go get the help you deserve and watch everything come effortlessly

[@krissvanags]

@@Sarah2ill I am working a part-time job as i learn to make music, as i am only a beginner Thanks for replying. I've been thinking about therapy, although my mental health is good and i take good care of my physical health, but surely i'll invest in therapy as well as i'm curious what hides inside my deepest mind. Also i'm not from US, so the health insurance works differently here. My job doesn't give health insurance.

[@lightbulbtheentertainer]

Needed to hear this

[@Sarah2ill]

Let’s gooo!!! 💫💫💫

[@bakwoodzbeats]

i feel like i have watched you from the point where you made your move into music. from those days of d=seeing you and thinking she is dope and she is from north kak. Everytime i would watch your videos it would inspire me to get back into making music. Then i started see you making beat tapes, i was amazed at how you put your stuff together. i have put 2 instrumental albums out. and still working on getting other music out.seeing you be great in what you have become has really been a great inspiration to me and i am sure all of your fans KEEP DOING WORK. SHINE YOUNG LADY SHINE

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy i appreciate you! Thank You for rocking with me! I am grateful to help inspire! Keep it up!

[@wrkeys]

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[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy let’s gooooo!! Thank You for watching!!!

[@Darryl_xtx]

Just from the procrastination choice and relating back to school days hit me different and gave a oh moment

[@ob1kanob297]

Wow...my lucky day!!! Gold nuggets just flowing!!

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!

[@keeptrxllbeats4201]

What’s the name of the therapist?

[@Sarah2ill]

I would recommend checking with your health insurance. Usually you can call or go online to search for a local therapist. BetterHelp.com is also cool

[@keeptrxllbeats4201]

@@Sarah2ill thank you ✨ I have seen that you have a one of one coaching also that can you can help other music producer with their craft when it comes to live from their music & becoming better at it it seems very interesting I think I might book a one of one with you as well ✨✨

[@ray_maestro_]

This was great. You be spittin.

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching Ray!

[@keeptrxllbeats4201]

Sarah ✨✨✨✨

[@ajalikeasia]

2:35 THIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIS!!! The way this HIT!!! 😮‍💨💯

[@Sarah2ill]

Yess!! Thank You for listening!!!

[@amajorkeys]

Great video sis!!, this was on point 💪🏽💥💯🙏🏽

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy Thank You for watching! I hope it was helpful!

[@amajorkeys]

@@Sarah2ill Yes it sure was!. I want to thank you 🙏🏽

[@Bc-ow1ir]

I would like this video but the likes are at 808 and that seems cool to me

[@Sarah2ill]

lol like it!

[@TheChameleon2008]

Sarah2ill im following you like a year maybe 2 but you the best girl and keep following your dreams/passion and these video's are so great because i feel like so many youtube video's are scripted scrap and i miss the old days where people just made video''s for fun or to help other people so big thumbs up and God bless!

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy Thank You for watching and for the feedback!!! I am definitely gonna take it back on the next video 😁

[@FatTonyTheSkipper]

This video came at the right time for me, I'm jotting it all down lol! I've been growing a faceless type beat channel on KZbin the past 2 years. Few thousand subs and making a little living off it! (Pays for at least all my groceries each month and that's a W for me - sometimes my rent too). I also began to drop some of the beats on Spotify and am sitting above 20,000 monthly listeners right now. All of this is faceless. Now I just launched my Instagram and few hundred followers off the jump from the KZbin/Spotify audience. I'm now thinking of ways to stratedgize and market myself on these platforms. Thinking potentially doing some beatmaking videos on KZbin and can filter them into socials like IG. Showing my face. Then building a little following via that and start dropping loop kits or something. Just for example. If you have any advice I'm all ears!

[@BAMac964]

Yo the creative block tip about bridges was a huge gem for me. That was like mind blowing that I never thought of that. Peace and blessings from NC Sarah!

[@Sarah2ill]

I love guessing “how did they make that bridge”. “Oh, it went from a minor to a major chord progression” or “ oh, it went from legato to staccato” then apply it to tool set

[@devine_noise]

Thanks for sharing your story Sarah. The tricky part about being self employed with a passion for music creation was the amount of buckets I had to keep filling up to make a livable wage. I had to be a social media marketer, under stand multiple genres for music libraries, selling an e-book, selling sample packs, email marketing, website design and development, how to record and coach artists, how to sell yourself, how to do sound design, how to mix your music. Sure all of those things can be outsourced if there's enough budget to keep the company afloat while those things are handed off to others. There's too many distractions from the process of creating music and so hard to find a significant amount of income to make the path of a pro extremely unlikely for most in pursuit of music for money.

[@Sarah2ill]

It’s most definitely not for everyone! I come to realize that I am a very fortunate and crazy person lol I think it’s super important for everyone to have a stable income before becoming a full time independent artist. There is nothing wrong with having a 9-5 or a part time job to feed yourself and pay rent. I think it’s dope that there are other opportunities that can pay that are music related and close to what you may want to do for yourself in the future. I worked for Apple Music for years producing radio shows on a daily basis which set me up to be a monster lol with this economy, you gotta do what you gotta do! I wish things were how I was back in the day when artist could truly be broke and be an artist lol

[@maxwhistlound]

What questions does a therapist ask?

[@Sarah2ill]

Therapist are a safe place to talk about anything with one anyone judging you. They provide exercises and resources for you. By my therapist listening to me, she was the one that validated my PTSD And referred me to a EMDR therapist which is WAY better than talk therapy for someone that has experienced trauma. They may ask you about your childhood. Your relationship with your family and how it shows up in your work, relationship with your partner and friends. They may ask about your mental health or your families mental health and how you are feeling and how you deal with those feelings. They may ask what goals you’d like to achieve. They may help you work through a variety of challenges you have and are experiencing in life. They may ask you about where do you see yourself in 5 or 10 years. So many things. It’s very helpful. You cannot rely on your friends, family or partner to be your therapist as well. It needs to be a complete stranger that is genuinely there to help you (if you want it)

[@maxwhistlound]

@@Sarah2ill ❤

[@DanLaDue]

Be the turtle

[@Sarah2ill]

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[@DanLaDue]

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[@smokedoutbeats6961]

its better then working a 9-5 tho

[@Sarah2ill]

Of course it is. Nobody is complaining. I absolutely love my life.

[@GeorgeSlimbuddah]

Smash that Like 👍🏼 BUTTON!!!

[@soulfulandnice]

I treat myself to a bottle of wine and some homemade pastries to celebrate my big wins! 😃 I say to myself, "If I don't support myself, why would I expect others to?" I definitely think we should be our own cheerleaders and not just our own toughest critics. Lovely video. 😊

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy enjoy your wine and homemade pasties!! You deserve it!!! Yes let’s celebrate life!!!

[@Sarah2ill]

Thank You for watching!

[@soulfulandnice]

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[@hinev6422]

да это же Слава Мэрлоу

[@Drewgloria33]

3 minutes in and I’m looking for my notepad 🤯👏🏼

[@Sarah2ill]

Ayy let’s gooo!

[@EJBanks]

i'm 3 minutes in and my whole outlook is leveled up

[@Sarah2ill]

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[@J0nAzXu]

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[@Sarah2ill]

Gotta love LA! 😊

[@J0nAzXu]

@@Sarah2ill wow thats pretty impressive!

[@Nkemtheartist]

Dang, when I say the Universe definitely knows how to align a message with you when it’s needed! Literally right before I clicked on this video I asked what is it that I need to do and you laid everything out PERFECTLY!! Thank you so much for this!! 💯🎶🎧🫶🏾

[@Sarah2ill]

I am beyond grateful this aligned with you and it can help along your journey!!!