Why an Home Studio Is Better For Me and A Cautionary Tale About Making Your Dreams Come True

[@OoraMusic]

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[@arhnstaylor4061]

Seems that new year brings peace and clarity. Reducing is a great tool too regain focus. Best wishes!

[@casperlindroos1281]

The algorithms sometimes work i mysterious ways. Today i was trying to decide if i should rent an office to move my home studio in too since our 3 year old needs her own room. You helped me decide what my soul already knew. Scale down, give my girl the room she deserve and make it work. Challenge = creativity. Thank you for making my mistakes for me. Stay true, peace!

[@OoraMusic]

good luck mate!!

[@ErinIsBlueBlue]

The voice of reason... This is fantastic, i'm so happy that you find your true space, your valid pace and your joy again. This is a very positive message for the beginning of 2024, thank you !

[@levivasquez]

I carried out the same task for my 4 year old, scaled down and went minimal. I kept a corner for myself in the apartment until we got a new place where I was able to set up in a room with a view. Went through the WTF stage after expanding and only after 1 year did creativity start again, that day was today! :)

[@lashtal]

when they start walking around, getting food everywhere, spilling liquid wherever they want... this is the time to put them into some level of quarantine. My kid is approx. 6 years old now and has just started to really learn that: drawing indiscriminately on the walls with crayons, throwing drinks all over the place, etc. isn't okay. Music room has been LOCKED. If I ever have to scale down, I'm keeping the $2000 analog synthesizers in boxes in a closet and any time he goes near them, "NO!!!!" lol But with scaling down, I plan on just having a cheap acoustic guitar out in the open, and a cheap piano. That way you can focus more on theory and fundamentals of music making. So when you're finally able to pull out all that dope shit again, you'll be able to get 1000 more times of expertise out of it. That's my plan if I scale down.

[@casperlindroos1281]

@@lashtal everyone's offspring are unique and their own. I let my little one touch all my gear and twist every knob. I've taught respect for items. I do not want to impose fear of instruments like my parents did, I remember vague snapshots from my childhood. My dad never let me go near his drum kit, always telling me to go away during rehearsals. I grew up resenting him and hating music. Fortunately I found music in my own way and paved my own path. Go and find your inner child, invite your kid and inspire him to be better than you.

[@chambre466]

Thanks!

[@OoraMusic]

appreciate your support!

[@chambre466]

small token of my appreciation. by the way, I am glad that everything s fine with your family@@OoraMusic

[@medenine4828]

I’m happy for you Oora. You can’t underestimate the power of sunlight on brain, chemistry and mood. I had a similar situation where my studio is in the basement. My solution has been to create a studio B in the office with a few synths and able to where I can create during the day. It’s made the world of difference on my happiness.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks for sharing?

[@LiamKillen]

Great insight here. Was curious of your thoughts on this and I find your perspective to be really valuable. Thanks Oora!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks liam!!

[@istvantoth7431]

Good decision you made. That Riverside area is for the Pros. You are a gear enthusiast/youtuber. Not really a ""music producer"" who continuously makes music for labels/living, etc. So in the strongest sense of the word. But if you can make a living out of enthusiasm, that is also fine too. Nothings wrong with that.

[@OoraMusic]

While you make complete sense, I continuously make music, probably the non commercial one. Definitely Riverside is commercial oriented and not my perfect place, even tho was super inspiring.

[@stylusnation]

I continue to really appreciate your openness and honesty. It’s so important to do the things that work for each of us individually as creatives, and to be reflective and self-aware, and not be bound by convention or the perception of how and where we are supposed to create. Much respect.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@user-or3ce4gt2r]

Thank U 🙏🏻

[@OoraMusic]

you are welcome!

[@gesslr]

I really appreciate your cautionary tale and the honesty and courage it required to share. Thank you. May 2024 bring you much success and happiness. 🙂

[@OoraMusic]

Same to you!

[@jeuneshinobi5949]

Glad you tried it and now you found a cozyy and inspiring home studio!

[@OoraMusic]

Yes! Thank you!

[@milistaricco4203]

Federico, I have just come across your videos today and watched three of them, this being the third one. Your candidness is bold and greatly appreciated because it is tough for all artists to find their way and path. You have outlined in your own words quite a story that we can all somehow relate to in our own unique and different ways. Do not regret your choices of the past which I know you emphasized by your words, as that basement in Berlin has now given you such a profound perspective. Your path has now taken you to this current spot. As you continued speaking it was as if a light has begun to shine stronger and stronger like a sort of epiphany. Simplification, looking within and listening to your instinct while keeping a balance in life is vital. Unfortunately we are all surrounded by distractions and at times even certain people that can throw us off course from being able to recenter and extrapolate our own self creativity. You sir have crossed many stepping stones to where you are now and you will continue to evolve. Most importantly thank you for your truthfulness. Bravo! You have gained a new fan today.

[@OoraMusic]

Hello. Let me hank you for finding the time to write me these beautiful words. Since leaving NY life has been a rollercoaster of emotions and , at 45 , I still far from what I wanted to be. It seems the struggle with identity, success and truthfulness is something that will never cease. But messages like yours helps to put things in perspective. I wish you all the best! Federico

[@marleycarroll]

The ending segment is powerful and instructive. Thanks for sharing!

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@andresimar]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. There is so many dimensions to this video. Creativity is so fragile. Some have huge success with just an old laptop or an old cassette deck, some dont care about releasing anything and have huge gear collection. This is all very personal. Know who you are as a creator and not burn yourself is big challenge these days ! Keep up your good music Oora :)

[@OoraMusic]

thanks Andre!

[@ChristopherOrth]

I love your honesty so much in these talks! Thank you! And yeah, mistaking the map for the territory is pretty much the modern trap we are all in. Working towards a thing is often more satisfying than getting the thing, but marketers will make sure you mistake your thing for their thing as much as possible.

[@OoraMusic]

So true!

[@RickyTinez]

Great message Oora! Also that noise you were hearing was crazy! Haha

[@OoraMusic]

:) thanks Ricky . your studio is home too right? Curious about your idea on that

[@TUNEDPIECESMUSIC]

Great Advice and you are absolutely right from a creative and studio sense. I've always had my studio in my home and I go way way back... I am talking about back in the 32 channel console / Otari 2" multitrack era... Yes, let there be light! The algorithm led me to your channel... "Ten Reason to love the Elektron Digitakt 2" and now I am here tuning in. Danke Schoen!

[@brianlespoir6287]

I change my setup regularly, because every time it boosts my creativity. It can be something small, like changing my main synthesizer and drum machine or main mono/bass synthesizer. Having the studio at home is also convenient, because it is accessible at all times when I have an idea. Studio looks great as always.

[@HanjoSynth]

I have been following your journey for a while and I have to say your content is among the most powerful and honest, deep and brave thoughts on this one too. Glad to hear your creativity is back, looking forward the new music! Cheers

[@gma340]

Glad to see you’re in a better place in all ways. You raise such a good point, that a dream is just an idea and not necessarily reality. Your point also connects to gear obsession, which I’ve experienced as a sickness, something that has only taken from joy, creativity, and productivity, much to my surprise. My best days are always with very little gear in my home where I feel safe and comfortable and my mind is allowed to wonder freely. All the best.

[@MorbidManoeuvres]

thanks for mention, im just about to get a space to fix up a studio, it is totally closed off as its below ground.. me being a bit of a vampire and have always preferred a closed space(no day light) i imagine i'll be totally into it. To add its a big space, so the real main problem might be me thinking i have to fill this space with more synths.. i know this is silly and not the way to go as i strive to be as minimal as possible taking only what i really need.

[@els1f]

I get this so much! Not a separate studio, but a space I turned into one in my house. Everything is cool af, so you think "oh you know what would make that better? I'll get _____!" Then, I felt like all my time was just wiring, routing, rearranging, rethinking, "make a new template, that'll help. I just need to really think about the flow of everything", and it spiralled until I didn't even want to look at the stuff! All creativity gone and just darkness where I used to see joy. I'm glad you're feeling better and I hope you the best always man✌️

[@OoraMusic]

been there so many time ( even today ). I guess is part of the process..

[@LillySchwartz]

When I watched your studio tour from the old place I thought, oh, he’s not going to stay happy there, because of the light situation. I lived in Berlin for 3 years a decade ago and the low illumination truly made me suffer. Hinterhaus flat so I got mostly reflected light from a sidewall which amounted to nothing in winter. It felt like living at the bottom of a well. And then Berlin is also a city where you can easily disappear because there are so many people there and if you fall off the face of the earth nobody will notice. In many ways I loved Berlin, still wish I could have stayed there - it just got way too expensive -, but I do appreciate Spanish temperatures and summer illumination levels. It’s still dark here during the rainy season since we’re up north near the French border, but I found the perfect solution: I use a ring light as my desk lamp. Whenever I feel low I just do projects at my desk and after a couple of weeks working with the ring light on full power the low spirits usually dissipate. Also, my studio has a spot with two windows, one in the direction of the sunrise and another velux roof window, all with a comfy sofa and a good speaker setup. Often I make music there. Having a spot like that really helps!

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks for sharing Lilly. I knew too that something was off tfrom the first week in that space. It eventually hit me in the face and left me pretty confused and lost. Now things are getting better. I dream sometimes to move to a warm country, maybe it will happen sooner or later!

[@KosmoDeuz]

Thank for sharing your experience and emotions, also psychology of being musician . It’s very valuable. Not much ppl do it.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks for your kind words

[@LachieMcg]

Thanks for this. Very wise and worth thinking about

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@AdamGotheridge]

I think in the end, for a lot of us, the journey is the most important part. You try things, they work or don't, and you keep trying things (creative mind), exploring, reflecting, learning. What you say resonates with a lot of us. Peace and good will!

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks Adam!

[@michaelkonomos]

The lesson from this is important. Thank you for sharing. Whether it’s a studio or a new synth or whatever we feel like is the answer - the excuse we all give ourselves for not doing the work. It’s very natural. It’s a struggle for everyone. By thinking about what is really important we can get back to the basics again and create. Being creative is difficult. Uncertain. Hard. Also wonderful. Your story will stick with me and help me avoid chasing a studio. My current setup is our dining room with partitions up. It’s all I can do, but it needs to be enough.

[@mk1st]

What a lovely space, I can tell from your enthusiasm it will be inspiring for you (and us!)

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@SynthDad]

Great message Oora - thank you for sharing this; it's something that resonates with me a lot as well. As the old saying goes "Be careful what you wish for!" Hopefully see you at Superbooth this year!

[@OoraMusic]

can't wait to see you again mate!

[@pajarodebarro]

thank you for that honesty ✊

[@OoraMusic]

my pleasure

[@geertmaertens7372]

Thank you for your behind the scenes view and difficulties. I still want you to know that your channel was one of my favorites of 2023! So I think your YT output at the very least was awesome!!! 😘 Have a good year! 💥

[@OoraMusic]

Wow, thank you

[@VikKemusic]

Thank you for sharing this! I can very much relate to this feeling. It is so important to enjoy the process. I hope your new creative space will bring you lots of inspiration and happiness!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks for your kindness!

[@JohnWatton]

Thanks for the honesty & openness. Many of us see an “out of home” studio as the holy grail. Like many things in music production, the focus can often be on acquisition and not understanding what is really the goal. Thank you & kudos for making the swap back to home!

[@OoraMusic]

very true and thanks!

[@AhmetKizilay0]

Your home studio looks beautiful and inspiring. Looking forward to seeing what you will create in this space!

[@OoraMusic]

:)

[@christopherjanzen]

Thank you so much for sharing this. I think what you’re sharing takes a great level of introspection and honesty and I definitely resonate with what you went through!

[@OoraMusic]

happy to hear that. sometimes I think " why people should listen to this?" but is refreshing to see how we all relate!

[@catchthehare]

Congrats on the Assimili8or ;) hope you love it

[@OoraMusic]

I love it!

[@alecwhiting5976]

Wow, I really appreciate your honesty and truth in a world where there is so much acting, it’s amazing to hear your journey and your strength to share it is inspiring! Thank you!!!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!!

[@Waroxe]

Thanks so much for sharing your experience 🙏🏻 Learn to live in the moment and appreciate what you are and what you have. It's a long process but it's possible yeah, thanks again 🫶 ps : i love your videos/channel !!

[@OoraMusic]

Thank so much!

[@ChicolaMusic]

Thanks for sharing, bro! Being a producer isn't always paradise city , but I believe challenges make success even sweeter. Keep pushing and inspiring us . Big up!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks mate!!

[@EugenBoico]

I honestly appreciate you getting real. This video felt like genuine growth. Thank you for your perspective and for sharing it so openly - I have learnt from that. I will allow myself to share the way I view my musical endeavor for myself - I have established a dialogue with my inner child for some time now and what I do is protect them and build time and a safe space to play for them. I think creativity stems from the inner child, so the more they are judged or suppressed or deprioritized, the more unhappy and lost you feel. Best of luck in your journey. You are sufficient and you are great 🤗

[@OoraMusic]

you are right. we PLAY instruments, that's why we should take care of our inner child

[@assemblyrtsdev]

Thanks for sharing! Do you think it makes a big difference if you are facing towards the windows or away from them?

[@OoraMusic]

the main difference for me is to have light in my face . also dont like reflection. on the screens so I face windows preferably. As for sound treatment, will tell you when I start the process.

[@fxdaly]

Well done. Very honest. You made the right decision. And also the weird but very interesting idea of the ghostly voice and then the last scene - worked really well.

[@OoraMusic]

needed some fun ending :). ( she is fine tho)

[@fxdaly]

@@OoraMusic I also had the experience of having a photo studio for 2 years, about 20 years ago, and I gave it up eventually because in was in a basement with no light. Light is so important to our well being and we only appreciate it when we don’t have it for a while. Also there was pressure to make the studio pay for Itself and that affected my creativity. So I can completely understand where you’re coming from.

[@sciamanmusic]

Thank you for your honesty and openness

[@OoraMusic]

my pleasure!

[@chambre466]

have a good year man. love you for everything you re doing

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@jumpingflash]

Always thought you were brilliant, direct, enjoyable, the right amount of clumsy, nice guy, senstive but nevertheless strong. And with this video you just showed you are actually stronger than you think, because you want to discover more of yourself, because you question your wellbeing, because you are aware of yourself as well as others... so you are on the right path to overcome whatever insecurities life is and will throw at you. And, you really hit me with this video. I can see a lot of myself in you, and this makes me want to follow your journey even more. And, last but not least, we are both italians... a chat with a glass of wine would be great at some point. Two creatives sharing views, struggles and dreams. Thanx again for sharing, and have a great start of 2024.

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks for your kind words, really appreciate that. And yes , wine, always :) hit me up if you swing by Berlin

[@bonesnaps]

Nice setup for sure! Did you keep your Torso Electronics T-1? Or end up replacing it with the Oxi? I ask since I was about to pull the trigger on a T-1. I want it mostly for quick pattern changes and euclidean rhythms. Looked at others like the Oxi, but not sure how well it fares on euclidean stuff, and just very fast/immediate workflow. Those two are my key requirements. I also already have a Digitakt for regular step sequencing, though I haven't tried controlling other gear with it yet. The Oxi does look very good for controlling lots of different gear at once though (and I have a looot of gear).

[@OoraMusic]

I have my T1 and keeping it. If you are interested in euclidean and generative ideas, the torso is the best.

[@bonesnaps]

Appreciate the response!@@OoraMusic Unfortunately I'm even more torn on what to get after looking further into the Oxi One lol.

[@ArmchairRamb0]

Good video. I did something similar. Now I could not be happier working from home. Thanks.

[@OoraMusic]

congrats!!

[@mofateam1]

I´m happy for you being well again. A lot what you say resonates with me.

[@OoraMusic]

I appreciate that

[@ju3772]

Thanks for sharing your journey, your music is special.

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@mynewcolour]

A sincere story with no ego. Thanks for sharing. Happy New Year.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@claimshelp]

I love you Oura. Keep doing what you’re doing. You will feel better. Sooner or later. Just sit back and create.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks Carloss

[@5kMagic]

Thank you for sharing. I relate to a lot of what you’ve said here. About 2 years ago I was having a sort of personal crisis and I decided to rent a studio space to make music - I’m not a professional musician, I have a full time job in another industry, but I’ve always played music at home and in bands…. Anyway I’ve been through a lot of the same experiences and have questioned what the hell I’m doing. The cables, organising the space, feeling pressure to produce something because now I’m spending a lot of money on it… etc etc.. I don’t really like driving to studio because I feel the inspiration is gone by the time I get there - would really love to have it at home but, it’s not that time yet. So I’ve come through this experience learning about patience and acceptance, that I don’t have to turn my love of music into anything, music is always there for me in whatever form it takes. One day soon I’ll move my studio into my own home. Happy days 😊

[@OoraMusic]

thanks for sharing your experience!

[@ERYKJACKNIFE]

10:39 There’s your girl again. I love that your including her in you videos. I really enjoyed the end of the year video. Soo funny.

[@OoraMusic]

hope you wait until the end of this one then 😉

[@MUNRO13]

Acoustic treatment?

[@OoraMusic]

soon

[@freshnuggets]

Thank you for this. Really needed this. Will send more details to you later on.

[@OoraMusic]

happy to hear that

[@synthphilosophy]

Oh thank you so much for sharing your story so openly with all of us. Many of the things you say really land with me. We are currently renovating our new house, where we will build a home studio. I don't work in the music industry but there is a deep sense of love and curiosity for music that I have been surpressing for many many years. I recognize what you say about influences of other people, steering you away from your own path. Im still searching for my own voice, while there are so many friends telling me what they want me to make or what they believe I should change to my music to make it popular... All I want is to explore and discover and have fun. And I think you have put yourself into the position again to do exactly that: follow your own voice in the comfort of your house and home without the distraction and noise. Congratulations on your change, and I wish you a new chapter in your life full of hapiness and joy. Ps 1: oh my god that last shot is brilliant Ps 2: I love Berlin. Thank you, much ❤ from Belgium.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks for your kind words and thoughts. Wish you good luck with your home renovation!

[@routinehead2481]

I hope that you have someone to talk to when depression comes on. I have everything that I have ever wanted, but still feel depressed sometimes. I'm not above going to counseling or therapy. Love your content so far.

[@OoraMusic]

I have friends and family, but yes, therapy is a great help when things get serious!

[@712Jefferson]

Very honest and powerful message. I can completely understand and relate. Thank you for sharing!

[@OoraMusic]

Thanks for watching!

[@AntlerBranching]

Your integrity is inspiring. Thank you 💜✨

[@OoraMusic]

🙏🏻

[@mmckmusic]

Sorry, what was the name of the desk, couldn't make it out - thanks!

[@OoraMusic]

zaor miza z flex

[@mmckmusic]

@@OoraMusic Thanks!

[@user-uc4gm9zm1d]

I love your neighbors!

[@OoraMusic]

:)

[@lit3work]

Wow. What a fabulously honest video and so refreshing. I have been low a few times and a lot of what you say resonates with me. I often listen to your music to help me focus when I have a big report to write - I find it very soothing for the soul. Anyway, you are a great inspiration and I wish you lots of success this year and beyond in your new space. It’s beautiful.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks you so much for your kind words. Glad my music can help you sometimes!

[@adrivernet8492]

You're a brave man. Love to see you grow. Your purity makes me connect. How wonderfull that you let your heart triomf over all your doubt🙏

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@max_gaertner_percussion]

great video! love that you talk about this important things so open! much love

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@paulchristey]

thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience :) I have my own dream studio at home just for personal projects, no clients and keeping it purely as a hobby and I makes me feel creative and happy but I do keep getting visits from my wife to turn down the music lol shes not allowed in anymore ;)

[@OoraMusic]

ahahah I know the struggle!

[@guypalmermerrill]

Thanks for this! As a musician and visual artist I feel all the same things. I brought my studio home in 2021 and it’s been great. I like your comment about want vs need. I think it’s important for creativity to bring joy. If we loose sight of that then it’s just another job.

[@OoraMusic]

exactly

[@gwsound]

Thank you for this video. Nice seeing you back on track. I do recognise parts you say. Like building a studio and get stuck in that. Happy new year.

[@OoraMusic]

you too!!

[@chefsolidOriginal]

Very open and honest, love what you do dude. Happy for you.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!!

[@miguel_orama]

Going through something very similar and I have little idea where my music is heading to. All I can recommend is reading more, making tea and watching Wim Wenders movies. I loved Perfect Days.

[@OoraMusic]

solid advices

[@ConwayBob]

Your home studio is beautiful!!! Thank you for sharing so much about your inner struggles, Federico. I think most of us can relate. We need to find inspiration wherever we can, and you inspire me. So again, thank you -- and have a great 2024! (And please say "hello" to your wife for us.)

[@OoraMusic]

thanks! and will say hi to Candy!

[@TheArtOfCool]

you either have a ghost or your wife is trying to be funny! Your videos are inspirational man! love the honesty and passion for making music.

[@OoraMusic]

Both! ( be sure to check the end of the video)

[@Ikon_Sound]

your story resonated with me so much, I can relate to the mixer, patchbay and cabling complex problems it’s such a wasted time sometimes for me, it’s a hard road that’s for sure and unique for everyone, I loved the ending 😂 best of luck to you for 2024 💪🏼

[@arturflor]

Thank you for another meaningful, insightful video.

[@OoraMusic]

You are so welcome

[@albird_official]

We miss you too! ❤🎉

[@GBEhub]

It's a fantastic studio

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@krazywabbit]

powerful message. wishing you all the best to find your music, time with yourself and the wife. Stay safe and have a lot of fun.

[@OoraMusic]

Much appreciated

[@felixfleer4507]

I love your openness and vulnerability in this video. Thx for sharing ❤

[@OoraMusic]

thanks Felix!

[@SONWU]

Sorry to hear about you not feeling so well in the past year. But thank you for sharing it in a calm, reasonable and non-sensationalistic manner. :) Best of luck in 2024 to you!

[@OoraMusic]

Thank you so much!

[@amertrnovac975]

really enjoyed the video and the valuable ideas that you shared, thanks a lot :)

[@OoraMusic]

my pleasure

[@lucaformentini]

super well done! the moves you've put in practice plus the generosity and honesty for sharing them. Wish you all the best in the new space. On a more practical side, do you mind sharing the name of the chair you're using? Thank you!

[@xxbrianjoelxx]

thank you so much, i needed this good vibes from Puerto Rico

[@OoraMusic]

sending love!

[@orphic-trench]

I think I'm in a similar situation as you. I moved to an island for work four years ago, and there I got a house with a really nice studio space, lots of instruments, synths, microphones, amps, acoustic treatment, ATC monitors, etc. It's the "dream space" I've always wanted since I was a child. The problem is, I'm so freaking lonely there. All my friends are in a big city and it would be impossible for me to afford a space like this over there. Now I feel I need to make the heartbreaking decision of choosing whether to have a nice studio space (and a house) or a nice social life.

[@OoraMusic]

really hard . last year i moved back to italy from ny. big house in the country, as much soace as you want, but i have zero community and eventually that was hard. so now im in berlin, but missing the massive amount of space i had. never ending struggle :)

[@orphic-trench]

@@OoraMusic It's so hard, man. My psychologist is making me understand that human connection is more important than everything else. I still haven't embodied this realization.

[@roymitchell5894]

I am so glad that you are now getting the daylight and the space that you need for your creative spirit. No daylight really messes with the body's natural Circadian Rythm. Maybe the getting outside a little more could be trips out making some field recordings that uou can incorperate into your future tracks and that way you have covered all the things that will help you mentally which of course will increase your happiness and creativity. Good luck for 2024 and thank you for being so honest and sharing your cautionary Tale as it will help other people.

[@TeddyBaas]

I’m glad to meet a fellow sufferer, I have a studio at home and 10 years ago if you told me that I would have all this crazy nice gear I wouldn’t believe it but I have everything I ever wanted and I’m not happy. I made techno now but I realized that I never even listen to techno so wtf am I making this music? My studio only has a small skylight and is kind of depressing so when my lease is up I think my wife and I will move somewhere else that is more open and with windows. I also have friends in the industry who are successful and it’s frustrating as I have a day job to keep my bills paid but I think the changes I’m going to make this year are going to be honest as I have to learn to be honest with myself and what is actually making me feel low even though I have the studio of my dreams. The gear and studio never brought me sustained happiness. I think I was happier when things were simpler.

[@OoraMusic]

and that s the final true. When life was simpler, life was better.

[@BonasBuden]

I feel you. I have my own studio in my basement. I mostly go there to play drums. When I'm releasing music I go there to do mixing and mastering as I have proper monitoring setup there. My idea has been to also spend time there and incorporate my other gear to my music making process. However I find myself usually upstairs on the couch composing with Digitakt on my lap. I just can't find inspiration to spend time in the basement at the moment. I rather spend time upstairs with kids and wife although that is quite distraction at times. All that matters is that I find inspiration to make music and its a way of relaxing and doing something else than scrolling phone at evenings. Maybe there will be time when I would utilise that basement studio more but I think I should not push it and let things go with their own gravity.

[@elisabettadalla8276]

Thank you for sharing your experience 😼

[@OoraMusic]

My pleasure 😊

[@jensthuland964]

A truly remarkable and wondrous video, thanks for sharing ❤

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@OtoMeskhy]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts, very inspiring! and your wife in the end was amazing, well played haha

[@OoraMusic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fergusfurlong]

"husband husband husband" - haha I know ! that's also the energy that's very much needed :-)

[@trimusfree]

Very inspirational, Grazie Mille! , Music to such level demands lots of focus and We can easily forget Ourselves in the process. You're very talented and very honest in Your approach,No need to rush as You're already there.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks so much

[@electronictiger]

Having access to daylight is so important. I used to have my studio at home in a room with a fantastic, uninterrupted view of the sky. It was wonderful. Then I moved to a dark room with virtually no natural light. It made me unhappy. Now I'm in a room with a lot of daylight. No interesting view or scenery anymore. But daylight from sunrise til sunset. It makes a world of difference.

[@OoraMusic]

I agree with you 100%

[@DmitryPuffin]

This video resonates so much. Especially when you told about influences from other producers.

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@TimH123]

Sometimes you have to go there to come back.

[@OoraMusic]

very true

[@earlsfield]

It was my dream to have my own studio since I was very young. I started working in a studio as an apprentice, then, started my own studio with the colleague - this was almost 30 years ago. There are many differences to this day, but there is one simple differentiation - is your studio designed for your music creation as a hobby or satisfaction, or is it a source of income? This is what anyone starting the studio should clearly define. Investing in a studio that is your primary source of income and makes retention, serves customers, or you use it to compose and produce music/multimedia that is used as a consumer product is extremely daunting task. Also, there are two elements to studios that people often overlook - studios evolve and require maintenance. Meaning, yes, you are going to spend a lots of money and time on stuff like patching, cables, utilities, and will have to do this over and over in order to have your studio output maintaining quality and delivery speed. Then, when studios evolve (say you add new mixer that works differently to your old desk - for instance, fully analogue vs hybrid you already had), you need to find the way of integrating this without affecting your studio output as well. I prefer having the home studio within my living environment to the separate space where I need to go to work - this is just my thing, you don't have to relate - but I do understand many of the things you are talking about here. Also, good luck with your modular journey - and I mean this in the best way possible. I love modular, but it is also something that can easily become counter-productive. I am not talking expenses - rather, you need to invest time in learning new modules, and sometimes that can take a while - if you are on a limited time, either as a pro with deadlines in place, or someone with full time job and a limited amount of time for music creation (say, weekends only), this can become a problem - you will spend more time noodling with modules than coming out with the finished tracks. OFC this is just a hint. Cheers!

[@OoraMusic]

thanks for sharing your thoughts, really interesting. I agree with you. Maybe I should have stated more clearly ( even though I said it): the kind of studio I need is not the one you bring clients in. I am a one man work operation, so the cozier the better. No doubt that I still dream of the perfect space in the future: a detached space next to my home. About modular: yes, is daunting at time and some days I wish I never started, but lately im getting good results. As usual, is just a matter of simplification!

[@earlsfield]

@@OoraMusic Oh no you were clear about the studio purpose - I too converted my studio from client - based, live recording to one-man-operation long time ago, when we switched from live recording and producing to video game/multimedia music and sfx production. Even now, when I use it solely for the purpose of making music for myself, the ratio of investing time and finances into it is hard to balance with the proportion of what I get out of it. I follow your work for quite a while (and love what you do), so I get what you need from the studio.

[@fernf9929]

wow right now i am so stressed because i have no studio not even my own space, it feels depressing and it hurts! the video helped man, uno gave some hope

[@OoraMusic]

happy to hearr that!

[@GizzyDillespee]

I'm a simple man - I see a Continuum, and I subscribe!

[@OoraMusic]

🤣

[@emptyvesselnz]

space and light are everything, I have high ceilings in my home studio too, it's a lovely feeling room and two of the 4 walls are almost all windows with a nice view of the harbour and hills out one side. Honestly I could see the change when you moved into the new studio and there was some mental struggle going on while you tried to reconcile getting what you always wanted but it clearly not feeling or working like you hoped. It's hard when you commit to something like that and then have to have the guts to accept it's not working out, it can also take a while to even realise what's wrong. Personally I do like being in my home, hanging out with my cat but I would think it's possible to have a studio space that can feel the same way but potentially be more productive because it's a space for creativity and working. I see that not having the separation between work and home affects me sometimes. Anyway, all the best with the move and I hope it's getting you back on the right path mentally! Take care and much love from New Zealand.

[@OoraMusic]

completely hear you. Having a proper detached studio that feels home would be the best.

[@producewithjt]

Such a powerful message ❤

[@OoraMusic]

:)

[@wardCmusic]

Thank you for sharing this, its very brave of you to put yourself out there like this and admit your insecurities. You are not alone, I have had an almost identical experience to yourself in the recent past where I have invested in a studio in an expensive premises for over 2 years and like yourself it was problematic with neighbours noise, lack of creativity, dark room etc etc. I completely identify with what you have been through and am happy you have identified the issue. Hopefully now you can be at peace and begin to make some great music again. We sometimes forget the reasons why we get into music in the 1st place and it can be a long road to find yourself again. Sometimes we have to go through these journeys to learn what its is we dont want or need, it can be painful but it makes us stronger and eventually allows us to follow our true paths. As Rick Rubin so eloquently puts it ' Failures are just the information we need to get where we are going" Peace and Love to you :)

[@OoraMusic]

thanks for sharing your thoughts, we definitely relate

[@cooltigermusic]

A man of wise words

[@OoraMusic]

thanks!

[@DaveS-Ace]

I really like you mate, seem like such a decent soul. Thanks for all the inspiration u give me. 🖤

[@OoraMusic]

I appreciate that, thanks!!