Why Does Your Music Sound Amateur?

[@jasongravely7217]

I am blown away by the value given on this channel. The mindset and philosophy on top of technical knowledge is supreme. Thanks dude!

[@meilstone]

...fully agree!! ❤

[@o.Silex.o]

Agree!

[@greeneyes66]

very valid points - 'be yourself, everyone else is already taken'

[@richardoconnell2293]

Not just valid, this video is like epiphany after epiphany, second after second

[@LucasAveryMusic]

You have just made me rethink my entire plan for my music production career. Top bloke, thank you so much

[@georgekendall2053]

mate you are quickly becoming the best, most refreshing, healthy mindset, high value production/music making channel on KZbin. I absolutely love it thank you. They're all actionable videos that strike at the core of what is needed to produce and do so realistically and healthily. Thank you man you know your shit🙏🙏🙏

[@shanehudson6969]

This is something I need to hear every now and then, i need to remember why i make music and for me it's just the joy of making music. I'm not chasing for any real success, my success was releasing 3 tracks across most streaming services recently and that alone was scary as hell, to put something out there, but that act alone has given me confidence to release more music even if no one listens to it, that's ok because I did it for me.

[@i_am_seshan_g]

Hey bud. I relate to your comment so deeply. 2 years ago, I took the leap and self-released two songs that I had been sitting with for around 3 years prior to that. It was so scary to think that these songs will now exist in the real world. But at the same time, this was the very reason why I started making music in the first place - to leave a legacy that will remain to remind people that I once lived and created in this world

[@zanerasmussen8889]

This has been with love djing. Now I have a residency and I’m still doing it cause I love it.

[@cs6xuk19]

totally relate in 2 years my track has 72 plays made 30cents, but like you it was more a challenge, can I make a track and release it and yes I did, I plan to make more and these vid by @Bthelick help loads.

[@austinschwartz5897]

I often find I work on a track, am happy with the sound, but then get discouraged when it does not sound as “professional” as my reference tracks. This video was so helpful for me to re-frame the gap in my mind between amateurism and professionalism. Thank you for this, sincerely.

[@Bthelick]

Did you see my 3 simple steps video? I explain why that happens in that video 👊

[@Bthelick]

Apologies for the late upload everyone

[@don_huzan]

No need, you’re a boss 🫡

[@rollclubmusic]

You're giving away the REAL secrets and I have such proper respect for you. You legit helped me reframe my mentality with this. I started making music for all the right reasons and somewhere along the way I got lost in the "sounding professional" trap. I feel like many can relate. Your words helped something click for me so I'm super grateful 🙏 Thank you!!!

[@duckboyjiden9491]

I'm blown away. Spent years and years looking for this. You really hit the nail on the head. You've rescued my inspiration and determination to keep going after so much time banging my head on the wall. Can't thank you enough.

[@berkleynahum8002]

This is the best KZbin channel I have ever found in my entire life. Thank you for your content

[@notGreymusic]

Our role as music producer is to create music. It's to experiment, to try new things, to do our own thing. Anything else is out of our control. The audience decides if they like it or not.

[@orangeeeeeee]

Even if they don't necessarily like it I think the most important thing is to do what you enjoy :)

[@_anthex]

Needed to hear this. I have 20 years of unreleased music. Going back to it, it's very rarely the mix I have an issue with. If the musical ideas are strong it will stand the test of time. Thanks for your perspective 🙏

[@fivesmusic6508]

You opened my eyes to a whole new perspective. Thank you for your wisdom

[@cozyycoleslaw]

you are a blessing to the music community! thanks for all the work you do with these videos

[@AgnusDeiSoldier]

Amazing information Sir take a bow 🙌. Thank you so much.

[@samuelmaganya4559]

Another quality video. Learnt so much, great value! I and I'm sure many appriciate this channel soooo much!

[@lxrenzmusic]

This was much needed. Thank you once again!

[@GBRen-xc2ow]

It’s a good thing that YT recommended me this video, because I’m stuck with wanting my tracks to sound ‘professional’ and trying to understand genres. This video reassured me that my naivety does work in achieving a unique sound - a sound that’s mine, unlike the others. Sure, I need the basic fundamentals down so I can get a good-sounding mix, but there are times where experimentation or aesthetics can allow for a break in the rules. And I don’t necessarily have to stick to genre conventions as some of my favorite songs are genre fusions. And the deal with popularity is true - there are times where you have ‘pro’ songs that don’t get as much attention, but then you got the ones where it’s ’for the memes’ or whatever, and they get millions of views. All in all, just worry about making your own music and take inspiration from others and make it your own. You can stick to a genre you like, or combine parts of other genres. Sound design whatever and put them in your song; you might get a sound that’s yours. Who knows, maybe you might become the next big hit.

[@djmumma]

Brilliant as always, every single video is giving me something. Thank-you! 😊

[@antenehgetachew9950]

the love you have for music is unmatched. i always am eager to watch your videos. you are a gem.

[@YanickFM]

this video was really nice. sometimes I'm kind of embarassed about how some of my music sounds compared to peoples with better skills and/or equipment, but I have a couple people who have been hyping me up about it ever since I first started. I appreciate them so much.

[@Rhekluse]

I love your channel. Your insight really feels like it comes from a place of experience, as well as being clear & precisely explained.

[@Bthelick]

Thankyou. yes, professional musician first, KZbinr second haha

[@outrid3r]

More people definitely need to hear this. I certainly did no more than a year ago. I kept getting frustrated at how no labels were interested in signing my tracks because in my eyes they sounded great and my family and friends would agree, but in reality they just weren't good enough! Also love your take on naive originality, had never heard the phrase before but I like it. So many producers listen to other producers to get ideas and are constantly trying to replicate a certain sound when really you should be trying to INVENT a certain sound. If you sound amateur, keep practicing, you'll get there 😊

[@Bittamin]

Can’t agree more with finding your own sound. I chase the dragon in hopes of learning to make my own stuff now; not because I’m awesome but because I always fail to replicate the stuff I want to 😅😅😅😅

[@outrid3r]

@@Bittamin maybe you do fail, but you're still awesome! 🤣

[@Bittamin]

@@outrid3r hell yeah, we’re in this together 🙏 HouseHeads Forever! 🙌🕺🪩

[@MORRILL_MUSIC]

I see you!

[@outrid3r]

@MORRILL_MUSIC well hello there! 👋🤣

[@ehsansayyad]

I cannot state how happy I am to have found your channel. Truly inspirational, also the live-mixing of the music did not go unnoticed. Thank you so much!

[@Juiceb0xable]

Your the best bro. Litterally the best. No one does production advice like you in this world

[@jacksouthgate4574]

I have been invested in music production for close to 4 years now -- from playing around with soundfonts on a music notation software to full tracks in my DAW, and not a singular video I have ever watched in my journey so far has ever had such an enormous impact on my mentality when it comes to approaching the quality of my own tracks. By far, this is the highest quality channel in terms of music production, and you are a godsend to music producers internationally. The words 'Thank You' do not even begin to convey my gratitude.

[@voyy2631]

you quickly became my favourite music related youtuber and im happily watching every video, please keep going as im sure you will still grow a lot if you do so

[@jasongravely7217]

Same here. This stuff is so good!

[@AW-bp4xt]

“It’s not for me or you to decide what’s good, it’s for them” would be a good pre drop vox fill

[@Averxxx]

I needed to hear this, thank you 🙌

[@ieatwobblebassforbreakfast627]

Golden advice mate, cheers bud. This and the vid about the export button solved the puzzle of my 'many years of beat making with no tracks to show for it' situation.

[@nickferrara9336]

This feels like the message I needed to receive right now. Thanks.

[@trekofficialmusic]

Your videos are so good and well explained, keep up the great work

[@paulmcmc4005]

This is what’s needed - so refreshing to hear…thanks👍😎

[@benjaminsamson5314]

You have no idea how much I needed to hear this... Thank you so much! 🙏

[@roevns]

This has shifted my mindset for the better. Thanks man!

[@CTheRobot]

So spot on. This Channel is priceless! When is the next live stream? They always lead to such good long conversations.

[@Bthelick]

Thanks. I stream live on the last Sunday of every month, 6pm GMT. 👊

[@seanjobson]

I was one of those people on the stream asking where I could submit a track for some feedback from you and your community. However the response i got, along with what's been said in this video is probably the best feedback i could have got for me at this time, as I feel it's important to be original and naive, there are many strengths in that. I look at it from another angle that it may help to hone my craft as a unique individual as everyone is different, and a couple people saying the same thing or how they'd do something, but different demonstrations of that one thing could lead to further knowledge of getting to the end goal for that certain objective, ultimately resulting in a better outcome, knowledge and growth; And also networking! Great job as always & one of the best videos from you @Bthelick !!

[@Bthelick]

Thanks Sean , sorry for the mess up and I'm glad you got value from it 🙏👊

[@drunkensenseiii]

Dude this is the most inspiring video ive ever seen. Your perspective is such a valuable breath of fresh air. Love the videos man!

[@afrohawk]

Pure Gold! Your channel is brilliant. And you're arrangement style is very interesting. I'm definitely trying that. Brilliant analysis in this video. The correct mindset is now given for all producers.

[@Bthelick]

This arrangement here? 🤣 I wouldn't take it as influence! it's pretty arbitrary and was made to fit the video length! If you mean my main works then thank you 👊

[@SoundThisRecords]

So glad I found this channel.. I've learnt so much and added it into my production method 🤜🤛

[@koli440]

Thanks!

[@Bthelick]

Thank you 🙏

[@bananawarriorprincess5679]

Feeling very inspired to release my work into the world now, having exactly zero followers not even a year into producing. It's a scary prospect but I'm churning out track after track at the moment having binged watched your channel over the past month. Great content as always, thanks so much for all you do

[@KavVerhouzer]

love this 100% agree

[@Kanfutizer]

great video, I'm glad I stumbled across this channel! thanks man!

[@JohnLeighHofmeester]

u are simply ridiculous. The way u keep me motivated. Whenever I feel stuck all your videos reminds me to take it one step at a time and that brings back all the fun in producing. All the other other KZbin' teachers 'always make me feel stressed out and they are much less informative because they overcomplicate my journey. So I promised myself to stick to one teacher. BTHEliCK!!!!!!!!

[@Bthelick]

Thanks John. Yeah you gotta keep it fun! Anything you want to sustain beyond a few years has to be fun. Keep at it you'll be fine 👊

[@nicklausmusic]

Your channel is genuine gold

[@rickkeane7746]

So true, mate. Thank you. Quality content. I always told my students that if they copied my style, they could only ever be the 2nd best me. If they do their own style, they will be number 1.

[@pxlllow]

Never had a video relate to me so much, thank you B for the wise wise words. Huge Help

[@petecatt]

much appreciated!

[@maccagrills]

Amazing video my man 🙌 I think every artist should watch this at least once regardless of their "level". Very real and motivational. On another note, is the track in the video out anywhere?! What a vibe!

[@Hypnos_Official1]

Thanks

[@Bthelick]

Wow thanks Leo very kind of you 🙏

[@Hypnos_Official1]

@Bthelick some good content there mate i learnt quite a bit just off 2 videos thank you!

[@Bthelick]

@@Hypnos_Official1 you're very welcome thanks 👍

[@Gedden]

I've really enjoyed your take on so many different topics. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@orangeeeeeee]

Lovely message man! Really needed to hear this, thank you. :)

[@barrycole5930]

What a brilliant response to such a common question i see on so many videos. Well said!

[@onairrecordings]

Pure gold ❤

[@martyherboian6899]

This video gave me chills… thank you

[@scottbaron]

Just found your channel- very helpful, thanks

[@carlstardj]

Great video as always :) Love these discussions. Thank you for everything you do for the community!

[@Phazze_music]

Really really good video how to keep working and do not overthinking

[@Anyone97]

your content is amazing, thank you !

[@Jermaine_sounds]

Called it lol I laughed so hard in my car pulling into work! You sound amateur because you are! No fluff needed there. Cheers mate, you got got your self a follow for life 😅 Great inspirational video! Thank to you I will take that mind set change to action and feel better about my realses.

[@djjessy]

Best Chanel Ever👌, and as you said...There are no shortcuts🚀

[@Niteshift56411]

Nicely put!

[@sametguneri2527]

happy to find you!

[@ephraim1166]

You are a blessing on this earth 🌍

[@MikeeOnTheMoon]

I'm so happy i found your channel ❤

[@alexmar8589]

What a great video !! So many words of wisdom here!! Thank you so much for this!! This is the motivational kick that I needed and was seeking!! I take too much too my heart what other producers think but as u said..it's on audience to say if it's good!! 🖤🙏

[@wernerxldata]

Nothing less than brilliant the contents of this video ❤

[@alexrazz1234]

Love these educational highlights from the stream! Still the highest production quality!

[@stumpnump3612]

This is top tier, thankyou

[@mukeshpathak7302]

Thank you sir. You're great ❤

[@andychamberlain731]

Another quality video, as always! Did you ever end up releasing the song playing in the background? It’s really good.

[@Bthelick]

Yes eventually! The short instrumental version is out as "Wonderful world". The vocal and extended mixes will follow soon.

[@andychamberlain731]

@@Bthelick Fantastic, thank you!

[@bigmanmike12]

I've just retired my main sound of the last 7 years (over half a million streams, signed multiple songs to labels) but I was fed up of that same sound and so many of my peers sounded similar so I'm currently trying to come up with something fresh and it's so hard but I've got some great ideas, it's just executing them.

[@notreally-sf3df]

What? Do you realize how bad half a million stream (when you're not making 100%) is in 7 years? It's like, absolutely awful, you're in the bottom 1%. Thank fuck you smart'd up and chose a better life. That's really, really bad. I started a project 4 months ago that has already 5 doubled you. I've done what you're doing now over 10 times in my life. I sound like an asshole, but you're doing the right thing. However, ideas are absolutely bullshit. Tell me your best idea.

[@TrevorOuellette]

Just had a listen to the latest Skrillex track covering “Fine Day” (Fine Day Anthem) and everything you are saying suddenly makes sense. Just do your own thing and the “sound” will be what it is. 👍

[@in.stereo]

Thank you… I needed to hear this

[@Ethicalpsytranceproject]

Good advice , thanks a lot.

[@coolbro6969]

this rocks. i love it. thank you

[@yenyasuke]

probably the greatest motivational speech I've ever heard!

[@lennyblandino]

Great perspective

[@CornwallGBF]

Thank you, brilliant

[@rollclubmusic]

🔥🔥🔥

[@Bthelick]

Thanks 🙏❤️

[@ThreePux]

Really needed this video after bombing with the most embarrassing techno DJ of my amateur career so far, being too scared to play some of my own tracks live. Thank you for all that you do my man ♥️

[@Bthelick]

Hey it happens. At least you got to try it live that's an opportunity most don't get, and the best possible feedback you can learn from

[@jawvees2585]

Insane perspective changer🦾💪🏾

[@TaZerrHD]

Thank you very much!

[@jemseed]

I started getting caught in the trap of trying to create what the commercial house/EDM world was doing - to engage some labels obviously for the purpose of a little success, but was not happy with what I was creating, I mean it sounds ok but im not feeling it at that level. For me its more a confidence thing. I cant really mix to be honest but I can create tracks all day long but sometimes mentally get caught up in what I should or should not be creating. Ive always liked to create music from the heart that sounds a little different/quirky Im so glad I found this channel as it has brought my confidence back and the way I view things if anyone would like to collab or co-create im all ears 😊😊

[@Bthelick]

Labels aren't the route to success anyway, we need a video on that for sure! Just as you're finding your own sound you will also find your own audience to self release to. keep it up 👊

[@AndyCompston]

A massive respect on the thought process and how to use it to a person's advantage. A journey into this thing we have, creating electronic music, such an amazing thing

[@Kingbillyofficial]

Dam didn’t know how much I needed to hear this

[@don2nd650]

Thank you for a perspective

[@andreysafronov3335]

Thanks for that!

[@djstevekelley]

As always great video. Love to see your face one day 😊 Loving the track on this vid too, love to see the breakdown on this too. How many sugars do you have in your coffee ?

[@Bthelick]

Haha thanks, my face is online here and there. (The reason I started my Insta profile was to log my trip to Nashville back when I was song writing there) These days I have 2 stevia sweeteners in coffee/ tea because I'm old 🤣

[@djstevekelley]

@@Bthelick hehe brilliant. Thanks again for the videos 🙏🏻

[@jonzfilms]

You are the man. You are inspirational ❤️ 👏.

[@rommynine]

Fun and simple explanation. As usual, thank you!

[@djerikfox]

...best advice ever!!! respect

[@jamies9083]

Awesome, awesome video.

[@DespaceMan]

Everyone has to start as Amateur that's how you learn 😁thankyou for the awesome tutorial as we all ways learning even for advance users.

[@wintersix]

top tier content, thank you!

[@d_futureguy]

Completely agree with you, just make the music that sounds good to your ear… it will resonates with the audience that get your perspective, years ago I was asked to speak to students about the art of film lighting: told the class : ..once you know the “rules” the ART part is using or breaking those guidelines …

[@RobVice]

What is even professional sound? How do we define it? The idea and arrangement are undisputed kings of good song, they definitely need to stand out but even then, it needs to be supported by very solid sound design and competitive mix. If either of those are not checked, you are not going to sound to your potential and this can definitely damage your potential. I for example (and many other DJs & producers) judge the whole package. I’ve heard many really interesting tracks with proper ideas in it, but the mixdown and sound design was not good enough for me and so I pass on those tracks. Other times you hear a really polished but boring track and that gets a “no” as well. You need to look at it holistically.

[@Archos1988]

Thank you again for the knowledge. Hope you will have a session of feedback and roasting soon. Next Time i share my tracks ✌️

[@JulesWills]

Best channel