Should you go to school for music production? 

To anyone out there, i started senior year and believe that anyone can learn music on their own from youtube.

The problem I have with learning through RU-vid is that not everything is structured due to excessive availability of information. I think I’d do a one-year diploma which covers everything instead of breaking the one year down into three.

Just started the production program. Thanks for the info. I'm mainly going for the connections and business side of things cause I've been making beats for fun

I dropped art college and I'm finally pursuing music. I've been learning on my own with youtube and recording demos in my room for 3 years n some change now. I feel like I should go to school so I can just learn how to do it and make my music professionally. I've been an artist all of my life literally so I feel maybe this is the right choice. I'm just nervous about the funds. I know how it was in college and I had a full-ride so Idk. When I start thinking bout the money it just starts sounding impossible.

I appreciate this young man's honesty. I also like the fact that you are encouraging young adults to do it if it's their passion. Some of us come from broken homes or families that don't have a lot of wealth, which is ok. Do something for yourself, invest in yourself. He mentioned it cost approx $30K, that's ok too. There are grants and scholarships available. You have to find them. I also look at it like this, so many of us go into debt over a car and have nothing to show for it 5-10 yrs later. Because cars break down and you end up investing in another. So in 14 months to 2 yrs, you earn a degree that no one can ever take from you. However, it's up to you how you market yourself afterwards and $200 a month to pay back a loan? This was his arrangement, but even if that's the going rate you will earn that back when you get an engineering job or sell a beat perhaps. Again how you use your degree is up to you. That degree will catapult you a lot further than sitting at home trying to figure it all out on youtube. I say do it, if that's what you want to do.

Bro I’m 15 and just started high school and making music is my favorite thing to do

i was so jealous of those producers who started at a very young age . Im always wanted to do music ever since i was little but i was too busy studying , you know for your parents to be proud . Then i started making beats 2 years before i gradute highschool so i was constantly asking my self " Am I too late ? " sometimes i will just gonna give up but part of me really want this so i just continue what im doing . But i dont know if im going to college

Thanks man. I'm 28, engineer/biotech researcher but really considering going back to uni to do music tech bachelor. Have a master in civil engineering, but music is the dream. What you said is great

I watched this video to get sum understanding and clarity. This helped me out so much. After me taking all these damn classes toward a nursing degree, and was suppose to take the entry exam next month. I had an Epiphany that nursing isn’t sumthing I don’t wanted to do. Music has always been my passion. But I was so afraid to tell anyone because nowadays everybody wants to be in music and in the entertainment business.

Honestly the best video for this topic out there hahaha fr fr!

I am really thinking of getting into music..i always wanted to make edm music. But I let people tell me its a waste and everything. Now im 23. I always imagine myself on stage at a festival and i get the goosbumps..music is my passion but im afraid to take a step. My community college offers the electronic prod. In thinking of joining it.

I wanna say truly appreciate this video! I’m 26 years old. Still been really debating on if I should or not cuz of the struggle and money aspect of it but honestly like you said. If you love music just do it. You learn more aspects than just learning the music and I think that’s truly important. So again. I thank you for this. Wishing you the best on your journey my brotha. Stay safe. Stay up. Stay tuned 🙏😎🤟

Yes! I’m so glad you made this video it helped me a lot, I’m seeing whether I should be a sound engineer or a music producer cause I just really want to get into music I’ve always loved music and the way it makes me feel so id like to help others with whatever type of music they are trying to make to make others feel how I feel when listening to music 💯🔥

Fucks with this video! I’m actually 22 and I wanna rap and make my own music, tryna figure out if I should go to school for music or just learn on my own🤷🏻‍♀️

I’m 15 mastering GarageBand one day at a time

Lol I wanna play guess how many times he says “shit” 😝😂 props. I’m fw the vid.

u have a such a great way to let them people how they want to do but what i learn form you is just go with your passion and do whether your in college of at in home. thank you so much bro i really love your video.

I respect everything bro is saying Nevertheless a degree is a degree We all need education after they tax me Iam taxing everybody else lol SMH

I’ve always wanted become a producer at the age of 9 went I started playing drums. However, when I mentioned it to my mom she basically didn’t believe in me. So I went to a tech school didn’t even finish the program, went to school for “business technology” I wasn’t interested at all. So I moved to Florida life happened moved bck to Georgia. Now I’m at a place where I have to do what I have a passion for & that’s music. I’m like you I can pick up any music just by listening & I watch a lot of music production vids & majority of them can make beats within 5 mins. I plan on going to school online for a semester just to learn a lil bit more about music production. Great vid thanks for the information.

Went to college in Atlanta for music production. Would definitely go back. Love the environment, the people, etc. I must admit.. You can learn music production on youtube. However. remember, with anything you'd like to learn and get into, you need someone to steer you in the right direction. A Mentor is recommended. These things can be easier to attain through connections within your college. I must agree with L.Dre's point on connections. Also, people are more likely to take you seriously when they see your paper (degree).

I know I’m very late to the video but the reason I’d go here is to make connections. I feel like I know enough about producing to make a beat that could be classified as “industry standard” but I don’t got a single person to share this with. Im only 15 so I got time but this is really up there for me

Yup gonna go to community College to get the push. I'm 27 with a family lol. It took me this long to get a mediocre EP out there and everything I learned was from RU-vid but the willpower without a fire under my ass isn't there (ADHD). But the benefits plus that fire are definitely worth 2k-3k w/ financial aid lol. Thanks for the vid

Hey this is the realest talk ..I like your honesty broda. I a great passion for music and recently I'm gravitating to music production because I wanna change the culture of music in my country .. Thanks for this champ.

Realest youtuber in my Carrer. U should be my homie!

I currently go to la film school record labels are looking for talent the school helps you get the hang of things i just cut in half years of unprofessional mistakes in a couple months it’s worth it don’t let nobody tell you music school is a waste

Thank you this was such a positive outlook on going to school for music... seems like everyone says it’s a waste. Thank you.. this helped my decision

What about age? I'm 30 years old just recently thought about going to this school I actually spoke to someone from the school too.... I have zero experience in this industry and kinda just feel like I'm to old to be experimenting with new shit...you get me so not really sure if I should do it or not.

Anyone else really focused on what he was saying and then actually read what his hoodie says, and then look up at his beanie😂😂

Brilliant Video, i enjoyed watching your vid thankyou fam !

Thanks so much for this video...I've been at a crossroads for a while but I think I'm going to take the jump and pursue music. I wasted a lot of time on B.S. and I'm 24 so it's now or never. I don't wanna be 30 doing a job I hate

Thank you bro. This shit helped me beyond belief to realize what i need to do and what i should do to pursue music.

Bro ,i appreciate you so much. I had just graduated and my parents wanted me to go to college and I wasn't looking to go to some other college for some other bs I'd probably regret. So I found your video in the midst of all the chaos of choosing school. Then my mind was made up

I searched this topic and your video came up. I followed you on Instagram. Thanks for all the useful information. I am moving to Los Angeles in August and I am an older recording artist. I’ve been writing and recording in studios since 2004. I have my own set up and never went to school for it. My first drum machine was the Roland SP606, then I ended up getting an MPC. I went to school for nursing because I was living in West Virginia and there wasn’t much room for music opportunities here. I do have a lot of connections online with music people which is cool. But I definitely can’t really afford to go to music school . I already have so much student loans debt😄 Congrats on all of your success. I will be checking out your videos and music stuff. Much love and respect! -ICY

Dope video bro! thank you for sharing this it helped hella

im a senior in highschool and im panicking right now because i know I really enjoy making music, it is a challenge but im not very skilled, i have no music online, no cred, and not sure where im gonna go after school.

Thank u for this information man! It really helps tbh. Im just young but im watching videos like this to like get ready in the future y'know? The points u were saying is actually realistic and true... Loved that!💓☺️🖤

I am currently in school at LA Film School for Music Production. I have been playing and recording music for over 25 years. I started Music Production classes to help me learn how to use the DAW's, (Digital Audio Workstations, "software packages") since I grew up with reel to reel tape machines. Recording on tape, were we literally cut the tape and spliced it together to edit songs to their final state. I wanted to learn the newest software and techniques in todays studio's. I have learned so much!! It has been so worth the 35K. I have learned so much more than expected, and the connections are unreal. If you're considering a career in music and want to gain an edge on the market, you seriously need to consider this. You'll learn everything from the a's to z's of music, the roots of music theory and making beats, to full on productions and everything in between, not to mention the ins and outs of the music business.

Lol i was just watching all these vids and i come back to this one Ldre dont even really be swearing anymore he mellowed out heavy haha completely different its great.

real shit from a real guy hands on. just what i needed thank you so much

Thank you so so much, this really truly helped me. I was asking and looking for so many answers. You covered it all!! I truly appreciate you so much, thank you !! You did amazing 🤎🤎

I also got an ad for the school right after the vid ended 😂😂craazy

I love to learn and your style is pleasing . Thanks your going to inspire many and that's your contribution to society bro. Peace & Hair grease. You know already ✊🏾👊🏾💯

Nice video!! I am planning on go to the school too. I'm at a university right now and I'm taking a few courses that doesn't even go towards my music career. out of 5 classes only one is towards my career. @ 9:11 I agree with you I'm at a university paying a few thousand dollars so why not go for what you really want and not waste time on classes that are not important.

I agree with you to the fullest, music is alot different from digital film making, I learned how to make music from uncountable amounts of hours of RU-vid video. Trying to do that with video editing was and filming short stories were hard because it's no solid video on here for that.

Great vid def think its all about what the student is looking for. Schools not gonna change ur pov U gotta do that yourself.

now i'm not in music production school but i'm taking bass lessons at my local music school and just learning a bit of music theory and scales and how chords work has transformed my production workflow and ability to come up with my own melodies, basslines and chord progressions tremendously and i've only taken five classes so far. I would definetly reccomend music education of some kind. The thing with learning on youtube is that you really can't be sure if the person is teaching you the right things or not.

Thanks a million for making this!! Going to do it. Been researching for too long now!

Just started going to LA Film for a BA in Audio Production. I’m just starting my second course and I wasn’t really sure if it was going to worth my money in the end, but this video helped rebuild my confidence in it. However I do feel like I should include that I’m really enjoying my time at the school! Thanks for the video!

I'm interested in music production at the LA film school, but I don't fw with logic and am used to FL studio.

Full sail is a good school but lack of communication between you and professor and that will make you mad asf

i love how all the artists are very like "naa we could learn on our own but there were perks" and i think that's such a classic artist thing

very helpful! btw, would you recommend having a plan B?

i think the degree is good for theoretical and technical knowledge in electronic music production. than the second part is practice and experience! and of course, depending on what genre you want to produce, also a little bit of talent. you don't need a degree, but its definitely beneficial!

I was in school for production but I dropped out thinking about going back because i feel people can do good and learn a lot on there own but nobody’s gonna care unless u have a dumb ass piece of paper that says u graduated !!

Yo thank you for this video brother. I'm doing my last year in high school before going to uni and this has helped in my decision making on what to take. Big up yourself

You just made a decision for my life that I will not regret, thank you I dont know if you will ever see this but if yii do I hope your happy to know yiu chanhed someones life. Id ont know how someone has the power to do that but it happened THANKS

Just to let you know, before my fall term started, I wanted to do Music Production. But my father won't allow because he told me that there is less opportunity in Music Production so he forced me to go into business. But since I realized that business is not for me, I decided to go back to Music Production.

I myself can say that I am talented in making beats and the only reason id go to music school is for the connections. make free beats for rappers in the beginning

RU-vid really the best teacher i was going to school for music but i can do that in my free time

Love the video bro, this is really useful for a lot of people, keep it up 👌

Honestly, I don't really think its a great idea to go to college for music. I have been playing music for 11 years now. I started when I was 10 years old when I built my first guitar with my own two hands. Ever since then I was hooked. Growing up was difficult for me and music was always there for me when I needed it and so I got into this headspace where I couldn't see myself ever doing anything except music. The truth is that I actually have always loved mechanical and electrical engineering and I didn't even notice but I had a natural talent for it too. What kind of 10 year old spends his days handcrafting guitars, optimizing and designing them, and on the side building circuits for audio equipment. My main point is that for a long time I had tunnel vision and didn't notice that there was more out there for me in the world. Right now I'm planning on going to school in the fall for computer science because I want to become a software engineer. Some of you might think that I've maybe given up or failed as a musician and even I thought that at some point but its not true because I'll never stop making music. In a few years I see myself working as a software engineer during the day and spending my free time in my home studio and just doing what I love. software engineering is a day job for me but its also something that I love and really want to learn to do well and its also a solid and stable source of income which is something I've lacked for most of my life. and of course I can always make music. In my opinion The return on investment seems pretty small. Most of the things you do in music don't really require a degree. It's a very merit based career. If people can see proof that you are a good musician then they will believe you and they'll give you the job probably.

needed to hear this! Appreciate you.

Ok I definitely needed this. Just started the process with La Film School. 👌🏾

Aye bro, you legit answered all my questions 😂 very sure I’m going LA filmschool now✊🏻

I like videos like this❗❗♥️ you said let you know 😂 I want to go to Los Angeles recording school so this really helped💯

I hear 'SHIT' everytime🤣

Im 22 and dont know man this video was very informative.

Im a senior and I've always wanted to make music. I've literally been writing music since I was 11. But I don't know how to produce at all. Would I have a chance going to school there lol?

I'd say for music school vs RU-vid, there's some things you cant and can learn on RU-vid... However the only school that's worth it is Icon

i'm so torn between radiology and music production man. I wanna do medical work because my mom is a nurse, but my dad is a drummer and freelance production artist so I don't know yet.

The camera focus be like📈📉

thanks for your input Ldre!

Love brotha 💚 I’m gonna go

Ay yo this was really helpful!! Thank you for this video g! 🙏🙏

I really respect what you’re saying here, thank you very much

Assuming you produced the beat at the end of the video, DOPE stuff! and Yes I definitely learned something. Never stop learning.

Great message and you tube channel bro. congratulations on the growth of both your channel and as a man in music production! Im an artist with a unique sound and vibe and I believe Im on to something just have to push and network but I suck at marketing so Im curious how you were able to grow consistently in that way? Blessings

I needed this video 💯appreciate this advice 💯

So basically, if this is what you want to do, don’t worry too much about being in debt. Just do it. You’ll have a better life doing what you love.

I’ve loved to do music as a kid and especially making beats. I’ve progressed overtime by looking at RU-vid videos and tutorials bro. I’ve never went to school for music and certain people I know dig the music/beats I make.So than I started questioning if I should go to school and get a degree in it is that’s the best thing to do? After doing my music and putting it up on the internet and social media I found myself not having a crowd or fanbase that’s one of the main challenges I’ve noticed to build a fanbase. So I need to get my connects up. So I’m like how is that possible you may also have a lot of followers and promote and inform your music about but not everyone’s going to check it out or dig it,, you see what I’m trying to say? Now back to my question is it best to go to music school for this reason? And can going to school help you collaborate with Artist faster than not having a degree in music or does it depend? Or doesn’t matter? p.s thanks for uploading this video and giving insights it was helpful 🔥🙏

Thanks man this helped me a lot to make a decision

I was watching a ad that was talking about the same thing and i didnt relize Edit: it was 5 minutes long and spend all time watching it and not realizing the skip button was there

I would do for the skill man just to kick me off im tired of youtube its no 1 on 1 or skills test u just learn what u see

Thank you sooo much for the advice cause I was stuck thinking about this and I was worried and you helped me so thank you

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This really helps, im a singer/poet (high school senior). Im considering CRAS for music production.

Cool video man, keep sharing and growing. Peace Ghost Black

I learnt music production from youtube. Took a course at University of Sydney and I already knew everything. You don't need to a degree. I have no degree and I'm working with multinational brands and upcoming artists. Just keep grinding and collaborate. RU-vid is saturated. Focus on Spotify to upload beats and collaborate.

Very solid advice!

thankyouuuu!

*"shit."* that's what i got from this video pretty good talk :)

I went to school for music production and I promise it’s a waste of money . 💯💯 I dropped out . It’s bs

dang this got me excited 4 uni thanks 4 the vid

Nah we love videos like this

haha, Expensive to get your music production starter kit. I guess the benefits is getting the basics and then you will dive into things you like. This video makes a lot of sense. That's how I felt when I graduated college and went to the real world.

U don’t need school al you need to do is find a 100% experience producer and give them ah good damn deal and offer to be their assistance

Love videos like this🙏

The student debt is the worst thing ever

What happens if you do sports/and produce and u get a offer for a sport can u produce to and they will pay for it?

Honestly nah, it's not worth the money. But if you don't go to school for it, you need to meet people and make connections wherever you can.