I've wondering for some time now, some of the musicians I work with or worked I feel are a bad influence in terms of smoking weed, drinking a lot in the studio and gigs etc. I just don't have a good feeling about them and don't have that trust in them. I don't know what to do, do I stop seeing them or slowly fade out or do I continue working with them?
All the multitracks that you share are amazing, but I've always wondered why all the stems are so loud. Can you explain why you should make them loud or why they are?
I am 63...music can give me chills..."chicken skin" or "goose bumps" if you prefer...I played out before my children were born...I am ready to get back...love your energy and knowledge... cheers!
This is one of those rare channels that supports your musical world in every way. The people here are positive, and they want to help everyone they can. I’m 53, and I’m still rocking nearly every day in my home studio. It’s about what gets you up in the morning. Hope you give it your all, and hope you’ll engage with the community, as they will have your back with any questions you may have.
It is my sincere hope that it is never too late. I have loved music all my life. It has saved my life more than once. Growing up in an abusive family, I turned to music. Dealing with depression and anxiety, I turned to music. But I spent years not knowing what to do with it. I love to play. But I don't need to be a rock star. So what do I do? I turned 30. Then I lost a woman I was going to marry. We were weeks away. I lost her to suicide, I lost my mind, and I ended up homeless for a little over two years. Long story short, it took years to pull myself out of being homeless in my mind, long after the actual lack of a roof over my head. It was my guitar that saved me. I kept playing music, I got a regular gig at a bar, and that helped me get a job. Now, I'm 44. I have a roof over my head. I'm looking to produce and mix/master my own music. I would also like to (eventually) create a service to help musicians in poverty situations have a chance. That's why I'm busting my hump trying to learn as much as I can in any way I can so that I can apply it to bringing up others that have no one else to give them a hand up. I think it just may be to late to start... if you wait until you're dead.
Great topic! When I was younger I put a huge amount of pressure on myself and got depressed. Once I gave up the dream of becoming a "rock star" and just started to write music for myself, I was able to have fun and record four albums. Still loving it.
I think that the fact that you take the time to respond to and read our comments is one reason why we love the community that is Produce Like A Pro! And of course the terrific advice as always. Thank you Warren 🤘🏻
I gotta admit at 45 all my musical collegues have better attitudes. I'm not entirely convinced the kids wanna see a slightly overweight guy with greying hair who thinks the apex of cultural history was the early 1990s lol. Fuck em, they'll listen anyway, or I'll take away the playstation haha
@@Producelikeapro I was terrible. I had no concept of my own mortality and would drink and do worser things with impunity, our band was filled with out of control crazy people and while we had greaaaat fun and made a lot of fans, I'd hate to have to deal with us. We actually got interest from EMI but our guitarist, who was the self appointed manager, was such a stoner he never followed up, and the opportunity went away.*time travel message to 1990s shayne: get a real manager, idiot*
Im 52....lucky enough to retire from a career and now have time for Music and Learning Mixing and Production from the PLAP Academy.....It Is Never too Late to do what YOU want to achieve. Thank you ever so much Warren! @producelikeapro
For the 60 year old looking to get into a music career I highly recommend reading the book Range by David Epstein. There are ton of interesting stories but he looked at specialists vs generalists and how we often think being a specialist is the way to go but there are huge benefits and tons of stories of folks that changed careers late in life and not only survived but succeeded because of their outside life experience but it's interesting how many of them were anxious about getting started too late in life. There are many more great stories about how we learn and it's a great read but as a 46 year old that's starting to branch out from just recording my own projects to others it was a nice confidence boost that pursuing this further isn't a crazy idea.
I'm 40. Been doing music since I was 10 in one fashion or another. I am extremely grateful I haven't been successful in music yet because I wasn't good enough. It took much longer than I expected to 'get it'. Now, I'm professionally minded and can bring more to the musical conversation than I could in my 20's and 30's. The key was to never stop because I didn't 'make it'. I signed up for PLAP 10 days ago and I have been so welcomed by this community. I have really basic producing questions and everybody is there to help and support each other. It's really a wonderful thing to see!!
I agree...it is not a competition...never should go there...it's all about doing something you love...expressing ones self through music...never has an age limit...cheers!
Thank you again for covering the age topic. I'm am 51 years old and a long time bass player and just in the past couple years getting into production. Due to the area I live in I don't have access to many studios to intern or work at to learn skills beyond using RUclips. I am currently enrolled at LA Film School working on a BS in Music Production. I love your channel and enjoy watching and learning from you.
Hi Warren and all you guy's and girls out here, I've learned a lot trough this channel, this last year and it's all for free, witch is amazing. I'm very thankful for this, it has helped me to finally finish recording and mixing my album and because this channel is all about sharing , I wanted to share a vocal fx trick I came up with. Create a fx channel (or bus) and put a harmonizer on it set it to a 2nd and 3th harmony and set the mix knob all the way to wet. On the same fx channel (or bus) you put a reverb behind the harmonizer and you also set it all the way to wet, now if you send a signal from your vocal channel to that fx channel (with the fx send) the reverb will be harmonizing with the vocal. You can also do this with delay and send other signals to it like solo guitar, etc, etc. I don't know if anyone has ever done that before but iI think the effect is really cool and other worldly :-) Thanks for the amazing content Warren, this is the best channel on youtube.
I started playing drums when I was 14 or 15, when I was 17 I had my first band, by the time I was 20 I was in 3 bands doing stuff from Cold Wave to Death Metal. At 27 real life finally caught up with me and I had to stop. Now I'm 43 and I'm starting to learn music theory and want to learn how to compose film/games music or just orchestral music. There is never too late to start or come back to what you love doing.
I am 67 and I am more into music now than ever. I tried the Nashville route as a singer/songwriter years ago and gradually gave up. But now I am re-energized. buying more gear to record at home, a Focusrite audio interface, mics etc. I love it forever, no matter what.
I'm not so old, only my mid-20s, but I'm making my music dreams happen nights and weekends. Started teaching myself production and theory while I was in business school. Now it's been about 6 years and I'm a full-time accountant, but I also have a few dozen songs done start to finish by me and only me, and I'm the in-house mastering engineer for an indie electronic netlabel. Working on getting PR to help me release an EP (which I've tried solo before and found that I'm not so good at the marketing and publicity, which is fine).
I started with the SID chip (google it!) and later an ARP Odyssey. Here I am with a real home studio and LOTS of optimism, thanks in part to you, Sir Warren! Cutting tracks now (not beats), acute rock! I'll share one day at Ballinthejack.com and SoundCloud: Ballinthejack...
One of the things I really like about you Warren ( and I have never met you!) is your generosity of spirit which is abundant! Im over 65 and have played the drums for 50 years. I had my chances to make it in music but turned them down because I had family. Since retirement from my main job though I have set up a studio at home and have even recorded an album and want you to know that you and your channel have have been instrumental in that for me! I just want to thank you for you being you and would encourage anyone else at any age to go for it!
It's really touching to read some of these comments from older musicians. It helps me to realize I am not alone. Thanks so much for the sense of community Warren!
I work for a theatre company in Spain. Always with famous actors. For the company, is more important having the ability to communicate with the actors than your technical knowledge. At first I thought that this was really stupid, but now I understand why. You need a good environment in your job. You spend the hole day with them and with a good relationship this is impossible. You need the help of the artist to do your job. Maybe this is not fair, because they also need you, but this is our job.
Hi Warren, I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. At the age of 57 I finally achieved my dream of working in the world of music, teaching primary school kids how to play in bands. It's never too late to late to go for what you want.
I retired from a career in the IT industry in my late 50s, joined my first band in my early 60s. Now working on an MA music course and as a semi-pro musician, learning how to record, mix and master in my home studio. No, it's never too late.
What a great answer. Music is timeless, and ageless. We are never too old. I must say. I write, record and produce the best music I ever have at 57 years old. You are such an amazing teacher and mentor, Warren. "Stay Inspired"-Dewey Paul, Jr
Warren, this was probably one of my favorite FAQ Fridays yet. As a 40-something musician/engineer/producer that can't help but be a part of music through whatever opportunities come my way, I appreciate the passion, the integrity and the encouragement. You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
I'm 47 and just started taking drum lessons.Been playing guitar for 30 years and only just now learning the picking technique that Donovan taught The Beatles.Point being:It's never too late to learn!Never ever.Joined this wonderful community to learn mixing and producing. I just love learning new stuff every day.Thanks Warren and my fellow PLAP members! You rock!!
I am 55 and have played guitar since I was about 9. As with a lot of people I wanted the rock star status when I was younger and got frustrated with not achieving. I actually stopped playing for about 5 years as the pressure I put on myself resulted in the enjoyment being sucked out of the whole process. About 15 years ago I discover Cubase and kitted myself out with more than enough to start recording and writing again. However this time I did it because I wanted to, because I started to enjoy the process again. thanks to people like Warren, over the last 2 years or so I have learned so much more than just writing and recoding e.g. mixing, mastering, processes, equipment and the list goes on. Will I make a living from it? I don't know. Would I like to make a living from it - Yes....but more important than that I am enjoying the process of making music again. Thank you Warren. I love your enthusiasm and your attitude. You are providing a great service especially at this time of uncertainty.
I started at 68 and 69 now, having great fun with a small studio and a new network of friends and musicians. There's gear available now that makes this possible on a reasonable budget and great workflow. Echo the comment about people skills, I need to have knowledge and experience that exceeds musicians who don't want to be techies but in the end we work as a team.
I'm a vocalist and keyboardist for my band, and we got to the point of recording our work and realized we just don't have the money to hire someone to mix and master. So I took up the challenge and it's been an AMAZING experience over the last few months. Channels like this were invaluable.
Not quite 60...but getting there. I'm doing exactly what you are talking about Warren. Corona is horrible but it has given me time to do what I really want to do. I never thought I would because of life and things. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you.
I'm 57 and have been a musician my whole life. I made a conscious decision to NOT pursue music as a full time profession, but always maintained a love and passion for it. However as I wind down my professional career I'm making a real effort to improve my songwriting and production abilities. I have been able to put together a modest but well equipped studio and I look forward to working with artists in the future. Thanks for the encouragement!
As a beginner in Studio, I find Produce Like a Pro very helpful. Not only that but it has inspired me to pursue a career in Music Production. I am currently just recording & mixing my own band for now until my skills have leveled up enough. Thanks so much for such an amazing channel. Cheers, Scott
I'm 43 and I can completely agree with the amount of life experience being a factor in helping me personally move along. I've been recording for 20 years and that experience really helps when I form new relationships and have some knowledge to help others move their create career further down the road. Thanks for the positivity Warren! It's always great to hear you answer questions like this.
I'm 64 years old and getting close to retirement, being a master plumber and plumbing contractor since 1977. Recording music has been a passion of mine since my early teens and I now have the time and financial flexibility to pursue this endeavor. Warren is spot-on when he says that as we age, our life experiences contribute considerably to our ability to interact with others, not to mention our business acumen. Having said that, however, I'm still quite nervous and apprehensive about venturing into a field of expertise that I literally know nothing about. Thank you, sir, for the encouragement.
I had a successful career in music in the 70's, 80's and early 90's. I am now going back to a career in music. Now is the best time in history to have a music career.
It’s my sincerest wish that I get a chance to shake your hand (or maybe in the time of infectious diseases bow to you) and say a heartfelt...”Thank You” Warren. You’re energy is amazing and your generosity bottomless.
I didn’t play my first show until I was 28! Am I rich? No! I do, however, feel like I was able to come out of the “closet” as an artist. I’ve been making visual and musical art since I was a child. Join us, and our combined love of art and each other can be geared toward something huge.
Started my studio when i was 52 and will be turning 60 next month...recorded quit a few bands and signers over the years and boy till this day i'm still having a blast hearing the final Mixes..for all of you thinking of going in at later stage in your life ...i say ...just do it.. you wont regret it ….it's all possible with people like warren ...that day after day gives us so many great advice.. thank you for this video Warren... it will definitely keep me going for a long while ...Cheers !!
I am 38 and today i learned to make a kick in ableton operator, its a big day for me, its tuned in C with a fundamentel frequency of 64hz, sounds snappy but soft, like a bouncing basketball its the best sounding kick i have ever heard. Now a baseline that fits and we're having a business.
Thank you so much for all you do.. I have learned so damn much from you over the past year or so. From a laptop and a small focusrite interface to my current bedroom studio you've been a beacon leading the way. Here's to what comes next! Stay marvellous!
PLEASE show or read this in full!!! I have a hard time releasing music because of all the noise. ie Marketing and how everyone screws the artists over to what feels like scams promising to pay you royalties for distribution etc... There just simply aren't enough hours in a day to get good at all the things in releasing a song (writing, composing, arranging, mixing, mastering, releasing, marketing and social media, artwork design, notification of works to your PRO who sometimes take 4-6 weeks to reply to an email, publishing, royalty collection in all of their various variations as well as checking/auditing that you are actually getting the correct amounts payable seeing as it doesn't actually seem to be a one to one ratio of royalty earning regardless of if you play live or the song is spun on radio/streamed) I just want to simplify all of this, but short of hiring a team with money I do not have, it feels frustrating to get anywhere. I teach music and while I love it, it was not the reason I became a musician. I feel like if I had a proper mentor, even at 35, it could help get me in the right direction to not just have a successful career but a consistent career. One of my bands opened for Metallica in 2013 and as much as I feel like I have an idea of what needs to happen to get to a point where I can make gigging my primary focus, I know my knowledge is very broken on the business side of being an artist. I know I am not the only one feeling this way. Thank you for the great content and I hope you can help
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Warren for doing this video !!! 1000 thumbs up!!!! I am that guy!!!! Played for a living for many year, hit burn out and then took years off to raise a family. Out of the blue I was contacted by an old friend that I had played with in the past that became successful in Hollywood. He asked me to play on a song on one of his album and it turned into playing on the entire album. Last November it won a Hollywood Music in Media award. Very surreal to say the least. Standing in line for the red carpet I noticed I was standing next to one of my all time musical heroes. We became friends, I though never in a million years. For years I had dreamed about getting to go to NAMM and because of all of this this year that dream came true. One morning I saw you with your cup of Starbucks, said hi and you asked if id like a photo. Again surreal. I won't say how old I am but if what has happened at this point in my life is a dream i never want it to end. The very best part is getting to meet and talk to some of the people I though I'd never get to. If you are any age, GO FOR IT!!! This video says a lot. Good things happen.
It’s just so inspiring to watch your videos Warren, thank you for being so open and down to earth and for taking the time to make these wonderful videos. Trevor
"Free" has the late 60's and early 70's vibe for sure. Not just the music, but the production. I think of "Three Dog Night," Paul Revere and the Raiders," and many others. Great sound. I see why you like them. Such a sweet smooth sound. The recording and the mixes are sweet. Do you notice how far back the lead vocals sit in the mix. So different than music today.
Thank you, Warren! Love the questions, especially the first one. You are awesome and I love your positivity! Being humble and positive is a golden skill in ANY business (in the long run) I think :)
This topic hits very close to home, I will turn 60 this year, and I had a successful local music career as a weekend gigging band musician, songwriter, and studio guitarist in the late 70's through the mid 90's but with increasing family and day job responsibilities, I had to make the hard choice to reign it in and focus on the "stable" day job... after this decision I traveled a lot for work, played occasionally with friends on weekends and have served since the mid 80's on a contemporary worship team, but the truth is I was artistically stifled, flying in a "holding pattern" for a few decades. Fast forward to now, the house is payed off, the kids are now grown up and have their own places, and my wife of all these years is a jewel who loves my music, so I've converted one of the bedrooms into a small music studio and since 2018 have dived into a solo ambient/new age guitar project, to date l've released 2 albums online and am in the works on a 3rd - this one is going to have some collaborators - a combination of new friends and old. Its been exciting to watch the RUclips channel grow, yeah, I'll be 60 this year - but I've done a lot of things in my life that naysayers thought were impossible, so for me my view is age is just a number, lets do this!
First off, thanks for all of your insightful information that you provide us with each episode. This particular one was of great interest to me as I will be 64 this year and probably be retiring from my day gig. I plan on devoting my time to my instrument and recording. Since you mentioned reviewing gear, I wanted to ask you to take a look at a great piece of gear that anyone with multiple guitar amplifier heads would probably find quite useful. And that would be a series of amp/cab switchers with built in load resistance. The company is KHE Audio Electronics in Switzerland. I just recently purchased their smallest, which is a 4X2 (4 amps, 2 cabs) for my home studio. It really is a great piece of gear, well made and they are very easy to deal with. Thanks Warren, keep up the great work. I certainly appreciate your effort.
Thanks Warren, I'm 51 and I was pretty sure it's too late for music but you made me think again. I had a band in the 80's but recently due to the corona situation I started to produce some recordings. That would be a great thing to start doing what I love. Thanks for your encouragement.
It's definitely never too late! The music industry has definitely changed, the world of young Pop/EDM is heavily crowded and there is so much opportunity out there!!
I properly got back into mixing 2 years ago at the age of 46 and recently rearranged and did additional production on a couple of tracks which was a huge amount of fun. All just for my own enjoyment but it goes to show that you’re never too old to get back into it or just start.. for me it’s all about love and passion for the music so age doesn’t matter. I’ll have my own studio one day.... one day.... 🎛🎤🤩🌈
About recording acustic guitar here is a new metod for huge sound, when the guitar is alone or with few instruments. Use a mic of your choice on one track and a preamp with shimmer reverb on the other. I use the Zoom acustic creator AC-3 with the Pad reverb. Use that with your Piezo pickup. Rool off low end on this to awoid fase issues. Use another reverb on the mic sound and the shimmer underneath. Normally I don´t like Piezo but somehow it tracks very well with the pad/shimmer reverb. Akustic guitar sound "larger than life".
Well, what a great subject! The title spoke to me immediatly after getting the "new video email" from youtube; I just had to save to watch it later! Thank you for the encouraging words... People skills, networking, collaborating, helping people out, getting help from people, it's what this is all about! Greetings from Brazil!!!
Finally, at the ripe old age of thirty, I managed to get my shit together enough to start a band and subsequently home-record an EP. It was an ordeal and a steep learning curve, but it's been super satisfying. I learned everything I could about mixing the album myself on my laptop in about two months. Then I went on a mission to learn everyhting I could, which is how I discovered this channel. It's been INVALUABLE. Thank you so much! Now we're planning on home-recording our first LP. Greetings from Mexico!
Thanks Warren for a great explanation on people doing something they love at no matter what age. I've been playing bass for 42 years and 57 years of age. Just recently I've invested in a Zoom R24 and dabbling in the recording side of things which is a lot of fun and thanks again mate,, Cheers 👍
No, it's never too late! We seem to be on the same wavelength, just shared an article about Jeff McQuilken, one of our old writers for our newsletter who, after writing about us for years, decided to take the plunge and do our music production program. Long story short, Jeff has moved from Denver to NYC and is now composing for film and tv full-time.
Warren, thank you, thank you, thank you for such encouragement! I, too am 60 years old, recently retired, and have the proverbial home studio (you nearly nailed my setup in your example, lol!). I left my previous career with intent to step into the music business in some form, but have been nearly paralyzed with self-doubt, if I’m being honest. I use a lot of excuses, primarily to myself for not moving forward, but they really don’t hold water in reality. I was called back for a time to my previous job, and my former supervisor told me it was primarily because of my people skills. So, after hearing your comments, now I’m kind of backed into a corner without much excuse (well, maybe COVID-19...).
Yes Warren. The Enterprise Allowance Scheme. 🙂 I went on that when I put my first studio together in '85. It was a great help. I'm in my sixties now, but still earning a living from music.
Thank you, thank you, thank you... Guess who is nearly 60...such comforting, encouraging words. I am really enjoying the journey of trying to build something now I've retired from "normal" office life. Your advice and support is inspiring!
Thank you again Warren and Eric. I'm so glad that I found your channel, I feel like I've been given another opportunity to make a career in music. And thank you for taking the time to answer questions and comments from your viewers and subscribers. I'm just beginning to study the science of sound and how to mix and record. By the time I found "Produce Like A Pro", I had some of the things I would need and since then I've picked up a 20 channel Behringer analog mixer and a Shure SM57 cardioid mic. I'm going to look into some of the large diaphragm mics you talked about today, but I think I'm ready to get stuck in and really do some great things. All the best, Charles D.
i've just turned 50. as a background i've been working in Building services since i was 19. I put myself through night school to learn Audio engineering when i was 23 (3 years of night school after a full days work), i then lost touch with music production for 31 years due to circumstance. i have recently got back into Music production as i'm not getting fulfillment from my 'Day Job'. as a solution and to get that spark back i'm in the process of Learning the Drums, Bass Guitar (2months in on both) and in the process of designing & building a Studio in my garden with a target in the next couple of years to producing my own music more, Collaborating with artists & Tracking. i have been a member of PLAP since December 2019 and get more and more enthused for this industry since. Warren many thanks for hooking me up with John Brandt. its never too late to do what you want to, only one life......Live it..(I also own a Defender, sorry for the pun)...All the Very best to All
from one 55 yr old would be engineer with over 40 yrs off and on of experiences (started as a roadie for the high school "bad boy band" lol) of all different types of projects in size and application...thank you for understanding the hidden value of life experience
Thanks for everything sir, you've done more for my life than ya know. Last FAQ, you asked "Should you mix your own tracks?," on the other side of the coin, when you GET tracks from an amateur who recorded him/herself, when you load up those tracks, is there anything you ever WISH they'd done? Not counting better lyrics or leaving headroom or clipping, or that it could've been a "better" song. More like things that could've made a good track great: e.g. "Ahh if only they'd padded that room a little more for the vocal," "Ooh if they'd had a friend record these drums instead of using a synth, it'd be amazing!" "This is actually a great song, if they could've invested in a little better mic, it would really shine" Thank you so much.
I believe that was me who asked that question last week. If so, thanks so much for not only answering it but putting it in FAQ Friday. I am actually 52 and have a few years left before retiring at age 60. So with the question answered, I think I have enough time to build up my DAW skills as I am a beginner in that area. I was looking ahead a bit on what I wanted to do by retirement and with my decades of doing live sound and being in bands I think it would be a good move. Of coarse I can work on this career between now and then and hopefully have a new career at 60. Cheers, Scott
Thank you for this video Warren. I'm just living through my 60th year and everything you spoke about here really connects with me. I've only done live sound at churches as a volunteer but I so love playing around with Reaper. I haven't produced anything yet but I'm slowly getting my act together. Also thanks for letting us know what mic you were using, I was going to ask you about that. Stay safe and well. All the best to you.
Hi Eduardo Velez I’m so glad to be able to help my friend! We are blessed to have such an amazing community here! If you haven’t yet please check out the Produce Like A Pro community, the people in there are extremely helpful! You’ll really enjoy it!
Thanks for that Warren. I'm 60 and still going for it after a music career of high highs and low lows. Love the music and am now finally working on my mixing so I can use the backlog of material I have gathering dust. Last week you said, yes, mix your own material. This week it's don't worry about age. Spooky. Thanks again mate.
there is a wonderful story from a lady who started to become a expert for Mesapotamia with 70 and she studied it for 10 years - and she got recognised for being THE expert in the topic ❤ It's only too late when you decide it in your head ✌then it doesn't matter if you are 20 or 60 or 100 so just do what you desire artistically, doesn't matter which age
Thank you Warren for addressing this subject. I turned 50 this year. If everything turns out the way I planned, I'll retire with 58 and doing full time music production then (can't wait :-)). I think it's all about doing what you love, get really into it and work hard on it and of course what Warren said, to use the life experience and skills that you have accumulated over many years.
As a music instructor, it's really cool to see the different things that different ages bring to the table. Thank you for sharing this though, because it can be tempting to not appreciate this in ourselves!
Chuck Rainey as I remember started to play bass when he was 21 - quite "late" for this instrument. And he's one of the best bassplayers in the world :) It's never to late!
I am 65. got back to it at 60 from a 30 year break. Rough Life with sick wife and child but always had music in the back of my mind. So when a little opening in the weather came, it made me think, what the hell? It's my turn now! So I went nuts, bought a bunch of guitars and have been playing daily for the past 5 years. Who cares that I am an old fool? It makes me happy!
Thank You Warren. How timely is the question today. I have just turned 50+ this year, my mind is still stuck at 35. But I just finished building, laying the flooring tonight, my recording studio. I built it as a hybrid system so anyone can be brought in and I can record any subject. From rock drums to acoustic instruments to spoken word. Even as a single room in a basement I tried to build it as a professional recording platform with enough gear, collected over time, to do the job. I can't wait for my first client, even if it is me. Recording my first EDM EP shortly, just trying to get a female vocalist for some tracks.Thanks to you and the information you have provided throughout your channel.
I've been thinking about this FAQ Friday since you posted it. I just turned 56 and it's been my plan for a quite a while to transition to working in the studio full-time. Hopefully over the next few years I can increase the work I bring in. I've owned my own digital design business for 18 years and before that I worked as a designer and Art Director for ad agencies for 14 years. I know how to communicate with clients and help people bring their best out. Music has been my passion since I can remember. As you mentioned doubt is always present. Will I be taken seriously because I'm not younger? I think your work has to do the talking regardless of your age. I doubted myself when I quit my good-paying agency job and went out on my own, but I knew I did great work. I feel really close to that level with my studio work. Certainly there will be people that are better than me, but one thing I've learned being a designer all these years is that if you're a solid, dependable designer, you can make a good living. Thanks Warren for talking about this topic.
Thank you Warren for another great video. The first part was particularly poignant and meaningful for me. I'm 48 and have been playing, producing and mixing for quite a few years. Only now have my first song ready to share! Will def take a look at the Lewitt Air mic when I start recording my acoustic guitar. All the best :)
As an older musician, I can say that having life experience is REALLY helping me transition into full-time recording and producing. I believe I might have failed miserably if I had tried it when I was a lot younger. So go for it!
Nice one Warren. Just the tonic I needed as I have been getting frustrated lately. I'm too far in to stop now so looking for ways to stay relevant, use my experience and skills. I think I'm more driven now than ever...60 is still a long way off...I wonder what I will do in the 12 years leading up to that LOL
I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm 35 and trying to start a singing/music career but I have no real recording experience I have a family and work so its difficult to find time and when I do have the time, I have great difficulty making use of it due to inexperience and also not having a quiet place to record. I would greatly appreciate any advice you may have. Thank you so much
The answer to that question, and coming from "You".....have strengthened my composure as an audio engineer. Thank You so very much for all that You give. Warren have yourself a grand weekend.....Mentor and Friend. Cherioo
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I've wondering for some time now, some of the musicians I work with or worked I feel are a bad influence in terms of smoking weed, drinking a lot in the studio and gigs etc. I just don't have a good feeling about them and don't have that trust in them. I don't know what to do, do I stop seeing them or slowly fade out or do I continue working with them?
All the multitracks that you share are amazing, but I've always wondered why all the stems are so loud. Can you explain why you should make them loud or why they are?
Did you ever used Soothe plugin ? Dynamic eq that cuts the bad frequencies. I'm thinking to buy it. Thanks !
when are you mixing my album lol . i hope the weather's nice.
ruclips.net/p/PLcic5R9Onp8fVCfUxrZH3-stctEC1pipD&feature=share
@@jjjuhg Warren did a demo of the Sooth 2 plugin. ruclips.net/video/hoY4smbOjcA/видео.html
I am 63...music can give me chills..."chicken skin" or "goose bumps" if you prefer...I played out before my children were born...I am ready to get back...love your energy and knowledge... cheers!
Love this!
The scientific term is "frisson" I believe.
Thanks ever so much Joe for sharing your insight! I agree 100% music brings me tears!
Good luck, mate! I was having the same doubts! All the best!
This is one of those rare channels that supports your musical world in every way. The people here are positive, and they want to help everyone they can. I’m 53, and I’m still rocking nearly every day in my home studio. It’s about what gets you up in the morning. Hope you give it your all, and hope you’ll engage with the community, as they will have your back with any questions you may have.
It is my sincere hope that it is never too late. I have loved music all my life. It has saved my life more than once. Growing up in an abusive family, I turned to music. Dealing with depression and anxiety, I turned to music. But I spent years not knowing what to do with it. I love to play. But I don't need to be a rock star. So what do I do?
I turned 30. Then I lost a woman I was going to marry. We were weeks away. I lost her to suicide, I lost my mind, and I ended up homeless for a little over two years. Long story short, it took years to pull myself out of being homeless in my mind, long after the actual lack of a roof over my head. It was my guitar that saved me. I kept playing music, I got a regular gig at a bar, and that helped me get a job. Now, I'm 44. I have a roof over my head. I'm looking to produce and mix/master my own music. I would also like to (eventually) create a service to help musicians in poverty situations have a chance. That's why I'm busting my hump trying to learn as much as I can in any way I can so that I can apply it to bringing up others that have no one else to give them a hand up.
I think it just may be to late to start... if you wait until you're dead.
Good luck Bobby. I'm sure you can do it. Don't give up.
Amazing Bobby and wonderful to have you as part of the community and in the academy...
You’re an inspiration honestly don’t know how I’d pull myself out of that hole. All the best and hope it goes well for you :)
@@teslatravels4197 I thank you so very much.
@@paulEmotionalaudio Thank you. I appreciate this more than you know.
"The ability to work with people"
Golden words.
Thanks ever so much my friend!
Great topic! When I was younger I put a huge amount of pressure on myself and got depressed. Once I gave up the dream of becoming a "rock star" and just started to write music for myself, I was able to have fun and record four albums. Still loving it.
At 62, this is music to my ears. Thank you, Warren!
I think that the fact that you take the time to respond to and read our comments is one reason why we love the community that is Produce Like A Pro! And of course the terrific advice as always. Thank you Warren 🤘🏻
Also us older folks don't have to negotiate the egos we had when we were much younger.
Absolutely agreed 100%! I was probably horrible to work with when I was younger! Haha
I gotta admit at 45 all my musical collegues have better attitudes. I'm not entirely convinced the kids wanna see a slightly overweight guy with greying hair who thinks the apex of cultural history was the early 1990s lol. Fuck em, they'll listen anyway, or I'll take away the playstation haha
@@Producelikeapro I was terrible. I had no concept of my own mortality and would drink and do worser things with impunity, our band was filled with out of control crazy people and while we had greaaaat fun and made a lot of fans, I'd hate to have to deal with us. We actually got interest from EMI but our guitarist, who was the self appointed manager, was such a stoner he never followed up, and the opportunity went away.*time travel message to 1990s shayne: get a real manager, idiot*
I meant rapid, not vapid on my other post. Doh!
My goodness are you speaking my truth.
Im 52....lucky enough to retire from a career and now have time for Music and Learning Mixing and Production from the PLAP Academy.....It Is Never too Late to do what YOU want to achieve. Thank you ever so much Warren! @producelikeapro
For the 60 year old looking to get into a music career I highly recommend reading the book Range by David Epstein. There are ton of interesting stories but he looked at specialists vs generalists and how we often think being a specialist is the way to go but there are huge benefits and tons of stories of folks that changed careers late in life and not only survived but succeeded because of their outside life experience but it's interesting how many of them were anxious about getting started too late in life. There are many more great stories about how we learn and it's a great read but as a 46 year old that's starting to branch out from just recording my own projects to others it was a nice confidence boost that pursuing this further isn't a crazy idea.
I'm 40. Been doing music since I was 10 in one fashion or another. I am extremely grateful I haven't been successful in music yet because I wasn't good enough. It took much longer than I expected to 'get it'. Now, I'm professionally minded and can bring more to the musical conversation than I could in my 20's and 30's. The key was to never stop because I didn't 'make it'.
I signed up for PLAP 10 days ago and I have been so welcomed by this community. I have really basic producing questions and everybody is there to help and support each other. It's really a wonderful thing to see!!
I agree...it is not a competition...never should go there...it's all about doing something you love...expressing ones self through music...never has an age limit...cheers!
Thank you again for covering the age topic. I'm am 51 years old and a long time bass player and just in the past couple years getting into production. Due to the area I live in I don't have access to many studios to intern or work at to learn skills beyond using RUclips. I am currently enrolled at LA Film School working on a BS in Music Production. I love your channel and enjoy watching and learning from you.
Hi Warren and all you guy's and girls out here,
I've learned a lot trough this channel, this last year and it's all for free, witch is amazing.
I'm very thankful for this, it has helped me to finally finish recording and mixing my album and because this channel is all about sharing , I wanted to share a vocal fx trick I came up with.
Create a fx channel (or bus) and put a harmonizer on it set it to a 2nd and 3th harmony and set the mix knob all the way to wet.
On the same fx channel (or bus) you put a reverb behind the harmonizer and you also set it all the way to wet, now if you send a signal from your vocal channel to that fx channel (with the fx send) the reverb will be harmonizing with the vocal.
You can also do this with delay and send other signals to it like solo guitar, etc, etc.
I don't know if anyone has ever done that before but iI think the effect is really cool and other worldly :-)
Thanks for the amazing content Warren, this is the best channel on youtube.
I started playing drums when I was 14 or 15, when I was 17 I had my first band, by the time I was 20 I was in 3 bands doing stuff from Cold Wave to Death Metal. At 27 real life finally caught up with me and I had to stop.
Now I'm 43 and I'm starting to learn music theory and want to learn how to compose film/games music or just orchestral music. There is never too late to start or come back to what you love doing.
I am 67 and I am more into music now than ever. I tried the Nashville route as a singer/songwriter years ago and gradually gave up. But now I am re-energized. buying more gear to record at home, a Focusrite audio interface, mics etc. I love it forever, no matter what.
I'm not so old, only my mid-20s, but I'm making my music dreams happen nights and weekends. Started teaching myself production and theory while I was in business school. Now it's been about 6 years and I'm a full-time accountant, but I also have a few dozen songs done start to finish by me and only me, and I'm the in-house mastering engineer for an indie electronic netlabel. Working on getting PR to help me release an EP (which I've tried solo before and found that I'm not so good at the marketing and publicity, which is fine).
I'm 67 and an EXCITED old time beginner, serious NOW,
THANKS Sir Warren! You helped me a lot...
I started with the SID chip (google it!) and later an ARP Odyssey. Here I am with a real home studio and LOTS of optimism, thanks in part to you, Sir Warren! Cutting tracks now (not beats), acute rock! I'll share one day at Ballinthejack.com and SoundCloud: Ballinthejack...
your willingness to discuss things in the comments with your viewers is definitely a strong point for your channel Warren. lots of love!
One of the things I really like about you Warren ( and I have never met you!) is your generosity of spirit which is abundant! Im over 65 and have played the drums for 50 years. I had my chances to make it in music but turned them down because I had family. Since retirement from my main job though I have set up a studio at home and have even recorded an album and want you to know that you and your channel have have been instrumental in that for me! I just want to thank you for you being you and would encourage anyone else at any age to go for it!
It's really touching to read some of these comments from older musicians. It helps me to realize I am not alone. Thanks so much for the sense of community Warren!
I work for a theatre company in Spain. Always with famous actors. For the company, is more important having the ability to communicate with the actors than your technical knowledge. At first I thought that this was really stupid, but now I understand why. You need a good environment in your job. You spend the hole day with them and with a good relationship this is impossible. You need the help of the artist to do your job. Maybe this is not fair, because they also need you, but this is our job.
Hi Warren, I'm a new subscriber and love your channel. At the age of 57 I finally achieved my dream of working in the world of music, teaching primary school kids how to play in bands. It's never too late to late to go for what you want.
Music is another dimension. Universal language. As long as you’re creative and passionate, there is always time!
Love you’re videos man!
What a guy.. I've been watching these videos for long, and as a -just started out- guy, I have to leave a "thank you" message. So, thank you, a lot.
I retired from a career in the IT industry in my late 50s, joined my first band in my early 60s. Now working on an MA music course and as a semi-pro musician, learning how to record, mix and master in my home studio. No, it's never too late.
What a great answer. Music is timeless, and ageless. We are never too old. I must say. I write, record and produce the best music I ever have at 57 years old. You are such an amazing teacher and mentor, Warren. "Stay Inspired"-Dewey Paul, Jr
Warren, this was probably one of my favorite FAQ Fridays yet. As a 40-something musician/engineer/producer that can't help but be a part of music through whatever opportunities come my way, I appreciate the passion, the integrity and the encouragement. You sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.
I'm 47 and just started taking drum lessons.Been playing guitar for 30 years and only just now learning the picking technique that Donovan taught The Beatles.Point being:It's never too late to learn!Never ever.Joined this wonderful community to learn mixing and producing. I just love learning new stuff every day.Thanks Warren and my fellow PLAP members! You rock!!
I am 55 and have played guitar since I was about 9. As with a lot of people I wanted the rock star status when I was younger and got frustrated with not achieving. I actually stopped playing for about 5 years as the pressure I put on myself resulted in the enjoyment being sucked out of the whole process. About 15 years ago I discover Cubase and kitted myself out with more than enough to start recording and writing again. However this time I did it because I wanted to, because I started to enjoy the process again. thanks to people like Warren, over the last 2 years or so I have learned so much more than just writing and recoding e.g. mixing, mastering, processes, equipment
and the list goes on. Will I make a living from it? I don't know. Would I like to make a living from it - Yes....but more important than that I am enjoying the process of making music again. Thank you Warren. I love your enthusiasm and your attitude. You are providing a great service especially at this time of uncertainty.
I started at 68 and 69 now, having great fun with a small studio and a new network of friends and musicians. There's gear available now that makes this possible on a reasonable budget and great workflow. Echo the comment about people skills, I need to have knowledge and experience that exceeds musicians who don't want to be techies but in the end we work as a team.
Thanks ever so much John! I really appreciate your insight!
I'm a vocalist and keyboardist for my band, and we got to the point of recording our work and realized we just don't have the money to hire someone to mix and master. So I took up the challenge and it's been an AMAZING experience over the last few months. Channels like this were invaluable.
Not quite 60...but getting there. I'm doing exactly what you are talking about Warren. Corona is horrible but it has given me time to do what I really want to do. I never thought I would because of life and things. I learn something new every time I watch one of your videos. Thank you.
I'm 57 and have been a musician my whole life. I made a conscious decision to NOT pursue music as a full time profession, but always maintained a love and passion for it. However as I wind down my professional career I'm making a real effort to improve my songwriting and production abilities. I have been able to put together a modest but well equipped studio and I look forward to working with artists in the future. Thanks for the encouragement!
As a beginner in Studio, I find Produce Like a Pro very helpful. Not only that but it has inspired me to pursue a career in Music Production. I am currently just recording & mixing my own band for now until my skills have leveled up enough. Thanks so much for such an amazing channel. Cheers, Scott
I'm 43 and I can completely agree with the amount of life experience being a factor in helping me personally move along. I've been recording for 20 years and that experience really helps when I form new relationships and have some knowledge to help others move their create career further down the road.
Thanks for the positivity Warren! It's always great to hear you answer questions like this.
I'm 65, enjoy mixing and mastering, really enjoy helping others succeed.
I'm 64 years old and getting close to retirement, being a master plumber and plumbing contractor since 1977. Recording music has been a passion of mine since my early teens and I now have the time and financial flexibility to pursue this endeavor. Warren is spot-on when he says that as we age, our life experiences contribute considerably to our ability to interact with others, not to mention our business acumen. Having said that, however, I'm still quite nervous and apprehensive about venturing into a field of expertise that I literally know nothing about. Thank you, sir, for the encouragement.
I had a successful career in music in the 70's, 80's and early 90's. I am now going back to a career in music. Now is the best time in history to have a music career.
It’s my sincerest wish that I get a chance to shake your hand (or maybe in the time of infectious diseases bow to you) and say a heartfelt...”Thank You” Warren. You’re energy is amazing and your generosity bottomless.
Thanks for this Warren! I moved to Nashville 4 years ago at 48.
I didn’t play my first show until I was 28! Am I rich? No! I do, however, feel like I was able to come out of the “closet” as an artist. I’ve been making visual and musical art since I was a child. Join us, and our combined love of art and each other can be geared toward something huge.
Started my studio when i was 52 and will be turning 60 next month...recorded quit a few bands and signers over the years and boy till this day i'm still having a blast hearing the final Mixes..for all of you thinking of going in at later stage in your life ...i say ...just do it.. you wont regret it ….it's all possible with people like warren ...that day after day gives us so many great advice.. thank you for this video Warren... it will definitely keep me going for a long while ...Cheers !!
I am 38 and today i learned to make a kick in ableton operator, its a big day for me, its tuned in C with a fundamentel frequency of 64hz, sounds snappy but soft, like a bouncing basketball its the best sounding kick i have ever heard. Now a baseline that fits and we're having a business.
Thank you so much for all you do.. I have learned so damn much from you over the past year or so. From a laptop and a small focusrite interface to my current bedroom studio you've been a beacon leading the way. Here's to what comes next!
Stay marvellous!
PLEASE show or read this in full!!! I have a hard time releasing music because of all the noise. ie Marketing and how everyone screws the artists over to what feels like scams promising to pay you royalties for distribution etc... There just simply aren't enough hours in a day to get good at all the things in releasing a song (writing, composing, arranging, mixing, mastering, releasing, marketing and social media, artwork design, notification of works to your PRO who sometimes take 4-6 weeks to reply to an email, publishing, royalty collection in all of their various variations as well as checking/auditing that you are actually getting the correct amounts payable seeing as it doesn't actually seem to be a one to one ratio of royalty earning regardless of if you play live or the song is spun on radio/streamed) I just want to simplify all of this, but short of hiring a team with money I do not have, it feels frustrating to get anywhere. I teach music and while I love it, it was not the reason I became a musician. I feel like if I had a proper mentor, even at 35, it could help get me in the right direction to not just have a successful career but a consistent career. One of my bands opened for Metallica in 2013 and as much as I feel like I have an idea of what needs to happen to get to a point where I can make gigging my primary focus, I know my knowledge is very broken on the business side of being an artist.
I know I am not the only one feeling this way. Thank you for the great content and I hope you can help
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, Warren for doing this video !!! 1000 thumbs up!!!! I am that guy!!!! Played for a living for many year, hit burn out and then took years off to raise a family. Out of the blue I was contacted by an old friend that I had played with in the past that became successful in Hollywood. He asked me to play on a song on one of his album and it turned into playing on the entire album. Last November it won a Hollywood Music in Media award. Very surreal to say the least. Standing in line for the red carpet I noticed I was standing next to one of my all time musical heroes. We became friends, I though never in a million years. For years I had dreamed about getting to go to NAMM and because of all of this this year that dream came true. One morning I saw you with your cup of Starbucks, said hi and you asked if id like a photo. Again surreal. I won't say how old I am but if what has happened at this point in my life is a dream i never want it to end. The very best part is getting to meet and talk to some of the people I though I'd never get to. If you are any age, GO FOR IT!!! This video says a lot. Good things happen.
What a wonderful FAQ Friday today. I've been working a lot lately on my own productions. This academy is always an inspiration to me to keep going!
My grandma at 92 is singing for family, it's great!
I’m 49. I had a few ‘close but no cigar’ moment in the past but now I’m recording and releasing music for nothing more than the enjoyment of doing it.
It’s just so inspiring to watch your videos Warren, thank you for being so open and down to earth and for taking the time to make these wonderful videos. Trevor
Dear Warren, you are a treasure for us,, people loving music. Big hug from Poland! Dziękuję i pozdrawiam Cię!
"Free" has the late 60's and early 70's vibe for sure. Not just the music, but the production. I think of "Three Dog Night," Paul Revere and the Raiders," and many others. Great sound. I see why you like them. Such a sweet smooth sound. The recording and the mixes are sweet. Do you notice how far back the lead vocals sit in the mix. So different than music today.
Thank you, Warren! Love the questions, especially the first one. You are awesome and I love your positivity! Being humble and positive is a golden skill in ANY business (in the long run) I think :)
This topic hits very close to home, I will turn 60 this year, and I had a successful local music career as a weekend gigging band musician, songwriter, and studio guitarist in the late 70's through the mid 90's but with increasing family and day job responsibilities, I had to make the hard choice to reign it in and focus on the "stable" day job... after this decision I traveled a lot for work, played occasionally with friends on weekends and have served since the mid 80's on a contemporary worship team, but the truth is I was artistically stifled, flying in a "holding pattern" for a few decades. Fast forward to now, the house is payed off, the kids are now grown up and have their own places, and my wife of all these years is a jewel who loves my music, so I've converted one of the bedrooms into a small music studio and since 2018 have dived into a solo ambient/new age guitar project, to date l've released 2 albums online and am in the works on a 3rd - this one is going to have some collaborators - a combination of new friends and old. Its been exciting to watch the RUclips channel grow, yeah, I'll be 60 this year - but I've done a lot of things in my life that naysayers thought were impossible, so for me my view is age is just a number, lets do this!
First off, thanks for all of your insightful information that you provide us with each episode. This particular one was of great interest to me as I will be 64 this year and probably be retiring from my day gig. I plan on devoting my time to my instrument and recording.
Since you mentioned reviewing gear, I wanted to ask you to take a look at a great piece of gear that anyone with multiple guitar amplifier heads would probably find quite useful. And that would be a series of amp/cab switchers with built in load resistance. The company is KHE Audio Electronics in Switzerland. I just recently purchased their smallest, which is a 4X2 (4 amps, 2 cabs) for my home studio. It really is a great piece of gear, well made and they are very easy to deal with.
Thanks Warren, keep up the great work. I certainly appreciate your effort.
Thanks Warren, I'm 51 and I was pretty sure it's too late for music but you made me think again. I had a band in the 80's but recently due to the corona situation I started to produce some recordings. That would be a great thing to start doing what I love. Thanks for your encouragement.
It's definitely never too late! The music industry has definitely changed, the world of young Pop/EDM is heavily crowded and there is so much opportunity out there!!
I properly got back into mixing 2 years ago at the age of 46 and recently rearranged and did additional production on a couple of tracks which was a huge amount of fun. All just for my own enjoyment but it goes to show that you’re never too old to get back into it or just start.. for me it’s all about love and passion for the music so age doesn’t matter. I’ll have my own studio one day.... one day.... 🎛🎤🤩🌈
About recording acustic guitar here is a new metod for huge sound, when the guitar is alone or with few instruments. Use a mic of your choice on one track and a preamp with shimmer reverb on the other.
I use the Zoom acustic creator AC-3 with the Pad reverb. Use that with your Piezo pickup. Rool off low end on this to awoid fase issues. Use another reverb on the mic sound and the shimmer underneath. Normally I don´t like Piezo but somehow it tracks very well with the pad/shimmer reverb. Akustic guitar sound "larger than life".
Well, what a great subject! The title spoke to me immediatly after getting the "new video email" from youtube; I just had to save to watch it later! Thank you for the encouraging words... People skills, networking, collaborating, helping people out, getting help from people, it's what this is all about! Greetings from Brazil!!!
Finally, at the ripe old age of thirty, I managed to get my shit together enough to start a band and subsequently home-record an EP. It was an ordeal and a steep learning curve, but it's been super satisfying. I learned everything I could about mixing the album myself on my laptop in about two months. Then I went on a mission to learn everyhting I could, which is how I discovered this channel. It's been INVALUABLE. Thank you so much! Now we're planning on home-recording our first LP. Greetings from Mexico!
It's never too late to pursue anything, definitely. Although I do believe that gaining an interest early on will do you more wonders. Awesome FAQ man!
Thanks Warren for a great explanation on people doing something they love at no matter what age. I've been playing bass for 42 years and 57 years of age. Just recently I've invested in a Zoom R24 and dabbling in the recording side of things which is a lot of fun and thanks again mate,, Cheers 👍
No, it's never too late! We seem to be on the same wavelength, just shared an article about Jeff McQuilken, one of our old writers for our newsletter who, after writing about us for years, decided to take the plunge and do our music production program. Long story short, Jeff has moved from Denver to NYC and is now composing for film and tv full-time.
Getting back into the music business at 55, after a 25 year hiatus, and loving it.
I'll keep saying it. You are such a great guy!
Martin P. Nairn you’re very kind my friend!
Warren, thank you, thank you, thank you for such encouragement! I, too am 60 years old, recently retired, and have the proverbial home studio (you nearly nailed my setup in your example, lol!). I left my previous career with intent to step into the music business in some form, but have been nearly paralyzed with self-doubt, if I’m being honest. I use a lot of excuses, primarily to myself for not moving forward, but they really don’t hold water in reality. I was called back for a time to my previous job, and my former supervisor told me it was primarily because of my people skills. So, after hearing your comments, now I’m kind of backed into a corner without much excuse (well, maybe COVID-19...).
Yes Warren. The Enterprise Allowance Scheme. 🙂 I went on that when I put my first studio together in '85. It was a great help. I'm in my sixties now, but still earning a living from music.
Thank you, thank you, thank you... Guess who is nearly 60...such comforting, encouraging words. I am really enjoying the journey of trying to build something now I've retired from "normal" office life. Your advice and support is inspiring!
Thank you again Warren and Eric. I'm so glad that I found your channel, I feel like I've been given another opportunity to make a career in music. And thank you for taking the time to answer questions and comments from your viewers and subscribers. I'm just beginning to study the science of sound and how to mix and record. By the time I found "Produce Like A Pro", I had some of the things I would need and since then I've picked up a 20 channel Behringer analog mixer and a Shure SM57 cardioid mic. I'm going to look into some of the large diaphragm mics you talked about today, but I think I'm ready to get stuck in and really do some great things.
All the best,
Charles D.
I will be 57 next July, you can't imagine how much you've cheered me up! Thank you Warren ;)
i've just turned 50. as a background i've been working in Building services since i was 19. I put myself through night school to learn Audio engineering when i was 23 (3 years of night school after a full days work), i then lost touch with music production for 31 years due to circumstance. i have recently got back into Music production as i'm not getting fulfillment from my 'Day Job'. as a solution and to get that spark back i'm in the process of Learning the Drums, Bass Guitar (2months in on both) and in the process of designing & building a Studio in my garden with a target in the next couple of years to producing my own music more, Collaborating with artists & Tracking. i have been a member of PLAP since December 2019 and get more and more enthused for this industry since. Warren many thanks for hooking me up with John Brandt. its never too late to do what you want to, only one life......Live it..(I also own a Defender, sorry for the pun)...All the Very best to All
I must say that your channel helped me for few years now :) Thank you Warren !
from one 55 yr old would be engineer with over 40 yrs off and on of experiences (started as a roadie for the high school "bad boy band" lol) of all different types of projects in size and application...thank you for understanding the hidden value of life experience
Thanks for everything sir, you've done more for my life than ya know. Last FAQ, you asked "Should you mix your own tracks?," on the other side of the coin, when you GET tracks from an amateur who recorded him/herself, when you load up those tracks, is there anything you ever WISH they'd done? Not counting better lyrics or leaving headroom or clipping, or that it could've been a "better" song. More like things that could've made a good track great: e.g. "Ahh if only they'd padded that room a little more for the vocal," "Ooh if they'd had a friend record these drums instead of using a synth, it'd be amazing!" "This is actually a great song, if they could've invested in a little better mic, it would really shine" Thank you so much.
I believe that was me who asked that question last week. If so, thanks so much for not only answering it but putting it in FAQ Friday. I am actually 52 and have a few years left before retiring at age 60. So with the question answered, I think I have enough time to build up my DAW skills as I am a beginner in that area. I was looking ahead a bit on what I wanted to do by retirement and with my decades of doing live sound and being in bands I think it would be a good move. Of coarse I can work on this career between now and then and hopefully have a new career at 60. Cheers, Scott
Thank you for this. Very inspirational and now I know what I want to do.
Thank you for this video Warren. I'm just living through my 60th year and everything you spoke about here really connects with me. I've only done live sound at churches as a volunteer but I so love playing around with Reaper. I haven't produced anything yet but I'm slowly getting my act together.
Also thanks for letting us know what mic you were using, I was going to ask you about that.
Stay safe and well. All the best to you.
Hi Eduardo Velez I’m so glad to be able to help my friend! We are blessed to have such an amazing community here! If you haven’t yet please check out the Produce Like A Pro community, the people in there are extremely helpful! You’ll really enjoy it!
Thanks for that Warren. I'm 60 and still going for it after a music career of high highs and low lows. Love the music and am now finally working on my mixing so I can use the backlog of material I have gathering dust. Last week you said, yes, mix your own material. This week it's don't worry about age. Spooky. Thanks again mate.
there is a wonderful story from a lady who started to become a expert for Mesapotamia with 70 and she studied it for 10 years - and she got recognised for being THE expert in the topic ❤
It's only too late when you decide it in your head ✌then it doesn't matter if you are 20 or 60 or 100 so just do what you desire artistically, doesn't matter which age
It’s never too late to Rock ;)
"You're never too old to rock and roll if you're too young to die." -Ian Anderson
Hi Alexey Soloviev Music yes! Indeed my friend!!
Daedalus Wyss love Jethro Tull
beautiful shot for the video. Very sharp and well lighted!
What a great perspective you share. Agreed, life experiences lend themselves to success in any career.
Thank you Warren for addressing this subject. I turned 50 this year. If everything turns out the way I planned, I'll retire with 58 and doing full time music production then (can't wait :-)). I think it's all about doing what you love, get really into it and work hard on it and of course what Warren said, to use the life experience and skills that you have accumulated over many years.
Hey guys, I just wanted to put my thoughts on this wonderful topic. I appreciate this channel and what it represents. Thank you.
I asked that question to you. So thank you for that answer. The 60 year old music lover. Cheers!
Thanks ever so much Rich!!
As a music instructor, it's really cool to see the different things that different ages bring to the table. Thank you for sharing this though, because it can be tempting to not appreciate this in ourselves!
Warren set a gold standard for being supportive, creative, and a terrific mentor
I needed to hear what you said. Thank you for making this video and actually reading comments.
I got an Audient iD22 based on your recommendation and never looked back! Thanks!
ZerroHouseProd that’s amazing to hear my friend!
Chuck Rainey as I remember started to play bass when he was 21 - quite "late" for this instrument.
And he's one of the best bassplayers in the world :)
It's never to late!
I am 65. got back to it at 60 from a 30 year break. Rough Life with sick wife and child but always had music in the back of my mind. So when a little opening in the weather came, it made me think, what the hell? It's my turn now! So I went nuts, bought a bunch of guitars and have been playing daily for the past 5 years. Who cares that I am an old fool? It makes me happy!
Thank You Warren. How timely is the question today. I have just turned 50+ this year, my mind is still stuck at 35. But I just finished building, laying the flooring tonight, my recording studio. I built it as a hybrid system so anyone can be brought in and I can record any subject. From rock drums to acoustic instruments to spoken word. Even as a single room in a basement I tried to build it as a professional recording platform with enough gear, collected over time, to do the job. I can't wait for my first client, even if it is me. Recording my first EDM EP shortly, just trying to get a female vocalist for some tracks.Thanks to you and the information you have provided throughout your channel.
Thanks for always being a blessing Brother..
I've been thinking about this FAQ Friday since you posted it. I just turned 56 and it's been my plan for a quite a while to transition to working in the studio full-time. Hopefully over the next few years I can increase the work I bring in. I've owned my own digital design business for 18 years and before that I worked as a designer and Art Director for ad agencies for 14 years. I know how to communicate with clients and help people bring their best out. Music has been my passion since I can remember. As you mentioned doubt is always present. Will I be taken seriously because I'm not younger? I think your work has to do the talking regardless of your age. I doubted myself when I quit my good-paying agency job and went out on my own, but I knew I did great work. I feel really close to that level with my studio work. Certainly there will be people that are better than me, but one thing I've learned being a designer all these years is that if you're a solid, dependable designer, you can make a good living. Thanks Warren for talking about this topic.
Thank you Warren for another great video. The first part was particularly poignant and meaningful for me. I'm 48 and have been playing, producing and mixing for quite a few years. Only now have my first song ready to share! Will def take a look at the Lewitt Air mic when I start recording my acoustic guitar. All the best :)
As an older musician, I can say that having life experience is REALLY helping me transition into full-time recording and producing. I believe I might have failed miserably if I had tried it when I was a lot younger. So go for it!
Nice one Warren. Just the tonic I needed as I have been getting frustrated lately. I'm too far in to stop now so looking for ways to stay relevant, use my experience and skills. I think I'm more driven now than ever...60 is still a long way off...I wonder what I will do in the 12 years leading up to that LOL
I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm 35 and trying to start a singing/music career but I have no real recording experience
I have a family and work so its difficult to find time and when I do have the time, I have great difficulty making use of it due to inexperience and also not having a quiet place to record. I would greatly appreciate any advice you may have. Thank you so much
The answer to that question, and coming from "You".....have strengthened my composure as an audio engineer. Thank You so very much for all that You give. Warren have yourself a grand weekend.....Mentor and Friend. Cherioo