Last week I showed you how to get a DAW setup, we set up a new project in reaper and we figured out how to get everything ready to go. But what do you do now? How do you go about making ideas, writing riffs, and figuring out drums parts in Reaper? That is what I am going to show you in this video. If you have not watched episode 12, I would advise checking it out first before diving into this episode. Unless you already know how to run your DAW, in which case go hard and enjoy Episode 12: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4d2LMal2rE Get your cheap gear list and links from the previous video @ https://www.octavestudiosmh.com/tips-tricks-2 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccq92WKjADQ

Once this situation is over, Live bands will be hitting the road again. Maybe your band is one of those bands that is thinking of hitting the road for a string of shows in the future. If that is the case, there are a lot of things that you need to keep in mind, and preparing for a tour covers a lot of ground. If you are able to properly prepare, your tour will go off smoothly, even if you encounter a hiccups along the way. Feel free to check out my older Tips and Tricks Videos Tips and Tricks 13 - Tracking Guitars and Writing Drum Parts In Reaper\ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccq92WKjADQ Tips and Tricks 12 - Introduction into Using DAW's (Reaper) (FIXED AUDIO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4d2LMal2rE Tips And Tricks #6 - Preparing For Your Release (Branding) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MU0qf3W5JxA Tips and Tricks 28 - Preventing Burnout https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxfntZIvWUc If you need someone to mix and or master your music, fill out my form on my website. I am offering half off to all artists to help in these trying times. https://www.octavestudiosmh.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtHqYSz9whw

In this episode I go over the importance of getting your music out on as many platforms as possible. I talk Bandcamp, Streaming platforms, and 3rd-party services like CD Baby and DistroKid, that help you get your music out to the masses. Please do a bit more research to be sure you choose the platform that is right for you. ​If you do choose to use Distrokid, hit the link below to save 7% on your first year https://distrokid.com/vip/seven/596489 Get your cheap gear list and links from the previous video @ https://www.octavestudiosmh.com/tips-tricks-2 Throughout my years as a musician and recording engineer, I have made many mistakes, and I have watched many new bands make the same mistakes. I want to help newer bands that are starting out make the best use of their time, and reduce stress while working together. The music industry has changed drastically, and the rules and methods of the 80s and 90s no longer work. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZV1QugOFX8

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