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Alex Rome

Hey! Welcome to my channel.

On this channel, I teach everything related to music production, beat making, and songwriting. My goal with this channel is to make you a better, more inspired music producer, or to simply inspire you to start producing music from the comfort of your home!

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Alex Rome

Doing a live track feedback stream shortly accompanied by one of my talented students! submit your music to submitmymagic@gmail.com

Rules:
only one submission per person
google drive links, soundcloud links, spotify links accepted
no wetransfer links, no other links where I can't play the song without downloading it

see ya soon

7 months ago | [YT] | 61

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Alex Rome

What are your favorite types of tutorials?

9 months ago | [YT] | 158

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Alex Rome

Hey everyone! I'm looking for content ideas for future videos on this channel. Which artists would you like me to break down and do tutorials on? Let me know your suggestions!

10 months ago | [YT] | 95

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Alex Rome

3 Reverb Tips for You!

Tip 1: Use reverb sparingly

Reverb is delicate. Too much reverb throughout your mix has an adverse effect and can cancel itself out if it is competing with too many other reverbs from other instruments.

For the best results, use less reverb on most of the instruments in your mix and choose a couple instruments which you’d like the reverb to be the heaviest on, and use heavier reverb settings on those instruments. This contrast will create a satisfying and balanced reverb sound.

Tip 2: Create depth with reverb

Creating depth with reverb requires carefully balancing the reverb throughout your mix. Avoid carelessly throwing too many reverb plugins and settings throughout your mix as this will cause the reverb to compete with itself and have an adverse effect.

Try this: set up a short decaying reverb bus, a medium decaying reverb bus, and a long decay reverb bus and stick to only using these settings in your whole mix. This simplified approach should help create depth.

Also, try this: for a fun practice, add a short decaying reverb with a small amount of mix to EVERY instrument in your mix except the kick, bass, and atmos. To create a spatial depth of field, add a long decaying reverb with a high amount of mix to just the atmos. This contrast in reverbs will create a beautiful and spatial depth of field.

Tip 3: EQ your reverb

Add a low-cut filter up to 400hz - 500hz to your reverb bus or directly on the reverb plugin.

Reverb doesn’t have much value below these frequencies and will only create muddiness in the bass.

I hope you enjoyed this quick tip!

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10 months ago | [YT] | 417

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Alex Rome

A common concern I often get from my students is that they feel that they aren't able to dedicate the necessary time to music production due to work, kids, school, and overall busy schedules. They feel that if they just had more time that they could really excel in music production and make music at a level they desire to make it at.

The truth is, your busy schedule can actually be more beneficial than you might think. By applying the spacing effect, you can make significant progress with as little as a half hour to an hour of practice each day. This method leverages your limited time by breaking down learning into manageable, consistent chunks.

Instead of waiting for those rare extended periods to dive deep into production, you can touch on different aspects of your craft daily. Opening your DAW daily, even for a short time, helps reinforce what you've previously learned and keeps your skills sharp. This daily practice builds a habit, making music production a seamless part of your routine.

Moreover, consistent short sessions can prevent burnout and keep your passion for music alive. Each day, you’re not only reinforcing your skills but also sparking new ideas and creativity that can be more elusive during long, infrequent practice marathons. This approach can ultimately lead to greater mastery and a more sustainable way to incorporate music into your busy life.

11 months ago | [YT] | 385

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Alex Rome

I've been loving the feedback on my artist breakdown series! Which artists would you like to see next? (Please comment (as many artists as you'd like) and upvote other commenters who suggest an artist you like)