Beat School

How much time should you be spending on your music? In this video we talk about mixing and mastering hip hop tracks. My 3 big recommendations when it comes to DIY mixing and how to step it up. 

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion

or email me: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

My free beat making masterclass

“The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)”

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this masterclass might help you realize a couple of the pitfalls I see a lot of folks make when they’re first starting.

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Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find the pod and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Appreciate you 🙏

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

Are you struggling with beat block? Feeling unmotivated? In this video we break down a way to stay inspired and keep making beats even when you don't feel like it.

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion

or email me: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

My free beat making masterclass

“The Top 3 Mistakes Beginners Make (And How You Can Avoid Them)”

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this masterclass might help you realize a couple of the pitfalls I see a lot of folks make when they’re first starting.

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find the pod and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Appreciate you 🙏

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

THIS ONE. Gems dog. Want to know how to crack into the Youtube game? This is an episode you don’t want to miss. I share my exact process on how I was able to start making sales from Youtube and other places online. Case and point: it’s not about spamming people, it’s about continually showing up and providing value. DMing people a spammy soundcloud link ain’t gonna cut it. You have to actually treat people like...people. What a concept. If you want to start making sales you have to put the work in. But it might not be as hard as you think. As long as your beats are decent you’ll be able to make sales. And don’t underestimate the power of free. Give this one a listen and let me know if you need help getting bites on your beats, that’s what I’m here for. 

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

Head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

OOOHHH YOU AIN’T READY FOR IT. I probably get too personal on this one, but it’s my podcast. So fuck it. This is the most difficult question to answer, because I’m an extreme guy. It’s actually this exact question that inspired me almost exactly a year ago to sell all my shit, quit my job, and buy a one way ticket to Thailand. Full time jobs blow. Unless you’re one of those people that like your job. Then you’re lucky. And I’m jealous. But I never liked working full time, and I realized after having a series of big boy jobs that all I really wanted out of this life was to travel and make music. So that’s what I do now. It was easily the best decision I’ve ever made. I could continue to rant about happiness and life purpose, but for the sake of your sanity let’s just say balancing a full time gig and music is not easy...but it’s possible.

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In this episode I dive into my top resources and recommendations on how to maximize your time outside of work to be productive. It’s for this exact reason I created my new course, the Blueprint to Beatmaking. It’s meant for beginners and busy individuals. In it I give aspiring producers a step-by-step framework to make beats that it took me years to learn. Save time. Improve quickly. And make better beats. I take the trial-and-error out of it so you get right to the good stuff. Interested in learning more about the course? You can find out more here or by clicking the link below. 

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

Head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

Get creative! Watch some videos of Timbaland in the studio and you’ll see how many interesting sounds he makes himself. Have a microphone? Go record random stuff in your kitchen. No microphone? No problem. Use your iPhone. Using sounds you record yourself can be a really fun and creative way to incorporate more of yourself into your music. I also recommend layering sounds. If you don’t want your tracks to sound like everyone else then don’t use the same samples as everyone else. OR...start with samples you like but layer other interesting sounds on top of them. Think outside the box. In this episode I give you some resources and inspiration to set yourself apart. 

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

Head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

Have you been trying to make a track louder but can’t seem to bump up the volume no matter what you do? I got you. Truth be told a lot of volume issues stem from a bad mix. Mastering a track isn’t rocket science, the real key to getting a loud track actually happens way before you start to bring up the master volume. In this episode I give you my tips and tricks on how to mix a track properly so that by the time it comes to mastering all you have to do is use a limiter to raise the volume and add some final touches.

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It’s not always about making the track louder, it’s about carving out space so each instrument has a place to live and interacts with the other elements of the track. There’s no secret to making an amazing mix from the jump, it’s a skill you have to learn from doing it over and over again. So listen to this ep and then get to mixing! Nothing to it but to do it. 

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

Head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

YES. Yes. and...Maybe. This is a tricky question because it honestly depends on where you’re at in your career. I’ll say this time and time again, it doesn’t matter how fancy your plugins are if you’re trash at making beats. It’s like anything else. Master the basics first and the rest will follow. Plugins are the icing on the cake. Want to be an amazing boxer? It doesn’t matter if you have the nicest gloves if your footwork is whack. Now, once you’ve got your fundamentals down and you want to level up plugins can be a great way to do it. I’ll be doing an episode soon on my favorite free plugins, but for now if you want to know some great paid and free resources you can download my guide where I go in-depth on both at www.kiaorion.com/software. 

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

Head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

Woo! Now THIS is one of ‘dem ones! Want to stay creative? Put yourself in positions to constantly feel creative shit. Music and art are emotions. Period. It’s important to treat your creativity like a job. But it’s equally necessary to have life experiences to draw from to encourage that. I spent most of my 20’s trying to reach arbitrary milestones with my music. Instead what happened was I let some of my best years pass me by. In this episode I take a deep dive into what I’ve found the best practices to continually be creative and bust through plateaus. Staying inspired when you’re doing the same work every day over and over can be difficult. I share my top recommendations on how to balance your creative work with your real life and how they don’t have to be mutually exclusive. 

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Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

Head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

This is an important episode. I give you my top resources online to find inspiration and interesting sounds. By incorporating different and unique sounds you can really breathe a lot of life and character into your tracks. So, where to find these sounds? Listen to the episode to find out! Or you can download the guide here lol. When you approach your next track try to include a sound that you’ve never used before, bring some ambient noise in to tell a story with your beats. 

Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

So - head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. If you’re new to beatmaking I personally use and recommend Ableton Live. You can get a 30-day trial and access my free crash course on Ableton here to  get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

As I’m sure you probably guessed...it depends. There is a strategy to how you send beats out, and it depends on where you’re at in your career/what you’re shooting for. Peep the episode to hear what my current tactics are with sending beats to artists, and the recommendations I give for a few different scenarios. 

Have a question you want answered? Slide in the DM @kiaorion 

or email me here: [email protected]

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This episode is brought to you by:

This episode is sponsored by my masterclass “Blueprint To Beatmaking”, my proven 3-step system for mastering the fundamentals and mindset of music production.

If you are struggling to get started with production OR if you are not progressing as quickly as you’d like to, this course will help you get there. I’ve recently updated the course and will be launching the new version soon!

So - head over the course page to claim your spot. 

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Subscribe & Review in iTunes

Are you subscribed to this joint? If you’re not, why you sleepin on the boy? I’m adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the mix and if you’re not subscribed there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on those. Click here to subscribe in iTunes!

Now if you’re feeling extra loving, I would be really grateful if you left me a review over on iTunes, too. Those reviews help other people find my podcast and they’re also fun for me to go in an read. Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” and let me know what your favorite part of the podcast is. Thank you!

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I share my tips and tactics in hopes that you don’t have to waste as much time as I did figuring this out. I hope you take what worked well for me and incorporate these strategies in your decision. Believe me, you won’t be sorry if you take the time now and experiment. But you will if you waste time trying to switch in the future. 

I personally use and recommend Ableton Live (you can get a free trial here) and if you do decide to go with Ableton here are a couple resources I’ve put together to get you going as fast as possible. 

This is my free Ableton course on how to get started making beats in 45 minutes or less. 

And here are my top 5 resources for how to upgrade your production almost immediately.