Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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In this music production tutorial I'll show you how to make your first track from start to finish.

Everything from free software to the basics of music theory to composition and song structure will be covered. This will get you started in a way that is both fun and beginner friendly! Hope you enjoy.

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Reaper: https://www.reaper.fm/download.php
Native Instruments: native-instruments.com/de/products/free

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0:00 Intro
0:23 Music Software
1:00 Download Reaper
1:22 Change Output Device
1:33 Reaper Basics

4:36 VST Instruments
5:30 Fix VSTs (if they don't show up)

7:11 Music Theory Basics
10:06 Chords
14:37 Changing Track Speed

15:00 Building a Loop
16:25 Beat
17:27 Bass
19:23 Melody

23:42 Song Structure
26:40 B-Section

29:30 Transitions
32:07 Adding Effects
33:04 Exporting
33:34 Finished Song

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In case you need feedback for your song:
Join our creative Discord group: discord.gg/FAXHz36

Good luck and keep making music!