How to Write Electronic Music

How to Write Electronic Music

Everything you need to know about becoming a self taught electronic producer and performer

About the Book

After the success of his first free eBook, 10 Ways to Keep the Creative Juices Flowing, Ableton Certified Trainer and self taught electronic musician Tom Cosm brings together the vast collection of information he has learnt over his career, creating a comprehensive yet straight to the point guide for those who have made the decision to jump head first into the world of composing and performing music with computers.

Starting from absolute scractch, Tom gives a run down of everything you need to know if you want to get up and running in the shortest amount of time. Hardware, software, samplers, synthesizers - all the normal stuff is covered, however what separates this holy grail from the rest is the up to date tips, tricks and guides on how to master the less obvious skills often needed to turn it from a hobby into your dream job.

  • What do you want to achieve?
    • Types of producer
      • Producer Only
      • Producer/DJ
      • Producer/Live Act
      • Producer for Media
      • Producer for Art
      • Post Production
      • Production for Free Drugs and Chicks
  • Hardware
    • What computer should I use?
      • PC
      • MAC
      • Others (iPad etc)
    • Soundcards
    • External Controllers
    • External Synthesizers
    • External Effects
    • External Samplers
  • Elements of a track
    • Timing
    • Structure
    • Layers
    • Synthesis
      • Subtractive Synthesis
      • Additive Synthesis
      • FM Syntheses
      • Other types of Synthesis
    • Sampling
    • Progression
    • Effects
    • Mixing/Mastering
  • Software
    • DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations)
    • Audio Editors
    • Other Audio Tools
    • Statistics on what everyone else is using
  • Learning
    • Online Resources
    • Online Communities
    • Professional Courses
    • Offline Resources
  • Promoting Yourself
    • Free online services
    • Your own website
    • Email lists
    • Radio play
    • Other proven methods of promotion
    • Coming up with your own niche
  • Performing
    • Approaching Promoters
    • Costs and Fees
    • Contracts
    • Following up after gigs
  • Releasing Music
    • The Free Approach
    • Signing to a Label
    • Online Distributors
    • Other Niche Methods
  • Turning into a Business
    • Pros and Cons of being legit
    • Securing your business name
    • Tax and Expenses
  • Health and Safety
  • + Heaps more!

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About the Author

Tom Cosm
Tom Cosm

Tom Cosm is an electronic music producer, performer and teacher from New Zealand.

Giving all his music away for free yet maintaing a full time living as a musician, Tom has built his image up using various other fun and interesting mediums of promotion, with the main being his passion for teaching and interacting with others as he travels.

Keeping the whole project “open source” and using social media to heavily interact and include his fans in future decisions, the COSM project is constantly evolving for the better, playing off all the new and interesting opportunities that arise from an industry which is rapidly changing.

As well as performing, Tom has a great passion for teaching as he moves around the globe. He is New Zealand’s only Ableton Certified Trainer and works with Ableton to promote, spread and give the gift of music production.

Nicknamed the Ableton Guru, he manages a 14 thousand member strong interactive social media website with over 30 hours of self produced tutorial videos, lessons and downloadable resources, as well as hosting a thriving community forum where people can interact and collaborate.

With 7 years of touring under his belt, Tom has performed and taught in over 30 countries. Some highlights include Boom Festival (Portugal - 2006 - 2012), Burning Man (USA), Brain Busters (Japan), Ultra Groove (Brazil), Rainbow Serpent Festival (Australia - 2007 - 2012) and Trimurti Festival (Russia).

To find out more visit Tom Cosm's website here

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