{"id":11164,"date":"2018-09-24T15:42:48","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T19:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/takenote\/?p=11164"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:12:38","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:12:38","slug":"how-do-i-become-an-electronic-music-producer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/takenote\/how-do-i-become-an-electronic-music-producer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Electronic Dance Music (EDM)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-beats-to-mixdown-mastering-the-core-skills-of-electronic-dance-music-production\">From Beats to Mixdown: Mastering the Core Skills of Electronic Dance Music Production<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Electronic dance music (EDM) is currently one of the hottest genres in popular music. From underground dance music to the global success of chart-topping electronic music producers like Calvin Harris, Skrillex, and Tiesto, the scene is growing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because of this explosion in popularity, there is an endless list of sub-genres in the field. Not to mention, a variety of tools and technology you can use to create the beats, sounds, and arrangements electronically. However, to become an electronic music producer, you have to be dedicated to your craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019ve already created a few tracks or are simply considering getting into the genre, here\u2019s what you need to know about becoming a successful electronic dance music producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-start-producing-edm\"><strong>How to Start Producing EDM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Research different EDM artists.<\/strong> It\u2019s always a good idea to explore what\u2019s out there before forging ahead. Find what speaks to you.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Consider what genre of electronic music you want to produce.<\/strong> You could pursue house, trap, ambient, dubstep, or create your own thing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Choose and learn a DAW.<\/strong> A Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) is the software application you\u2019ll use to produce, edit, and record your music. Berklee Online offers a robust <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/music-production?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music production curriculum<\/a>, with DAW-specific courses available.\u00a0Some of the most popular include <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/producing-music-with-logic?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Logic Pro<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/producing-music-with-cubase?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cubase<\/a>, <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/pro-tools-101?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pro Tools,<\/a> and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/brands\/ableton-live?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ableton Live<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start experimenting!<\/strong> Take the tools you\u2019ve acquired and make things happen. You\u2019ll likely feel frustrated along the way, but embrace it and keep trying new sounds and arrangements until you get comfortable with the software and process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This first stage is all about start soaking up knowledge, mastering skills, and seeing the progress. Once you\u2019ve found your favorite DAW and are getting the hang of how things work, the EDM world is your oyster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-music-concepts-you-need-to-know-to-make-nbsp-edm\"><strong>Music Concepts You Need to Know to Make&nbsp;EDM<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With electronic music, there are three key fundamental areas you should focus on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Music Theory.\u00a0<\/strong>You may think that <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/music-theory-harmony-and-ear-training?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">music theory<\/a> doesn\u2019t apply in electronic music production. But the genre is still a compilation of sounds and rhythms and relies on the same basic musical concepts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrangement.<\/strong> Once you\u2019ve covered the basics there, you can move onto structure and arrangement. That way, you can take a short musical run and expand it into a full-length song. There are courses specifically designed for structure and arrangement in electronic music composition, including the Berklee Online courses <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/composing-and-producing-electronic-music-1?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Composing and Producing Electronic Music 1<\/a> and <a aria-label=\"2 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/composing-and-producing-electronic-music-2?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2<\/a>\u00a0and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/keyboard-for-the-electronic-musician?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Keyboard for the Electronic Musician<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mixing.<\/strong> The final key area you need to understand is mixing. There are courses to help you master this concept as well, including the Berklee Online courses <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/mixing-and-mastering-for-the-electronic-musician?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mixing and Mastering for the Electronic Musician<\/a> and <a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/courses\/sound-design-for-the-electronic-musician?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sound Design for the Electronic Musician<\/a>. By learning the basics of digital audio and mixing best practices, you&#8217;ll figure out how to put your ideas together and come out on the other side with something you\u2019re excited to present.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Becoming an electronic dance music producer takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Following this career path means you\u2019ll be constantly learning about new techniques, so don\u2019t be too hard on yourself as you evolve as both a producer and musician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-improve-connect-repeat\"><strong>Improve, Connect, Repeat<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ve learned the software, you\u2019ve learned how to mix properly, and you have a few tracks ready to be released into the world. What are you waiting for?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re releasing your music on SoundCloud or YouTube, it\u2019s important to get feedback. It\u2019s a daunting and vulnerable part of the process, but it\u2019s essential if you want to grow. Send your tracks to friends as well as other electronic music producers in the industry to identify your weak points. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While you\u2019re doing that, make connections with others in the industry and build relationships. You never know what opportunities will arise down the road. When you network with other electronic music producers, you meet potential collaborators and learn from other artists above your skill level. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, you have to stay passionate about the genre and excited to absorb new information every step of the way. With a solid foundation, you\u2019ll become a master electronic music producer and continue to innovate as you create a career in EDM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Become a better electronic music producer with Berklee! Explore our offerings:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/music-degrees\/undergraduate\/electronic-music-production-and-sound-design?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Professional Studies in Electronic Music Production and Sound Design<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/music-degrees\/undergraduate\/music-production?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bachelor of Professional Studies in Music Production<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/music-degrees\/graduate\/music-production?campaign_id=7010Z000001ZkQgQAK&amp;pid=&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-link-from-article\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master of Music in Music Production<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/online.berklee.edu\/certificates\/electronic-music-production-and-sound-design-advanced-professional?pid=8023&amp;utm_source=takenote&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_campaign=bol-gen-takenote-article-promotion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Electronic Music Production and Sound Design Advanced Professional Certificate<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" 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