9 Tips For Productive Production In Self-Isolation

Many of us have been confined to our homes of late, so here are some irreverent tips to make these hours as musically productive as possible…

As a music producer you’re naturally unfazed by the prospect of spending long periods secluded from humanity, so mental preparation is unnecessary…

01 Create some truly uninspired music

When asked what inspires them, many pro producers will answer along the lines of “inspiration is a myth, bucko!” Well, now here’s your opportunity to prove them 100% correct by making some music that’s free from even the most basic sources of inspiration.

Thankfully removed from physical contact with other human beings and nature, you’re free to explore the utter void that is your inner world, and make the most generic music yet heard by a human being.

Be careful, though: art, literature and human contact are all available via the internet, so be sure to turn off your router before any unwanted thoughts or emotions contaminate your mind.

02 Collaborate with weirdos online

Why not use the internet to find someone online to collaborate with? Online collaboration is superior to its IRL counterpart in that you don’t have to look at or listen to the other party’s face and voice, and are in fact free to ignore their creative input altogether.

The only downside is that, just like in real life, you have to watch out for less than scrupulous individuals who are only after your cash money. The golden rule here is to not to pay for collaborations, instead searching out potential partners who sincerely share your goal of bringing funky ambient acid to the masses. That way you can both be broke together!

03 Finally learn something about music theory