In my sophomore year of high school, I was able to choose two electives. I was so excited––of course, I was going to stick to journalism, but I was finally going to branch out and do something different and fun besides my core classes.
When I was shown the list of electives, my eyes sped through the options until I saw Music Tech. That past summer, I had started to get into music production.
However, there was only one way in which I could get better, by taking a class that would help me in the long run.
Why did I get into music production? Short answer: all of my friends were doing it, and it looked like a lot of fun.
It was as simple as downloading a free trial of a DAW (digital audio workstation) suggested from a friend that used to do music in a band. From there, all I could do is learn, and eventually, produce.
I had always been doing some form of music while I was in school. I wanted to learn how to play the saxophone in middle school, but my mom thought it would take away from my academics. Instead, I did choir. I came to appreciate everything about music and truly refined myself in finding the music I really liked.
I wanted to be more creative with what I was doing instead of just simply writing. Listening to video game remixes only furthered my drive want to do the same. All of the friends that I've met while creating my own video game remixes have not only helped me with the craft but welcomed me for doing so.
It only started as a hobby, but it's been one heck of a ride.
