If you're just getting started in music creation, you’re probably wondering, “How do people get so fast at this?” The answer: get your reps in.

You need to practice, practice, practice before you’re efficient in your music making process. This means finding people to work with, trying new things in the studio, staying self-aware and enjoying the journey.

Start Networking and Collaborating Early

The first 2-3 years of your music journey should focus on networking and collaborating with as many people in the industry as possible. Whether you're working with fellow artists, songwriters, producers, engineers, or managers, the goal is to learn from them. Each person’s process can offer valuable insights into both the art and the business of music.

Learn, Experiment, and Implement

Through these collaborations, you’ll gain knowledge of different techniques and strategies. For example, you might love how one artist starts by humming a melody over a track, but you don’t like their line-by-line approach to writing. You can adapt by combining the best parts of their process with your own. Try humming melodies, then writing to them to develop more cohesive concepts for your songs.

Patience is Key

It’s important to note that this process takes time. But the up side is: the only way to get good is by learning from others. Try to find one thing you admire about each collaborator's process and one thing you don’t like. This helps you focus on areas of improvement while maintaining a solid perspective on your own foundation.

Break Through Creative Walls

Once you’ve collaborated with several artists, you'll start noticing a shift in your creative workflow. When you hit a block, you’ll have tools from your collaborations to work through it faster. What once took hours to figure out will now come more naturally because you understand how various elements of the process work together.