How to Plan For Music Production at Home in 6 Simple Steps

Planning for music production doesn’t have to take up a lot of time. Below are six steps for planning music production at home.

1. Determine your production

Determining your production means setting specific goals and identifying the style and direction of your music, as well as the equipment and resources you will need to achieve your desired sound.

2. Plan your goals

The second step in planning a music production at home is to define your goals. Ask yourself what you want to achieve with your music, such as creating a demo, recording an album, or producing a track for release. This will help you determine what course of action you take, as well as how much time and effort you should devote to the project.

Below is a slide graphic designed by @luicumari covering 6 steps (the order is not gospel) for planning music production at home.

3. Courses of action

Before you start working on your production, be in a headspace that clearly identifies your course of action. This may include deciding if you’ll produce in a way that allows for easy streaming, ensuring proper discovery, and eliminating miscommunication of your creative ideas.

4. Evaluate Alternatives

Determine the procedures in which you will consider current events, as well as how personal values influence your home session. This will help you assess and organize risk and focuses on the opportunity costs associated with proper progress toward your production plan.

5. Implement your production plan

Once you’ve planned to produce music from home, it’s time to start making the most of your plan. Use your plan to keep your production organized, see your plan through as much as necessary, and apply revisions to achieve the desired production.

6. Review and renew

Once you have gone through to above 5 steps, it’s time to review your production plan. This will involve growth in a specialized skillset to put together a plan for your home productions that is feasible.  Ensuring that your plan is sound across different circumstances.

By following these six steps, you can plan and execute a successful music production project at home. This is beneficial to artist and producers alike. Remember to stay focused, stay organized, and have fun along the way!

Justin David (Founder & CEO)

Creative man • Philosopher • Artist • Producer