Information vs. Knowledge: The Key to Progress in Music Production
We live in an era where information is everywhere. With a few clicks, you can find a million tutorials, tips, and articles on how to produce music. But there’s a big difference between having information and possessing true knowledge.
Applied information is knowledge—and knowledge is power!
Knowledge isn’t just about knowing the steps to create a track. It’s about using that information to create something meaningful. It’s what allows you to take raw samples, loops, and synth presets, and transform them into art that moves people. Knowledge turns an ordinary DAW session into a masterpiece.
Information feels good, but knowledge changes your life.
Let’s face it—scrolling through endless YouTube tutorials doesn’t make you a great producer. It might make you feel like you know a lot, but it’s not enough. You need to apply what you’ve learned. That’s where the magic happens.
You might know what EQ does. You might have read about the perfect compression settings. But if you’re not opening up your DAW, loading up those sounds, and actually doing something with them, all that information is just noise.
Why You’re Stuck: It’s Not a Lack of Information
You already know what you need to do:
- Create that track you’ve been thinking about.
- Experiment with a new genre.
- Release your first EP.
But here’s the thing—humans naturally resist change. Acting on new information feels uncomfortable. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone, trying new techniques, and yes, even facing failure.
But here’s the irony: The only way to succeed is to fail.
Act Fast, Fail Fast
The faster you act, the faster you fail. And the faster you fail, the faster you get the insights needed to improve. The most successful producers didn’t get there by playing it safe—they got there by failing, learning, and trying again.
You’ve probably seen it—people who sit on their knowledge, afraid to mess up. They spend years studying, collecting gear, buying every new plugin, but never truly act. Then, before they know it, they’ve missed their window. The ones who avoid failure usually end up on the sidelines, stuck on the “safe” path.
Don’t be one of them.
Every time you fail, you gain insights. Every failed mix, every overcompressed track, every muddy beat teaches you something. If you keep going, applying these insights, success becomes inevitable.
The Subtle Sabotage: Why You’re Not Taking Action
Once you’ve got the basics down—discipline, consistency, clarity—you might notice something strange. You know what needs to be done, but you still don’t do it. Why? Because of self-sabotage.
You might not realize it, but deep down you might fear success, fear failure or fear the unknown. This is your mind playing tricks on you, making you hesitate when you should be creating.
The key is to recognize this pattern and push through it. Be aware that these mental blocks are just that—blocks. They don’t define you, and they don’t control your potential unless you let them. Read that twice to make it sink in.
Make Knowledge Your Power: Unlocking Creative Potential
Let’s get practical. If you’re looking for a place to start applying this knowledge, you’ve already got the tools in your hands. If you need some inspiration, we’ve got a variety of sample packs and synth presets for you to choose from and start building your music.
But this isn’t just about having another collection of sounds. It’s about how you use them. How can you layer those loops to create new rhythms and ultimately new songs? How can you tweak a synth preset to fit your signature sound? How can you turn a simple melody into a track that hits hard?
When you approach your work with applied knowledge, every sample becomes an opportunity to experiment and grow. Instead of waiting for the perfect moment, realize that there is no perfect moment. Make something great TODAY!
Remember: The world rewards action, not hesitation.
You’re sitting on a wealth of information. Now’s the time to turn it into knowledge, and more importantly, into action. The producers who rise to the top aren’t the ones who know the most. They’re the ones who do the most.
Cheers and have a great day!