BEAT BIBLE BLOG - INTRO

Introduction & FAQ

Written by Kamil Cejmer - August 8th 2023

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Introduction to "The Beat Bible"

Welcome to the first Beat Bible blog post! We are excited to introduce content that will be available in The Beat Bible on this blog, so that you can have a taste of what is to expect from the book.

Before you go on, make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up-to-date on news regarding Beat Bible. We also post beats, collabs, fun story polls, guides, and more!

What to expect

We are working on a comprehensive, easy to use, easy to understand guide intended for all kinds of producers. In this book, the main focus will be on the practical side, mixing, and mastering.

For beginners:

Use this book to start out. Read about all aspects of music production and launch your career with a huge headstart, as there will be information included that a lot of producers would have loved to learn earlier.

For intermediates:

Use this book to assess your music production skill. You can always pick up handy tips that you may have never heard before. Use the mixing and mastering checklist to spice up your game, and build everlasting confidence.

For professionals:

Yes, even pros can benefit from this book. We will make sure to include as much information as we can in a "nice to read" fashion. Even professionals will read basics and feel like they learned something, or reminded of something they learned a long time ago but forgot.

Content

We have stuck to the theme and went ahead and included ten commandments to adhere to, to ensure you will become a legendary producer.

Each and every commandment will have it's own
theoretical exercises at the end to test your memory and help it last as long as possible.

Also, useful sources like websites and free plugins will be included at the end of every chapter.

The commandments

A brief explanation of all commandments:

"1 - Thou shalt get familiar with music production"

Understand the production process, what gear to buy, picking mics, MIDI basics.

"2 - Thou shalt know the basics of sound selection"

Learn the process of sound selection, introduction to sound design and synthesis.

"3 - Thou shalt learn to apply music theory"

Understand the basics of music theory quickly, apply chord progressions, learn about major/minor scales.

"4 - Thou shalt learn the art of mixing"

Learn about typical mixing chains, understanding effects, mixing checklist.

"5 - Thou shalt learn the art of mastering"

Learn how to ensure a good master, typical mastering chains and their uses, mastering checklist.

"6 - Thou shalt learn to craft unique beats"

Create unique drum loops, learn about sampling, tips to make unique beats, how to remove boring aspects from your beats.

"7 - Thou shalt learn to use reference tracks"

Learn the importance of reference tracks and how to use them effectively.

"8 - Thou shalt learn how to practice effectively"

Learn practice techniques, how to schedule your time, prioritizing what to practice.

"9 - Thou shalt master the art of music production"

Introduction to advanced topics, different genres, and making a full track from start to finish.

"10 - Thou shalt learn how to build & manage your career"
Understand the music industry, build a portfolio, home-studio building, copyright laws, introduction to marketing, how to manage mental health.

FAQ

Will there be a digital version/e-book?
As of now, we have decided not to release an e-book due to piracy concerns.

Who is writing the book?
Me! The owner of Improv Lab Sounds: Kamil "MC Kamol" Cejmer.

What will be the price of the book?
Currently unknown, but we are aiming for a nice $30. This way, you'll get a physical book for the exact same price as e-books sold by other producers.

When will pre-orders be open?
Once we announce the date. We will implement a notification system so you can submit your e-mail and get notified once pre-orders are open. The pre-orders will be limited to 100 people.

Will the blog include the exact same content as the book?
Yes, but it will be limited. The blog is intended for less fortunate people, and for people that are curious and want to try out the book before buying it.