For me, I would have spent more time learning a synth or hardware than spending big money on tons of instruments, hardware, synths, and presets.
What are your regrets when first beginning your music career?
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- KVRer
- 4 posts since 19 Apr, 2020
Is there anything you would have done differently now if you had the chance at starting again? What things would you change?
For me, I would have spent more time learning a synth or hardware than spending big money on tons of instruments, hardware, synths, and presets.
For me, I would have spent more time learning a synth or hardware than spending big money on tons of instruments, hardware, synths, and presets.
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- KVRAF
- 2989 posts since 5 Nov, 2014
Nothing, think I made lot of good decisions along the way in given time, good thread tho, especially for people starting out today.
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- KVRian
- 1075 posts since 26 Nov, 2007
i wouldn't have bucked piano lessons 52 years ago lol... but a 6 yr old Southern boy didn't do piano recitals in 1968 lol i learned to play by ear but would have loved to do real study into theory at a young age. cheers
"two fools dancing on the hands of time... yeah the fool and me"
Knot Hardly Productions
Knot Hardly Productions
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- KVRAF
- 7872 posts since 21 Dec, 2002 from MD USA
When I was first starting out I thought I had the ability to make it. I wish I was more realistic 
I honestly don't have any regrets. I was thinking the other day that it might of been good to take piano lessons but figured I do fine without them.
I honestly don't have any regrets. I was thinking the other day that it might of been good to take piano lessons but figured I do fine without them.
my music: http://www.alexcooperusa.com
"It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am." Muhammad Ali
"It's hard to be humble, when you're as great as I am." Muhammad Ali
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240 - KVRAF
- 37262 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from Scottish Borders
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- addled muppet weed
- 111297 posts since 26 Jan, 2003 from through the looking glass
not a personal regret (i was doing too much acid for this to be a concern)...
never be the first one to fall asleep on the way home from a gig, if the band has 4 or more members.
theres something about 4 + people in this situation, where if one dozes off, they will be either shaved, drawn on, pissed on or any number of things.
gender is irrelevant.
never be the first one to fall asleep on the way home from a gig, if the band has 4 or more members.
theres something about 4 + people in this situation, where if one dozes off, they will be either shaved, drawn on, pissed on or any number of things.
gender is irrelevant.
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- Boss Lovin' DR
- 14312 posts since 15 Mar, 2002 from the grimness of yorkshire
Do more singing (didn't really start 'properly' until about 30 
) . Drink less white cider.
...and of course what vurt said about vans..The story of our poor singer is always a cautionary tale which bears repetition. Poor lad was tired and was having a nap in the back of the van, whilst our bass player (as they do...) was pulling moonies out of the back windows. Van stops suddenly, bass player topples over, arse cheeks spread onto singer's face. We were a sensitive, angst ridden indie rock combo, honest.
) . Drink less white cider....and of course what vurt said about vans..The story of our poor singer is always a cautionary tale which bears repetition. Poor lad was tired and was having a nap in the back of the van, whilst our bass player (as they do...) was pulling moonies out of the back windows. Van stops suddenly, bass player topples over, arse cheeks spread onto singer's face. We were a sensitive, angst ridden indie rock combo, honest.
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- KVRian
- 730 posts since 17 Sep, 2007 from Planet Thanet
I'd like to have carried on with cello.
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- KVRian
- 1075 posts since 26 Nov, 2007
lol vurt... hell we did that staying home. once a friend passed out and we put him in a skirt, painted eyeballs on his eyelids and propped him up against the mailbox at the street. lol... and it was HIS house lol
"two fools dancing on the hands of time... yeah the fool and me"
Knot Hardly Productions
Knot Hardly Productions
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- KVRAF
- 2066 posts since 11 Aug, 2012 from omfr morf form romf frmo
I can't fault any of the decisions I made at the time except maybe buying a MOTU interface (don't get me wrong, perfectly fine but not perfect) instead of saving up a bit more and going straight to RME (zero complaints). But I only got that knowledge after the fact so I'm not bothered by it.
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machinesworking machinesworking https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8505 - KVRAF
- 8036 posts since 15 Aug, 2003 from seattle
Without any doubt, not being able to control my drinking problem and sabotaging the one band I was in that would have very likely been a huge success. A year after we split, I remember hearing the direction Ministry started taking in Land of Rape and Honey, then subsequently NIN's debut, and it really sunk in how close we were.
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- KVRist
- 127 posts since 8 Feb, 2019
Do you play cello? If not, start now to not say this again...
Better than this only the silence. Better than the silence only John.
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- KVRAF
- 4079 posts since 24 Oct, 2000 from A Swede Living in Budapest
Getting caught up in genres, and rules about how a certain style should work. This has been my creativity killer number one.
J60 Heatwave for Omnisphere 3 - Juno-60 Inspired soundbank
HARDWARE SAMPLER FANATIC - Akai S1100/S950/Z8 - Casio FZ20m - Emu Emax I - Ensoniq ASR10/EPS
HARDWARE SAMPLER FANATIC - Akai S1100/S950/Z8 - Casio FZ20m - Emu Emax I - Ensoniq ASR10/EPS
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- Banned
- 484 posts since 29 Jun, 2020
I'd start younger, spend less on gear, f**k more date less (girlfriend can really kill your career unless you're already succesful), go to a music school.
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- KVRAF
- 3878 posts since 28 Jun, 2009 from Wherever I lay my hat
Not really a regret, but I wish I HAD pursued a musical career. I didn't have the guts at the time, so I opted for security. In other words, I listened to mom and dad and did the "right thing".
While at University in the US I took a few music classes, just to see what studying music would be like. Didn't take to it, too many supposed rules, too many stuck-up would-be "composers" trying to out-modernize everyone else. "Joy of music" wasn't on the curriculum.
I'm more than satisfied with my professional career choice, and music has always been a mainstay in my life. I do sometimes wonder how far I could have gone had I stuck with it. If I had any advice to give, it is this: most people need someone who they trust, who can give them unconditional support. Find someone like that! If someone back then had told me "I believe in you, you can do it", I might have gone for it. Trite but true. But maybe I'd be a burned-out, substance-abusing has-been with a life expectancy of 50, who knows?
While at University in the US I took a few music classes, just to see what studying music would be like. Didn't take to it, too many supposed rules, too many stuck-up would-be "composers" trying to out-modernize everyone else. "Joy of music" wasn't on the curriculum.
I'm more than satisfied with my professional career choice, and music has always been a mainstay in my life. I do sometimes wonder how far I could have gone had I stuck with it. If I had any advice to give, it is this: most people need someone who they trust, who can give them unconditional support. Find someone like that! If someone back then had told me "I believe in you, you can do it", I might have gone for it. Trite but true. But maybe I'd be a burned-out, substance-abusing has-been with a life expectancy of 50, who knows?