Today we’d like to introduce you to Aaric Mychal
Hi Aaric, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
Back in high school I decided I would pursue a career in music. Upon graduating I enrolled in an audio engineering program at the local community college and began learning the basics of production, live sound, studio recording and midi. Through this program, I also learned what I needed to build my home studio and did just that. I started working on beats daily, putting together beat tapes, networking with different independent artists and I’ve never looked back.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Working in music has its highs and its lows. For a lot of artists, it doesn’t pay the bills, or at least not all of them. Often time we must work part time jobs, full time jobs or have side hustles. Finding time and a way to balance it all is tough. There also isn’t a guide or blue print for how to be successful in the music industry, especially as a music producer. As a music producer, you’re also an entrepreneur. Sometimes opportunities fall into your lap, but 90% of the time you must hustle, network and create your own opportunities. I’m not complaining at all, music is fun but it takes a lot of work.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a music producer, I make beats/music for recording artists, film/tv and as of late theme songs for podcasts. I can produce any genre, but my specialty is certainly hip hop.
I’m proud of the fact that I’ve never given up. Music isn’t easy, a lot of the people I started with no longer produce and decided to move on to other things. That’s totally cool, but I’m happy that I’ve stuck it out. I’m still not where I want to be, but all that means to me is that I just must keep working.
Something that sets me apart from others is that rather than chasing artists, chasing placements and selling 5 beats for $20, I release my beats like singles. Producers are artists, not a utility. People buy instrumental albums, no one is buying acapella albums. I treat myself like the artist.
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
One of my favorite podcasts is “How I Built This”. This podcast speaks to different entrepreneurs, and different individuals from the entertainment industry about how they got where they are today. It’s great to be able to hear these different stories about how they started and the steps they took to get where they are. It’s inspiring.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://aaricmychal.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/aaricmychal
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/aaricmychal
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aaricmychal
Image Credits
Brittany Brown @b3gallerson
