5 Minute Musician
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🚀 Helping busy musicians level up! 🚀
Master home recording to create pro-quality music, build a standout portfolio, and unlock new opportunities—without wasting time.
🎛️ Quick tips. 🎵 Practical advice. ⏳ No fluff.
🔗 www.youtube.com/@markparkins
Master home recording to create pro-quality music, build a standout portfolio, and unlock new opportunities—without wasting time.
🎛️ Quick tips. 🎵 Practical advice. ⏳ No fluff.
🔗 www.youtube.com/@markparkins
And today we round up the section on songwriting in my free course for musicians on the basics and fundamentals needed.
Make sure you act on the calls to action to get the k9st out of the content we have gone through.
#musicians #musiccourse
youtu.be/rR9WUMNiKMY
Make sure you act on the calls to action to get the k9st out of the content we have gone through.
#musicians #musiccourse
youtu.be/rR9WUMNiKMY
6.7 - A Brief Summary & CTA On The Songwriting Section
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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April 18, 2025 at 3:40 PM
And today we round up the section on songwriting in my free course for musicians on the basics and fundamentals needed.
Make sure you act on the calls to action to get the k9st out of the content we have gone through.
#musicians #musiccourse
youtu.be/rR9WUMNiKMY
Make sure you act on the calls to action to get the k9st out of the content we have gone through.
#musicians #musiccourse
youtu.be/rR9WUMNiKMY
Life's busy. Music gets pushed aside. You don’t need more time—you need a better system.
Grab my free guide: The 5-Minute Musician Blueprint 🎵
Monetise your skills without burnout.
#music #musicianlife #DIYmusic #mindfulmusic #creativeflow
mark-parkins.kit.com/5minfreepdf
Grab my free guide: The 5-Minute Musician Blueprint 🎵
Monetise your skills without burnout.
#music #musicianlife #DIYmusic #mindfulmusic #creativeflow
mark-parkins.kit.com/5minfreepdf
April 16, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Life's busy. Music gets pushed aside. You don’t need more time—you need a better system.
Grab my free guide: The 5-Minute Musician Blueprint 🎵
Monetise your skills without burnout.
#music #musicianlife #DIYmusic #mindfulmusic #creativeflow
mark-parkins.kit.com/5minfreepdf
Grab my free guide: The 5-Minute Musician Blueprint 🎵
Monetise your skills without burnout.
#music #musicianlife #DIYmusic #mindfulmusic #creativeflow
mark-parkins.kit.com/5minfreepdf
Have you struggled with learning music later in life? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your experience to help me craft content that suits you better. #genx #boomer #newmusician #musician
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Make Music That Matters | Unleashing Your Creative Spirit
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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March 29, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Have you struggled with learning music later in life? Drop your thoughts in the comments—I’d love to hear your experience to help me craft content that suits you better. #genx #boomer #newmusician #musician
youtu.be/N99hIJO9H5Q
youtu.be/N99hIJO9H5Q
A brand new section of my course starts today, A Guide To Songwriting.
This is a complete course to help you with every aspect of being a musician and recording your own music, so you will have the knowledge base to learn without feeling embarrassed about asking questions.
youtu.be/XQWM7sbkI_g
This is a complete course to help you with every aspect of being a musician and recording your own music, so you will have the knowledge base to learn without feeling embarrassed about asking questions.
youtu.be/XQWM7sbkI_g
6.1 - Master Songwriting From ZERO Experience - A Free Course For Musicians
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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March 21, 2025 at 8:27 AM
A brand new section of my course starts today, A Guide To Songwriting.
This is a complete course to help you with every aspect of being a musician and recording your own music, so you will have the knowledge base to learn without feeling embarrassed about asking questions.
youtu.be/XQWM7sbkI_g
This is a complete course to help you with every aspect of being a musician and recording your own music, so you will have the knowledge base to learn without feeling embarrassed about asking questions.
youtu.be/XQWM7sbkI_g
Ren’s Rise: How He Built a Music Career With No Major Label
Most musicians struggle to make money.
But Ren cracked the code—building a full-time music career while staying independent & he did it while battling serious health struggles.
Here’s how he made it happen & how you can use his strategies.
Most musicians struggle to make money.
But Ren cracked the code—building a full-time music career while staying independent & he did it while battling serious health struggles.
Here’s how he made it happen & how you can use his strategies.
March 20, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Ren’s Rise: How He Built a Music Career With No Major Label
Most musicians struggle to make money.
But Ren cracked the code—building a full-time music career while staying independent & he did it while battling serious health struggles.
Here’s how he made it happen & how you can use his strategies.
Most musicians struggle to make money.
But Ren cracked the code—building a full-time music career while staying independent & he did it while battling serious health struggles.
Here’s how he made it happen & how you can use his strategies.
If you want to know more about audio interfaces and DAW's, then I have a whole course module for you, and it is 100% FREE.
#musicians #musicrecording #makingmusic #freecourse
youtu.be/FUVF45ZIRgA
#musicians #musicrecording #makingmusic #freecourse
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4.1 - An Introduction To Audio Interfaces & DAWs | A Free Course For Musicians
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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March 7, 2025 at 9:47 AM
If you want to know more about audio interfaces and DAW's, then I have a whole course module for you, and it is 100% FREE.
#musicians #musicrecording #makingmusic #freecourse
youtu.be/FUVF45ZIRgA
#musicians #musicrecording #makingmusic #freecourse
youtu.be/FUVF45ZIRgA
Where's all the #artists and #musicians at on this platform?
It seems very heavily skewed towards politically active posts, hardly surprising as it is a specific subset of users that has been driven from the other social media options, but some balance would be nice
It seems very heavily skewed towards politically active posts, hardly surprising as it is a specific subset of users that has been driven from the other social media options, but some balance would be nice
February 27, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Where's all the #artists and #musicians at on this platform?
It seems very heavily skewed towards politically active posts, hardly surprising as it is a specific subset of users that has been driven from the other social media options, but some balance would be nice
It seems very heavily skewed towards politically active posts, hardly surprising as it is a specific subset of users that has been driven from the other social media options, but some balance would be nice
Today we are looking how chords are built and easy ways to understand the progressions between chords using the piano and then how this relates to harmony and how you can use it to create harmonies and also to harmonise
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3.7 Understanding How Chords Are Built & Harmony Works | Music Theory
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 22, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Today we are looking how chords are built and easy ways to understand the progressions between chords using the piano and then how this relates to harmony and how you can use it to create harmonies and also to harmonise
youtu.be/reHSovYHXRA
youtu.be/reHSovYHXRA
It is time for another daily video in my course, Basics and Foundations for Musicians. Today we look at rhythm and tempo
#musiccourse #musicians #musictheory
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#musiccourse #musicians #musictheory
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3.6 - Using Rhythm & Tempo In Music | Music Theory
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
It is time for another daily video in my course, Basics and Foundations for Musicians. Today we look at rhythm and tempo
#musiccourse #musicians #musictheory
youtu.be/Dwa_BVcBVKQ
#musiccourse #musicians #musictheory
youtu.be/Dwa_BVcBVKQ
Following on from the lesson yesterday, today I quickly look at C major and C minor, how to work them out using the circle of fifths, and we listen to the differences that each scale offer musically.
#musictheory #musicscales #musiclesson
youtu.be/BobbJVty6UU
#musictheory #musicscales #musiclesson
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3.4 - Scales & Keys | C v Cm A Brief Demo
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 19, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Following on from the lesson yesterday, today I quickly look at C major and C minor, how to work them out using the circle of fifths, and we listen to the differences that each scale offer musically.
#musictheory #musicscales #musiclesson
youtu.be/BobbJVty6UU
#musictheory #musicscales #musiclesson
youtu.be/BobbJVty6UU
Today I introduce you to the concept of scales and keys, and you can grab a free download of a copy of the circle of fifths along with a guide as to what it is, how it works, and how to use it.
youtu.be/b4TDcZ7kVqw
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3.3 - All About Scales & Keys With The Circle Of Fifths Download
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 18, 2025 at 6:26 AM
Today I introduce you to the concept of scales and keys, and you can grab a free download of a copy of the circle of fifths along with a guide as to what it is, how it works, and how to use it.
youtu.be/b4TDcZ7kVqw
youtu.be/b4TDcZ7kVqw
Reading music = unlocking a new language!
Ever felt like sheet music is a secret code? 🤯 Today’s video breaks it down so you can read (and use) it like a pro!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjWo...
Do musicians still need to read music, or is it outdated? Drop your take!
#MusicTheory #ReadingMusic
Ever felt like sheet music is a secret code? 🤯 Today’s video breaks it down so you can read (and use) it like a pro!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjWo...
Do musicians still need to read music, or is it outdated? Drop your take!
#MusicTheory #ReadingMusic
3.2 - Sheet Music Will Make You A Better Musician Fast | Learn To Read It
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 17, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Reading music = unlocking a new language!
Ever felt like sheet music is a secret code? 🤯 Today’s video breaks it down so you can read (and use) it like a pro!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjWo...
Do musicians still need to read music, or is it outdated? Drop your take!
#MusicTheory #ReadingMusic
Ever felt like sheet music is a secret code? 🤯 Today’s video breaks it down so you can read (and use) it like a pro!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RjWo...
Do musicians still need to read music, or is it outdated? Drop your take!
#MusicTheory #ReadingMusic
🔥 Unpopular opinion: You DON’T need music theory to make great music… but it sure helps. 🔥
What do you think? Is music theory essential or overrated? Drop your thoughts below!
I am currently releasing daily videos on my music theory on YouTube
#MusicHotTake #MusicTheory #ProducerDebate
What do you think? Is music theory essential or overrated? Drop your thoughts below!
I am currently releasing daily videos on my music theory on YouTube
#MusicHotTake #MusicTheory #ProducerDebate
February 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
🔥 Unpopular opinion: You DON’T need music theory to make great music… but it sure helps. 🔥
What do you think? Is music theory essential or overrated? Drop your thoughts below!
I am currently releasing daily videos on my music theory on YouTube
#MusicHotTake #MusicTheory #ProducerDebate
What do you think? Is music theory essential or overrated? Drop your thoughts below!
I am currently releasing daily videos on my music theory on YouTube
#MusicHotTake #MusicTheory #ProducerDebate
Producers & musicians! What’s the most important skill for a music creator? 🎼🎛️🎤
⬇️ Drop your answer in the comments!
🎼 Music Theory
🎛️ Mixing & Sound Design
🎤 Performance & Recording
💡 Marketing & Branding
Tell us why you picked it!
#MusicProduction #ProducerSkills #IndependentArtist
⬇️ Drop your answer in the comments!
🎼 Music Theory
🎛️ Mixing & Sound Design
🎤 Performance & Recording
💡 Marketing & Branding
Tell us why you picked it!
#MusicProduction #ProducerSkills #IndependentArtist
February 16, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Producers & musicians! What’s the most important skill for a music creator? 🎼🎛️🎤
⬇️ Drop your answer in the comments!
🎼 Music Theory
🎛️ Mixing & Sound Design
🎤 Performance & Recording
💡 Marketing & Branding
Tell us why you picked it!
#MusicProduction #ProducerSkills #IndependentArtist
⬇️ Drop your answer in the comments!
🎼 Music Theory
🎛️ Mixing & Sound Design
🎤 Performance & Recording
💡 Marketing & Branding
Tell us why you picked it!
#MusicProduction #ProducerSkills #IndependentArtist
A fancy DAW won’t fix bad songwriting.
A $2,000 mic won’t fix a weak performance.
A plugin won’t make up for lack of creativity.
Master the basics, then upgrade your tools. Not the other way around! Agree or disagree?
#MusicProduction #HardTruths #Songwriting101
A $2,000 mic won’t fix a weak performance.
A plugin won’t make up for lack of creativity.
Master the basics, then upgrade your tools. Not the other way around! Agree or disagree?
#MusicProduction #HardTruths #Songwriting101
February 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
A fancy DAW won’t fix bad songwriting.
A $2,000 mic won’t fix a weak performance.
A plugin won’t make up for lack of creativity.
Master the basics, then upgrade your tools. Not the other way around! Agree or disagree?
#MusicProduction #HardTruths #Songwriting101
A $2,000 mic won’t fix a weak performance.
A plugin won’t make up for lack of creativity.
Master the basics, then upgrade your tools. Not the other way around! Agree or disagree?
#MusicProduction #HardTruths #Songwriting101
Music Production Myth-Buster
❌ Myth: You need expensive gear to make great music.
✅ Truth: Creativity matters more than equipment. Some of the biggest hits were made on budget setups!
What’s the biggest music production myth you’ve heard? Drop it below! ⬇️
#MusicProduction #HomeStudio #MusicMyths
❌ Myth: You need expensive gear to make great music.
✅ Truth: Creativity matters more than equipment. Some of the biggest hits were made on budget setups!
What’s the biggest music production myth you’ve heard? Drop it below! ⬇️
#MusicProduction #HomeStudio #MusicMyths
February 16, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Music Production Myth-Buster
❌ Myth: You need expensive gear to make great music.
✅ Truth: Creativity matters more than equipment. Some of the biggest hits were made on budget setups!
What’s the biggest music production myth you’ve heard? Drop it below! ⬇️
#MusicProduction #HomeStudio #MusicMyths
❌ Myth: You need expensive gear to make great music.
✅ Truth: Creativity matters more than equipment. Some of the biggest hits were made on budget setups!
What’s the biggest music production myth you’ve heard? Drop it below! ⬇️
#MusicProduction #HomeStudio #MusicMyths
Do you want to improve your #musictheory ?
Then check out my new course for #musicians
A 100% #freecourse for anyone with tonnes of supplementary materials for you to download and keep forever :-)
youtu.be/BD1r1YP97O0
Then check out my new course for #musicians
A 100% #freecourse for anyone with tonnes of supplementary materials for you to download and keep forever :-)
youtu.be/BD1r1YP97O0
3.1 - An Introduction To Music Theory | A Free Course For Musicians
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
youtu.be
February 16, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Do you want to improve your #musictheory ?
Then check out my new course for #musicians
A 100% #freecourse for anyone with tonnes of supplementary materials for you to download and keep forever :-)
youtu.be/BD1r1YP97O0
Then check out my new course for #musicians
A 100% #freecourse for anyone with tonnes of supplementary materials for you to download and keep forever :-)
youtu.be/BD1r1YP97O0
So that is it with this section.
Starting tomorrow I will be dealing into music theory.
Leave a comment if you need a little help in that department
youtu.be/9dFmthf328g
Starting tomorrow I will be dealing into music theory.
Leave a comment if you need a little help in that department
youtu.be/9dFmthf328g
2.9 - Practice What You Have Learnt In Choosing The Right Instrument
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 15, 2025 at 1:40 PM
So that is it with this section.
Starting tomorrow I will be dealing into music theory.
Leave a comment if you need a little help in that department
youtu.be/9dFmthf328g
Starting tomorrow I will be dealing into music theory.
Leave a comment if you need a little help in that department
youtu.be/9dFmthf328g
Day 9 and the last subject to be covered in the Choosing the right instrument section, Maintenance & Upkeep.
Tomorrow will be section summary of this section along with CTA for you, and then from Sunday we move on to a new section a new topic, now we start to really learn.
youtu.be/1AoCF5nlNVU
Tomorrow will be section summary of this section along with CTA for you, and then from Sunday we move on to a new section a new topic, now we start to really learn.
youtu.be/1AoCF5nlNVU
2.8 - How To Maintain Your Music Gear | Choosing The Right Instrument
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 14, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Day 9 and the last subject to be covered in the Choosing the right instrument section, Maintenance & Upkeep.
Tomorrow will be section summary of this section along with CTA for you, and then from Sunday we move on to a new section a new topic, now we start to really learn.
youtu.be/1AoCF5nlNVU
Tomorrow will be section summary of this section along with CTA for you, and then from Sunday we move on to a new section a new topic, now we start to really learn.
youtu.be/1AoCF5nlNVU
For all those who want to be musicians, want to learn a different instrument, take their skills to the next level or learn what they do not know.
From choosing an instrument, to music theory, to recording and mixing, to playing live and promoting your creations... and more.
youtu.be/Tw6hsBEMP0Q
From choosing an instrument, to music theory, to recording and mixing, to playing live and promoting your creations... and more.
youtu.be/Tw6hsBEMP0Q
1_Essentials for Beginner Musicians: Learn the Basics Fast | Mark's Audio Insights & Sound Advice
YouTube video by Mark Parkins Audio & Sound
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February 13, 2025 at 4:51 PM
For all those who want to be musicians, want to learn a different instrument, take their skills to the next level or learn what they do not know.
From choosing an instrument, to music theory, to recording and mixing, to playing live and promoting your creations... and more.
youtu.be/Tw6hsBEMP0Q
From choosing an instrument, to music theory, to recording and mixing, to playing live and promoting your creations... and more.
youtu.be/Tw6hsBEMP0Q
You are unique as an artist, and you will grow until you decide to stop creating.
What someone else creates does not detract from what you create and those who enjoy your art can equally enjoy the art of others at the same time.
#MusicLife #MusicCommunity #Musicians #MusicLove
What someone else creates does not detract from what you create and those who enjoy your art can equally enjoy the art of others at the same time.
#MusicLife #MusicCommunity #Musicians #MusicLove
November 18, 2024 at 1:03 PM
You are unique as an artist, and you will grow until you decide to stop creating.
What someone else creates does not detract from what you create and those who enjoy your art can equally enjoy the art of others at the same time.
#MusicLife #MusicCommunity #Musicians #MusicLove
What someone else creates does not detract from what you create and those who enjoy your art can equally enjoy the art of others at the same time.
#MusicLife #MusicCommunity #Musicians #MusicLove
As a musician do you struggle not just with recording your music but also finding the time to fit in into your already packed schedule?
Well my new project The 5 Minute Musician is just for you.
Drop a DM or leave a comment to get more info
Well my new project The 5 Minute Musician is just for you.
Drop a DM or leave a comment to get more info
September 26, 2024 at 2:15 PM
As a musician do you struggle not just with recording your music but also finding the time to fit in into your already packed schedule?
Well my new project The 5 Minute Musician is just for you.
Drop a DM or leave a comment to get more info
Well my new project The 5 Minute Musician is just for you.
Drop a DM or leave a comment to get more info