Getting There for Musicians: About

Welcome to Getting There, your ultimate resource for creating exceptional music efficiently and effectively. We cut through the noise, providing practical information that helps you achieve your musical goals without getting sidetracked by endless, unproductive avenues. Whether you're just starting your musical journey or you're a seasoned pro aiming to refine your craft, this blog is designed with you in mind.

We dive deep into all styles of music, breaking down their core components and, more importantly, showing you how to apply those principles to your own creative work. Our articles and tutorials cover a comprehensive range of musical subjects:

Getting Started: For the absolute beginner, we lay down the foundational knowledge you need to kickstart your musical journey.
Practice & Performance: Learn effective strategies for honing your skills and commanding the stage.
Improvisation: Unlock your spontaneous creativity and express yourself freely.
Songwriting & Composing: Discover the secrets behind crafting compelling melodies, harmonies, and lyrics.
Writing for Film & TV: Explore the art of creating music that enhances visual storytelling.
Producing Tracks: From pop and rock to countless other genres, we guide you through the process of bringing your musical ideas to life.
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: We'll take you through every step of the production pipeline, ensuring your music sounds professional and polished.

About the Author

My name is Robert Maddocks, and I'm a composer, producer, and songwriter who has dedicated his life to creating, producing, teaching, and performing music across an extensive variety of styles. Through Getting There, I'm here to share the wealth of knowledge I've gained through all the trials and tribulations of making music and navigating the music business.

My formal education includes classical performance and composition at university, followed by studies in jazz and popular music at college. I even had the opportunity to teach at both institutions before spending a couple of years on the road, playing everything from rock to country.

Later, I opened an independent recording studio, where I worked with a diverse range of artists, from solo singer/songwriters who came in with a raw idea to full bands. My primary role often involved taking a songwriter's initial concept and producing the entire track with them, honing my skills across numerous genres and styles. This experience also led me to produce a comprehensive music library, encompassing various styles and collaborating with a list of incredible artists.

If you're curious about the insights you'll find on this blog, know that they are all born from my lessons, screw-ups, and hard-earned wisdom accumulated over many years in the music industry.

Music Projects and Websites

Beyond this blog, I've created, own, and manage a number of other music-related businesses and projects:

RMDX Records: My record label, home to a number of artists across a variety of different styles.
Area: TwoTenSix: A music production library featuring over 1000 tracks available for licensing in TV, film, and multimedia.
Robert Maddocks: Where I create classical, avant-garde, and soundtrack music.
Music Projects: Here, I produce music for various artists in a wide range of styles.