What you say is not incorrect, but i think it's out of place to suggest for a person who is just beginning their journey.
I still disagree with this and I don't think it's out of place at all, but it's just my opinion of course. The beginning should always start with the music itself, not the techniques behind it.
Right, but depending on the circumstances the person may just find themselves learning every thing at once. Unless they can focus on one thing, every thing is enticing.
Normally, it seems people learn by wanting to do the thing that piques their interest first. and it may not be hook theory or music, as you stated.
I know this is what i want to be doing with my life but some tips on what areas i should read into to gain a broad foundation would be great. Also how do you guys deal with dishearted thoughts towards music when its not sounding as good as you want it and you aren't necessarily seeing progress
That was the aim of the topic at hand. And like i said, what you suggest seems advanced to give to a mindset of some one who is probably just starting. BUT, as I've said before, it's still great advice!
The context isn't quite clear outside of the specified questions he asked and wanted answer towards.
That's my only defense towards your statement.
Less we loop ourselves in a never ending passive aggressive producer forum talk, I'll stop there.
BTW, OP you gain confidence with each experience. The learning curve at first is bad, but if you really have grit and stick it out, you'll be better than you were yesterday. You'll always want a deep and broad understanding of your art and profession in order to be versatile and wanted. I find it best to do your own research and find some one who is willing to guide you or befriend some one your age on a similar journey so that you can learn off each other, and grow.
There's a quote from skytree, he said that "even if you just open up you daw and don't do any thing, you've made progress."
wishful thinking, but some days, that's all you can do.