I've been playing, off and on, about 30 years, but "playing" is the keyword. I've gotten a bit more serious over the last couple of years, but it's still a hobby. No "skoolin'", just punching buttons and turning knobs, seasoned to taste. 
Update: August of 2024 I decided that some "skoolin'" might help, so I began taking a course in Music Production online with Los Angeles Film School. I could not recommend them more! Everyone there is great, and I feel like maybe I'm beginning to have a clue. Only just (2025) begun to do some more on my own, still got another year plus of school to go, but I'm feeling a bit more confident. Feedback is most definitely still appreciated!

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