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Album Tittle: Not Too Much, Not Too Little, Just Enough. 

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Album Tittle: Not Too Much, Not Too Little, Just Enough. 

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This demo was born from the need to put into words and music the emotions we experience every day: the longing for what’s been lost, the anger that sometimes overflows, and those small moments that define who we are.
These songs first took shape on paper and guitar, as intimate sketches of real experiences. Later, during the production process, I gave them more depth and texture, using different techniques so that each track would have its own atmosphere without losing the original essence.
In the end, this demo is an invitation to feel, to recognize ourselves in everyday life, and to embrace those deeply human emotions we all share.

Here are some examples of music that would benefit the presentation of this theme:

Leiva, Ximena Sariñana - Histéricos (youtube)

Leiva (2021)

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My intention is to create a demo following the steps and sensations that the group Pereza y Leiva transmits as a solo singer.

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My intention is to create a demo following the steps and sensations that the group Pereza y Leiva transmits as a solo singer.

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As a band, Pereza had a very direct, urban, emotional sound, mixing rock, pop, and storytelling about everyday life. Their songs often talked about common feelings, with down-to-earth lyrics and a production style that, although polished, still kept a fresh, "garage-band" feel.

Leiva, in his solo career (albums like Diciembre or Monstruos), took that even further: he continued to explore daily emotions (nostalgia, bottled-up anger, love, disillusionment) but with a richer, more atmospheric production. He layered textures and subtle arrangements, creating a sound where every instrument and effect adds to the emotional weight of the song — all without losing the simple, heartfelt spirit of his lyrics.

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To produce my LP, I will be using Logic Pro 10.8.
I chose this software because it’s the platform we have been learning and working with for the past two years at College.

Naturally, I am very familiar with it, and this choice will make the editing and production process much smoother and more efficient for me.

Logic Pro offers a wide range of professional tools that allow me to shape my songs exactly as I envision them.
With its extensive library of virtual instruments, I can add layers of texture and depth to my guitar-based compositions, giving each song its own distinct atmosphere.
Recording high-quality audio is simple and reliable, ensuring that vocals, guitars, and other elements are captured with clarity and precision.

Editing is fast and intuitive — I can cut, move, quantize, and fine-tune. It has a great variety of built-in effects such as reverb, delay, distortion, and compression allow me to sculpt the sound creatively. Another major advantage is automation, which lets me create dynamic changes in volume, panning, or effects parameters throughout the song, bringing greater life and movement to the production.

With the use of templates and the Drummer tool, I can quickly build realistic rhythm sections and focus more on the creative aspects of arrangement and storytelling.

Finally, with logic I can mix and master the entire project within the same environment ( my room)

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Before I started working on the songs I recorded, the first thing I did was activate all the available options in Logic Pro 10.8 to have full access to its tools and features.

Next, I did what I like to call 'preparing the ground for the song'. This involved setting the tempo and key from the upper central section of Logic Pro’s interface, in order to establish the musical foundation of the project.

Then—an especially important step—I set the tempo for the project. Naturally, each song has a different tempo, and by setting it at the start, any drum pattern or preset loop added later would automatically adjust to that tempo, which makes the production process much smoother.

After that, I moved on to what I call 'warming up'. Basically, I played through the song’s chord progression, trying to keep a steady tempo—as a sort of practice run before recording. This step is particularly useful because, in some cases—especially when playing arpeggios—it can be hard to maintain a consistent tempo without first rehearsing.

Once I was warmed up, I started recording the harmonies for the songs. To help me stay in time during recording, I enabled the metronome option in Logic Pro, which served as a constant rhythmic guide.

I recorded the harmonies using my rhythm guitar, dividing the work into sections. I started with the first verse, then recorded the bridge, and finally the choruses. Breaking it down this way allowed me to focus on each section of the song with more detail and precision.

Once the harmony was complete—with its bridges, choruses, and a few guitar solos—I moved on to recording the vocals. I found this part fun because it felt like building my own karaoke track. You might be wondering: what about the drums? Well, in some songs, I added the drums before recording the harmonies because, for that particular track, it felt more comfortable to work that way. In other cases, I saved the drums for last, also because it felt more natural for me in that context.

Once the song was finished, I listened to it several times to figure out which parts felt a bit empty or where I could add effects like echo, reverb, or delay to give the track more depth and texture.

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By Scott Hannah ( Edinburgh College)

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How to Create Key and Time Signature Changes in Logic Pro

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Very useful when you're recording—you can record several layers of a small fragment and choose the best one, or pick the best parts from each of them.

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#16 - Auto Punch, Quick Punch In, & Replace Modes (Newbie to Ninja - Beginner's Guide to Logic Pro)

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I've used that option quite a lot to differentiate the songs a bit more, or when I want to differentiate two guitars in the same song.

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How To Use Guitars In Logic Pro X [For Beginners]

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I've used the program's built-in samples and sounds a lot to add small effects, but especially to add basslines.

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Logic Pro X Tutorial - Logic Samples and Sounds

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In this video, I think they're using an earlier version than the one I have, which is Logic Pro 10.8. Although the interface looks a bit different, the workflow and the core concepts are the same.

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Adding a preset drummer from Logic Pro was very practical for me, since I don't play that instrument. The great advantage of Logic Pro's built-in drummer is that it offers different types of drummers who play various styles of music, which gives you some freedom and flexibility when choosing one. And once you choose one, you can play around with the speed and how frequently the different parts of the drum kit are played.

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Logic's NEW Drummer - Complete Tutorial (2024)

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Naming tracks in Logic Pro is very useful. It helps me stay more organized visually with what I'm recording.

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Naming the regions within a track also makes my work a bit easier, because sometimes I want to copy and use a small region, but if I don’t name them, it’s harder to know which one it is, and I end up having to listen to the song over and over until I find the part I need.

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I have my song demo, but...how do I publish it on platforms?

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I have my song demo, but...how do I publish it on platforms?

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1. First of all, before I can publish music on different platforms, I need a distributor such as:

DistroKid (very popular and affordable)

TuneCore

CD Baby

Amuse

LANDR

RouteNote

Each one has different plans and fees. For example, DistroKid charges an annual fee and allows me to upload unlimited music.

2. Upload the song to the distributor

Create an account.

Fill in the details: song title, artist name, cover art, release date, credits, etc.

Upload the audio file and the cover art (3000 x 3000 px in JPG or PNG format).

3. Choose the platforms for release

Select Spotify, but I can also include Apple Music, YouTube Music, Amazon, Deezer, TikTok, etc.

4. Set the release date

I can release it immediately or schedule it in advance (recommended: at least 1–2 weeks ahead if I want to pitch it to Spotify editorial playlists).

5. Review and confirm

I need to make sure everything is correct. Once submitted, the distributor handles the rest.

The song will appear on Spotify on the release date I selected.

6. Claim the artist profile

I need to go to Spotify for Artists and request access to my profile to:

Customize bio and photos

View listener stats

Promote releases

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Short video with information about Distrokid

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Short video with information about Distrokid

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TuneCore vs DistroKid - An Honest Comparison

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But the rules change quickly in this digital world we live in... it's better to stay up to date every day.

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But the rules change quickly in this digital world we live in... it's better to stay up to date every day.

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Music Distribution is Changing (5 things to look for)

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Genre conventions/expectations

The LP I’m creating will consist of 4 songs. All of them are composed by me and will explore different genres, but if I had to define the style I’ll be using, I’d say something along the lines of alternative rock.

Potential or actual audiences/market

Like I said. I can define my songs in the alternative rock genre. I feel this is a very broad musical genre, I can interpret that my target segment will be broad as well.

By age I can speak bout:

Teens to mid-30s are the core audience—many discover alt-rock during high school or college.

Millennials (late 20s to 50s) who grew up with '90s and early 2000s alt-rock (like Radiohead, Nirvana, The Strokes, etc.) still actively follow the genre.

Geographic markets:

North America and Europe (especially the UK, Germany, and Scandinavia) have strong alt-rock fan bases.

Latin America and Asia (Japan, South Korea, Indonesia) also have growing interest in alternative and indie music scenes.

Subcultures:

Indie/DIY music fans – people who follow underground or non-mainstream music.

College & university students – always a strong target for new bands with a fresh sound.

Online platforms:

Fans on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, SoundCloud, and YouTube.

Communities on Reddit (r/indieheads, r/alternativerock), Discord servers, and Instagram/TikTok where alt-rock content is shared.

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Instrumental techniques on guitar to apply: Articulation.

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Instrumental techniques on guitar to apply: Articulation.

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In the following videos, I’ll share different basic articulation techniques that every guitarist has at their disposal to add more color to their songs.

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Guitar Articulation Techniques To Make Your Playing Sound More Special!

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Guitar Lesson For Vibrato Techniques - How to Use Vibrato on guitar

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Better Acoustic Guitar Note Slides in 3 Easy Steps

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Palm Muting - Guitar Tutorial (Lesson) For Beginners

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Compilation video of basic techniques along with some more advanced ones.

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47 Guitar Tricks and Techniques in 3 Minutes

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-I was dreaming (by Diego)

-I feel sick (by Diego)

- Walking through coffee fields (by Diego)

- It goes out for coffee(by Diego )

-Nevermind (by Abstract Decision)

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Songwriting and Composition. First song: I was dreaming. 

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Songwriting and Composition. First song: I was dreaming. 

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Inspiration

To create my compositions, I’ll talk a little about my influences. My first song, "I Was Dreaming," I would say is strongly influenced by a song called "Histericos" by the Spanish singer Leiva.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_TPICJ4mSE

The Leiva’s song is using a C major scale! (Same like me)

Leiva is using different progressions for different parts of the song.

Verse: C, F , Am, G, F / Em, G, C

Chorus: Am, F, C, G, G7 / Am, F, C, G, G7

Again the song and lyrics are very melodic and keeping the same level, quiet, sweet and relax to hear  ( no crechiendo)
I like how the song it flows. You just go with the melody, it cradles you.

The lyrics are romantic, saying basically: It was bad before ( was like black mirror ) but after all here we are again.

For my song ( I was dreaming ) I am using the same key (C major scale) the difference is I am using different chords progression.

Verse: C, F, Am, G

Bridge: C7, F7, Am, G

Chorus: Am, G, F, C

My song if has a similar gentle strumming pattern, also an understated verse melody going to a more passionate chorus with mainly higher pitch.

I have a guitar solo towards the ends of the song which uses repetitions of a small figure and like in Leiva’s song, in my song you can hear a major and a minor thirds alternating in the solo.

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Leiva, Ximena Sariñana - Histéricos (Los Premios 40 2021- En Directo)

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Songwriting and Composition. Second song: It goes out for coffee 

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Songwriting and Composition. Second song: It goes out for coffee 

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The second song is called I’m going out for coffee (Salgo a tomar café)
It’s written in the key of D major and follows this chord progression in the verse: D major – A minor – C major – G major.

The structure of the song is simple and organic, designed to reflect the casual, everyday feeling suggested by the title — stepping out for a coffee, letting thoughts and emotions flow naturally.

In the first chorus, the progression changes slightly to create more emphasis: it alternates between D major and A minor. During this part, the lyrics repeat the line: "salgo a tomar café... salgo a tomar café", reinforcing the song's relaxed and reflective mood. After the chorus, there’s a short bridge that plays with just two chords: C major and G major, creating a soft transition before moving into the second verse.

The second verse mirrors the structure and progression of the first. However, when reaching the second chorus, something changes: the chord sequence is reversed, now going G major – C major – A minor – D major.
This shift in the progression gives the second chorus a deeper, more emotional feel, intensifying the song’s mood.

A small second bridge follows, leading into a final chorus. This last chorus returns to the pattern of the first chorus (D major and A minor) but with a new lyrical twist: the Spanish phrase "regresa de tomar café", meaning "comes back from having coffee".

This ending adds a sense of closure and reflection, completing the emotional journey of the song.

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That was the first version of the song in Spanish.

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Songwriting and composition. Third song: I feel sick ( Como un muerto spanish version)

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Songwriting and composition. Third song: I feel sick ( Como un muerto spanish version)

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The third song came about while I was watching a short tutorial on how to play a reggae rhythm on the guitar. And to practice the chords I was using in the exercise, I decided to write some lyrics for them. But no matter how hard I tried, it felt like the lyrics I was creating didn’t quite fit with the reggae rhythm. So I decided to add distortion and a slightly more aggressive strumming pattern.

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Cómo tocar Reggae en Guitarra (y SKA) tutorial definitivo Ritmo Reggae estilo BOB MARLEY

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Like my previous compositions, this song was born in Spanish and I decided to leave it like that.

With a rawer and more direct energy. I Feel Sick starts off strong from the very first verse, building tension over the chords of A minor (Am) and D minor (Dm).

A brief bridge introduces a harmonic descent from F major (F) to G major (G), naturally resolving back to A minor (Am). This moment leads into a catchy riff that moves through a sequence of Am, D major (D), G major (G), and returns to Am, creating an immersive cycle that defines the character of the track.

After the riff, the structure of the third and fourth verses is repeated, but this time with greater speed and a more powerful drum track that drives the song forcefully toward its ending. This final acceleration brings a sense of urgency that intensifies the song’s emotional message.

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Edinburgh College Concert 28.05.24 Part 2. The music box.

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That was the first version of the song in Spanish.

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Songwriting and Composition. Fourth song: Walking through coffee

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Songwriting and Composition. Fourth song: Walking through coffee

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Musically, it is built on a chord progression that remains constant throughout the entire piece: C major, G major, A minor, and F major. This warm and enveloping sequence works like a kind of musical mantra, accompanying each verse without variation—like the heartbeat of a memory that doesn’t change with time.

The lyrics play with ambiguity: at times, it feels like a letter addressed to a woman; at others, like a confession to a distant land. This interplay between the tangible and the symbolic allowed me to explore a more complex emotion: a love that doesn’t fade, whether for a place or a person. I wanted that confusion to be intentional, because that’s how nostalgia feels—hazy, immersive, and at times, whimsical.

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Walking through coffee: Lyrics of the song translated into English.

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Walking through coffee: Lyrics of the song translated into English.

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Songwriting and Composition. Fifth song: Never mind.

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Songwriting and Composition. Fifth song: Never mind.

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In my songwriting process I focus first on the harmony. In this case I was doing a jazz progression course online. I was practicing after one of the lessons and feeling tired of using the same rhythm. I decided to add some reggae groove and… it worked!

I once had that, I started humming a melody but without saying anything. When I was confident about the melody, I just started improvising a lyric for that melody and it appeared: Baby… I want to tell you something, something baby…

Usually is always like that:

-Create chord progression

-Create melody

-Add lyrics. Most all the time I put on paper what I am feeling, as a form of therapy.

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Songwriting and Composition. Fifth song: Never mind.

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Songwriting and Composition. Fifth song: Never mind.

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Here is the last song I'm presenting on my demo, created in collaboration with the whole band (Abstract Decision)

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One of the first creative and rehearsal sessions for the song Nevermind.

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And after several practice sessions with all the members of the band (Abstract Decision), this was the final result of our first single.

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Some of the challenges I go through when I am creating a song are:

-Try to find a new chord progression that it sounds different from previous creations. To solve that I am trying to use a different key all the time when I am creating.

-Create the song solo. Usually, I try to create a solo with the notes that form the different chords, but I am quite bad finding a catchy solo. For our original song was Jakub who solved with his guitar solo.

-Fitting the abilities of the players. In the case of out original song was not a problem. Once I shared the chord progression and the intro with the band, they just jumped on it and started adding their parts.

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Well, first of all, I had to look for information and tutorials about how the program Logic Pro works, because there were small things I didn’t remember how to do (like how to change the effect on the instruments, for example).

But above all, I spent a lot of time looking for tutorials to help me solve technical problems I encountered.

The first one, which I spent several hours on, was: Why does my guitar sound very quiet when I record?
At first, it seemed like a matter of just turning up the volume—either on the guitar, on the external audio interface, or in the Logic Pro software. But no matter what I tried, I couldn’t find a solution.
In the end, the solution was actually much simpler. I discovered that the external audio interface is connected to my Mac via a USB port. The Mac has several ports to connect different devices, but what I found out was that... each port has a different power output (I’m not sure if this happens on all computers).
It turns out that the most powerful port on my Mac was the first one starting from the left corner. Once I reconnected the audio interface to that port, all my sound issues with the guitar disappeared.

For the recording of the songs, I used an electric guitar (Chapman ML2 Pro), which, although it’s mainly designed for heavier styles, is quite versatile thanks to its coil-split option.
I also used a Fender electro-acoustic guitar for some rhythm guitar sections (such as in the song Algo dulce). In that same song, I used my ukulele to accompany the guitar during the choruses and to add harmonies in some parts. Finally, I used a Casio CT-S400 keyboard.

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Another issue I ran into was that I couldn’t connect my Casio keyboard to the audio interface.
I know my keyboard can work as a MIDI controller, but I realized—right in the middle of the recording process—that I was missing a cable. So… I improvised.

What I did to fix it was turn on the microphone in Logic Pro and record the piano that way. I also turned on the keyboard and cranked up the volume so the mic could pick it up well.

To record the ukulele, I used the same strategy since the ukulele isn’t electro-acoustic.

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Here you can see how I’m using the microphone (hanging around my neck) to record the keyboard parts.

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Recording keyboard for the song: Walking through coffe.

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Walking through coffee fields by Didac MD