Technical Challenges And Developments In My Work

My Technical Journey as an Artist

My technical journey as an artist began in Berlin, one of the world’s most musically

vibrant cities. I was fortunate to be accepted into Catalyst University, an institute known

for its innovative approach to arts and technology. Studying electronic music production

for three years, I found myself in an environment where creativity met science — where

sound had structure and emotion could be engineered.

Using Ableton Live as my main DAW, I began learning the foundational aspects of

music production — recording vocals, operating synthesizers, understanding plugins,

and applying effects. The university’s world-class studios became my training ground. I

learned how to record my own voice and discovered the differences between studio

microphones and those for live performance. These insights helped me tailor my sound

across both settings, understanding how to make my music translate well in different

environments.

One of my biggest challenges was mixing and mastering. No matter how much time I

spent, I never liked how my own mixes sounded. It took time to realize that collaboration

is not weakness — it’s essential. For larger projects, I now work with audio engineers

who bring clarity and technical expertise to my tracks. This shift helped elevate the

quality of my music and allowed me to focus more on songwriting and performance,

freeing me from the pressure of doing everything myself.

Understanding vocal technique was another turning point. In the beginning, I had no

idea about vocal textures or ranges. I just expressed. But expression also needs

discipline. I learned to sing professionally, identified my vocal range, and started

building compositions that complimented my strengths. This discipline changed how I

approach my art and gave me more control over how my music sounds.

Spending countless hours in and out of studios — discussing music theory, exploring

ragas and talas, talking about mythology, storytelling, and understanding the business

of what sells — shaped both my craft and mindset. These conversations added a vital

technical layer to my creativity and exposed me to a deeper understanding of the art

form.

Interestingly, collaboration has never been a hurdle for me. I approach it with an open

mind. Whether it’s co-writing or working with producers, each person brings something

unique to the process.

For me, technical growth is about more than software. It’s about understanding yourself.

Every plugin, mic, session, and song teaches you something. As I move forward, I’m not

just becoming better at music production — I’m becoming a better artist.