Although you might have great song ideas you want to record and upload online so listeners can discover, you might not have the money for a professional recording studio. Luckily, the accessibility of software and hardware makes it easy today to record a song on your computer. You no longer need to spend thousands of dollars o the best studio gear to be creative. Instead, you can save money and get the best result even if you record a song without a studio. Most of the software you'll find today is user-friendly and all you need is some basic knowledge of recording music. Some software even comes with lessons to help you out so you don't get stuck gazing for hours in countless features wondering what to do next. All you have to do is press record and enjoy the process of creating something new and wonderful.

But if you're constantly on the run, it can be a hassle to record since you can't carry your desktop wherever you go. If you're one of those musicians who's constantly busy, there are apps to help you record a song on your phone. What's great about these apps is they come with a record player music so you can instantly mix your latest recording and listen to it on the go. Recording apps are also great if music is just a hobby for you and not something you're taking too seriously. No matter what phone you have, you can record music on iPhone or Android and get satisfying results that are good enough that you feel confident to share with the world.

Probably the biggest obstacle any amateur encounters is correctly mixing a song depending on the genre. Although it's ok to use templates, if you want the best results, you have to do some custom work depending on the song type. To record a rap song isn't the same as to record a rock song on your phone. From the vocals to the instrumental, different music genres require different approaches to get exactly what you imagined. This is especially important if you want to turn your recording work into a full-time job. Even if you already have fully ready instrumental and you only need to record a song with background music, you'll likely still want to add your touch to make the tune really stand out of the crowd.