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I'm a female song-writer/producer. How do I break into the industry? It is so male dominated that no one will give me a break unless I work as a team with them.
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What are the essentials for a bedroom studio and how do I set it up?
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What computer sequencing programs do you recommend?
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I'm propa big into garage. What is the best software for making a garage tune? 
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