We were lucky to catch up with Ali Gardezi recently and have shared our conversation below.

Ali, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Can you talk to us about how you learned to do what you do?

Learning to produce music made it much easier for me to learn DJing. A lot of it came down to developing an ear for elements of a song and how they sit in the audio spectrum. Learning to produce involved a lot of youtube videos and going through a trial and error process guided by what sounded good to me. I appreciate the process I went through in that it was totally organic and went around whatever else I was doing in life. Compared to going to a school to learn production, I was free to develop my own style and sound that was independent of any direct influence. The skills that are most essential to me is being able to listen and know when a sound fits into a mix, composing so that a song feels like it is changing and developing as it goes on, and when to scrap parts or a whole track because it is not working. At this point the only obstacles in my way are time and money. Being an artist usually requires doing something else to support yourself monetarily while still making the time for your craft.

Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.

My life as a producer came out of my obsession with music. For a long time I was somebody that had headphones on for most of the day and used music as a way to cope with day to day life. Making music likewise has been therapuetic for me. It’s a way to process my emotions in a way that can’t really be done otherwise. Being a DJ has been a way for me to share music that I’m into as well as music that I’ve made. My goal is to make music that resonates with me and I am filled with joy when I hear that it resonates with others as well. I’m proud that I have never followed a formula or sought out fame and recognition. Music speaks to place within us that goes beyond material concerns. A song can bring on a spiritual experience and that is what I seek being a producer.

What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?

The most rewarding aspect of making music is creating songs that I enjoy. Getting fans is a bonus.

What do you think is the goal or mission that drives your creative journey?

My goal is to create a community of artists and djs centered around electronic music. We are in the best position to support each other by putting each other on shows and sharing songs.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj.gardezi/
• Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/algardez
• Other: Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5swTthzqcnhEgx6AlAHgaE

Image Credits

Ali Gardezi