We were lucky to catch up with Tayy ThePro recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Tayy thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. How did you learn to do what you do? Knowing what you know now, what could you have done to speed up your learning process? What skills do you think were most essential? What obstacles stood in the way of learning more?

There was a ton of trail and error moments first go round when I began producing. I studying FL STUDIO for hours and hours figuring out the program in and out which took me about 3 years to master the craft.. I’m still learning today because I could always use more knowledge to being a better producer. Now with rapping all it took was for me to start rhyming and I knew I was on to something or at least I had the basic skill down. What would of help speed up the learning process for rapping would probably be, me being open and honest with my lyrics and not do whatever’s trending or hot at that time. Learning English literature (similes, metaphors, hyperboles etc) and being apart of the marching band was the most essential part of my life. The only obstacle I could think of that stood in my way of learning more would be me being impatient, not knowing when hush and listen to my mentors and teachers. Me not having the equipment at home was an obstacle too because having a home studio wasn’t a thing back then so I had to wait after school or the summer to get back in the studio…

Tayy, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I go by Tayy ThePro, hip hop artist and producer from North Memphis (Smokey City) to be exact. I provide audio engineering service as well. Performing has always been in me since elementary school recording demos on cassette tapes. I attended this after school program where we interview our elders which in turn placed me directly in the studio (Optimum Studio) so I was able to record music on actual studio equipment. I learned how to produce music at the same studio years later. I’m the owner of “In The Doe” publishing where we help take music, film and gaming project to the next level. The services I provided are music production & compositions, song writing and audio engineering. if you’re a music artist who’s missing that certain instrumental for his/her project I could be the producer that curates your sound. With over 10 years of producing I’ve created my own unique style and sound which sets me apart from others. Seeing my clients satisfied with what I produced will always be my most proudest moments.

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

Making that connections with fans. If I can make a song about any emotion and that song helped or gave someone motivation and they got through a tough moment. That’s the reward! Our music was service to someone, our music made someone not feel alone.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

Opportunities aren’t given to you and having TALENT is only half the work. I remember thinking to myself I got great beats and music so everyone will show support easily. And time pasted with little support but that because I didn’t educate myself on networking. The build opportunities for myself to move forward to gain support. So me thinking having talent was going to be at all I needed to be successful was something I unlearned definitely

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @Realtayythepro
• Twitter: @TayyThePro
• Youtube: Tayy ThePro

Image Credits
Johnny B. Eckford Instagram @__jb_iv