‘Don’t wait for permission’: Taking control of your musical journey with SEIDS

‘Everything changed when I discovered music production and started learning Logic Pro and posting online,’ she explains. ‘That gave me the ability to create the sounds I was hearing in my head, and it completely transformed my path. I began sharing what I was learning online, and over time, that grew into a global community around music production and creative entrepreneurship.’

When asked what one’s musical influences are, it’s pretty common to hear answers that follow along in the vein of formative music heard at a very young age, or having a eureka moment coming across a song on the radio. Many of these stories are in the past. With SEIDS, her inspiration is very much drawn from the present. ‘My biggest influence is actually my audience and the emotions I’m experiencing in my life at the moment. I love writing music based on what I’m feeling and what I’m going through. As I learned production, my style evolved because I began thinking not just about the lyrics and melody, but about the entire sonic world of a song.’

In her experience, she’s also seen a noticeable shift in the demographics of music producers, namely an increase of women and/or gender-nonconforming people in the space. ‘More women and diverse creators are stepping into production and sharing their work publicly. There is still progress to be made, but visibility and access to tools and education are helping more people feel empowered to produce their own music.’

It’s no secret that SEIDS has a masterful grasp of Logic Pro, and her production setup has the software at its centre, with a Mac Studio and two Apple displays, giving her plenty of space to shape her sounds. ‘I love having the extra screen space because it makes producing and editing much more fluid. One of my favorite instruments right now is ROLI Piano because it allows for such expressive playing, which really inspires new musical ideas. My microphones tend to change depending on the project, but at the moment I’ve been using the Sony C100. Overall, I like keeping my setup powerful but simple so I can stay focused on creating.’

Taking her expertise with Logic Pro to the masses requires an accessible setup. ‘When teaching, I try to keep things accessible. I often demonstrate concepts using Logic’s built-in instruments and stock plugins so people can start creating immediately without needing expensive gear. More than anything, I focus on teaching workflow and how to think through the production process.’

With the theme of “Give to Gain” for this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, it's pretty obvious to anyone who has come across SEIDS’ work that she embodies that ethos in full force, readily giving to the music community through her in-depth production tutorials and her Logic Tips & Tricks guidebook. SEIDS’ content empowers people to take the power of music creation into their own hands.

‘To me, “Give to Gain” means sharing value before expecting anything in return. A big part of my career has been built around sharing knowledge through tutorials, classes, and content. When you contribute to a community and genuinely help people, it builds trust and relationships that often lead to opportunities later on.’