How to Write, Record and Produce a Bachata Song

The American Jazz Saxophonist Charlie Parker once said, “Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t live it, it won't come out of your horn. They teach you there’s a boundary line to music. But man, there’s not a boundary line to art.” Therefore, don’t expect after reading this article that you are going to be able to create millionaires-hits-songs, but take this as the first step in your long way to create a well-produced Bachata. The genre of Bachata was originated in the Dominican Republic in the 20th century. Jose Manuel Calderon is known as having recorded the first Bachata single, “Borracho de Amor” meaning “Drunk of Love” The lyrics of Bachata used to be very specific for heart-broken lovers. I suggest you to do a listening assignment, before you start the process. Artist like Anthony Santos, Aventura, Romero Santos, Frank Reyes and Hector Acosta are good to explore the Bachata genre. Also, it is good to know that I am going to talk about recording and mixing process, which are some of the terms used in this area will be explain as needed. I’m going to explain how to properly write record and produce a Bachata song. In order to successfully create a Bachata, a good catchy lyrics is needed, a danceable-Bachata-style music, record all instruments properly, mixing and editing, and mastering.

First of all, the lyrics of a Bachata must be extremely romantic, or extremely party-able. You need to create emotions that can reach the audience, because it is crucial for your song that they want to repeat it all over again. In order to write good lyrics, you need to remember the worst moment of your life with a girl or the opposite. For example, if someone cheated on you, you can express your feelings w...

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...er enough. After you are done with this process, your song is ready to be compared with other out there. I highly recommend you to compare it with the same genre that is your song, which in this case is Bachata.

This is a way in how to write record and produce a Bachata song. Sometimes, you have to go back and redo some editing or record something again, that is normal. The less ear saturation you have, the less extra work you will have to do. I encourage you to keep listening to Bachata songs in other to be successful at making this genre. Also, keep practicing, practice make perfection. It is important to follow these steps in order to enter in this world, after that you can keep going and be creative. Remember that "Music is your own experience, your own thoughts..." Never stop getting experiences and improving your musical knowledge in order to be more creative.